We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
that created this community.
When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
for years to come.
In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
(http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).
Really sad! Rest in peace Gaetano. Your lagacy will go on for many years to
come.
Trung Le.
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On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:53:05 AM UTC+7, Yaw Anokwa wrote:
>
> We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
> Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
> leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
> focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
> that created this community.
>
> There is an official announcement at
> https://news.cs.washington.edu/2015/02/01/remembering-gaetano-borriello,
> but Waylon, Carl and I wanted to share a personal story about Gaetano.
>
> When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
> diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
> refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
> reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
> unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
> community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
>
> It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
> Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
> to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
> and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
> for years to come.
>
> In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
> established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
> Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
> fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
> (http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).
>
> Yaw, Waylon, and Carl
>
Sad indeed.May God give him eternal Peace and see us through in accomplishing Gaetano goal.
Simon
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On Monday, 2 February 2015 01:53:05 UTC+3, Yaw Anokwa wrote:
> We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
> Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
> leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
> focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
> that created this community.
>
> There is an official announcement at
> https://news.cs.washington.edu/2015/02/01/remembering-gaetano-borriello,
> but Waylon, Carl and I wanted to share a personal story about Gaetano.
>
> When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
> diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
> refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
> reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
> unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
> community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
>
> It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
> Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
> to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
> and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
> for years to come.
>
> In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
> established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
> Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
> fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
> (http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).
>
> Yaw, Waylon, and Carl
Truly sad that we should lose such a selfless visionary. May God rest his
soul in peace and continue the good work that he started. Rest in peace
Gaetano.
···
On 2 Feb 2015 01:53, "Yaw Anokwa" wrote:
We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
that created this community.
When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
for years to come.
In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
(http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).
rest in peace Gaetano! thank you for everything you did and for what you'll
do from up there.
Thank Gaetano and thanks odk team!
Angelo
El El Mon, Feb 2, 2015 a las 03:39, Trung trungdangle@gmail.com escribió:
···
> Really sad! Rest in peace Gaetano. Your lagacy will go on for many years
> to come.
>
> Trung Le.
>
> On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:53:05 AM UTC+7, Yaw Anokwa wrote:
>>
>> We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
>> Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
>> leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
>> focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
>> that created this community.
>>
>> There is an official announcement at
>> https://news.cs.washington.edu/2015/02/01/remembering-gaetano-borriello,
>> but Waylon, Carl and I wanted to share a personal story about Gaetano.
>>
>> When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
>> diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
>> refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
>> reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
>> unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
>> community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
>>
>> It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
>> Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
>> to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
>> and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
>> for years to come.
>>
>> In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
>> established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
>> Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
>> fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
>> (http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).
>>
>> Yaw, Waylon, and Carl
>>
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This community is a testament to his vision, pragmatism and ability to
empower his student's to believe that creating something like ODK was an
important goal worth pursuing.
We owe a lot to Gaetano. Let's keep doing what we can as a community to
continue this work and make him proud.
Matt
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On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 8:12 AM, Angelo Lazzari wrote:
rest in peace Gaetano! thank you for everything you did and for what
you'll do from up there.
Thank Gaetano and thanks odk team!
Angelo
El El Mon, Feb 2, 2015 a las 03:39, Trung trungdangle@gmail.com
escribió:
Really sad! Rest in peace Gaetano. Your lagacy will go on for many years
to come.
Trung Le.
On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:53:05 AM UTC+7, Yaw Anokwa wrote:
We have tremendously sad news. Our friend, colleague, and advisor
Gaetano Borriello has passed away. Gaetano was the visionary and
leader behind Open Data Kit. It was his idea that started ODK and his
focus on academic research to improve the lives of the underserved
that created this community.
but Waylon, Carl and I wanted to share a personal story about Gaetano.
When we started working on ODK in 2008, Gaetano had just been
diagnosed with cancer. Although he was given a few months to live, he
refused to change course, instead doubling down on making ODK a
reality. Over the last six years, Gaetano fought cancer with his
unique brand of stubborn optimism. He drew his strength from this
community and was so proud of ODK’s global impact.
It's a difficult time for all of us involved with ODK, but we have
Gaetano’s example to guide us. That was last thing he asked of us was
to continue doing good work. It's a responsibility we have planned for
and take very seriously. ODK research and development will continue
for years to come.
In remembrance of Gaetano's legacy, the University of Washington has
established two funds that accept donations: one supports Open Data
Kit research (http://goo.gl/sVxGcJ) and the other is a student
fellowship for improving the lives of the underserved
(http://goo.gl/k6gi9t).