[alac] FW: [icann-board] Our Friend and Colleague, Peter

["Roberto Gaetano" <alac_liaison@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am forwarding you this message from Vint to announce the sad news 
regarding the family of Peter Dengate Thrush.
I am speechless. Some of us had the chance to meet his family, in 
Wellington, during our last meeting. I have been introduced to his wife, 
father and brother. It is just terrible news.

Sadly,
Roberto GAETANO
ALAC
ICANN BoD Liaison


>   _____
>
> From: owner-icann-board@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-icann-board@xxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Vint Cerf
> Sent: 24 June 2006 11:56
> To: icann-board@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [icann-board] Our Friend and Colleague, Peter
>
>
> Many of you will know by now that Peter has suffered the most serious
> tragedy. On Saturday in New Zealand (Friday evening in Marrakech), word 
> came
> that Peter's wife, Liz, Peter's father, brother and his brother's partner
> were killed in a terrible car accident outside of Wellington, NZ. Our 
> hearts
> and prayers go out to Peter and his children who are now coping with this
> awful loss. We put Peter on a plane this morning from Marrakech to Heathrow
> where he will take a flight to Wellington via Auckland. Bart Boswinkel is
> accompanying Peter to Heathrow and Keith Davidson, one of Peter's long-time
> friends has diverted his trip to Marrakech to accompany Peter home. In the
> early hours of Saturday morning, Diane Schroeder made air reservations for
> Bart and Peter. Steve Huter, Bart and I accompanied Peter to the Marrakech
> airport to make arrangements for his flight home. British Air staff
> undertook to assure that all crew on the British Air and Air New Zealand
> flights would be aware of the sorrowful nature of this journey and to take
> special care of our friend and colleague.
>
> In the days ahead, I am sure that Peter will appreciate reassuring messages
> that we keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
>
> with great sadness,
>
> Vint

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