Re: [pmrm] Death of Michael Willett

[Peter F Brown <peter@peterfbrown.com>]

My goodness, that is terrible news and a great loss.

Michael was instrumental - together with John - in getting this stubborn and often cynical bugger (yes, me) interested and motivated in this field and the idea of a Privacy reference model in particular.

We first met during the first (IIRC) face-to-face meeting of our new TC, hosted by John in DC, and I was struck by his commitment and desire to "do the right thing" for personal privacy against immense odds.

His enthusiasm, good humour, intellect and curiosity were a model for all of us. He will be missed.

John, please pass on my condolences to his family. 

Best regards,

Peter

Sent via my phone. Apologies for brevity, levity, and laxity: it's hard writing on a moving planet

On 29 Dec 2016, at 15:12, John.Annapolis Verizon <john.annapolis@verizon.net> wrote:

PMRM TC Members,

I am very sorry to report the recent death of our colleague and founding PMRM TC member Dr. Michael Willett.  Michael was a major contributor to both versions of the PMRM, and co-editor of PMRM v1.0CS01.  He was also an editor for the predecessor ISTPA PMRM, which was contributed by the ISTPA for development of our specification.

Many of you knew Michael for his leadership in development of the PMRM and his active and informed contributions at our many committee meetings and work sessions.  He will be missed.

An obituary and information about his funeral are available at http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Willett&lc=4233&pid=183215562&mid=7223943

Sincerely,
John 

John Sabo, CISSP
Chair, OASIS PMRM TC
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