[Chapter-delegates] Sad news: John More has passed away

[Judith Hellerstein]

HI Vint and others,

John was extremely passionate on accessibility issues, whether it be access to 
the unconnected or whether it be that the internet should be available and 
accessible to all, including persons with disabilities.  He was very active with 
the Accessibility Special Interest Group, and we will miss his wise council and 
sage advice.  Even over a month after his passing, I am still in shock about his 
passing.

John was such a dear friend of mine for so many years, and am at a real loss of 
not being able to see him or speak to him. John was so passionate about internet 
governance, connectivity, and accessibility issues. We also had so many good 
conversations on Roman history, as I had done my undergraduate Thesis on the 
issue, and so we had many long conversations on this and so many other issues.

John was so very helpful on all questions regarding bylaws for any organization, 
especially those involving internet access, connectivity or internet 
governance.  He helped write the bylaws for many ISOC chapters and also for many 
ICANN ALSes and was also involved in NPOC. It was only in August that John was 
working with us in NARALO to complete the bylaw revision

I last spoke to John in early September before heading out to ICANN Singapore. 
But it was only a very short conversation and now wishing for more, He was also 
instrumental in helping us with the Accessibility SIG and the Accessibility 
standing group. We first met back in the late 1990s or early 2000 when we were 
founding ISOC DC. Have so many great memories, and he had such a great impact 
and support for me in various issues and other life struggles, so will miss our 
chats and talks. I am still in shock that I will never see him again.

The family has put up a site on Dignity Memorial with a place for putting notes 
about John, here is a link, 
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/washington-dc/john-more-10950410

Perhaps I will see some of you on Saturday at the Memorial

Best,

Judith

Accessibility SIG

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On 11/3/2022 1:04 PM, vinton cerf via Chapter-delegates wrote:
> that is indeed sad news, Veni. Thank you for alerting us to this loss.
>
> vint
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 3, 2022 at 12:59 PM Veni Markovski via Chapter-delegates 
> <chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:
>
>     Dear friends,
>     It is with a very heavy heart that I share the sad news that our colleague
>     John More, an active participant in this mailing list, has passed away.
>
>     John was a good person, deeply involved with a lot of good causes, among
>     them the rejuvenation of ISOC Washington DC chapter.
>
>      You can find a lot of his comments in th chapter delegates list, and see
>     his passion not only about the Greater Washington DC chapter, but also
>     about ISOC, and the Internet.
>
>     He is already missed.
>
>     ***
>     A memorial service will be held at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 1525 H
>     Street NW, Washington DC, 20005, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
>     -- 
>
>     Best regards,
>     Veni Markovski
>     http://www.veni.com
>     pgp: 5BA1366E veni at veni.com
>     <http://www.veni.com/>
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