So sorry to hear this. Thank you for informing us, Ric.


Steven-

>The New Zealand IT community has suffered a tragic loss to one of its' most valued and respected members. Alistair Stevens, eBusiness Services principal for GlobalTech Solutions Limited, of Christchurch, New Zealand, was suddenly removed from our presence in a tragic climbing accident on the West Coast, South Island, New Zealand; Tuesday, 9 April 2002 (local).
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>Alistair, an experienced and dedicated alpinist, was climbing in the Fox Glacier area when the accident occured and was taken from us. He has been a member of NZAC for many years, along with his wife Min. He celebrated his marraige just two weeks ago to Min; although they have known each other for some time.
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>The New Zealand IT programming community is relatively small, and respected members such as Alistair are few and far between. He has developed everything possible in the eBusiness world, from small personal Websites to large, multi-national/continental enterprise wide systems. Along the way, he has gained the respect and admiration of clients, peers, and subordinates alike.
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>In the brief time I had to know him, and shortly before he left Christchurch for the West Coast, he advised me to "... keep moving forward even if you are not sure what will happen....". He was speaking in context to programming; but he has always been that way for life and living.
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>He is truly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 13 April 2002 (local).
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>When peace like a river attendeth my way,
>When sorrow so bold, fills my soul,
>Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
>It is well; it is well with my soul.
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>[borrowed, traditional spiritual]