[DCAD] Gerry Ellis Passes Away

[Kagya Osei]

Such tragic news. May Gerry's soul rest in peace




On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 10:12 PM Lovemore Kaseke <lmkaseke at gmail.com> wrote:

> Very sad. A big loss
>
> On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Muhammad Shabbir Awan <mshabbirawan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> Dear DCAD Community,
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>> I am sorry to inform you that Gerry Ellis, a strong advocate and member
>> of our community, has passed away. Gerry was indeed a dedicated member of
>> our community, and his loss is felt deeply by all who knew him.
>>
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>> Having met him person a couple times and being in contact with him in
>> virtual world since my first IGF in 2017, I can say that Gerry touched
>> everyone with his wit and kindness, and he always went out of his way to
>> help others.
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>> Gerry was a champion of accessibility in all areas of life, including the
>> online world. He was a vocal advocate for accessibility in the IGF , where
>> he worked tirelessly to ensure that people with disabilities, including
>> those with blindness, had equal access to the internet and all its benefits.
>>
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>> Gerry's contributions to the DCAD and IGF were invaluable. He brought a
>> wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and he was always willing
>> to share his expertise with others. He was a tireless advocate for
>> accessibility and inclusion, and he worked to ensure that people with
>> disabilities had a voice in the development of online technologies and
>> policies.
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>> Gerry's passion and dedication will be deeply missed in the world of
>> internet governance and accessibility. His legacy will live on through the
>> countless lives he touched and the positive impact he had on the world.
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>> The funeral and other details can be found at this link:
>> https://rip.ie/death-notice/gerard-gerry-ellis-ballybrack-dublin/529075
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>> I personally, and on behalf of DCAD extend deepest condolences to Gerry's
>> family and friends during this difficult time.
>>
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>> Rest in peace, Gerry!
>>
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>>
>> Dr Muhammad Shabbir,
>>
>> Coordinator,
>>
>> Dynamic Coalition on Accessibility and Disability (DCAD),
>>
>> Email: MShabbirAwan at gmail.com
>>
>> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mshabirawan/
>>
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