Derek

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brett
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Providence, United States
Joined: 9 Jan 2010

I had not posted about this before but my friend Derek who was motivating force for the HAH project was involved in a car accident at the start of 2020.  As a pedestrian he did not fair well and suffered numerous injuries, one of which was to his head and brain.  Since the accident he has been in long term care due to his confused state and is not expected to recover his full cognitive abilities.

The continual existance of this project is my memorial to his memories and friendship.

- Brett

kema01
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MAIDSTONE, United Kingdom
Joined: 8 Jul 2013
Very sad news

 

Very sad news regarding the terrible accident involving Derek.

I would like to pass on my best wishes to Derek and his family.

Derek gave  great inspiration and support to me in taking on the Home Automation Hub project.

Thank you very much Brett for letting us know.

Kema...

allanayr
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Ayr, United Kingdom
Joined: 25 Sep 2011
What's to be said but to

What's to be said but to reiterate the above comments. I am also grateful to Derek who was quick to respond to my hardware requests and get things posted out in good time when I was in the building phase.

Here's hoping that he can return to some level of normality in the fullness of time.

Bon Chance Derek

mark_baldwin
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Blackburn, United Kingdom
Joined: 19 May 2012
I am so sorry to hear this. I

I am so sorry to hear this. I know what a brain injury can do, I also know now what all those spare braincells are for. I hope he can make a good, if not full, recovery.

brett
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Providence, United States
Joined: 9 Jan 2010
I'm letting the community

I'm letting the community know that on Monday 26th July Derek passed away from conditions that have been slowly deterioating his body since the accident.  He is now at peace and no longer suffering.  He will be forever in our thoughts as we find posts and replys that he has made to each of us on this forum.

allanayr
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Ayr, United Kingdom
Joined: 25 Sep 2011
RIP Derek, many thanks for

RIP Derek, many thanks for your help. 

mark_baldwin
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Blackburn, United Kingdom
Joined: 19 May 2012
RIP Derek, you inspired us

RIP Derek, you inspired us all.

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