[STDS-802-16] Fwd: [802SEC] In memory of David James

["Roger B. Marks" <r.b.marks@IEEE.ORG>]

Dear 802.16,

I received the note below informing me of the passing of David James, long-time participant in IEEE standards. David participated actively in many of our sponsor ballots, sometimes offering us an exceptional number of comments, mostly editorial. Ever the gentleman, David gracious volunteered to handle the editing chores so as to ease our burden. He put a lot of energy into improving our processes as well as our outputs, and he made IEEE 802 a more interesting and stimulating place to be. I'm sorry to learn that he is gone.

Roger

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From: Paul Nikolich <paul.nikolich@ATT.NET>

Date: January 18, 2008 03:37:53 PM MST

Subject: [802SEC] In memory of David James

Dear EC members,

I received shocking and saddening news yesterday that one of our members, David V James, passed away on Tuesday this week.  David was a great (and prolific) contributor to several 802 standards, and a respected member of the IEEE SA RAC and Microprocessor Standards Committee.  Altough I didn't know him that well personally or professionally, when I did spend time with him he always struck me as someone who aimed for perfection and a a result improved the quality of our standards. I am particularly saddened for his family and friends, for I think he was around my age and had a full life yet to live.

Dave's family intends to hold a celebration of life after a couple of months have passed. Condolences can be sent to:

Mrs. Barbara James, Silja, and Spencer

3180 South Court

Palo Alto, CA 94306

May he rest in peace.

--Paul

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