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   Gerry Jacobsen
   

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   There is deep sadness in our hearts with the unexpected passing of our co-founder Al Sparber.

   Al passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 13, 2019.

   A celebration of life was held on Saturday, June 22. He was laid to rest at the Markillie Cemetery in Hudson, OH.

   Al's contribution to the PVII family will indeed be missed. He thoroughly enjoyed his work and his connection with our customers. His singular wit, dedicated professionalism, and tireless quest for perfection has been an invaluable contribution to PVII.

   Please keep his wife Carol and their children in your prayers.

   In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Albert J. Sparber Memorial Fund at https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-the-albert-j-sparber-family

   With deep sadness,

   Gerry Jacobsen, Co-Founder, PVII

   Posted 8 months ago
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   Bob
   

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   This is not real is it Gerry? I am really shocked by this announcement since Al wasn't that old. If this is true, then I am very sorry for his loss, to his family, to Project Seven and to you for whom you were his partner in the Project Seven venture from the very beginning.

   Do you have any thoughts on what will become of Project Seven and where you will go in the future?

   Posted 8 months ago
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   Gerry Jacobsen
   

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   Hi Bob,

   Unfortunately yes, it is real.

   Thanks for your thoughts, Bob, and Project Seven will go on on. Our development cycle will be a bit slower for sure but we'll continue to produce the finest Dreamweaver Extensions anywhere.

   -Gerry

   Posted 8 months ago
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   Sinclair
   

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   I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Al's passing as I'm sure are the wider webdev community.

   Project Seven will go on on.

   With this statement I doubl if you could pay Al more respect.

   To his family, friends and colleagues my sincerest condolences......

   Posted 8 months ago
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   Dave Buchholz
   

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   Gerry,

   Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss, I always enjoyed my interactions with Al and will miss his unique wit and insight.

   Dave Buchholz
   I-CRE8 Limited

   Posted 8 months ago
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   PaulW
   

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   Gerry,

   I am also shocked and deeply saddend. Al has helped and supported me so many times since I started working on my first website about 15 years ago. My sincerest condolences go out to his wife and children for their loss and to you as his long time partner and friend. Whenever I work on my website Al will be in my thoughts. I will miss his advice. Thanks for pointing to Gofundme.

   Paul Westrich

   Posted 8 months ago
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   beets
   

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   Like everyone else, I'm also shocked and saddened by Al's passing. He had his own inimitable style of answering my questions that was sometimes a bit hard to take, but he always got me back on track. My condolences to both you and his family.

   Posted 8 months ago
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   mick
   

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   Oh no. This is such a sad news.

   My prayers reach out and are with Al – for me there is life after this – and to his wife Carol and their children.

   Over the years, man, how much has Al become part of my life and suddenly this friend is gone.
   And what a loss for PVII and all the faithful and grateful customers.

   My condolences to you Gerry, the PVII family, and Al's family.

   (Thank you for the gofundme link.)

   Posted 7 months ago
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   choreo
   

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   What a shock! Al will be sorely missed by both myself and the community. He called me personally a couple of times on his own time just to clarify problems I was having. I never met him and yet I felt I knew him to some degree. I always enjoyed reading his take on various issues. My condolences to his family and close friends.

   Posted 7 months ago
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    savio
    

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    So shocked and saddened by this announcement! Al was so great with support, and his help! My deepest condolences to his family and the whole Project Seven family! So sorry to hear!

    Posted 7 months ago
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    georgedonathan
    

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    My deepest prayers and condolences go out to his family. I had the pleasure of speaking with him by phone a couple times in my career. May his soul Rest In Peace.

    Posted 7 months ago
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    lancer15
    

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    Gerry,

    I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing.
    Please extend my condolences to his wife and family. And to you Gerry for your loss of your friend and partner.

    Rest in Peace Al. Your kindness, patience and wisdom will be missed!!

    Lance Rogers

    Posted 7 months ago
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    bizpat
    

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    Gerry:

    I am shocked and saddened. My condolences to you and please extend them to his family.

    Patrice Olivier-Wilson

    Posted 7 months ago
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    chickering0413
    

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    It's just too sad for words. Al was an online lifeline and mentor to so many, myself included. I have bought dozens of P7 extensions over the years and it was the strong support that Al provided that kept me coming back for more. In our careers as website developers we all benefit greatly from knowledge shared by other professionals whom we never get to meet and thank in person, but who take the time nonetheless to offer help, encouragement, new ideas and direction. Al was at the top of that "good guy" list. Sometimes I would post a question to this forum, and then my phone would ring, and there would be Al with an answer. What software company does that, where the founder calls you up himself, just to be extra-helpful? No one, but Al and P7! True quality. Thank you Al. I will always remember and be grateful.

    Posted 7 months ago
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    ... I have bought dozens of P7 extensions over the years and it was the strong support that Al provided that kept me coming back for more....True quality. Thank you Al. I will always remember and be grateful.

    Al's insistence on quality... insistence that things be done right/well, made all the difference for me. So unexpected... and sad.

    Also saw this... https://redmonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/7621/Albert-Sparber/obituary.html

    Posted 7 months ago
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    dennis48755
    

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    So, so sad.

    My condolences to Al's wife and children. And to all thosed blessed to know him.

    Dennis

    Posted 7 months ago
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    JasonCloud
    

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    It's very hard to put into words.

    For many years I interacted with Al via the NewsGroups (wow it really has been a while) Forum and Email.

    He always responded with expertise, generosity and humor to all my little issues. Which always helped me through my day.

    I did not know him in person and yet I recognized his voice.

    It hasn't sunk in yet.

    So one last time ........ Thanks Al.

    Jason

    Posted 7 months ago
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    coder
    

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    What a sad day learning of Al's passing away.

    My condolences to Al's wife Carol and the family.

    In January I sent him some wine to thank him for his support way and above any normal "support" issues. Over the years he was patient and understanding when I needed help. And sometimes I could hear him laugh when he sent an answer.

    Wherever you are now Al ... thank you for your kindness and patience.

    Tomas

    Posted 7 months ago
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    Vanessa Ali
    

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    I am a long-time user of your excellent products and I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. Condolences to Mr. Sparber's family and friends and to all of you at Project Seven. Peace.

    Posted 7 months ago
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    Paul Gillard
    

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    What a shock to discover this very sad news. My sympathy to the Sparber family and also to you, Gerry.

    Kindest regards
    Paul

    Posted 7 months ago
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    bizpat
    

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    Come on, guys, let's help Al's family. Al helped a lot of us, so time for payback.

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-the-albert-j-sparber-family

    I posted on Twitter. I don't do FB, so if any of you do FB, please share.

    Posted 7 months ago
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    savio
    

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    Was happy to donate what I could to the fund!

    Posted 7 months ago
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    bizpat
    

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    Was happy to donate what I could to the fund!

    Thank you! It doesn't have be too much, but if all of us here did a little bit, it will help Al's family.

    Posted 7 months ago
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    mick
    

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    I donated already. I agree with you "but if all of us here did a little bit, it will help Al's family."
    For me it’s also a matter of gratitude.

    Posted 7 months ago

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