farewell, s.j.
it's tough to put in words, the feelings about the loss of steve. it's equally as tough to envision a world without his innovations. changed my life, and millions of others around the world. not only in efficiency, but in ease of use -- he was able to entertain and connect us all in better ways. when ever has the world mourned over for a loss of a creative, a designer, a guy so obsessive over attention to detail, a tech nerd at that? it amplifies the sense of loss, especially for those of us in the programming and internet sectors -- a next box was used for the first www server, after all.
but what he truly left behind though, was a sense to one's self. follow your heart. don't try to become him or anyone else, but become yourself. despite his enormous wealth, he still lived an outwardly modest lifestyle. just dedication to his work and simplistic lifestyle, like his products. he lived, ate, and breathed what he believed in until the day he died. he even held doors open. his inspiration and passion will truly live on.