it is with regret, but also relief, that I pass on that Systems
Theory band-member, long-time Multi-Value/dbms programmer and
computer teacher Greg Amov died last night after a hard few months
battling cancer for the second time. Some of you may recall that
he had esophageal cancer three years ago. Eventually it came back,
became systemic, and it was the cancer that had spread to his brain
that took him away from us.

Amidst the turmoil and sorrow of his death, I'd like to say that
it was very peaceful and quiet at his end, which was a relief after
all the physical struggle of the last few weeks. It was clear to
everyone around him during the afternoon that it would be sometime
Tuesday, so his family convened to be with him. His wife was at
his side when the final breath was taken.

I do not yet know exactly what sort of memorial there will be,
or when / where it will be held. But something appropriate to
Greg's life and beliefs will be organized soon. I will pass on
that information when I have it.

Thanks to all that contacted the family through me and through
Systems Theory to express hope, support, sympathy, wishes for a
speeding passing, etc. That various branches of the progressive
music community, and those that he worked with closely on recent
programming projects, had been in touch with me meant a great a
deal to Greg. Hundreds of emails, text messages and comments were
posted to various forums in his final weeks, and that he was so
well-regarded and admired means a great deal to me personally as
his best friend of 32 years.