[atdrummond]

This is shattering. I am glad he was able to be with family and friends; Roger was an immense help to me as I learned how to navigate APL/J and build a TSDB in the latter. He never let on that there were any health concerns - I feel guilty now for sending him so many messages over the last half decade.

I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. What he and Iverson have developed is truly unique and powerful.

EDIT: A bit macabre but Ken had his stroke on the 16th of October (2004) and died on the 19th. I know it’s coincidence but my mammalian brain can’t help but ascribe significance.

[mst]

> I feel guilty now for sending him so many messages over the last half decade.

Knowing geeks, I wouldn't be surprised if part of why he didn't let on was because he didn't want to stop having fun geeking out.