[GNHLUG] RIP Chris Gagnon

[Joshua Judson Rosen]

Ben Scott <dragonhawk at gmail.com> writes:
>
>   I regret to report that Chris Gagnon, AKA Chris Case, passed away
> yesterday (WED 17 DEC).  Chris was a local hacker, Linux/FOSS
> enthusiast, and by all reports, real good guy.

Yes--yes he was.

I don't have a Facebook account to RSVP with, but I'll be at Martha's
tomorrow (and probably O'Shea's after that).

-- 
"'tis an ill wind that blows no minds."


> He is notable to GNHLUG for running meetings in Nashua for a while.
>
>   Multiple memorial gatherings are being held:
>
> -----
>
> Day: FRI 19 DEC 2014
> Time: 3 PM to 4:45 PM
> Where: Martha's Exchange Restaurant & Brewery
> Address: 185 Main Street, Nashua, NH
>
> "Join us Friday afternoon to celebrate the life of a dear friend.
> Please arrive early, the memorial will begin promptly at 3pm.  Bring
> memories to share with Chris' friends and family.  Feel free to
> forward this announcement to anyone we may have missed.  There is a
> parking garage on High Street.  RSVP by Noon Friday if possible."
>
> https://www.facebook.com/events/762439507143613/
>
> -----
>
> Day: FRI 19 DEC 2014
> Time: 4:45 PM to 7 PM
> Where: O'Shea's Tavern and Cigar Bar
> Address: 449 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH
>
> "We will probably adjourn to O'Shea's Tavern and Cigar Bar 449 Amherst
> Street Nashua at 4:45pm, after Chris' memorial for a smoke and a drink
> in his honor. If you cannot make the memorial but want to celebrate
> his life with us, please feel free to join us!  We will probably be
> there until 7pm."
>
> -----
>
> Day: SUN 28 DEC 2014
> Time: 11 PM
> Where: The Quill (Amory Street Used Furniture Outlet)
> Address: 131 Amory Street, Manchester, NH
>
> "Chris was a member of CotS [Church of the Sword] and a really great
> guy who moved to Nashua.  Our condolences to his family and friends.
> If you've never been to a CotS memorial, friends will share their
> memories of Chris if they want to, and we'll play some songs we know
> he liked or that he should have liked.  We try to make sure we have
> beverages available, and sometimes people bring pie.  And that's
> pretty much it, so if you're worried about a sermon, don't be."
>
> According to their website, CotS is a "a non-denominational
> organization" which does "not require members to believe in a god or
> gods, nor is such belief a hindrance to membership. We believe in
> life-long learning, self-ownership, and independent thought."
>
> https://www.facebook.com/events/232038536966840/
>
> -----
>
> Clear skies, Mr. Gagnon.
>
> -- Ben
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