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Apple Posts "Remembering Steve" Tributes from Fans

Wednesday October 19, 2011 1:52 am PDT by Arnold Kim

Apple has updated their Steve Jobs page on their site to reflect many memories, thoughts and feelings that people have submitted about Steve Jobs since his passing.
Over a million people from all over the world have shared their memories, thoughts, and feelings about Steve. One thing they all have in common — from personal friends to colleagues to owners of Apple products — is how they’ve been touched by his passion and creativity. You can view some of these messages below.

And share your own at rememberingsteve@apple.com
Apple reports that over a million people have already shared their thoughts. The company is still soliciting thoughts by email.

Steve Jobs has seen an outpouring of support and tributes since his passing on October 5th. Apple Stores around the world have turned into makeshift memorials as fans have left flowers and notes in his memory.

Jobs was 56 years old, and had been struggling with complications related to pancreatic cancer over the past several years. Apple will be holding a privatecompany wide celebration of Steve Jobs' life on Wednesday, October 19th. The event will take place on Apple's campus in Cupertino. Apple Retail stores will be closed for several hours during the event so that employees may view a live webcast of the service.

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japanime
97 months ago
Truly moving.

Still can't believe he's gone. RIP, Steve. :apple:
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4D4M
97 months ago

Rip SJ..

But I have to say, they put the fan's post online the day android comes up with icecream and a new super phone? Looks like they are using quite a dose of cinism here.

I'm sorry but this is not a very nice move, where did Apple's good taste ended?

Kudos to you, great Steve, we'll all miss you.


So you think Apple has an obligation to suspend their online memorial because some also-ran company is releasing a new knockoff phone? Unbelievable.
Rating: 9 Votes
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iCaleb
97 months ago
I just watched the discovery channel iGenius on TV and I'm still sad. :(

It makes me want to buy an iMac G4 and G3 (I've never had a classic mac yet).

When I have kids someday I will be proud to introduce them to Apple products.

Rest in peace Steve.
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The Tuck
97 months ago
This is wonderful. I'm glad that Apple decided to share these emails publicly.

Tuck
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GenesisJLS
97 months ago
He will be missed. Hopefully his vision at Apple continues on.
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Jayse
97 months ago
Gone is Steve but not his legacy. May we never forget the things he has already accomplished and the wonderful stepping stones he has laid for technology for the decades to come.

Rest in Peace.
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ziggyonice
97 months ago
It's amazing to simply sit and watch these responses roll in on their website. Some truly moving words by ordinary people.

A simple one that really got to me:

I am so sad about Steve Jobs' death, he was my inspiration, someone who I wish I could be like.
-Ashot



EDIT: A few more favorites.

Steve, you are a fighter. You've fought hard all your life, but now it is time to rest.
-Anonymous


Thank you, Steve, for your vision, imagination and dreams... you are a great example of what human potential is capable of.
-Diego

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Shrink
97 months ago

Rip SJ..

But I have to say, they put the fan's post online the day android comes up with icecream and a new super phone? Looks like they are using quite a dose of cinism here.

I'm sorry but this is not a very nice move, where did Apple's good taste ended?

Kudos to you, great Steve, we'll all miss you.


If you're going to post something clever and inappropriate - at least get the spelling right. Doesn't help your cause if your post demonstrates a level of illiteracy. ;)

Dear Apple Corporation... hahahahaha


No bad taste or inappropriate stuff here. Great judgement! :rolleyes:
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4D4M
97 months ago

Samsung&Google post poned their press conference for respect of SJ's death. You believe that? Seriously?


I don't recall bringing that up, but now you mention it, yes I do believe that actually. But I don't believe they did it out of respect for Steve. They did it because they didn't want a monumental event like his death to steal their thunder.

You talk of cynicism on Apple's part, while Samsung and Google blatantly rip off Apple's products, and then postpone their big launch day in a cynical PR move.
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D4F
97 months ago

Same here. Couldn't help but cry again after reading some of the messages, which reminded me of my early times with Apple products, and especially those dark years in the mid-90s when to have a Mac was to be the object of scorn.

Man, how the tables have been turned by Steve after his comeback...he will be deeply missed by the good people of this world.


You need a doctor.
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