Time sure does fly, and it has already been two years since the passing of Steve Jobs. Apple continues to top their own records of success, but a big piece will forever be missed in the man that spearheaded the most iconic products used by millions a day. Steve Jobs passed away on October 5th, 2011, and on Friday Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, the man who took over for Steve Jobs, sent out a company wide e-mail commemorating the passing of Steve.
Team-
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Steve’s death. I hope everyone will reflect on what he meant to all of us and to the world. Steve was an amazing human being and left the world a better place.
I think of him often and find enormous strength in memories of his friendship, vision and leadership. He left behind a company that only he could have built and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. We will continue to honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to the work he loved so much. There is no higher tribute to his memory. I know that he would be proud of all of you.
Best,
Tim
In related news, The New York Times has a piece by a former Apple engineer detailing the night before the original iPhone announcement. It’s well worth a read as it explains all the potential to go wrong leading into an event that the entire company was riding on. It also describes how Steve Jobs works, and his meticulous preparation for a keynote speech.
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http://applenapps.com/apple_news/tim-cook-commemorates-2nd-anniversary-of-steve-jobs-passing-2.html