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[colinportnuff]

Friends of  Colin,

Colin Portnuff passed away peacefully at 6:35pm this evening, due to complications from ALS.  Though his passing was somewhat sudden, Colin was surrounded by his family and close friends at the time of his death.  A memorial service will be held soon, with a tentative date being February 19, in Portland, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers

Comments

[jensternal]

My condolances to your family--however, I'm happy that your father is now comfortable, free from secretions and breathing/eating issues. He seemed to be a wonderful man, I'll miss reading his entries.

Sympathies

[anonymous]

I met Colin last March at the CSUN Conference in LA. I've never met a wittier, more optimistic person in my life. As a "newbie" to the disability community, he faced his situation with grace, humor and unquenchable desire to share knowledge and help others. I have lost a good friend and colleague. We are lucky he came our way and stayed a while.

With sadness in my heart,

Michael B. Williams

[anonymous]

Colin will be missed by more people than I think he ever realized. His spirit truly touched everyone it came into contact with. Such a remarkable individual…definitely someone who will live on in all of our hearts. A friend from the first time we met, Colin will ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND IN MY THOUGHTS - truly an inspiration!

- Aubrey

[garneyloom]

I feel that I should add a comment as well to this blog, in Colin's honor. What a wonderful man.

My prayers to your family

[anonymous]

I met Colin at the Bernard Purdie jazz concert in Portland. I knew from the second he sat next to me that he was afflicted with ALS. I told him that my father had passed away for ALS in 2005 and told him that I would be his sidekick for the night. I helped him take of his jacket and we talked for a bit. It was a great concert and the spiritual synergy in the room is something I will never forget.

My deep condolences to your family,

Marcus