Hi Pieter,<p>I&#x27;m not sure how long you&#x27;ll keep on reading stuff, but rest assured me and many others will cherish the very fond memories of collaborating with you - you&#x27;ve always had a sharp wit and a practical sort of unconventionalism that gets things done. We have much to thank you for.<p>We worked together on Digistan and the &quot;The Hague Declaration&quot;, which I helped host in The Hague - and I think it still is a strong statement that is worth repeating. People can sign that declaration:<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.digistan.org" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.digistan.org</a><p>I&#x27;m very much saddened to hear about your disease - and deep respect for the way you handle this unannounced change of plan. I hope your remaining time will be spent with those you love looking back on a rich life where you&#x27;ve left the world better than it is - and got the max out of it. I&#x27;ll send you an email, so that when your kids are older and want to know about the things you&#x27;ve done they can contact me. Take care, my friend.