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Peter, I'm lucky to have called you a friend. This happened to suddenly and quickly, I'm reeling. You were magic.

He exuded love and charm. He would be overjoyed to see me and give the best hugs whenever we ran into each other. He is this super accomplished person but that was never the conversation. I've known him for years and it's only now that I discover his LetsEncrypt involvement. It speaks volumes to him, he was so focused on everyone around him and filled with love for them, never self-promoting, just loving and being amazing. He would give the best hugs, and few seconds longer than most, and you could hear him smiling while he does so. Thank you Peter



Thank you for this. Captures my feelings perfectly as well. You're right about those hugs, hah! I don't think I ever even noticed before, looking back on memories that are now a decade old. Never self-promoting indeed!


This is the Peter I knew too.


Same. The hugs.


Beautiful tribute — you captured Peter perfectly.


Thanks Mike. Big hugs.


Beautiful eulogy. I'm sorry for your loss.




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