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We posted something to honor Kevin on the Feminist Philosophers blog [https://feministphilosophers.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/rip-kevin-gorman-unsung-advocate-for-women-in-philosophy/ here]. If anyone would like to comment or add or even correct inaccuracies, please do. Also, if you know people who were close to Kevin, maybe they would like to know about the post? [[User:Madva|Madva]] ([[User talk:Madva|talk]]) 01:02, 1 August 2016 (UTC) |
We posted something to honor Kevin on the Feminist Philosophers blog [https://feministphilosophers.wordpress.com/2016/08/01/rip-kevin-gorman-unsung-advocate-for-women-in-philosophy/ here]. If anyone would like to comment or add or even correct inaccuracies, please do. Also, if you know people who were close to Kevin, maybe they would like to know about the post? [[User:Madva|Madva]] ([[User talk:Madva|talk]]) 01:02, 1 August 2016 (UTC) |
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:Thanks for this, [[User:Madva|Madva]]. I've shared your post, and started an article on [[Anita Avramides]] to honour Kevin. As I was looking at his list, I realised how few of these academics and thinkers had any substantial information on them (I started with Hide Ishiguro, as the only? person on the list not originally from Europe or North America, but there was almost silence on the internet). It is sadly never surprising to me, but always horrifying. Thank you for the inspiration you gave Kevin, and I'd be delighted if you or some of your students might find time to improve and expand the Avramides article. [[User:Anasuyas|Anasuyas]] ([[User talk:Anasuyas|talk]]) 14:23, 1 August 2016 (UTC) |
:Thanks for this, [[User:Madva|Madva]]. I've shared your post, and started an article on [[Anita Avramides]] to honour Kevin. As I was looking at his list, I realised how few of these academics and thinkers had any substantial information on them (I started with Hide Ishiguro, as the only? person on the list not originally from Europe or North America, but there was almost silence on the internet). It is sadly never surprising to me, but always horrifying. Thank you for the inspiration you gave Kevin, and I'd be delighted if you or some of your students might find time to improve and expand the Avramides article. [[User:Anasuyas|Anasuyas]] ([[User talk:Anasuyas|talk]]) 14:23, 1 August 2016 (UTC) |
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::I first met Kevin in 2011 at a "Wikipedia in Higher Education" conference in Boston. He was known for his work on mushroom articles. Over the years, I have participated in several edit-a-thons in San Francisco and Berkeley with him. He was committed to Wikipedia, free knowledge, gender equality, |
::I first met Kevin in 2011 at a "Wikipedia in Higher Education" conference in Boston. He was then known for his work on mushroom articles. Over the years, I have participated in several edit-a-thons in San Francisco and Berkeley with him. He was committed to Wikipedia, free knowledge, gender equality, fairness in biographies of philosophers and positive values. He was open in discussing his health problems but I did not know that they were life threatening. His life was far too short, but a bit of him lives on in the living bodies of the recipients of his transplanted organs. I will donate blood next week in his memory and encourage others to do so as well. He will be missed. [[User:Cullen328|<b style="color:#070">Cullen</b><sup style="color:#707">328</sup>]] [[User talk:Cullen328|<span style="color:#00F">''Let's discuss it''</span>]] 03:23, 2 August 2016 (UTC) |
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Seems to be something that others here should be aware of
https://www.facebook.com/bombus.memoriam/
I have no way of verifying the truth of this report. Eric Corbett 19:46, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I'm hearing the same. :-( Working on a confirmation. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 20:10, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I've forwarded this to WP:AN, not because I want a wider audience but because somebody there will be able to take the appropriate action. I cannot see any reason to believe what I read on the Facebook page is not true. :-( Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 20:19, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Nothing on Google I can see, beyond the Facebook that Eric linked.Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk, contributions) 20:30, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I've forwarded this to WP:AN, not because I want a wider audience but because somebody there will be able to take the appropriate action. I cannot see any reason to believe what I read on the Facebook page is not true. :-( Ritchie333 (talk) (cont) 20:19, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
Rest in peace
I regret to say that it's true. Rest well, buddy, and my best wishes go out to your family and everyone close to you. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 20:49, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I think maybe we crossed paths a few times, however the loss of a fellow contributor, especially one so young is sad. May you rest in peace. RickinBaltimore (talk) 20:58, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- You are missed. Smallbones(smalltalk) 21:05, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I am heartsick to learn of this. My deepest sympathies to Kevin's family and loved ones. --Tryptofish (talk) 21:09, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I last saw him at the wikiconference in October, and I'm so sad to hear of this. All the best to his family. WWB (talk) 21:31, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks for all of the work you performed here at WikiP. My condolences to friends and family. MarnetteD|Talk 21:33, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- My sincerest condolences to his family. Never got to work with him, though I did respect him as an Admin and editor. --Kansas Bear (talk) 21:38, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks for all of the work you performed here at WikiP. My condolences to friends and family. MarnetteD|Talk 21:33, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I last saw him at the wikiconference in October, and I'm so sad to hear of this. All the best to his family. WWB (talk) 21:31, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I am heartsick to learn of this. My deepest sympathies to Kevin's family and loved ones. --Tryptofish (talk) 21:09, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- You are missed. Smallbones(smalltalk) 21:05, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Always sad news, and very little to be said. Very sorry to hear about this, my condolences to his friends on and off wiki and his family. Keegan (talk) 21:39, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- No words feel good enough to express my feeling well. I'm heartened that you were able to help three folks live with generous donations and that you continue to help people. You will indeed be missed and it was a pleasure to have met you and work with you. I hope your family and loved ones are well and make it through this undoubtedly difficult time. Much love, EvergreenFir (talk) 21:43, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
Incredibly sad news. Condolences to his family and those who knew him. The Rambling Man (talk) 21:47, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- So sad, my heart aches. RIP, my friend; you are missed beyond words. Condolences to family and friends, on and off wiki. --Rosiestep (talk) 21:49, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Shocking news. My condolences to Kevin's friends and family. Carrite (talk) 21:50, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Not the sort of thing I expected to see. I'm sorry about what's happened and I hope your family will be okay. Best wishes. Acalamari 21:53, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace Kevin. You will be missed greatly. -- KTC (talk) 22:02, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Sorry to see this. I was hoping Kevin could get past his difficulties and move on. Lynn (SLW) (talk) 22:18, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks Kevin for all you have done over the years. Will miss your wise and thoughtful input. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 23:35, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- Fare thee well--Rberchie (talk) 23:41, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
- I wish you peace, Kevin. Sadness for your family. Silence just because... Fylbecatulous talk 00:17, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Peace--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 00:29, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- We all have to go, but you went too soon, mate. Missed. --Andreas JN466 00:37, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- It happens too soon. I am grateful for every conversation we had. Thanks for your early support of my Wikipedia projects. I am sorry for the loss. Blue Rasberry (talk) 00:48, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Really sorry to hear. Arkon (talk) 00:50, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- RIP Kevin, Unfortunately we've never edited any articles together however I've seen you around and you'll be missed alot, Thanks for everything you've done, My sincerest condolences to friends & family x –Davey2010Talk 01:00, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Aww, damn it. Kevin, you are missed. You did a lot of good here. Georgewilliamherbert (talk) 03:56, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- .إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ Keilana (talk) 04:01, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- You will be missed, Kevin. My deepest condolences to your loved ones. SarahSV (talk) 05:29, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- I am heartbroken to hear this news. I've always enjoyed Kevin's insights, and Wikipedia will be a little less bright without him. You will be sorely missed, and I hope that wherever you are, you will look down upon us and see pride in the work we hope to continue for you. --Sky Harbor (talk) 06:01, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks for all your great work over the years. You will be missed. My condolences to your friends and family. ~SuperHamster Talk Contribs 06:33, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- I couldn't believe it initially, I often recall your grants retrospective. Nemo 06:44, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- This is beyond sad. I'm at a loss for words as I type this. Although I didn't personally know you, you seemed like a wonderful person, and our interactions were always great. Thank you for helping to build Wikipedia and for staunchly defending it from detrimental edits. Thank you for believing in me as much as I believed in you. Flyer22 Reborn (talk) 07:03, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace, Kevin -- you left us too soon! Thank you for all your hard work on behalf of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. Your passion came through very clearly in the few interactions we had. My heartfelt condolences to friends, family and loved ones. Eloquence* 07:04, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace Kevin. My deepest condolences to your family and loved ones. So early :( Anthere (talk)
- Sorry to hear about Kevin's death. RIP. My heart extends to his family and loved ones. Shlomif (talk) 09:39, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- What tragic news. Kevin was my deskmate during his internship at the Wikimedia Foundation, and later interviewed me at length for the Grants retrospective. He was passionate and informed in all he did, and he cared about getting it right, on- and off-wiki. We are the poorer now. Ijon (talk) 09:43, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace Kevin. My deepest condolences. --Steinsplitter (talk) 11:09, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
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- In 2014, I pointed this image out to you, Kevin. Sad that it's now for you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:35, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace Gorman —Oluwa2Chainz »» (talk to me) 14:28, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- I am deeply saddened by the passing of Kevin. Once we began corresponding over a year ago, he treated me with respect, kindness, tact, sensitivity and with the highest example of good faith. I have found him to be a staunch ally and supporter for building the encyclopedia. I especially enjoy his essays. If any of his family is reading this, please know that I am grieving with you and for you and can't even imagine what you must be going through. If there is any question at all about the amazing contributions that Kevin has made to Wikipedia, just know that it will never be the same without him. Kevin, I miss you already! The Very Best of Regards,
- Bfpage |leave a message 14:31, 30 July 2016 (UTC),
- my real name is Barbara Page and I am from Pittsburgh. I didn't think an anonymous note would do him justice.
- There are far too few who cared so much about this place. A loss for this project and for us all. Gamaliel (talk) 14:34, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- R.I.P. Stan 7&6=thirteen (
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- Deeply sorry to hear this. Regrettably, I never worked much with him, but always respected and esteemed him as a Wikipedian. RIP.--Wehwalt (talk) 14:41, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Very sorry to see this. --Rschen7754 16:09, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Very sad news. Prayers and condolences to his family friends and loved ones. Memory eternal! -Ad Orientem (talk) 16:28, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- Kevin, you were one of the first Wikipedians I was introduced to in depth, and I was so struck by your deep sense of dedication to do good and to do right for Wikipedia, for Wikimedia, for systemic bias in free knowledge... Your energy and enthusiasm will be sorely missed. Rest in power. Anasuyas (talk) 17:56, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- It's incredibly sad when someone so young passes away, but at least Kevin will be remembered for his contributions here. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.- MrX 21:37, 30 July 2016 (UTC)
- I did not interact with Kevin much, either on- or off-wiki, but there was no missing the way he stood up for principles in discussions of policy. He will be missed. Daniel Case (talk) 00:31, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Rest in peace, Kevin. You did a lot of good in this world, and it will be a worse place without you. GorillaWarfare (talk) 03:07, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Just woke up to this shocking news. Very sorry to hear this. Kevin was far too young to die. My condolences to his friends and family. I have an idea for a possible way to pay tribute if it would be appropriate and not too soon to talk about this (see below). Carcharoth (talk) 06:33, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Wikipedia is now poorer. Collect (talk) 13:32, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Goodbye. :( II | (t - c) 19:56, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Very sad news indeed, my condolences go to those who worked with him here, and knew him personally. Rest in peace. Zerotalk 13:40, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- I first met Kevin in spring 2011. I was doing communications for the Wikimedia Foundation’s Public Policy Initiative (the pilot of the program now run by the Wiki Education Foundation, where I now work), and we’d created a tool that showed how many edits and how much content each student had added to Wikipedia. One username stood out from a class UC Berkeley, and after looking at this new user’s contribs, I realized he’d started editing far beyond his coursework; Kevin had gotten the Wikipedia bug and was busy improving articles on mushrooms (a hobby of his) and reverting vandalism. Kevin’s devotion to Wikipedia was apparent, even in the early days of his editing career (I think he never actually finished the article he was supposed to work on for class, he’d gotten so excited about improving other Wikipedia articles). Kevin continued on in the education program as a volunteer, and I was pleased to see him become more involved in different aspects of Wikipedia. He recruited several classes as the first Wikipedian in Residence at UC Berkeley after he graduated, with his own unique Kevin way of approaching courses: always with an interest to countering systemic bias and always making sure he was doing the right thing ethically for both the student editors and Wikipedia. His impact will continue to be felt for years to come within the education program in the United States. Thanks for all your hard work, Kevin. We miss you already. --LiAnna (Wiki Ed) (talk) 00:58, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
I'm sorry
that our last conversations were so much unlike our first ones. You and I worked together on a case a long time ago which seemed unwinnable, and we prevailed, for the best of the project. I learned a lot from that, and felt like I knew you a bit. Maybe I did, maybe I didn't--we certainly drifted apart, one way or another, and in one or two fairly crucial cases we did not agree, and I always wished I could have seen eye to eye with you, physically, in the real world, and maybe that would have changed things. You always had a real dedication to this beautiful project of ours, more sincere than many of us, which is probably why you got in real trouble here because you were so dedicated, and sheesh you are too fucking young to be gone. They should take some of us old people, the ones who think they're always right and are sometimes too set in their ways. And who are old and expendable. There's a lot of folks who loved you, Kevin, and I'm , well, I'm sort of out of words. You are one of my oldest friends and colleagues on Wikipedia, I mean you were, and it won't be the same without you, tall skinny young person with your funky hairdo. Why do we say the things that matter only when it's too late? sorry yall--NOTSOZCIALNETWORK i know. Drmies (talk) 00:56, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
Continuing Kevin's work
After hearing the awful news above, I was re-reading Kevin's user page, and I noticed his words on missing women philosopher articles. Would in some way, when the time is right, continuing the work he started there be an appropriate way to pay tribute? There may be other ideas (the Facebook page mentioned donations to the National Organization for Rare Disorders), but I am throwing this idea out there. Carcharoth (talk) 06:34, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Organ donation have begun improving article--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 10:34, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- These are some wonderful ideas. Keep making the world a better place. Rest in peace, Kevin. Montanabw(talk) 21:39, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Thank you for pointing this out, and for the wonderful idea. I just started Anita Avramides in tribute. Anasuyas (talk) 05:34, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
How about a barnstar?
Kevin cared very much about working with, and reaching out to, student editors. It occurs to me that the Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar is intended for just that kind of activity, by campus and online ambassadors. I'd like to propose that we rename it the "Kevin Gorman Ambassador Barnstar". Is there support for doing this? --Tryptofish (talk) 20:07, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- @Tryptofish: Seconded. Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 20:25, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- third--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 21:14, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- Fourthed ? .... Anyway +1 It sounds lovely! –Davey2010Talk 21:29, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- third--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 21:14, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
Doing right because it was right
I'm nearly speechless having learned of your death today, Kevin. My impression of you through our public interactions here as well as through email showed me you were an honorable man who believed in doing right - in spite of it not always being popular - simply because it was the right thing to do. I will always remember you in the best of terms and those who treated you horribly (when you were no longer going to be an admin) in the lowest of terms. You deserved much better treatment and respect. To echo the sentiments of others already commenting here, you left us too soon my friend - way too soon. May the road rise to meet you, may the wind always be at your back; may the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields; until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest in peace and with the angels, Kevin Gorman. -- WV ● ✓ 22:05, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
- Yes, this is very much as I remember Kevin. Mathsci (talk) 22:55, 31 July 2016 (UTC)
Post about Kevin on Feminist Philosophers blog
We posted something to honor Kevin on the Feminist Philosophers blog here. If anyone would like to comment or add or even correct inaccuracies, please do. Also, if you know people who were close to Kevin, maybe they would like to know about the post? Madva (talk) 01:02, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- Thanks for this, Madva. I've shared your post, and started an article on Anita Avramides to honour Kevin. As I was looking at his list, I realised how few of these academics and thinkers had any substantial information on them (I started with Hide Ishiguro, as the only? person on the list not originally from Europe or North America, but there was almost silence on the internet). It is sadly never surprising to me, but always horrifying. Thank you for the inspiration you gave Kevin, and I'd be delighted if you or some of your students might find time to improve and expand the Avramides article. Anasuyas (talk) 14:23, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
- I first met Kevin in 2011 at a "Wikipedia in Higher Education" conference in Boston. He was then known for his work on mushroom articles. Over the years, I have participated in several edit-a-thons in San Francisco and Berkeley with him. He was committed to Wikipedia, free knowledge, gender equality, fairness in biographies of philosophers and positive values. He was open in discussing his health problems but I did not know that they were life threatening. His life was far too short, but a bit of him lives on in the living bodies of the recipients of his transplanted organs. I will donate blood next week in his memory and encourage others to do so as well. He will be missed. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 03:23, 2 August 2016 (UTC)