Re: Sad news: Jens Rasmussen (1944-2013)

A sad news indeed, let me join your condolences. He looked so hale and hearty at the Copenhagen's Fachtagung just half a year ago -- at least over the Internet... I haven't had a chance to meet him outside Cybalist, and I still feel like and old acquaintance is gone.

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, Piotr Gasiorowski <gpiotr@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Cybalisters,
>
> Jens E. Rasmussen, one of the greatest and most original
> Indo-Europeanists of out time has passed away. He was for many years a
> very active member of our list and all those who had the opportunity to
> discuss linguistic problems with Jens learnt a lot from him. I had the
> honour to know him personally. The hospitality of Jens, his wife Birgit,
> and all the Copenhagen team made my visits there unforgettable.
> Condolences to all our mutual friends. Rest in peace, dear Jens!
>
> Piotr