Dr. Martin Rundkvist is a Swedish archaeologist, journal editor, public speaker, chairman of the Swedish Skeptics Society, atheist, lefty liberal, bookworm, and father of two.
My friend of twenty years, retired broadcaster Lars Erik Åström, died the other day of cancer at age 69. Too soon by far: he has young grandchildren and he was a very good man without whom the world is worse. MaðR harða goðr. I will think of him every time I read of caves and flottholmar, floating islands.
Lars Erik's family posted a lovely secular obit notice headed by a big omega, symbol of caves and the final letter of the Greek alphabet. I translate:
With warmth we remember your wisdom, your high-precision sense of humour and your sonorous radio voice. We had such a good time and got to experience so many exciting things!The sardine wants the can to open
Towards the seaW. Aspenström
Comments
I am very sorry for your loss. I hate cancer with every atom of my being.
He lives on in all of those that knew him and learned from him.
Posted by: ArchAsa | December 6, 2008 8:44 AM
A short yet loving eulogy. I'm sorry for your loss and at the same time moved by the warm and poetic notice.
Posted by: Mikael HafO | December 8, 2008 7:34 AM