Cliff Wiernik

[rdonnay]

I am sad to announce that Cliff Wiernik passed away last night in his sleep after more than half-year fight with cancer.

Cliff had been a member of our eXpress++ community since 1999 and had attended every Xbase++ and eXpress++ event in America and also some events in Europe.

He will be missed.

[jgelhaus]

In receiving the news of Cliff's passing this morning from his wife Ann, I'm reminded of my first day with Aqua Finance, May 19, 2014.

After I was able to setup my desk and access my computer, Cliff was showing FCA and said, while a smile on his face and somewhat tounge-in-cheek, "I'm the boss--don't forget that." Of course he was kidding, but on your first day, you don't question things.

He and I got to know each other well and there's not a day that goes by that I don't miss him. What he was able to accomplish in FCA for Aqua Finance is his legacy, but it pales in comparison to the overall nice guy that he was--fun to be around and always cracking a joke.

I'll share the arrangements as soon as we are made aware of them.

[jgelhaus]

Funeral arrangements for Cliff:
http://www.pisarskifuneralhome.com/obit ... rd-wiernik

[bwolfsohn]

I knew cliff was fighting cancer..
i didn't know it had gotten that bad...
Nice guy... always helpful...

[skiman]

Sad news.

I have met Cliff during an eXpress+ devcon in 2007. He was very helpfull and was sharing his knowledge with a smile.

He will be missed in our little community.

My condolences to his family.

[Tom]

Uh, damned. Very, very sad news. Goodbye, Cliff. It was a pleasure to meet you.

[RDalzell]

Cliff will surely be missed.
I enjoyed his company, advice, smile and laughter.

[TWolfe]

The Xbase / eXpress family has lost another member. Cliff will be missed. He was a great guy and it was a pleasure to have known him.

[sdenjupol148]

I am greatly saddened by this news.
I will Mourn the passing of a good man.
Peace be with you my friend...

Bobby