Your legacy will forever live on
A Statement from the Apple boards: CUPERTINO, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts. Sad day for someone I see as the Leonardo Da Vinci of the modern world who inspires us and show us there are no limits to creativity. Even though we all knew it was coming, sooner or later, I'm surprised this news has shaken us up here at the office. I have grew up with the Apple product when I was a wee thing, and he is also someone I personally aspire to.The ideology that steve lived by and creativity will live on with all of us. [Picture Source] Update: Tim Cook's [Current Apple CEO] E-mail send to Apple Staff today.
Team,I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.Tim