[address-policy-wg] In memoriam: Erik Bais

Dear Address Policy WG,

We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of the pillars of the RIPE community, Erik Bais, on Tuesday, 28 May 2024. Erik was a RIPE NCC member, the Address Policy Working Group Chair, and above all, a dear friend to RIPE NCC staff and the RIPE community. Erik’s willingness to help others in any and all situations will be profoundly missed.

Erik was 51 years old and is survived by the love of his life Wilhelmina and his amazing sons Lars and Niels

A condolence and farewell service will be held in Purmerend on Tuesday, 4 June 2024. Anyone whose life was touched by Erik in any way is welcome to pay their respects.

Uitvaartcentrum Purmerend
Purmerweg 94
1441 RC Purmerend
The Netherlands

4 June 2024 19:30 - 21:30 CEST

For those who cannot make the journey there is an online condolence register at:

https://www.memori.nl/gedenkplaats/erik-bais

Erik will be cremated in a private ceremony which can be followed online on 5 June 2024 at 13:00 CEST:

https://start.memoriam.tv/SEPC-19WV

Because Erik cared deeply about the mental health of the people and community around him, his family has requested that instead of sending flowers, those who wish to should make a donation in Erik's name to the Dutch Suicide Prevention Fund:

Account name: 113 Fonds Zelfmoordpreventie
IBAN: NL 54 RABO 0160 6244 87 / BIC: RABONL2U
Reference: Erik Bais
https://doneren.113.nl/doneer-aan-113-zelfmoordpreventie

Alex Le Heux, Leo Vegoda
Co-chairs