Just relaying the sad news (from Bill McGarrity):   
      
   Hello all!   
      
   It is with deepest regret to inform that one of out fellow Synchronet SysOps   
   has passed away yesterday due to his long battle with lung cancer.  Please join   
   me in sending his family and friends our heartfelt condolences.   
      
   RIP Joe..(1944 - 2017)   
      
                                               digital man   
      
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