Brendan's family has written a beautiful obituary that captures the breadth of his remarkable life. For those who want to remember Brendan William McAdams, please read his full story.
His life was a testament to passion, integrity, and the joy of living fully - from programming to snowboarding, from mentoring to loving his pets Marlowe, Archer, and his beloved corgi Otter Lee Ridiculous β₯οΈ
https://www.joinobit.com/obituaries/7593-brendan-william-mcadams-1979_09_21-2025_01_10
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A while ago, I was wondering: why arenβt there any films with self compassion as a theme? (If you can think of any, lmk)
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Three outward aspects, intelligence, humanity and courage
Intelligence: discussing things with others
Humanity: something done for the sake of others, putting them in the fore
Courage: gritting oneβs teeth and pushing ahead, paying no attention to the circumstances
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Brendan McAdams Memorial Get-Together
(Thanks to Josh Suereth for proposing and Jamie Allen organizing)
Time: SATURDAY Jan 18, 2025 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87988996894?pwd=thma9nTGVwFvNFbxJaAmniOeXhLbzW.1
Meeting ID: 879 8899 6894
Passcode: 331984
Please join us to share our memories
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To those who knew Brendan: share your memories. To those who didn't: we lost someone special - a programmer who proved you could be both brilliant and human, who stood by principles even when it hurt. Someone who found equal joy in mastering code or baking bread, who showed us technology is just one part of a life well-lived.
Rest easy, friend. The Flyers & Sharks games won't be the same without you, and Civilization will miss one of its most dedicated kings. (8/8)
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Brendan found joy in quality and craft in all its forms - from the perfect cup of tea at Mariage Frères to the artistry of the Project Hail Mary audiobook. He appreciated classic science fiction, understood that great dice aren't a luxury but a necessity, and knew that books aren't loaned but passed on to the next potential fan. (7/8)
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Brendan shared his thoughts on the industry he helped to build, "It's unfortunate to see so many formerly open source companies switch to business friendly and consumer antagonistic licenses lately" - he understood that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. In 2015, when I worked closest with Brendan, he shared that he found a home in building something meaningful, reminding us that the best work comes from places where we feel we truly belong. (6/8)
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2023-2024 was a year of personal triumphs for him - getting into the best shape of his life, finding a home in Emeryville, diving into Rust programming, and getting back on the slopes after injury (particularly the slope that set him back). He shared his struggles with depression openly, and his loss is a painful reminder that our industry must do better at caring for its people. Tragically, his most recent last day of work was his last day with us. (5/8)
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Whether he was taking baking classes to master croissants from scratch, kayaking to shipwrecks, snowboarding at Dodge Ridge, or sharing his love of Discworld and Tolkien maps, he approached life with genuine curiosity and a craftsman's appreciation for doing things right. (4/8)
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What I admired most about Brendan was his unwavering integrity and zest for life. When faced with opportunities that conflicted with his values, he wouldn't compromise - even at personal cost. He believed in working to live, not living to work - a lesson he was proud to have learned. (3/8)
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Many knew Brendan for his technical brilliance, but I knew him as a warm, principled human being who brought humanity to our often cold industry. He was a passionate hockey fan who got 1:1 lessons from Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, split his heart between the Flyers and Sharks, and would casually joke, "why would you want to live NOT near a hockey arena?" He dreamed of moving to Canada - for the poutine, ketchup potato chips, and perhaps one more turn of Civilization as his beloved Canadian empire.
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With profound sadness, I share that we've lost our good friend and colleague Brendan McAdams (@rit ). A brilliant programmer and cherished member of our community, Brendan was a core contributor to Perl and someone who stood firmly by his principles throughout his career. Please boost so others may know his name and legacy. (1/8)
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Looking back over the last two years, the rise of AI has had an unexpected effect on my life - it's drawn me closer to human pursuits
First, I returned to art, taking my first drawing and painting lessons since high school. Then, I discovered a deeper appreciation for cooking, finding meaning in the ritual of preparation. Most recently, I've begun learning the piano, my ears discovering the joy of making music
the rebirth of analog creativity, I want to give my kindergarten teacher a high five
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Time for some Clojure!
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Who checks the checkers?
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