This page is for site visitors to post remembrances and thoughts at the time of Dr. Pournelle’s passing (8 Sep 2017). Your thoughts can be added using the form at the bottom of this page. Comments that are not related to words of encouragement or condolences will be removed.
Dr. Pournelle’s family appreciates those that have taken the time to send condolences and well wishes.
For those that are interested in Dr. Pournelle’s books, please see the e-books page or the Amazon page . Here’s a list of all of Jerry’s books: All The Books.
Jerry’s last post is here. The text of the eulogy given at the memorial is here. Site news is here. – Editor
Seeing your brief post was a nice Christmas gift for your fans, and I expect for you as well. My father went through the same thing 20 years ago, and amazed the therapists with his iron determination. No doubt you will do the same.
May 2015 be better than 2014 was, and the cataract surgery you have been looking forward to (tongue firmly in cheek) be as uneventful and miraculous as my own.
Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. You’ve been one of my major inspirations for years. Hope all goes well for you and yours.
Mark Stanley
Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery, Dr. Pournelle.
As always,
Professor Tim Pleasant
I enjoy reading your writings, for reasons that go beyond my interests in their subjects.
For me, the style and approach that underpins your writing is every bit as valuable. It’s a tap into the mindset that produced mankind’s first leap into space, and may yet take us beyond. I cherish and value it, and you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I look forward to the day when you join us again to take up the torch.
Ad Astra!
Have been a fan of yours since the Byte days & still think Mote the best first contact novel ever written. Wishing you a full & speedy recovery. You and yours are in my prayers.
Dr. Pournelle,
“God Speed” as you recover. I, like many, have enjoyed your comments and reviews since the days of “Byte.” Our prayer is that God grant you a full recovery!
Respectfully,
Ronald Ottinger
I do hope and pray for your complete recovery Dr. Pournelle. We have been following your brilliant writing for the best part of 30 Years from Yorkshire England. You are much loved and appreciated all over the world for your insight, intelligence and humour (English Spelling!).
Get Well Soon
Please accept my best wishes for your fast and complete recovery.
I’ve read your books since “The Mote in God’s Eye” and “Lucifer’s Hammer”. Your Byte column was one of my favorites. I read your Chaos Manor column several times a week, and even subscribe sometimes.
One of the things you said once, almost in passing, is that “Despair is a sin”. Life is a process of constant struggle. Keep up the good work, and the good fight. It ain’t over til its over. Live to fight another day and all will, finally, be well.
Dr. Pournelle,
Simply this: Get Well Soon! My prayers are with you.
Although we have never met personally, I feel I can come to your blog of “Chaos” and listen to an old trusted friend.
I am looking forward to many many more posts in the years to come.
Tom Novotny
Very sorry to hear about your stroke. But you’re tough, and you’ll get back to 100%. All the best in 2015!
Best wishes for the new year, and for your recovery.
My prayers are with you.
Jerry,
I am happy to see you continued improvement.
With prayers for a happy, healthy, safe, and prosperous 2015,
Happy New Year, to you, to Ms. Roberta and the family, and to all of your friends and fans.
Please accept my best wishes for your fast speedy and complete recovery.
Dear Jerry,
From Arica, Chile my best wishes for good healt and happyness in 2015, I read your colum in Byte since the late 70s when I was a kid studying at the university, now I´m coming to 60 years old and still consider you a guru, a wise man and it is a pleasure to read your thougts. Keep strong and writing you inspire to many people! Bests
Jerry, all the best and wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. Like most readers I’ve followed you since Byte. We really need your thoughts as well as your providing a meeting place for many well informed commenters. As we say in Hebrew Refuah Shlemah, may you have a complete recovery and regain your health
Please get well & keep on helping us stay informed. Thanks for your work.
Best wishes for your recovery!
Dr. Pournelle,
I’ve been reading you work with enjoyment since the Chaos Manor column appeared in the print version of Byte. Best wishes for a continued speedy and smooth recovery.
Best regards,
John Driscoll
“Chaos Manor” is a daily staple. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery, so that you may return to your faithful.
Highest regards,
P Clark
Jerry,
Good to see you are back with a posting.
Now might be a good time to try voice recognition.
I just created the line above with my iPad’s voice recognition. No errors or corrections were required.
Looking forward to the completion and release of “Lucifer’s Anvil” or whatever the final title will be.