[afnog] Alan P Barrett has passed away

[McTim]

Dear Adiel,

thank you for your eloquent words.  The only thing i
can possibly add is that he was the wisest man i have ever met!

Best Regards,

McTim

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Adiel Akplogan <adiel at akplogan.com> wrote:

> Hello Sami and friends,
>
> A very sad news indeed. A big loss for both the African and the global
> communities. Alan was one of those quiet but loaded knowledge powerhouses.
> I have known and worked with Alan since 1996. He is a deep believer in an
> Internet technology that is agnostic of political and social
> considerations. He was instrumental in the creation of AFRINIC, building
> critical bridges that helped us in the early days, and has remained a
> strong supporter of AFRINIC, a technology river that irrigates the whole
> continent. I kept a very positive and constructive relationship with him
> all those years, including since he joined the ICANN Board. His sudden
> illness and then passing have been a shock to me—all my deepest condolences
> to Kerry and the rest of his family.
>
> Our lives are so fragile; let us not waste them on futile pursuits, but
> always stay focused on the most important and impactful things.
>
> - a.
>
> On May 28, 2026, at 10:20, Sami Salih <sami.salih at outlook.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I am deeply saddened by Alan’s passing. He was a true pioneer of the
> African Internet community and a mentor to many of us. I will always
> remember his guidance and support during my first nomination as AFRINIC
> PDWG Co-Chair.
>
> Please convey my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. May he
> rest in peace.
>
> Sami Salih
>
>
> Sami Salih
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> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2026 4:00:47 PM
> *To:* Loganaden Velvindron <loganaden at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* afnog <afnog at afnog.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [afnog] Alan P Barrett has passed away
>
> Sad news, he will be sorely missed. May his soul rest in peace, Alan was a
> great man.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Barrack O. Otieno
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> On Thu, 28 May 2026, 2:49 pm Loganaden Velvindron, <loganaden at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> Alan Barrett has passed away. He built one of the first ISPs in South
> Africa. He was also a NetBSD developer, and an instructor at afnog.
>
> In my view, Alan P Barrett was the smart but quiet ____________________
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