I'm very sorry to hear about Michael’s passing.

When I joined the W3C Team in 2001/2002, he took the time to teach me about XML standards, technology, and, importantly, the community. He helped me, like so many others, with a level of intelligence, dignity, respect, and grace that was unsurpassed. He will be badly missed.

Attached are 2 pics that include Michael from one of my favorite nights on the W3C Team: Enthusiastic Karaoke on the margins of the 2006 Tokyo W3C AC meeting. Michael was in rare form, as was everyone. Sake was flowing 😉

Rest in Peace, Michael.

Peace and love to all.... Steve Bratt