iSad by mikeerson
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Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died, Wednesday October 5th, 2011. Jobs was 56.
Jobs co-founded Apple Computer in 1976 and, with his childhood friend Steve Wozniak, marketed what was considered the world's first personal computer, the Apple II.
Just this last August 2011, Steve Jobs wrote his resignation to Apple:
"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know," Jobs wrote in his letter of resignation. "Unfortunately, that day has come."
In 2004, he was forced to say publicly he had a rare form of pancreatic cancer. In 2009, it was revealed that he had quietly gone to a Memphis hospital for a liver transplant.
He took three medical leaves from Apple. He did not share details.
In 2009, sources said, members of Apple's board of directors had to persuade him to disclose more about his health as "a fiduciary issue," interwoven with the health of the company.
He was listed in March as 109th on the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, with a net worth of about $8.3 billion. After selling Pixar animation studios to The Walt Disney Company in 2006, he became a Disney board member and the company's largest shareholder. Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
Analysts said Apple performed well during Jobs' absence, partly because he was available for big decisions and partly because his chief lieutenant, Tim Cook, was the hands-on manager even when Jobs was there.
The company has a history of bouncing back. In January 2009, after he announced his second medical leave, Apple stock dropped to $78.20 per share. But it quickly recovered and became one of the most successful stocks on Wall Street. On one day in the summer of 2011, with the stock hitting the $400 level, Apple briefly passed ExxonMobil as the world's most valuable company.
SEGMENTS OF THIS STORY were writen By NED POTTER and COLLEEN CURRY | ABC News
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Comments (40)
xansplace
Nice tribute Mike..!!
Rainastorm
R.I.P. Mr. Jobs...condolences to the family
jocko500
Excellent Dedication!
Marinette
A wonderful tribute,Mike!
julesart
Great dedi, Don't worry about commenting. We know you are there even when you can't be. Be well and good luck!
twingo Online Now!
He really was a trooper. Excellent dedi.
three_grrr
You always make the best dedications/memorials. I'm going to tell my daughter she has to notify you of my death so you can make a memorial for me, grins! Seriously though, this is indeed very sad news. Although I only own an iPod, an older one, I have to say he's made some of the best products, the most awesome innovations, and from what little bit I've experienced, the best customer service. It is a sad day for technology. Glad you have me on the list already, wish you had more Rendo/Art time, but hey, life DOES take priority, doesn't it. Not to worry about the commnet, just make sure you take care of yourself first, then the wife and pups, grins. Seriously, if the old man ain't happy, then no one else can feel too happy or at ease either.
Sylvia
BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
blankfrancine
A wonderful tribute to an icon,Mike.
Darkwish
Great Dedication!