My dad, Brian Walter Wickham, passed away peacefully last month. We've known this was coming for a while, but it's still a big blow: he was a very important part of my life. You can get a sense of how he influenced the world through this article in the Irish Farmer's Journal
Sep 29, 2023·edited Sep 29, 2023Liked by Hadley Wickham
Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful tribute and some of the memories you’ve had with your dad.
There is much love in these words and I’m sure he has been so proud of you, the legacy you’ve continued, and also what you’ve built.
Your dad seemed like a wonderful, passionate, forward thinking man who deeply valued fairness, community, and access. I have always felt tidyverse encompasses these values. You’re doing a great job.
Thank you for sharing memories of your dad and his influence on who you are today. It certainly resonates with me and my dad. What a wonderful and sweet way to honor him.
My condolences, Hadley. I lost my dad to cancer 16 years ago but still feel his presence through enduring memories of what made him special. It sounds like your dad was an admirable person and I'm sure it will be the same for you. He must have been very proud of you.
Your dad sounds like he was an awesome fella, and I’m grateful for the influence he had on you and on the open source community through you. I’m sorry for your loss – that really stinks. Sending you and your wonderful family lots of love through this unimaginably challenging time. 🫶🏻
I did not realise he was your father. I had the great pleasure of meeting him in Dublin at a meeting on animal genetics and he kindly gave me a lift to a dinner afterwards. Lovely man who wore his eminence very lightly. Sorry for your loss.
Sounds like your dad was a real man of virtue, and that he had a real impact on the world - both through his own work, and through the education and accomplishments of his children 🙏
My condolences Hadley. I remember us talking about your Dad walking back to the hotel, from that conversation and your post he seems like a very wonderful and interesting person, I would have loved to have met him.
I hope you and Charlotte were able to spend as much time as you could with him and wish you the best.
I am so sorry for your loss Hadley. Your dad sounds like an amazing person and dad. Reminds me that I need to have “the talk” about backups with my two teenage boys. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful tribute and some of the memories you’ve had with your dad.
There is much love in these words and I’m sure he has been so proud of you, the legacy you’ve continued, and also what you’ve built.
Your dad seemed like a wonderful, passionate, forward thinking man who deeply valued fairness, community, and access. I have always felt tidyverse encompasses these values. You’re doing a great job.
I'm so sorry for your loss! It sounds like we all owe a debt of gratitude to your dad for putting you onto this path!
Thank you for sharing memories of your dad and his influence on who you are today. It certainly resonates with me and my dad. What a wonderful and sweet way to honor him.
My condolences, Hadley. I lost my dad to cancer 16 years ago but still feel his presence through enduring memories of what made him special. It sounds like your dad was an admirable person and I'm sure it will be the same for you. He must have been very proud of you.
Your dad sounds like he was an awesome fella, and I’m grateful for the influence he had on you and on the open source community through you. I’m sorry for your loss – that really stinks. Sending you and your wonderful family lots of love through this unimaginably challenging time. 🫶🏻
I did not realise he was your father. I had the great pleasure of meeting him in Dublin at a meeting on animal genetics and he kindly gave me a lift to a dinner afterwards. Lovely man who wore his eminence very lightly. Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Hadley 😔
Sounds like your dad was a real man of virtue, and that he had a real impact on the world - both through his own work, and through the education and accomplishments of his children 🙏
Thank you for this moving tribute! He would have loved it.
A beautiful tribute to a life well lived.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, but I know you’ll cherish those memories of your dad forever.
As you were of his, I’m sure he was extraordinarily proud of your achievements as well.
My condolences Hadley. I remember us talking about your Dad walking back to the hotel, from that conversation and your post he seems like a very wonderful and interesting person, I would have loved to have met him.
I hope you and Charlotte were able to spend as much time as you could with him and wish you the best.
Your Dad sounds awesome. I'm sorry for your loss. Maybe you could invent a version of ggplot called Brian in his honour.
so sorry for the loss. May Almighty give you the strength to endure
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with your dad.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute. It only makes me cherish the time with my father even more.
I am so sorry for your loss Hadley. Your dad sounds like an amazing person and dad. Reminds me that I need to have “the talk” about backups with my two teenage boys. My thoughts are with you and your family.
This was a beautiful tribute to you father. I'm sorry for your loss. I wish all the best for you and your family.