Tomorrow, it will be exactly two years since Steve Jobs passed away on that dark day of October 5, 2011. To mark the occasion, Apple CEO Tim Cook circulated a brief memo to all Apple employees, reflecting on the legacy that Steve Jobs left behind, and praising Apple’s employees for upholding Jobs’ legacy.
The full email, via 9to5Mac:
Team
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Steve’s death. I hope everyone will reflect on what he meant to all of us and to the world. Steve was an amazing human being and left the world a better place.I think of him often and find enormous strength in memories of his friendship, vision and leadership. He left behind a company that only he could have built and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. We will continue to honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to the work he loved so much. There is no higher tribute to his memory. I know that he would be proud of all of you.
Best,
Tim
Steve Jobs’ significance to Apple, the technology world, and numerous industries from education, to computer animation, to, of course Apple, the creating of the Macintosh, and so much more still lingers as strongly as ever. His legacy contributions will never be forgotten, and his presence will, as always, leave an ever-present void that will never quite be filled.
Thanks for everything, Steve. And to all of you, as Steve might say: Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.