RIP Horetore

[edyzmedieval]

I'm only a lurker of the Backroom, but this is really disheartening. The Backroom will now be an emptier place.

R.I.P. Horetore.

[Gregoshi]

I never interacted with HoreTore, but I am still shocked and saddened at the news. Reading his posts in the Backroom it was apparent he was quite intelligent. He had a knack for ruffling a feather or two but it seemed base on well-founded principles rather than just to get some jollies. However for me, his true character (or my version of it) came through on those rare occasions he talked about teaching and education. It was very apparent he cared about teaching - a trait more uncommon than it should be. It was in those posts that he became a real person rather than just "HoreTore" in another Backroom debate. The picture of him is wonderful. Lucky are those of you who had the opportunity to know him better outside the Org.

RIP HoreTore. Sending sympathy and thoughts for comfort to his family, friends and students.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

My only response is -

Holy Shit!

Can't process this right now.

[Gilrandir]

It is always a shock when someone younger than you dies. I can't boast to have been present for a long time in the backroom, so I would probably be the last person to claim any closeness of communication with him, but when we did I found support in matters of moment.
RIP Hore Tore.