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I was saddened to hear of Bo's passing. I have know him for some time through the Clarion community and have used his software tools extensively. He was always ready to lend a helpful hand and went out of his way to assist in any problems I may have had. I thought of him as a kind, gentle person with a strong sense of humour. The Clarion community have lost one of the bright stars.

Gonna miss you BO; My deepest sympathies to your families loss.

The world is certainly a smaller place without Bo Schmitz in it. He was a great guy and it was a personal honor to know him for close to two decades. As a fellow software developer of tools for the Clarion language, Bo and I traded many E-mails and phone calls over the years. He was always bright, cheerful and witty - a joy to converse with. Bo was always glad to take the time from his own work to offer advice or help when he could. His Clarion templates were and are used by developers all over the world in software products of their own, so in some small ways Bo is still out there spreading his vision of how things need to work. He will be missed greatly.

It was sad news, hearing about Bo's passing. We went thru all the grades together and graduated BHS in '69. He was always willing, in school, to help those who didn't have his intellectual horsepower. He did it graciously, tirelessly and always with his famous smile. Whatever room he was in, you could be pretty sure that he was the smartest guy in the room. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

As long as I've known Bo I respected him like I would my own father. Even though he's gone so soon. He's still watching over you guys. Like a guardian angel. My thoughts and prayers go out towards the family.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My Life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.