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Paul has died after a short illness... He was not yet 60 years old.

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Weia - can you clarify? Which Paul?

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'Our' Paul, the Paul Beuk of this excellent website.

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I am shocked - Paul was such a force, and made such an enormous contribution to the study of Diptera through setting up and maintaining the Diptera.info website. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family and colleagues.

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Paul was diagnosed with cancer somewhere half of February and it was instantly clear it was beyond cure.... prognoses was he had several weeks to live. It turned out to be only several days, once we got informed. He suffered from serious pain in leg and back, so at least the suffering is over.


Theo

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I guess it is appropriate to post the mourning card here

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Great dipterologist and Paul Beuk has determined many species in this site. Of course diptera.info will endure for many and many years too. So in a way Paul Beuk will be always present.
My sincere condolences.

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This is really a shock! What a tragic! Paul Beuk was an institution for me since I discovered this website more than 20 years ago.

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Two or three weeks ago, Paul kindly sent me pdf articles I requested...
It's a nightmare!
Paul's death cannot be undone. I'll get down to business. The best thing that can be done to honor Paul's memory is to continue his work, not to let Diptera.info die with him.
For example, I have some free funds. Please let me know (I don't know who I'm contacting right now) how I can be of help.

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Does Paul as administrator have an heir? This web site will fail over time without maintenance and a server to run on.

I might be able to help with technical issues and hosting. I am not a PHP wizard.

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Hi John,
Thanks for your offer. We will look into it, after March 8th.
Your offer is well noted
Theo

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Very sad news. This site changed my life by introducing me to dipterology. I am very grateful to Paul for this, and also for all his kindness towards me whenever we interacted. My condolences to family and friends.

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I do not know, what to write...
Excellent dipterologist, good man, always prepared to help...
We will miss you, Paul!
Libor

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Yes, he will be a great loss to Dipterology. I think I am still one of the only Admins on diptera.info and am happy to help out, but the site probably needs more admins and obviously secure hosting.

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My sincere condolences; I am very sad and touched.
Michel

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RIP, Paul.
We should pay our tribute by making every effort to continue diptera.info.

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I'm appalled! My heartfelt condolences to Paul's family and friends.
Eric

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My condolences to his family
I met Paul once when he came to the UK, he showed me how to net Pachygaster atra from the underside of leaves. What an immensely friendly fellow. Only yesterday I mentioned him on iNaturalist to a fellow Netherlands recorder.
He will be very much missed

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I'm shocked! It's a devastating loss—my deepest condolences to Paul's family and friends.

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... Condolences to Paul's family and friends.

If it is any help, I am IT educated so can try to help where needed.