14 DAY TRIAL // The media is still abuzz with the passing of Apple’s co-founder, Steven P. Jobs, and everyone who knew him (or even had remote contact with the man) is eager to express their deepest sympathy.
For example, the following is statement from Robert A. Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company:
“Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined. Steve was such an “original,” with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started. With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.”
The National Retail Federation issued their own statement on ‘Loss of Apple Founder Steve Jobs’. On NRF’s behalf, President and CEO Matthew Shay released the following statement in regards to Jobs’ death:
"The National Retail Federation and the entire retail industry mourn news of the passing of Apple founder Steve Jobs, one of the most innovative leaders of our time who created an iconic retail brand through innovation and design. In a challenging economy, Jobs and the entire Apple team invented discretionary products that many Americans now consider necessities, from the iPod to the iPhone and the iPad. As a prime example of modern day ingenuity and creativity, Steve Jobs offered the world an inside look at what the future of consumer electronics can and will become, with generations of consumers now able to thank him for his brilliant innovations. He leaves behind a legacy that will inspire retail companies for decades to come."
John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer & Ed Catmull, President, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios wrote:
"Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply 'make it great.' He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time."
Bloomberg Businessweek's is using a cover image featuring Steve Jobs to pay tribute to the Apple boss. The issue is set to arrive on newsstands this Friday, October 7, 2011.
Both print and electronic (iPad) subscribers will be receiving the issue on Friday, automatically.