Entries within the Book of Condolence - In memory of Torsten Brand

Marcus Gröber Germany
Good bye, my friend!

Neil Barnfather United Kingdom
Torsten was a unique pioneer who changed the lives of so many people, for whom his creation has, and will continue, to benefit the blind for years to come. Offering you our deepest sympathies from all who have benefited from this individuals dedication.

Terry Clasper United Kingdom
In memory of a truely innovative committed and inspirational individual who was committed in an unparalleled way to improve the lifes of blind individuals. Torsten you will be with us every day when we hear our mobile phone speak! Thank you and rest in peace!

Earle Harrison United States
Thank you Torsten for all that you have done and the countless lives you have touched through your work. You are a truly kind and gentle spirit and you are already sorely missed

Rui Fontes Portugal
In my personal name, in name of our company, Tiflotecnia, and in name of all our customers, I want to present our deep condolences to Torsten family. To Nuance, please, keep Talks&Zooms, the major Torsten gave to visually handicapped peoples all around the world, as the leader screen reader to cell phones.

Michael Hingson United States
I knew Torsten personally for only a relatively short time although I have known of his work for many years. We met several times over the past year as he traveled to the U.S. I enjoyed very much my time in getting to know him. He has indeed left the world a better place for his time here. I know I am better from knowing Torsten. I pray we all keep up his enthusiasm and spirit by making Talks even better. Torsten, keep us honest but encourage us as well from wherever you may be.

Tomas Mårdsjö Sweden
Thank you Torsten for making the world more accessible and easier for many people to live in.

Mohammed Al-shara Jordan
My deep condolances to Torsten family and friends. You will be missed so greatly. your contributions to the the world of the blind and visually impaired was remarkable and life changing to many. I will always miss the times when we worked together.

Stephen Giggar United States
To a man who has changed many peoples life and made them much better and he will be missed.

Pete Sheppard United Kingdom
It was a pleasure to have known you Torsten, each time we met it was clear how passionate you were about helping improve peoples lives. A great man that made a great difference to so many, you will be missed but never forgotten

Amir Soleimani Iran, Islamic Republic of
To an estimable man, friend, and pioneer who managed to make the world a better place for the blind and the visually impaired. Torsten, your vivid memories will be everlasting!

Stuart Lawler Ireland
To Torsten Brand, a truly remarkable man who has, with his assistive technology, changed the lives of so many. You will be sadly missed, but we will all keep your memory and your spirit alive. Rest in eternal peace!

Brad Keller United States
My condolences to the family, especially his wife and children. I am very sorry for your loss and hope this book will allow you and your children to be proud of what he accomplished and the fact that he gave people like me the opportunity to use devices that would not normally have been available for us to use.

Maureen Newell Ireland
Thank you Torsten for making mobile phone technology accessible to blind users. Your memory will always live on!

Darragh Ó Héiligh Ireland
Without your work, like thousands of people around the world, I would not have access to what has become the primary method of long distance communication, the mobile phone. Sir, you will indeed be sorely missed.

Jonathan Mosen New Zealand
Goodbye Torsten, and thank you so much for the precious gift of accessibility you've left us. I'll miss your genius, your dedication and our conversations. You live on in the voices of many thousands of talking mobile phones and in the hearts of appreciative users like me.

James Scholes United Kingdom
From the first time I held a Nokia 6600 in my hand and heard TALKS speak, I have felt that TALKS as always been ahead of the competition. Torsten, as product manager, always worked as hard as he could to ensure that blind individuals all over the world had access to their mobile device, no matter what language they spoke, or what phone they decided was right for them. I can't sum up in words how much his efforts have mattered to me and hundreds of thousands of others, and I, for one, will miss him, his emails to the TALKS mailing lists, showing how committed he always was to the project. I'll miss the fact that he was always level-headed, and took everyone's ideas on-board, even if others were in disagreement, he would look at their idea from a clear, balanced standpoint. I thank him for everything. Not just for developing TALKS, but for being one of the few people who aren't afraid to experiment if they feel something good will come out of said experimenting.

VisionCue United States
We, at VisionCue, are deeply saddened by Torsten's passing and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and the Brand family. We know Torsten's legacy will live on with each individual who uses Talks. It was a privilege to have worked with such a truly kind and inspiring man. His memory will live-on in our hearts. Warmest regards, Virginia, Kem, Roberto, Lori and Larry

Michael May United States
I first got to know Torsten in the mid 90s when I worked at Arkenstone and we would meet at international conferences. Once Talks was out, Sendero became one of the first dealers in the US and we went through many growing pains together. Torsten was always supportive of our passion, GPS for the blind. We would have dinner or a drink at conferences in the US, UK and Germany. The most amazing thing is that Torsten would always answer emails and deal with product support 7 days a week. It is this passion and dedication along with his incredible knowledge about everything to do with phones that is irreplaceable. I saw him at ATIA and CSUN this year and can't believe he won't be at the next conference or on the other end of a desperate email request for help. I will picture his voice every time I hit the "Talks" key. My heart goes out to his family, about whom I heard, but never met. Mike May

Ed Harper Ireland
Its a special loss to the family of a person who dies, particularly when that person doesn't seem to have had a good length of life, but with this death so much potential for good for a much wider community goes too. It isn't just the vision impaired but potentially the whole of the print disabled who will regret his passing. Every death is like a stone thrown into a pool, there are always ripples which spread out from it, but this one is more of a loss to more people than most.I hope these messages can bring you some comfort.

Shirley Ireland
RIP You'll be sadly missed thank you for all you did for blind people

Dave Williams United Kingdom
Torsten, we blind people will never return to a world, where mobile phones were inaccessible, thanks to the work you did with Marcus. You showed us how to make our dreams reality. I am still learning from your work. I will miss our weekly meetings, your attention to detail, but most imortantly your refusal to ever give up fighting for the best possible user experience. Thank you.

Brian Butler Ireland
Talks software has proved invaluable to me for years and I will always be grateful to those who worked to make this possible.

Peter Meijer Netherlands
It is very sad to see you go so young, Torsten. You were one of the main contributors to blind accessibility of this decade, and I personally thank you for your support at CSUN 2005.

Dennis Long United States
Dear Torsten thank you for all you have done. You Will truly be missed!!!!

Carin Headrick Canada
Words cannot express how much I have benefitted from his hard work. Truly, Talks has changed the face of mobile communication for blind people everywhere, and I am just one of them. Thank you, sir.

Harmony Neil United Kingdom
Without you and Marcus, a lot of blind people may never have been able to use most features of a Nokia mobile phone independently. Thank you for developing this screen reader. I never knew you in person, but you will be missed by those who did.

Rick Alfaro United States
My sincerest condolences to Torsten's family and friends. His vision and innovation truly made a huge difference in my life and the lives of hundreds of other blind folks all over the world. Thank you Torsten and God bless you. Rest In Peace.

Clive Pallett United Kingdom
I wish to express my deepest sadness for the passing of a most remarkable man. I have used Talks for the past five years and it has greatly benefitted me to use a mobile phone independently. Many thanks, Torsten and Marcus, for your contributions to make technology accessible to the blind community. I also wish to pass on my condolences to Torsten's family, friends and everyone who knew him.

Roger Cusson United States
I am very saddened to hear of this news, and have been truly blessed by Torsten's excellent work. My most sincere and heart-felt condolences go out to the Brand family!! Wishing you many blessings from Lisbon, Maine!!! Roger C.

Kawal Gucukoglu United Kingdom
I wish to send my heart felt condolencies to Torston's family and to say thanks for inventing Talks which I benefited from for many years. Thanks Torston.

Rick Harmon United States
Thank you for everything that you have done for the advancement of accessible phones, you will be missed. My sincere condolences to your family and friends both online and in real life.

Richard Wells United States
Thank you for helping me to use all features, first on a Nokia 3660 cell phone, then a Nokia 6600 Cell phone. I will personally miss you. You left this world way too soon in my view.

Jamie Pauls United States
Thank you Torsten for truly making a difference in the lives of blind people evrywhere.

Sabrina McKiernan Ireland
To the family, friends and colleagues of Torsten I hope you find some comfort in these messages. Thanks to Torsten and to those he worked with, the mobile phone is fully accessible for all of us who are Blind/Vision Impaired. Talks is so invaluable to me in my life. Thank you Torsten RIP

Stephen Guerra United States
Torsten, your a giant among us, with your know how and expertise, you provided all who are blind or have low vision. You gave us the ability to stay on a level playing field with those who were sighted and used cell phones. Your work will be remembered for eternity and I will know you as the father of the cell phone screen reader. Thank you and you will be missed.

Angelina Germany
Wenn es einen Weg zum Himmel gäbe und Erinnerungen Stufen hätten, würde ich hinaufsteigen um Dich zurück zuholen.

Brandon Hicks Canada
Torsten's work will live on for many, many years. My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of such a great, brilliant man.

Michael Lauf United States
Thank you for dreaming, inoovating, but most of all, caring!

Andre Louis United Kingdom
I shall never forget the day I ran around London trying to find a compatible Talks phone. I ended up with a Nokia 6670 and I took it home. After having installed Talks, which even today is still such a novelty, I just sat and played with the phone for what must have been many hours. Talks has progressed in so many ways, and if it wasn't for Torsten, wouldn't have even gotten started. He shall be most definitely missed, but may his legacy live on for many a year yet. It is in the interests of a great many people to keep this product running for as long as we possibly can.

Ibrahim Gucukoglu United Kingdom
Rest in piece dear Torsten, you will be missed by those who loved you, those who revered you, those who respected you. You brought light in to the darkness for thousands of mobile phone users, you were a shining star in our firmament of all too few talented men and women who work the front line making things happen and making the dreams we have a reality. I wish to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and those who knew and loved him for the man that he was, those who respected him for the things he achieved and the things he had yet to achieve and finally, to express my sincerest thanks to those who would commemorate his passing by offering what support I'm able toward the fund.

Paul Dromey Ireland
My sincere sympathy and condolence to the family and friends of a man who, though in the world for such a short time, can truly be said to have left it a better place. for so many. Thank you Torsten for helping to level the pitch for me and so many others. May you rest in peace.

Brad Rios United States
Thank you for all you have done for the blind community. You will be missed.

Lynda AROUN France
Just a few lines to convey my heart-felt sympathy and condolences to Torsten's family. Thank you Torsten for all the great work, you certainly changed our lives and we will never thank you enough for Talks. Rest in peace, you will definitely be sorely missed.

Kamil Günay Germany
Rest in peace, Torsten!

Kevin White United States
Thank you Torsten for pionering access to a new millennium of productivity. You will be missed.

Benjamin Vercellone United States
Thank you for your hard work Torsten. I used talks on the N82 and it was always helpful. Thank you for your example of putting your heart into your work.

Pauline Naughton Afghanistan
Bless you Torsten because of your genius I can operate a mobile phone with talks - sympathy to your wife and family

Christopher Hallsworth United Kingdom
I am sorry to hear of the passing of this uniquely talented gentleman. I have used his product since 2004, and it's changed my usage of mobile phones forever. I can use a mobile phone that Talks supports fully without any sighted assistance. May he rest in peace, and pray for his family and friends at this difficult time.

Dave Beckett United Kingdom
Thanks for all that you've done, for me, and blind people world-wide. You will be Deeply missed!!.

Lynne Tatum United States
Thank you for your innovative mind and bringing accessibility to so many. Rest in Peace.

Luis Peña Colombia
Torsten's death has shocked me deeply. I will never forget what he did for me by developing Talks and by letting me be a beta tester and a dealer. Talks has changed my life and the lives of many blind people. Torsten were not only a brilliant man but a wonderful human being that we always remember everytime we use Talks. My most sincere condolences to his wife, to his children, to Marcus and to his friends.

David Allen New Zealand
Equality, opportunity and independence are our rights. Thank you Torsten for bringing us a step closer to achieving these goals. You are a Louis Braille for our time!

Danielle McCullough United Kingdom
Sending you encouragement and strengthening vibes at this painful time. I didn't know Torsten. I only heard his voice when I listened to the podcast on Talks 5. However, I am truly saddened by his passing. He was a very intelligent man and gave so much to many people through the software he developed. I am so greatful Torsten. You are missed. May you be happy wherever you are, and rest in peace.

Steve Nutt United Kingdom
A giant of a man in assistive technology. RIP Mr Talksten!

Sandra Merrell United States
Thank you for all you have done. And may peace be with your family at this time.

Robert Carter United States
It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that I sign this document. I will always be grateful for the contributions that Torsten made to accessible cellphones.

Maheen Wickramasinghe Canada
To the entire family of Torsten Brand, I am deeply, terribly sorry to hear the passing of this wonderful, dear, dear man. May his soul rest in the loving arms of Our Lord And Savior, Jesus Christ. I know tonnes of people will use talks cell phones in his memory. I don't own talks quite yet but very soon, I might get one most definitely. I want you to know that my sincere, heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this diffficult, emotional time of sadness. We will always cherish his memory. May God Bless You. Very truly yours, Maheen Wickramasinghe, Mississauga, Ontario Canada.

Matt Revis, Nuance United States
I was honored to work with Torsten at Nuance where his passion, dedication, intelligence and good humor made him a special colleague. He will be dearly missed. My best wishes go to his family and friends.

Cord Hagen Germany
Liebe Corinna, mit Torsten ist ein großartiger Mensch von uns gegangen. Mein Mitgefühl, Beileid und meine Trauer begleiten Sie und Ihre Familie.

Joan Ann Brosnan Ireland
I would like to express my deepest sympaty to Torsten's family and friends at this extremely sad and difficult time. Torsten, your memory will live on for all of us who use Talks as part of our every day lives. May you rest in peace

Jose Perez Puerto Rico
My deep condolances to Torsten family. Thank you Torsten for making the world more accessible

Roslyn Allman Ireland
I as a visually impaired person never knew what it was like to use a mobile phone without having access to software to help me use it so thank you.

Aaron Howell Australia
I had the pleasure of working with Torsten as part of the Talks Alpha Test Team. His skill as a developer, his attention to detail, his willingness to work with what was often a fractious community to produce a product which benefited the lives of so many Blind people was remarkable. He will be truely missed.

Roger Levine United States
Dear Torsten's Family, I want to express my condolances to all of you. I want to thank your whole family for sharing Torsten with us for these many years. I will always remember him every time I use Talks. Sincerely yours, Roger Levine

Gavin Griffiths United Kingdom
I only met Torsten once at Sight Village in Birmingham UK, and he talked so much sense and inspired me from that minute on. Your work has enhanced my life no end by giving us the freedom to be like everyone else in using mobiles for the enjoyment of our everyday lives!!!! Your work was truly brilliant and for that I can only thank you from my heart. May you rest in peace, and am sure along with countless others my thoughts and heart are with your family. RIP Torsten

Paula Pinder United Kingdom
Thank you for changing our lives for the better and giving us greater independence when you pioneered Talks. You will be greatly missed and my condolences go to your family and friends and all who knew you.

Mel Spooner United Kingdom
What a truly amazing product Talks has been for me. It has given me the freedom to access a mainstream product at the same level as my sighted counterparts. I couldn't be without it now and my heart-felt thanks go to torsten for pioneering this product. My deepest sympathies go out to his friends and colleagues, and particularly to his wife and children. May he rest in peace.

Byron Sykes United States
I am a blind person seriously considering getting a Verizon phone with Talks on it. It is with deep sadness that I write this. Sounds like Torsten is a real hero living out what he wanted to do. Though i didn't know him and have had limited access to his product my thoughts go out to his friends and family. He will be sorely missed. To those who continue, thank you for what you do.

Keith Gillard Canada
I am so saddened to hear of the all too soon passing of Torsten. living in Canada, I never met him personally but did communicate with him several times via email. Torsten's response was always prompt and curteous. A complete gentleman! He will be missed! I trust he is now in Heaven working with Michael Lang and Debbie Scales who, along with Torsten, brought empowerment to the Blind and Visually impaired worldwide. My best wishes go out to Torsten's family! God bless you all during these tough times. Lots of LOVE, Keith Gillard & Pierce the Guide Dog

Pranav Lal India
It was thanks to Talks that I was able to enter the mobile phone revolution which has been life changing to put it mildly. I would not be where I am in my career if I did not have full access to a mobile phone. My most recent memory of Torsten will be of him demonstrating Talks v5 on a touch screen phone! I had liked the implementatio and I appreciate his no nonsense style of discussion.

Ömer Yeşiltaş Turkey
Hi, he is really a great loss for blind community. We will never forget his work and i think i will always remember him when using the word "talks". İ pray for him. May God bless him in the other world. And i would like to say my condolescences to his wife and children and all his family relatives.

Jose Lopez United States Minor Outlying Islands
I wanted to say something profound to the family. Something that would comfort them as they go through this loss. All I can say is thank you. Thanks for sharing such an amazing man with all of us, know that a bit of him will live on through the work he has started. Know that one day we will all again be together lord willing. We will be in a place with no pain, no blindness and no hate. May god bless all of you and keep you in his arms as you go through this pain.

Pratik Patel United States
As the first ever screen reader on a mobile device, Talks made a huge contribution in my life. I will always be greatful to the person responsible for that access.

Julian Vargas United States
Your innovations and contributions gave me and many thousands of other blind and visually impaired people greater independence and the ability to connect with society and the world by making cellphones accessible. I am eternally greatful. You will be missed and never forgotten. Thank you.

Allan Wong Malaysia
Being an innate pioneer, who has dared to experiment and develop adaptive devices so that the blind can gain access to computer-based and mobile-based information, I cannot deny the fact that Mr. Brand really changed the lives of many visually impaired persons like me. Though I don't know him personally, I appreciate him for sharing his talent and explorations to his fellow blind. Thanks Mr. Brand for all your contributions to the visually impaired sector. May you rest in peace.

Ziad Sinno Lebanon
Sad loss for the world

Cathy Dobson New Zealand
To Torsten's family, you're in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Torsten with us. He made a huge difference in many lives, including mine, by helping to make cell phones accessible. I was so excited at being able to text, that I was sending messages to friends and family at 1 a m when I suddenly realised the time.

Tewai Halatau New Zealand
What a huge high I felt when I was able to send my first text message! My family weren't so excited since they had been texting for years. My life has changed since that moment. I did not know you personally, but my husband (who is also a Talks user) wish to say thank you so much, Torsten. Condolences to the Brand family, and we pray you find comfort from these worldwide tributes in honour of Torsten's life. Rest in peace.

N. Sneha India
Thank you Torsten for making mobile phones accessible for visually impaired people like us. My heartfelt condolence. Though you have gone away, you always with us in the form of talks. Rest In Peace.

Aruni Sharma India
It's very shocking how he lost his life in a minor operation. I am deeply pained for his family and express my sincerest condolences. May his soul rest in peace.

Srinivasu Chakravarthula India
A great person to introduce the mobile independence to people with vision impairment. God bless.

Stan Lüder Germany
Rest in peace, torsten, and my sincere Condolence to Corinna and her children and the rest of the family. You did so much for blind community of the world. --- Ruhe in Frieden, Torsten, und mein herzliches Beileid für Corinna, ihre Kinder und der Familie. Torsten tat sehr viel für alle Blinden und Sehbehinderten auf der ganzen Welt, sich ins Alltagsleben zu integrieren. Als ich 2001 schon hörte, das der Communicator 9110 zu sprechen gebracht werden könnte, begann es mich zu interessieren und die noch nicht all zu verbreitete Version von "TALX" kam dann auch. 2003 hatte ich mein erstes TALKS fähige Handy, das Nokia 7650. Vergessen kann ich auch nicht die vielen kompetenten Ratschläge, die er in der 'COMMI' und der 'TALKS' Mailingliste gab. Ich danke dir sehr für diese Errungenschaft.

Valiant8086 United States
I heard this guy doing interviews a few different times, and could tell he was very dedicated to what he did. He can rest knowing he benefited those around him in some way, leaving the world better than he found it.

Pankaj Kwatra India
Torsten Brand will live forever,no matter if he is physically not around us.

Nicki Muir Australia
Thank you Torsten for making a difference in every blind person's life with talks, we will miss you. Will never forget the first time I saw a nokia 6260 talk, it meant so much now I could communicate normally with the outside world just like my sighted peers do, all because of this guy who decided it was possible.

Simon Eigeldinger Austria
Thank you, Torsten, for your great work you have done to all of us blind phone users over the world.

Sandro Thielemann Germany
Ich möchte mit dieser nachricht mein Beileid aussprechen. Wir werden ihn immer in erinnerung haben, wenn wir Talks auf dem handy installieren. Er schuf für uns Blinde handynutzer einen großen Durchbruch zur unabhängigkeit. Möge er in Frieden ruhen.

Kevin Chao United States
The work that Torsten did with mobile phone accessibility was really amazing and providing many people access to what we may have never had. The idea, concept and vision that Torsten brought to this arena was really outstanding and he will be truly missed.

Carsten Albrecht Germany
Torsten, vielen Dank für die netten, interessanten Gespräche und Interviews, die ich mit Dir führen durfte! Nehme ich mein "Talks-Handy" zur Hand, werde ich an Dich denken! Carsten aus Hamburg!

Günter Trauernicht Germany
Torsten hat fuer blinde Menschen etwas geschaffen, das nicht mehr wegzudenken ist, und das wir alle sehr zu schaetzen wissen. Aber dennoch moechte ich an dieser Stelle in erster Linie seiner Familie, seiner Frau Corinna und seinen Kindern mein aufrichtiges Beileid aussprechen. Ich wuensche Ihnen viel Trost und Kraft für diese Tage und die naechste Zeit.

Thomas Brass Germany
Mir fällt es schwer die angemessenen Worte zu finden. Doch möchte ich den Hinterbliebenen von Torsten mitteilen wie oft in meinem Alltag mir seine Arbeit ein Stück normalität ermöglicht hat. Ohne viel über die Leistung der Entwickler nachzudenken habe ich Talks genutzt... Danke!

Eva Papst Austria
Thank you for what you have done for blind people. I will remember you thankfully using Talks.

Frank Lizarde United States
Well my friend, if there’s someone that accomplished his life’s mission, it was you. You didn’t change just a few lives, you changed thousands of them. I’m sure you’re in a much better place than us now. One day we’ll have another long chat in a much better and beautiful place, just like we did at CSUN 2007. Rest in peace my friend!

Payal Kapoor India
If it weren't for talks, my life would still be silent on my mobile and I would be left bereft of so much more than i have already lost when I lost my sight. I thank Torsten and deeply mourn his loss and express my gratitude and condolences to his family without whose support I am sure this effort would not have been so successful. May his soul rest in peace.

Dieter Best Germany
Anlässlich des Ablebens von Torsten meine aufrichtigsten Beileidsbekundungen. Wir alle haben ihm viel zu verdanken. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Dieter Best

Patrick Heinings Germany
Du hast viel für mich getan! Und dafür werde ich dir fürimmer dankbar sein! Ruhe in Frieden Torsten! Patrick Heinings

Jeanett Baustian Germany
Mein aufrichtiges Beileid an Torstens Familie. Ich habe so vorher nie was von Torsten gehört, aber jetzt, wo ich weiß, das er der Urvater von TALKS ist, geht es mir doch sehr nah. Ruhe in Frieden.

Gabri van den Brink Netherlands
Thank you very much Torsten for all the effort you put in the development of Talks!

Guglielmo Boni Italy
My personal condolences for the family.

Derbhile Dromey Ireland
Thanks for making the use of mobile phones such a normal part of a visually impaired person's life.

Josef Rohrmüller Germany
In Trauer das Team von Rohrmüller Computer

Ronald H Einrich Germany
Ich wünsche der Familie Brand, Freunden und Kollegen viel Kraft und Zuversicht für die kommende , vor euch liegende Zeit. Ich habe mir überlegt,wie mein Leben ohne die Arbeit von Torsten ausgesehen hätte... er hat es ermöglicht, daß ich viele Dinge erreichen konnte, im privaten und beruflichen Umfeld.Dafür möchte ich Dir , Torsten ein einfaches, aber um so mehr herzliches Danke zurufen.

Uwe Obrock Germany
Mitten aus dem Leben gerissen aber viel geleistet.

Joachim Hinz Germany
Sehr geehrte Familie Brand, ich habe Torsten selbst nicht gekannt, fühle mich jedoch sehr betroffen über seinen Tod. Ich selbst bin nun 48 und habe ebenfalls eine Familie. Ich wünsche Ihnen in Ihrer Trauer ganz viel Kraft, Stütze und auch die Zuversicht, dass Sie wieder oder weiterhin einen Sinn im Leben sehen können. herzliches Beileid Joachim Hinz

Rahim Nazarali Ireland
May Torsten rest in peace, throughly a remarkable and practical product, something I had always thought should have been invented and came along in 2002, best wishes to Torstin's family.

Paolo Refrigeri Italy
Ciao grande amico e benefattore. Sono sicuro che sei entrato nella casa del Padre con tutti gli onori che meriti.

Flavia Cecchini Italy
Grazie.

Massimo sicchiero Italy
Dispiaciuto e addolorato per la perdita del vostro caro pordo Sentite condoglianze. Vi sono vicino in questo momento doloroso. Massimo Sicchiero Ferrara Italia.

Mariagrazia Capelli Italy
Dear Torsten, Goodbye...... thank you very much for your job for blind and partialliy sighted people.

Andrea Mackowiak Germany
Ich habe Torsten nur zweimal gesehen, und wir hatten uns nichts zu sagen. Aber er war ein absoluter Visionär, der auch mein Wirken und flexibles Arbeiten beeinflußt hat. Mein aufrichtiges Mitgefühl mit seinen Angehörigen und ganz sicher meine tiefe Dankbarkeit und auch Bewunderung für Torstens stänbdiges Weiter-Denken. Gerade für unseren Personenkreis etwas zu entwickeln ist keine dankbare Aufgabe, denn wieviele gab und gibt es, die nicht das Großartige sahen und sehen, dass Torsten uns ermöglicht hat, weil er Visionen, Ideen und auch Disziplin hatte. Torsten! Ich jedenfalls werde Dir stets danken, wenn ich mein Handy benutze, um all das zu tun, was auch sehende Menschen mit ihren Handys tun!

Bedia Germany
Ruhe in Frieden, Torsten! Deiner hinterbliebenen Familie mein herzliches Beileid und viel Kraft!

Massimo Sicchiero Italy
Vi sono vicino in questo triste momento. Sentite condoglianze massimo Sicchiero Ferrara Italia.

L I Germany
Als Erblindeter habe ich durch das von Thorsten Brand entwickelte Sprachprogramm wider ein Stück Unabhängigkeit gewonnen. Mit diesen Zeilen will ich ihm die letzte Ehre erweisen; möge er in Frieden ruhen. Seiner Familie spreche ich mein aufrichtiges Beileid aus. „Was ein Mensch an Gutem in die Welt hinausgibt, geht nicht verloren.“ (Albert Schweitzer)

Malcolm Parfitt United Kingdom
Thank you, Talks has become an invaluable tool in my life.

Paolo Graziani Italy
La sintetica biografia di Torsten mostra il ruolo importante che ha avuto nel processo di conquista di autonomia delle persone non vedenti. Come cieco, utilizzatore di Talks, ho ammirato il suo talento e sono dispiaciuto di non averlo conosciuto di persona. La sua prematura scomparsa ci priva di una grande risorsa. Chissà quante cose ci avrebbe ancora donato.

Claus Meier Germany
Mein allerherzlichstes Beileid an die Angehörigen und Freunde.

Scott Learned United States
Torsten, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life, as I have learned and experienced so many wonderful things over the years using Talks. I really wish we could have met. Torsten, you will be truly truly missed, but your legacy will live on, through countless devoted Talks users who will now have a bit more appreciation for your creation called Talks. My heart felt condolences go out to Torsten's Family and friends, along with prayers for healing and comfort.

Brian Dalton Ireland
Thanks for making the phone I now have in my hand speak, your efforts will live long into the future. Shine on you crazy Diamond.

Code Factory Spain
We would like to address our deepest sympathy to Torsten’s family and friends. There are no words to express our sadness. We have been competing with Talks for more than seven years, both of us aiming to create life-changing solutions, therefore this competition means something very special to us. Torsten Brand was indirectly a driving force for our company as well as a source of inspiration. It has been a great honor to compete with this pioneer of accessibility during all those years. As software developers we know too well the immense loss that it represents for the whole industry. Developing screen readers applications is a very difficult task that Torsten Brand was doing brilliantly. We thank Torsten for being one of the most important pioneers in accessible mobile technology, and for bringing a good product like Talks to the market. This competition has been very healthy, and in our case we can honestly say that it made us better, forcing us to be more creative and innovative in order to compete. We met with Torsten in ATIA and CSUN this year and were discussing together the future of mobile phones and accessibility. Our vision of the future has changed too suddenly with this very sad news. We will all miss him a lot and hope that his legacy will be honored and that Talks will keep being a great product. Again all our thoughts are with Torsten’s family and friends. It is with great respect and immense sadness that we say goodbye to the man who first made a mobile phone accessible to the blind and visually impaired.

Massimo Rainato Italy
Thanks for all.

Sabato de Rosa Italy
Condolence to Torsten's family.

Tony Murray Ireland
To those who were lucky enough to know Torsten and to call him a friend, I can’t begin to imagine the devastation you all must feel. Losing a friend is always a shattering blow, but when one so young and in the prime of his life passes so unexpectedly, words are never good enough to express inner thoughts and true feelings. If you can, take heart in the fact that you had the honour and privilege of knowing Torsten on a personal level. You are blessed. He has touched so many with his innovation and drive; he has changed lives! For ever he will be remembered as the driving force behind accessible mobile technology. Most of us never really ‘knew’ him, but we know his name and what he has done. Every day I benefit from his vision and innovation. Torsten has given Visually Impaired and Blind people the ability to communicate and this is, and always will be, an invaluable legacy. Thank you Torsten for enabling us, the memory will always remain.

Ash, Sight and Sound United Kingdom
If U ever had a question on Talks you would answer me in a tick! You were always so helpful and your work on Talks is truly astounding. From all of us here at Sight & Sound, Rest In Peace

Paul Mahoney Ireland
I recieved one of the first Phones with speech and has made a huge difference in my life.

Elliott Barnes United Kingdom
Ever since I received my first Talks compatable device (the Nokia N73), mobile technology has enhanced my life to such a big extent, all thanks to Torsten's hard work. I sometimes wonder if it hadn't been for Torsten, us as the blind community would still be using inaccessible mobile devices; the thought of it is horrible. I'd therefore like to say a huge, huge thanks to Torsten's family for what they have given us, and I'm so sorry at your lost. Every time I hear Talks speak, I'll always be reminded of the hard work that Torsten put into Talks. To your family, I'm sorry about your loss. Torsten, rest in peace, you'll be dearly missed.

Ednun Pourtahmasbi United Kingdom
This is indeed a very sad time for all blind people. As a great admirer and user of the Talks system, it seems so unjust to me that someone so good could have his life taken so soon. i have used a talking mobile phone since 2002 and my life would have been far less rich and engaging without it. My prayers are with you and your family.

Raphael Mader Germany
Liebe Angehörige, Auch wenn es mir nicht vergönnt war, Ihren Mann und Euren Vater persönlich zu kennen, möchte ich Ihnen und Euch mein herzliches Beileid ausdrücken. Unsere beruflichen Kontakte haben sich aufgrund meiner kurzen Mitarbeit bei der Firma Handy Tech leider nur auf das Telefon beschränkt. Doch immer waren diese von großer Freundlichkeit, Kollegialität und Hilfsbereitschaft geprägt. Viele von uns tragen die Früchte seiner Arbeit täglich bei uns und sie sind uns in dieser modernen und schnellen Welt eine große Hilfe, die uns selbständig und unabhängig macht. Und so wünsche ich Ihnen und Euch, dass Ihr viele gute Erinnerungen an ihn bei Euch in Euren Herzen tragt, die ihn in Euch weiter leben lassen, so wie er in uns weiter leben wird, durch das, was er uns durch seine Arbeit gegeben hat. Ich wünsche Ihnen und Euch viel Kraft und Gottes Segen und Beistand in der kommenden Zeit. Raphael Mader - Mitarbeiter der Firma Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH

Joe Lonergan Pitcairn
He was a great man and helped to include blind people in something which they were socially excluded which was texting! which made a big difference to my life

Majid Germany
Hiermit möchte ich mein Beileid zum Ausdruck bringen. Ich benutze seit 1993 die Produkte, die er entwickelt oder bei deren Programmierung mitgewirkt hat. Danke Torsten für alles. Ich wünsche viel Geduld für seine Familie. Majid Bitarafan aus Berlin

Tomislav Juzbasic Croatia
What to say whean so many things are said. Just one more thankyou and rest in piece Torsten.

Jaime Mcgill United Kingdom
I will miss you, Rest In Peace

Markus Böttner Ireland
Sehkraft hört im Auge auf, aber Blindheit beginnt im Kopf. Und diese Barriere im Kopf abzubauen, ist eine tolle Leistung. eine noch größere Leistung ist es aber, so vielen Menschen dabei geholfen zu haben, unabhängig am modernen Leben teilnehmen zu können. Herzlichen Dank, Herr Brand, and may you rest in peace.

Kieran Little United Kingdom
I'm so so so so so so so so sorry to hear of Torsten's passing. Torsten has made my life easier. I can now do things that all my friends were doing on their phones.

Süleyman Germany
Torsten, ich wünsche Dir den evigen Frieden und Deiner Familie viel Kraft. Ich danke Dir für deine Lebenswerke, die nicht nur mir mein Leben erleichtert haben, sondern vermutlich einigen Hunderttausend auf der Welt.

Arturo Tomaselli Italy
Condolences. Sincerely

Waqas A H Chauhdry United Kingdom
Few individuals have brought so much to so many in this world and Torsten was surely one of them. He truly revolutionized mobile phone access for blind and partially-sighted people. A real pioneer, please except my heart felt condolences on this great loss. RIP .

Walter Harth Germany
Liebe Angehörige von Torsten Brand! Ich möchte mich in die lange Liste der Kondolenten einreihen, für die sein plötzlicher Tod eine schlimme und kaum fassbare Nachricht ist. Von seinem segensreichen Wirken für blinde Menschen, dass sie Anschluss an die technische Entwicklung unserer Zeit finden, habe ich viel erfahren und auch persönlich nutzen dürfen. Vor zwei Jahren bin ich Torsten einmal als Referent und Tischnachbar persönlich begegnet und habe von ihm den Eindruck eines freundlichen, hilfsbereiten und integeren Menschen gewonnen. Mit diesen Zeilen möchte ich Ihnen meine Anteilnahme versichern und herzlich kondolieren. Ich wünsche Ihnen viel Kraft und Gottes Beistand in Ihrer Trauer! Herzlich Ihr Walter Harth

Jens-Uwe Voigt Germany
Liebe Familie Brand, ich möchte Ihnen und Euch mein tiefstes Beileid aussprechen und viel Kraft wünschen. Ich habe Torsten persönlich nicht gekannt. Für mich sind meine Handys dank Talks seit 2008 aber zu etwas ganz anderem geworden, als sie vorher waren, als sie noch geschwiegen haben. Ruhe in Frieden... Torsten... Und danke.......!!!!!!!!!!!

Per Busch Germany
Ich habe geweint, als ich von seinem Tod erfuhr und ich habe geweint, als ich all die Einträge hier las. Liebe Corinna Brand, liebe Kinder von Torsten und auch alle seine Freunde, ich wuensche euch die Kraft, euren schmerzlichen Verlust zu bewaeltigen. Torsten's Arbeit hat die Lebensbedingungen von sehr vielen Menschen in der ganzen Welt wesentlich verbessert. Ihr koennt stolz auf ihn sein!

Vanja Sudar United Kingdom
I never thought I would be able to use a mobile phone in the way I am now. Years ago I use phone simply for calls, that's all it was. Now I send and read text messages, make calendar appointments, surf the web, read email, chat on IM. Thank you for all the great work you've done for blind people and enabling us to use our phones in the way that I could never imagine would be possible.

Laura Hegarty Ireland
Dearest Mrs Brand & your 4 children, My name is Laura Hegarty and I'm a Technology Trainer working for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) and I was deeply sadened to hear the news about Torsten. I'm sure its a very hard time for you all and all I can say is that Torsten along with Marcus have made a real difference to the people of Ireland through AT for Mobile Phones and this is all because of Torstens dedication to his great work. The software has made our service users so independent and it has becomes a necessity in their lives every day. Please accept our wishes from all at NCBI andour thoughts are with you all during this very very sad time. Kind Regards Laura Hegarty

Tony Pitchford United Kingdom
I have been extremely upset on learning of Torsten’s untimely passing. To say that he improved my life wouldn’t do justice to what he did for me and others like me, I am of the firm opinion that his pioneering efforts to make cellular phones accessible to blind people have resulted in lives being revolutionised. How many of us now take for granted all the features available to us when we reach for our cell phone? When I first heard of Talx on the communicator, I thought I must be dreaming. Torsten helped turn Science Fiction in to Science fact, and I hope that you his family can derive some comfort from his legacy. Every time I reach for my mobile, I will think of your Husband, / father, and be grateful to him. My condolences, on the tragic passing of a true hero.

Ng Choon Hwee Singapore
Thank you Torsten for your contribution to the visually impaired community. Good-bye and may the Lord's comfort, peace and love be with your loved ones.

Dan Rossi United States
The highest praise I can bestow on a person is, you made a difference. I have had occasion to offer that praise a handful of times, but never has it been more appropriate than now. For Torsten, Through his insight, his dedication, his drive, and his work with Marcus, he touched the lives of tens of thousands of blind people and improved their situations. he opened a new world of accessibility and did more than his fair share to level the playing field of the blind in a sighted world. His contributions truly made a marked difference in the lives of so many.

Benjamin Topel Germany
Es ist schwer angemessene Worte zu finden. Torsten, du hast unglaubliches geleistet, warst dafür ständig im Einsatz, ständig unterwegs, oftmals auch weit weg von deiner Familie. Ich wünsche besonders Ihnen Corinna, Ihren vier Kindern und allen Freunden sehr viel Kraft für die Zukunft! Danke für alles Torsten! Ruhe in Frieden!

Catherine United States
My condolences to the family of Torsten Brand. Thanks from one blind person in America who has benefited through the use of the Talks screen reader in my daily life.

Ulrich Jander Germany
Vielen Dank für alles, was Torsten Brand für blinde Menschen getan hat; Herzliches Beileid und Gottes Segen an seine Familie.

Wilhelm Gerike Germany
Liebe Familie Brand, Torstens Tod macht mich sehr traurig. Ich habe seine Arbeit rund um Talks immer bewundert. Wir verlieren einen großen Vordenker und Pionier.

Anthony Giordano Canada
To Torsten Brand's family and most of all to his children. Be proud of your dad. He truly made a difference in the blind community. May he rest in peace, and help guide Marcus to continue his legacy.

DVBS - Michael Herbst Germany
Im Namen des Vorstandes, des Teams der Marburger Geschäftsstelle und aller DVBS-Mitglieder darf ich der Familie Brand unser Beileid aussprechen. Der Tot von Thorsten Brand bewegt blinde und sehbehinderte Menschen weltweit. Ich wünsche den Angehörigen viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit und ich bitte die Kollegen: Macht in seinem Sinne weiter!

Vicki Manley United Kingdom
I am totally blind myself and was one of the first to ever own a phone with talks on it. I wouldn't ever be without the software and feel it gives me such great benefits!! What a very clever chap you were!! My thoughts are with your family.

Gerry Kerr Ireland
We have very few heroes to applaud in such a way. Thank you for your inspiration and hard work in helping to change our lives

Matt King United States
Torsten truly opened doors. We are forever grateful. The kind of work he did takes a special vision, courage, and determination that is indeed uncommon. Thank you Torsten!

Cleverson Casarin Uliana Brazil
His invaluable work has much helped blind people living in development countries, like me, to begin using mobile phones.

Saqib United Kingdom
I would like to thank Torsten for bringing the joy of accessibility to a mobile phone in my life. I first discovered Talks in 2007. This discovery was a priceless one as for years I struggled badly using Nokia Symbian Series 40 phones and could bearly read my own text messages and 90% of the time I was having to rely on family members to read my personal text messages. Thank you Torsten you will for ever be remembered for your work because it opened up a whole new world of accessibility for me. I owe you a debt of gratitude and more. RIP my friend.

Marco Zehe Germany
Torsten's simulated pocket calculator, written in Turbo Pascal, was the first computer programme I ever hacked into my CP/M on the Commodore 128D. This was what ultimately got me interested in programming and pursue a career in computer sciences. I also enjoyed the great work of him and Marcus on the Talks screen reader for many years. I had the privilege of knowing Torsten personally. Thank you for all you've given the worldwide blindness community! Rest In Peace!

Hugh Megarry United Kingdom
Thanks for all you have done for me and other blind users of moble phones

Raffaele "Deejay Raf" Italy
Thanks for making the life of blind people more easy. My condolences for Brand's family. Raf.

Alex Stone United Kingdom
I was very sad to read of Torsten's passing. I met him once, and have been a talks user since 2003.

Frank Loza United States
I have Talks on my cell phone. It is so nice to be able to do things on my cell phone just like any sighted person. Thank you so very much for the work you did for the blind community. Sincerely, Frank Loza

Al Urich United States
Thank you so much for what you have done to free blind persons to live in our modern world. My prayers go out to the Brand family.

Jarek Urbanski Harpo Poland
We are deeply sorry for the significant lose that your team has experienced. Torsten was not only the person we new as the inventor of Talks but also a kind of a legend for us. Harpo team sends you our deepest thoughts and strongest condolences.

Pierre Klews Germany
Hallo, Torsten, ich hätte nie gedacht, dass Du so früh von uns gehst, der so Großartiges geleistet hast. Ich kenne dich noch aus den tagen von Protalk; wo wir zussammen in Soest mit Andreas Donau und noch anderen gelernt haben: Der warst immer ein gedulfiger Mensch Auch wenn Du dies nicht mehr lesen wirst, dies sind die Gedanken, die ich mit Euch (Familie) u. a. teile. Ich hatte mit Dir zwar dann keinen KOntakt mehr; auch ich nutze aber ein sprechendes Produkt auf einem Handy. So eine Sache ist von vielen Faktoren abhängig und heißt doch immer wieder: "Herausforderung ja, aber doch mmer ins kalte Wasser springen1 Wir blinde Menschen werden Dein Knwo-How und Deine KOmpetenz und Tatkraft sehr vermissen Pierre KLews, Germany, Berlin

Pauline Lawler Ireland
Sincere sympathy to all those who knew and loved Torsten and thank s to him for being a bright light in a dark world

Alfred Schwegler Germany
Dank Dir Torsten für die Arbeit in der Blindenszene!

Raghavendra India
Thank you Torsten for all that you have done and the countless lives you have touched through your work. Every moment I am remembering you when my mobile buzz. Good Bye my Friend.

Norbert Binder Germany
Der Familie möchte ich mein Beileid aussprechen. Ich bin sehr traurig. Fast jeden Tag begegne ich in meiner Arbeit Menschen, die von Torstens großartiger Arbeit profitieren und in ihrem Leben inspiriert und bereichert werden.

Toralf Schulz Germany
Schade, dass du gehen musstest, bevor die gekaufte Software Daisy2go bei mir funktionierte. Du hast nichts mehr vom Geld und ich nichts vom Programm. Ruhe in Frieden! Toralf

Martin Kuhn United States
Being a user of Talks his legacy will live on for many years.

Fabio Pugliese Italy
I'm near at all family. Best regards and thank you Torsten

David R. Stayer United States
I am a recent user of Talks. I pray that G-D gives the grieving family the strength needed. Torsten will always have a place in my heart although we never met.

Mike Townsend United Kingdom
Thank you Torsten for making my phones talk. I am shocked as we were only talking about the future a few week ago at CSUN. I shall miss our friendly chats. You have left us a great and useful legacy in Talks. Edith and I express our thanks and deep sympathies to all in your family.

Daniel Heinrich Germany
"Wir setzen uns mit Tränen nieder und rufen dem Grabe zu: Ruhe sanfte, sanfte Ruh" J.S. Bach Matthäuspassion. Möge dein Werk nicht in Vergessenheit geraten. Du hast viel für die Blinden getan. Schlafe in Frieden, bis der Tag kommt, an dem wir alle auferstehen werden.

Deborah Afghanistan
I appreciate the product and will be missed I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers

Sharonda Greenlaw United States
I send my deepest condolences to the Brand family. Thank you so very much for sharing with so many thousands of us such a man of genius as Torsten Brand. I have been using Talks for a short period of time and have benefited greatly for the cell phone field being so level that I can do all kinds of things with my phone, just like my sighted peers. I am deeply saddened to here about Torsten's untimely passing, but I know that his legacy and vision will continue to live on! God bless you all, bring you much comfort, and give you peace and joy!

Lisa Larges United States
It's impossible to calculate the impact that Torsten Brand's work will have in the lives of blind and visually impaired persons. Maybe the particular software applications that Torsten developed will be obsolete in just a little while, but his ideas and innovations for how products should be designed will leave a mark that is lasting. I love using Talks, because it is so well designed, because it was obviously created with the blind user in mind, because it reflects what blind and visually impaired persons actually want and need, and not just what some engineers think they want and need. This shift to starting with the user and then designing a product that actually works in the real world marks a sea change in access technology for the visually impaired, and Torsten Brand was a significant part of that change. In this way, his work has not only contributed to advancements in technology but also, and more importantly to our quest for equality and full recognition as full members of our society. May we honor his memory by keeping alive his ideas and his commitment to excellence!

Martin Wilsher United Kingdom
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Torsten, who has revolutionised the lives of so many people, me included. Torsten had vision that is certain. RIP. On a personal note, talks turned my life around, enabling me to access content my sighted peers take for granted. I am grateful to people like Torsten every day i use a computer or a mobile phone. May his family and friends take comfort in knowing how Torsten enriched the lives of so many with his work.

Mickey Quenzer United States
My condolences go ot to his family, hugs to you in this time of change.

Richard Rau Germany
Hiermit möchte ich Mein Herzlichstes Beileid an alle Hinterbliebenen ausdrücken.

Sebastian Dellit Germany
Ruhe in Frieden, Torsten. Mein tiefstes Beileid an die Frau und Kinder - Ich wünsche euch viel Kraft, für die schwere Zeit.

Khalid Saudi Arabia
Ich liebe Talx. I still keep my Nokia Communicator (9210), and I still have my first S60 phone the Nokia 6600. 2002 is a year I'll never forget because what I once considered impossible, became possible with the release of Talks. My sincere condolences to Torsten's family, friends and all the VI. vielen Dank Torsten.

Dennis Schröder Germany
Ihnen, liebe Angehörige, Freunde und Kollegen von Torsten Brand, möchte ich mein herzliches Beileid aussprechen. Er hat viel geleistet, von dem ich erst jetzt erfahren habe. Der Tod setzte Torsten Brands guten Taten aber leider viel zu früh ein Ende. Möge er in Frieden ruhen.

Liam Mcelligott Ireland
Dear Sirs. I would like to say that I am very sorry on the Death of Mr Talks.

Ileana Bertolassi Italy
I heard this news just yesterday, I'm so sad about this... I hope you'll find your peace in Heaven... Condolence to family and friends by Ileana, a talks user.

Brian Shaw United States
My heart felt condolences go out to Torsten's family. I was very impressed with his screen reader "talks", and I used it for a short time myself. He always took the time to answer support requests and give information and help where he could. He will be missed.

George Martos Greece
I send my condolences to his Family. His work improved the quality of life for blind and visually impaired around the world. We'll never forget!

Eugene Mariani United States
Blessed memory

Negoslav Sabev Bulgaria
Thanks to Torsten I am able to use freely a mobile phone now. His depart is a big loss for the blind community and his family. Hope he is on a better place. My prayers and sympathy are with his family. His hard work remains with us talks users.

Susan Curry United Kingdom
Thank you so very much for giving me some light in my life

Ali Savas Germany
Ich finde keine Worte. Alles was ich sagen würde, wäre viel zu untertrieben, das was Torsten für uns getan hat. Ich kenne kaum noch blinde, die sein Produkt nicht nutzen. Ich nutze auch Talks seit Jahren. Als angehender Informatiker weiß ich seine Arbeit zu schätzen. Ich weiß wie es ist, etwas zu programmieren und das was ich als Schwierigkeit empfunden habe ist noch nicht einmal der Bruchteil von dem, was Torsten warscheinlich alles durchmachen musste. Zig tests, zig Rechtfertigungen, warum er das so gemacht hat usw. Bemerkenswert war auch von ihm, das er sich sehr für die Kunden eingesezt hat und die Lizenspolitik so gerecht machen wollte, wie es ging. Wer weiß, wie sehr er dafür kempfen musste. Ich kannte Torsten nicht persönlich, bin aber von seinem Produkt begeistert. Er war der Maßgebliche Ideengeber für das Produkt und ich glaube, das man sein Fehlen in einigen Zeiten merken wird, was nicht heißen soll, das das Produkt schlechter wird. Ich werde für Torsten beten, beten das Allah einer seiner besten Plätze im himmel für ihn reserviert. Er wird immer in uns weiter leben. Der Familie mein aufrechtiges beileit!

Bahaddin Batmaz Germany
Dear Torsten, thank you for all. Best wishes and power to your Family. Lieber Thorsten, danke fuer alles. Die besten Wünsche und Kraft für deine Familie.

Annamaria Italy
My sincerest condolences to family.

Albert Brown Ireland
I would like to pass my condolence to the family of Torsten Brand. thank you Torsten for all you have done for the blind community.

Rachel Elias United States
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brand family. I worked very closely with Torsten selling Talks in the US market. Even though we only met a few times we spent a lot of time together at tradeshows and spoke daily on the phone. It's a very sad that Torsten is no longer with us. He will be missed. Rachel

Cory Ballard United States
I will never forget the first day my Nokia 3600 spoke to me. Finally, I was on a level playing field with my friends and colleagues. Thank you for everything you did. You will be missed.

Piero Gori Italy
Thank you Torsten

Kerry Painter United Kingdom
A star on earth and a star in heaven. Truly Torsten was a man who thought outside of the box and made the seemingly impossible possible. Your memory will live on though you will be sadly missed by your friends, colleagues and those whose life you have so deeply impacted. Thank you for your belief, drive and vision. Were it not for this, mobile phone use for leisure, and in my case, for my business would be all that much more difficult. Thanks to you I am enabled. My deepest condolences to Torsten’s family, friends and work colleagues. Know you were blessed to know such an inspiration and that he will live on in many people’s memories every time our mobiles speak to us. Rest In Peace.

Ivailo Kovachki Bulgaria
Thank You Torsten! Thank You for a great work! Offer condolence Torsten's family.

Alessio Lenzi Italy
Torsten, Thank's for all! Ciao!

Christine Grünebaum Germany
Mein herzlichstes Beileid. Möge Torsten seinen ewigen Frieden finden, jetzt und immer dar.

esmo Bulgaria
почиваи в мир бранд

Enzo Italy
gratefulness

Andreas Glatzel Germany
meine herzliche Anteilnahme. Möge es Dir, lieber Torsten, wo Du jetzt auch bist, gut gehen. Ich habe Dich zwar nie kennengelernt, benutze aber Dein Programm "Talks" immer wieder gern, eröffnet es doch uns Blinde ganz neue Welten, was die Communikation angeht. Hab nochmals vielen, vielen Dank dafür. An Sie, liebe Trauernde, fällt es mir schwer, Worte des Trostes zu schreiben. Ich wünsche Ihnen von ganzem Herzen, daß Sie über Ihren Schmerz, den der Verlust Tostens in Ihnen hervorruft, hinwegkommen mögen und bald Trost finden werden.

Satyanarayana Murthy Tanikella India
Many people contributed and contributing to make this world better place for the visually impired and blind. But it is unfortunate that this man's life was cutshort. May his soul rest in peace. Although he left this world he lives among blind people through talks

Jackie Cairns United Kingdom
Thank you for allowing me the gift of communication that I am able to share with my sighted counterparts in the use of a mobile screen reader. May you rest in peace. You will always have a place in access technology history.

Michaela Freudenfeld, Projekt INCOBS Germany
Mit Bestürzung haben wir die Nachricht vom Tode Torsten Brands gehört. Wir haben ihn immer als kooperativen und äußerst engagierten Hilfsmittelentwickler erlebt. Unser Mitgefühl gilt seiner Familie, der wir auf diesem Wege unser Beileid aussprechen. Das Team von INCOBS, dem Informationspool Computerhilfsmittel für Blinde und Sehbehinderte

Manjit United Kingdom
My condolences to the family, especially his wife and children. Thank you for making it a better world for me.

Owen Palamountain New Zealand
It was sad to hear the los of a great person that made the difference to cell phones for the Blind with Talks which I would not be with out.

Milos Przic Serbia and Montenegro
He made us blind people be able to use the mobile phone as normally as everyone. It's very sad that he has left us just 47. We are all sorry!

ElDorado Germany
R.I.P.

Gavin Allman Ireland
The talking mobile phone has opened up the world to me again. If it wasn't for this great software the world of communication would be a lot harder. Many thanks.

Louis Watters Ireland
Torsten, I never knew you, but you changed my life in a fundamental way. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.

Otto Winter Germany
In stillem Gedenken sprechen wir Seiner Familie unsere aufrichtige Anteilnahme aus. Wir werden ihn in guter Erinnerung behalten.

Luisa Ferronato Australia
Torsten opened the longstanding visually based world of mobile phones to people who are blind or have low vision. This development in assistive technology was truly ground breaking and has been valued and appreciated the world over. Such a loss and may his legacy and TALKSZOOM live on and on. To Torsten's loved ones: My sincerest condolences. To Torsten: Thank you and may you rest in peace.

Tom Lange United States
My sincere condolences go out to Torsten's family in this difficult time. Thanks, Torsten, for your great work in the assistive technology field, and thank you for the difference that you made in my life and the lives of so many others.

Patty Ahrend Germany
Torsten hat etwas geschaffen, was heute nicht mehr weg zu denken ist. Danke dafür! Mein herzlichstes Beileid sende ich an die Angehörigen und Freunde.

Stephen Baum United States
I never had the priviledge of working with Torsten, but he helped open the increasingly important world of portable electronic devices to the Blind. It was vital work, and he will be deeply missed.

Michel Ribeyron France
A Torsten, Bienfaiteur de l'Humanité, mes remerciements et ma profonde gratitude.

Kua Cheng Hock (Adaptive Instruments) Singapore
Torsten, your work and contributions have liberated the lives of many in Asia and made communication on the mobile phone a joy and satisfaction of us in Singapore and the neighbouring countries. We will continue to talk about Talks and Torsten for a long time more into the future. Thanks and rest well in the peace of tranquility and Heaven.

Alan Robbins United States
May peace & love be with you during this emotional time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Simon Pool - T&T Consultancy Ltd United Kingdom
A truly respectable man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy for all those close to him, especially his family.

Klaus MARTINI Austria
Ein Mensch der uns blinde Personen den Eintritt in die moderne Kommunikationswelt erst ermöglichte, ist von uns gegangen. Vielen Dank und ich werde ihn ein ehrendes Gedenken bewahren.

Tom Rash United States
I remembering hearing a recorded interview with Torsten. I remembering having a question or two about the Talks product. He e-mailed me back and a while later I purchased the Talks software, which was my endeavor into the mobile world. So sorry for your loss. He was remarkable and enhanced the lives of many. Be proud.

Robert Stigile United States
Hello, Due to the program that Torsten created, Talks, I am able to communicate with coworkers by texting them to let them know when meetings are and when they need to be at work. I am also able to communicate with my friends and keep up with sighted family and friends by using the talks program to text email and other such use of my phone. I am deeply appreciative of what Torsten created and he will be deeply missed. Also, at the last CSUN conference, torsten helped me personally, by putting Talks back on my phone when it crashed so that I would be able to use the phone again. He is a wonderful patient man who is missed by All.

Lalo Lizarde United States
Thank you very much Torsten for everything you did for us.

David Dobler United States
I'm sorry for your loss as a husband and father. I will keep you in my prayers. I know how hard it is to lose a help mate. I lost my wife to complications from a heart attack. I personally have greatly benefited from Torsten's work with talks. I use it every day. When my wife Sandee had her heart attack I was able to call my family and church to let them know and through the months after, was able to talk to my wife on the phone when I couldn't get to the nursing home she was in. Again Thank you so much. I am very thankful for His legacy. Torsten, Thank you for your caring heart, and all you've done to make my life much easier. Sincerely, And may The Lord Jesus help you through the times ahead. I'll be praying for you and your family. Always, David Dobler

Jo Luland United States
For a number of years, I struggled with a phone in order to just make calls in case of emergency when away from my home. When I learned about Talks and what it could allow me to do, I switched phones and purchased Talks and have never regretted the change. My heart felt condolences go to Torsten's family. I know nothing can ever replace him, but as a result of his dilligent work, he will always be remembered. Thanks, Torsten.

Gradimir Kragic Bosnia and Herzegovina
English: My condolences to the family of Torsten Brand. Thank you very much Torsten for everything you did for us. Serbian: Moje iskreno saucesce članovima porodice Torsten Brand. Torsten, hvala ti za sve sta si ucinio za nas. Esperanto: Al familio de Torsten Brand mi kondolencas. Torsten dankon por chio kio vi faris por ni.

Gianfranco Giudice Switzerland
Dear Torsten I would like to thank you for all that effort you made to give to blind people such great indipendence. Making mass devices accessible is a big goal we need keeping to reach. May God be with you and bless you for ever.

Dr. Abebe Abay Teklu Ethiopia
My deep condolences to Torsten family and friends. Your Innovation and commitment was remarkable and life changing to many. Personally, words cannot express how much I have benefitted from your hard work. Brother Torsten, thank you and rest in peace!

Richard Emling Germany
Rest well, warrior of accessibility. Your work will be never forgotten.

Noreen Meagher Ireland
Torsten your memory will live on through "Talks". My sympathies to your family, friends & colleagues. May you rest in peace.

Gary King United States
Those who make a difference in the world, leaving it a better place than they found it, are very special people. Torsten Brand was such a person. He saw that the blind needed the same access to mobile phones as the sighted, and he made it happen. My use of the software he helped to develop has benefited me greatly over the past five years. I would like to express my condolences to his friends and family, and I hope that these tributes from all over the world will bring some comfort to those who knew him and loved him.

Demetrios Boutsikakis United States
I worked closely with Torsten to integrate Talks on the Nokia platforms back in the early 2000s and fought many battles together. I'm honored to have been a part a movement he created which changed a whole industry. The mobile TTS market along with countless of visually impaired lives would not have been the same without his drive, determination, and unwillingness to compromise.

Daniel Wypior Germany
Good bye, Dear Torsten and thank you for everything super things what you did for the blind people. Your soul will find the freedom.

Kerryann Ifill Barbados
The motivational speaker Arthur Jackson ends one of his most poignent writings by asking "are you signficant". In the case of a man like Torsten, we can safely say he was and will remain very significant to the lives of countless blind and visually impaired people all over the world. My deepest condolences to his wife and children and may his soul rest in peace

Bert Bohla Germany
Jetzt grüble ich schon mehrere Tage und finde einfach nicht die richtigen Worte... Torsten mußte so plötzlich und unerwartet gehen, viel zu früh. Besonders seiner Frau Corinna und seinen Kindern, aber auch seinen Freunden und Kollegen gilt mein auftrichtiges Mitgefühl. Er hat durch seine großartige Arbeit einen entscheidenden Anteil an einem riesigen Gewinn an Lebensqualität für unzählige Blinde und Sehbehinderte in aller Welt, ich werde immer an ihn denken, wenn ich mein Handy als nicht mehr wegzudenkendes Hilfsmittel im täglichen Alltag verwende. Danke dafür Torsten, und Ruhe in Frieden...

Marcia Yale Canada
Through Torsten's efforts, I was given the chance to use all the features of the modern cellular phones, not just the ability to make phone calls. He opened up the world of applications to blind people--helping to make us a tiny bit more equal in the technology game. In 1990 I bought my first cellular phone, but it was not until 2004 that I was able to use the whole set of phone features--when I was given my first Talx-enabled phone. To Torsten's family, know that he left a legacy of equality and dignity that will not be forgotten. The work he did with Marcus Groeber will live on as some of the most creative and worthwhile technological advances of the century.

Jason H. SantaAna-White United States
My first experience with a cell phone was a Party Animal, using Virgin Mobile prepaid. I could not access the settings. All I could do was make calls. My second phone was an Owasys phone with T-Mobile. Slightly better, but I later decided that the phone was still too limited. Finally, I purchased a Nokia N82 with TALKS. At last, I could use the phone to it's full potential, and all made possible by Mr. Brand. My everlasting gratitude to Torsten and all he has done for people such as myself, and my deepest condolences to his family for their loss.

Sebastian Baerschneider Germany
Thank you Torsten, for all things you have do for the community. You are a very well example for blind people, what is able to do to get integration in this visual world. It is very good motivation to try similar things. Rest In Oeace and you will not be forgotten!!!

Aga Germany
Du hast so vieles für uns alle getan, dass du einfach aus unserem Leben gerissen wurdest ist für mich, wie für viele andere, ein ziemlicher Schock. Ich hoffe, dir geht es gut, wo auch immer du jetzt bist. Mein Beileid geht an die Freunde und Angehörigen... R.I.P. Torsten!

Jean Meyer United Kingdom
Torsten you have done great things now rest in peace.

Brigitta Stehli Tools4theBlind CGmbH CH Schulung Switzerland
Mit grosser Dankbarkeit gedenke ich Torsten Brand und wünsche der Trauerfamilie viel Kraft in dieser schweren Zeit.

Stefan Hofmann Geschäftsführer Tools4theBlind GmbH CH Winterth Switzerland
Ich sende mein aufrichtiges Beileid an die Trauerfamilie und wünsche viel Kraft in der schweren Zeit

Sean Randall United Kingdom
One man made a difference. Thank you for your inspiration, your outlook, your attitude —and your assistance.

Torie United Kingdom
I am sorry to hear of this passing. I hope that the work of Torsten will continue. I think this is a software that many blind people couldn't do without!!!!!!! My thoughts are with his family.

Dorothy Darke United Kingdom
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to all the family and friend of Torsten and appreciate him for his wonderful work on assistive technology as it has made a big difference to the quality of life.

Cameron Roles Australia
I was so sad to hear of Torsten's untimely death. He was an astonishing innovator who first introduced me to a talking cell phone. I use one every day now, and could not dream of life without it. Thank you Torsten, you will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Cam

Mohammed Riad Ramadan United Arab Emirates
I met this great man in March 2010 during a conference held in Abu Dhabi. He was a true human being and such a gentleman in person, and very dedicated and cooperative at his work. He has done so much for the world and his tremendous work and efforts will never be forgotten. My condolences to Marcus, Torsten family, Nuance and to his beloved friends. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

Vicky Collins United States
Thanks to Torsten for helping to allow me the pleasure of using my cell phone without having to memorize all its menu levels first. My condolences to his family and friends.

Oliver Krauf Germany
Torsten konnte ich nie persönlich kennen lernen. Aber ich nutze täglich sein Produkt Talks, ohne mir immer über die enorme Arbeit bewusst zu sein, die darin steckt. All seinen Angehörigen und Freunden mein aufrichtigstes Beileid und der Wunsch für viel Kraft.

Angie Nutt United Kingdom
I've enjoyed a good few mobile phones with Talks, starting with the 9210 Communicator, how excited I was! Now I have the N86. Thanks to Torsten for his invaluable part in making that happen. I had the privilege of meeting him at Sight Village. I send my condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Wolfgang Hubert Germany
Torsten, ich möchte Deiner Familie mein herzliches Beileid aussprechen. Die Nachricht von Deinem Abscheiden hat mich auch deshalb persönlich getroffen, weil ich ebenfalls Jahrgang 63 bin und 2 Kinder habe. Ich weiß, was Deine Familie jetzt mitmacht - ohne Dich. Du hast mit Talks einen bemerkenswerten Teil dazu beigetragen, dass diese Welt ein besserer Ort für Blinde wird. Auch für mich, dem einstigen Handy-Muffel. Zuletzt sprachen wir auf der Daisy-Konferenz in Leipzig miteinander und diskutierten Pläne für die Weiterentwicklung ... Du bist zu früh gegangen für uns, und dennoch kannst Du getrost sein über das, was Du erreicht hast. Möge Gottes Liebe mit Dir und Deiner Familie sein in Ewigkeit.

Shanto-Esther Soriano Forca Germany
Vielen, lieben Dank, lieber Thorsten, für die große Hilfeleistung, die Sie uns blinden Menschen gegeben haben. Ich grüße ganz herzlich seine Familie.

Anne Kochanek Germany
Although I hardly know Torsten myself, I am an enthusiastic talks user. When I first tried out Talks a few years ago, I was surprised how many functions were now available for blind persons and many new possibilities were offered to me. Torsten's sudden death shocked and saddened me and my collegues deeply.

Stig Eriksson Sweden
Even if I do not know Torsten personally, I myself and large numbers of visually impaired persons that I meet in my work and beside, is dayly and happly enjoying the fantastic results of the creative and committed work of him. It has really contributed substantially to the freedom and independence for V I persons throughout the world.

René Linke Germany
Torsten, thank you very much for your good job! REST IN PEACE! That family and his friends I wish all the best...

Kurt Morandi Switzerland
Sehr geehrte Familie Brand. Auch ich möchte Ihnen von ganzem Herzen mein Beileid aussprechen. Torsten Brand hat für uns blinde wirklich sehr viel gemacht. Danke. Mit freundlichen Grüssen Kurt Morandi

Lena Hinkle United States
A completely accessible phone has made a truly positive difference in my life, and Torsten had a major hand in bring that about. My heart goes out to Torsten's family; for you will miss him most.

Caterina Italy
The joy I felt when I knew about Talks is comparable to the sadness I'm feeling now. My sincere condolence

Ali Aljanabi Iraq
You're gone as a body, yet you will live with us in your spirit and you'll be always remembered by all of us the blind people. May god pour his mercies on your soul.

Srikanth India
Indeed it is a heavy loss to all of us; but man you will be in our memories when ever we touch our phones or listen to our mobile screen readers we will be reminded of a gifted legend to our visually impaired community. Man you will be always and always with us and could never forget. Today you have changed our lives to the extent which could never had been possible without your efforts. I assure that all of our wishes would be with your wonderful family who were also a part of your achievements.

Blinden-und-Sehbehinderten-Verband Sachsen e.V. Germany
An Corinna Brand und Familie Auch wir trauern um Torsten Brand! im Namen aller Handy-Freunde und des Landesvorstandes des Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverbandes Sachsen möchte ich Ihnen gegenüber unser tiefes Mitgefühl zum Ausdruck bringen. Torsten Brand hat uns die Welt der Sehenden ein Stück näher gebracht, indem er eine Software entwickelte, welche Sehbehinderten und Blinden die Nutzung von Mobiltelefonen ermöglichte. Auch uns macht es sehr betroffen, dass er so plötzlich und unerwartet gehen musste; aber die Erinnerung an sein Wirken und Engagement für sehbehinderte und blinde Menschen wird in uns ein bleibendes Andenken wach halten. Mit einem Nachruf in der zweiten Ausgabe unseres Landeshörmagazins „Mobil“ werden wir an Torsten Brand erinnern. Wir wünschen Familie Brand viel Kraft und Mut für die kommende Zeit und grüßen herzlich aus dem Freistaat Sachsen. i. A. ****************************** Mario Weise Redaktion/Produktion - "Mobil" - Hörmagazin des Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverbandes Sachsen e.V. Email : mobil@bsv-sachsen.de

Ruby Alphonse India
I am sorry to hear this sad news, Torsten will be missed but, I am sure he will remain a very important figure in the history of mankind for the visually impaired. I love talks it is much clearer than mobile speak. I am with you in my thoughts Ruby

Beat Nyfeler Switzerland
Mein herzlichstes Beileid allen Angehörigen Von Torsten. Ich bin Sehr betroffen, und wünsche viel Mut und Kraft Für Mich war Torsten ein Ehrenmann

Johan Grové South Africa
I feel am honored to have known a man like Torsten. His dedication has opened the door for accessible mobile handsets in South Africa. My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. Johan Grové

Claudio Quitral Sweden
Thanks for all your work and time you have done for the assisted technology Torsten. I'm sure menny menney people will remind you as an icon for our talking phones forever! Rest in peace

Rob United States
I use the Nokia 6620 with Talks 2.01.11 on it. I am very sorry that we have lost someone else in the AT field. My condolences go out to his family and friends. God bless.

Hrvoje Katić Croatia
I remember my first days of using a mobile phone, which was very risky and hard, since I had to memorize item layouts, and ask others to read my messages. Torsten has definitely changed my mobile phone experiences from scratch with his Talks screen reader that I was first using on Nokia 3650 and now on N73, and I will be permanently thankful for what he did for us blind!

Walter Stark Germany
In deine Hände befehle ich meinen Geist; du hast mich erlöst, du treuer Gott. Psalm 31,6

David United States
Goodbye my friend

Lichy, Olaf Germany
Hallo! kurz, nachdem Du diese Welt für immer verlassen hast, erfuhr ich telefonisch von Deinem Heimgang. Es ist selten, wenn mich etwas umhaut - das aber hat mich eiskalt erwischt. Ich durfte Dich vor mehr als 10 Jahren kennen lernen, als Du mir Deine ersten Ideen TALKS betreffend im Rahmen der CeBIT schildertest. Danach hatten wir nur selten Kontakt. Das, was Deine Idee für die Mobilität blinder und hochgradig sehgeschädigter Menschen ermöglicht hat, ist kaum in Worte zu fassen. Deiner Familie mögen nun gute Mächte beistehen. Du, Torsten, lebe gut in der anderen Welt, in die Du eingegangen bist. Hoffentlich siehst Du von dort aus, welchen unschätzbaren Dienst Du uns getan hast. Olaf

Mihaly Szuhaj Hungary
On behalf of IT Foundation for visually Impaired, Budapest, Hungary, I would like to express my deepest condolence to the family. Thorsten's work has changed the life of many visually impaired people all over the world. Thank you.

Peter Brass Germany
My memories of Torsten go back almost 30 years. Whenever we met, I enjoyed his company and his humor. Despite his successes in the field of assistive technology, Torsten always remained a friendly and down-to-earth person. His achievements have helped many blind and visually impaired poeple towards a more independent and fulfilled way of life. We have lost not only a tremendous source of knowledge in the field of assistive technology for the visually impaired but also a person who freely shared this knowledge. Torsten, we thank you for all you did for us and we will miss you for sure.

Kornelia Faber Germany
Thanks to you, Torsten for all your work to give us a chance to use all the features of a cell phone with Talks! I heard about it during my vacation. I'd like to express my deepest condolences to the family and hope that he will rest in peace! Konny

DAISY Consortium Switzerland
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Torsten Brand, tireless advocate for the Blind.

Peter Germany
Danke für alles, was du getan hast!

Jim Noseworthy Canada
I can only say thanks to Torsten for the immeasurable contribution that he has provided to the Blind community. To his Wife and Children, I would like to say that, as much as we can, we share in your loss.

Kieran Martin Ireland
We lost a great creator

Petra Drescher Germany
Mein aufrichtiges Beileid an die Familie von Torsten. Petra Drescher - Mitarbeiterin der Firma Handy Tech

Anton Neuber Austria
I will keep Torsten in my memory as excellent programmer, but also a great person to have fun with and a person always looking to the future. I feel deeply sorry that he had to go that early, just view days after being together at CSUN.

René Jaun Switzerland
Mr Brand, you've ben a wonderful pioneer. I may have never met you, but you are truely one of the people who changed my everyday life. Even though you have left this earth, what you started will never die. God Bless You And Your Family!

Paul Cutress United Kingdom
You have improved all our lives with your work in the accessibility of mobile phones. it is all thanks to you that people like myself can use a mobile phone in the way we do today. may you live on in our hearts and minds for ever.

Fundiswa South Africa
My sincere condolences to Torsten's family. It's wonderful to see my blind friends being so independent because of Torsten's innovation. May his soul rest in peace.

Dagmar Hermes Germany
Liebe Familie Brand, ich habe weder Ihren Mann / Euren Vater noch seine Arbeit gekannt, sondern nur hier von Torsten und seinem / Ihrem Schicksal gelesen. Dennoch möchte ich Ihnen / Euch mein aufrichtiges Beileid ausdrücken. Es ist schlimm, einen geliebten Menschen so früh und plötzlich zu verlieren. Ich wünsche Ihnen / Euch viel Kraft für die Zukunft. Die Besten gehen zuerst...

Karin Germany
Ich kannte torsten seit ca 10Jahren als äusserst kompetenten Menschen. Ich bin sehr traurig! Mein Mitgefühl gilt vor Allem seinen Kindern. Schade dass du gehen musstest!

Blake Sinnett United States
When I received my first phone I could use fully without the need for sighted assistance, I was truly thrilled. Thank you Torsten, for that moment. You were brilliant, and will definitely live on through the work you've done for the visually impaired folks all over the world.

Gopalakrishnan India
I am very much shocked of the unbelievable sad news! Torsten is still living with us through his technological inventions. He never stops his Talks. We also cannot stop his speech! Though his soul has departed, his technology is with us. Let the departed soul rest in peace! May almight God give enough strength to his family members to bear Torsten's great loss!

Anna United Kingdom
What more could I say but "thanks, mate" and may you live on in our hearts. God bless your family.

Carol Pearson United Kingdom
Talks is a part of my everyday life so, though I didn't know Torsten personally, I can remember him with much gratitude for all that he achieved on my behalf.

Neil Jarvis New Zealand
In memory of Torsten with heartfelt thanks. A man who recognised the real needs of blind people in the first decade of the 21st century and then did something about it. We all owe Torsten more than we can ever re-pay.

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