.. title: Thank you, Bram Moolenaar
.. slug: thank-you-bram-moolenaar
.. date: 2023-08-09 18:50:44 UTC-07:00
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Bram is the creator of `vim` software used by developers through out the world. He `":wq"`_ from this world on August 3rd, 2023 in his inimitable, quiet way.

Bram influenced me. The splash screen that encouraged donation to a charity caught my attention like nothing else. Inspired by that splash screen, I started volunteering my time and donated money to many causes that I cared about.

.. image:: https://senthil.learntosolveit.com/bram/help-poor-children-in-uganda.png

I once had a brief interaction with Bram. He clearly said, he didn't need any money and encouraged all donations to causes he cared about. In one case, I had a brief email interaction with him to facilitate a donation, and he directed it to  Kilbale children center, he volunteered with.

.. image:: https://senthil.learntosolveit.com/bram/bram-doesnt-need-money.png

Thank you, Bram. Your influence will live on through the software you created and the people you inspired.

.. _":wq": https://groups.google.com/g/vim_announce/c/tWahca9zkt4