Comments on: Bricklink founder Daniel Jezek has passed away [News]

By: gray.ligon

gray.ligon — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:18:49 +0000

Dan gave us parts, parts and more parts just when we needed them, and most of us did not even know his name. BL is an amazing gift he created and managed for all of us…bringing the world together with just a click.

He will continue to live on in our minds each time we open BL. That is quite a legacy for someone so young. As a mother, I dream that my son can give the world such a gift, too.

In their time of overwhelming grief, his family should know that thousands of us join them in sharing their sadness and can only thank them for the positive impact Dan has had on our world.

By: Magnus

Magnus — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:52:02 +0000

You know, there are many many brilliant builders out there whose MOCs always amaze me. I never cease to be floored by what some people build. Dan Jezek envisioned something completely different – something in fact so useful, integral to our building that it’s become part of everyday building for many of us. I’ve come to take BL completely for granted, and now may be a good time to take a moment to be grateful for the things we often forget we didn’t always have.

It’s hard to imagine and remember how we got by without it for so long, it’s kind of like trying to remember how we got by without cell phones. I never knew Dan, but there’s no doubt of his staggering contribution to the building community.

And to for any family to someone so young is really just heartbreaking. I don’t really know what else to say.

By: Brickule

Brickule — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:33:41 +0000

My thoughts go with his Family. Bricklink is such a wonderfull website, the way it is organized, and the way it works is great, I can’t imagine any other way to do it. Thanks Daniel, we’ll miss ya.

By: MdrnMrvls

MdrnMrvls — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:23:37 +0000

Both times I used BrickLink, I had zero complaints. Thanks for bringing along such a dynamic component to our hobby, Dan. It has benefited thousands, and we thank you for that.

Rest in piece.

By: MINIFIGNICK

MINIFIGNICK — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:13:19 +0000

Very Sad news.

Thanks to Dan and the wonderful site he created I have started to build with lego again after a thirty year absence
I have had many a preasurable hour browsing and buying from Bricklink

RIP. DAN Thank you for relighting my love for Lego

By: Catsy

Catsy — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:27:42 +0000

One of few individuals about whom it may be said that his contribution profoundly effected the entire community.

No exaggeration this. I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to venture that many of this community’s greatest builds over the years–and the collections that enabled them–simply would not exist without Bricklink.

RIP. My heart goes out to his family.

By: tedward

tedward — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:45:10 +0000

One of few individuals about whom it may be said that his contribution profoundly effected the entire community.

By: Kaitimar

Kaitimar — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:52:57 +0000

My condolences to the family. Bricklink is a living monument ti Dan, one that is visited by thousands daily.

By: earl_0

earl_0 — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:33:53 +0000

We missed you, Dan.
But your spirit and legacy will achieve eternal fame.

By: gavinhunter06

gavinhunter06 — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:51:11 +0000

Such a powerful and revolutionary impact! You made a huge difference in my life. Thank you! Rest in peace good friend…

By: raffizombie

raffizombie — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:28:50 +0000

rip

By: CatJuggling

CatJuggling — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:10:22 +0000

Very sad news indeed. Quite the accomplished man and he will be sorely missed.

By: Daedalus

Daedalus — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:02:31 +0000

Wow, another enthusiast gone so young. :(

Wonderful memorial page, though.