NeoMedia Technologies, Inc (NEOM)

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SmartBiz...

I was genuinely moved by the words in your post. It reinforced the fact that its not all about the technology or whether the stock price goes up or down (albeit, that is pretty darn important), but its more about the people who are behind all the efforts put forth here.

Those of us Longs who have perservered here for quit some time have made a haven for ourselves far from the maddening crowd at RB. We have come to share our time, talents and emotions regarding a variety of things. Subsequently, we have formed friendships...and I guess when I stop to think about the amount of energy we've all put in here, its a fairly significant part of each of our daily lives.

Most importantly, it's about the sharing of our experiences here together which has become meaningful to me.

I think Retired's passing has caused a void for those of us who knew him. His passing made us realize how fast things can change and how important life truely is. He had a great passion for NEOM. His father told me that he was so enthusiatic about the propsects of NEOM. He told everyone he knew that NEOM was going to be a great success. Both his brothers and father tried in vein to temper his financial involvement. But they couldn't stop him. His dad said they were unable to get into his computer at his home. When his dad asked me approximately how many shares I thought he owned, I said it was close to 3Mil. That was the same day NEOM ran to $0.13. His dad was jumping with excitement even in light of the fact that he and Rich's mom were in mourning.

Retired not only changed the way we look at life, he also changed the way life looks to us. He will be missed sorely. Thanks SmartBiz. All the Best, JP