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Glenn R. Jones

Denver, Colorado

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Glenn R. JonesBusiness visionary, philanthropist, veteran Glenn R. Jones, often referred to as the "poet of technology" for his five-decades long commitment and contributions to extending the reach of communications through cable and Internet technologies, has died at age 85. With rare intuition...

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Thank you for your insight, inspiration, and knowledge that will never be forgotten.....SA

Meeting in Glen's study

Glenn was a patriot who dedicated his university to returning Viet Nam vets. We enjoyed having him at Yorktown University Board Meetings and working with him to fight off the regulators of for-profit education.

I am honored and fortunate to have known and worked with Glenn for many years while placing several $million of happy investors' investment capital with Jones Intercable. The first true visionary in my life and career. Thanks, Glenn. Condolences, Diane and Neil and all who knew him.

Glenn and I served on USS Lenawee (APA-195) at different times, I in 1944-45 and Glenn in 1953. He and I got acquainted at one of the ship reunions.

I served with Glenn on the USS Lenawee APA 195 [attack transport in the USN Pacific Fleet] and it was clear that he had special capabilities. During early years following our releases from active naval service, we often met in Denver Colorado. Glenn would speak of his many ideas including making education available to a wider community. I am happy that he realized so many of his objectives. I last shared a meal with him at a naval reunion in Washington DC where we both shared our...

You will be greatly missed after over 30 years of deep friendship it has been a very difficult week with the knowledge of your passing. I send my love and support to your family and partner Diane love Barbara
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