WILLIAM M. LEBLANC

I was just thinking about William, and google led me here. I had no idea. Will and I were grad students at Caltech. We lived in adjacent rooms in a special dorm called "Avery House"; it was special because it was a mix of undergrads, grad students, and faculty. As fellow grad students who were into gaming, surrounded by undergrads, I think we commiserated.

Two quick stories:

At the time, Diablo 2 was going to come out. William had won the lottery into the beta! He...

Many long and enjoyable nights spent gaming and chatting with William (Cydmab, his in-game name). I had the pleasure of hosting him twice as well. My thoughts and well wishes go out to his family.

-Derek

Adieu Cydmab. You were quite the fine iconoclast, and I'm glad I got to host you in real life at least that one time.

Dear Marilynne and Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. I still have vivid memories of William. He was always so upbeat and positive, and a very smart and cute boy who grew into a very intelligent and thoughtful man. With deepest condolences, Margaret Stock

I am so sorry Marilynne about your son's loss. You & I were @ NHS, class of '71 together. May he rest in peace.
In Sympathy,
Sue (Pike) Seri

I am shocked and saddened. I still remember babysitting for William several Halloween weekends. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.