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Former Colleague
February 11, 2023
I hope that wherever he is now is a happy, peaceful place.
Tony
October 21, 2022
To the family, many, many friends, and colleague to one of Illinois' inventor Mr. Nick Holonyak Jr. Mr. Nick Holonyak Jr. was an inventor who created the first practical visible-spectrum LED, now used in applications from light bulbs to traffic signals to medical devices. We will miss Mr. Nick Holonyak Jr's presence and his many contributions to his community and electric industry. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Nick Holonyak Jr. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Nick Holonyak Jr. He will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.
September 29, 2022
My Condolences.
Frank Titus
September 24, 2022
Nick, you will be missed. RIP, brother.
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September 22, 2022
An incredibly great mind, and he made amazing accomplishments. Sincere condolences to the Holonyak family, praying that God help you in your time of loss.
R B
September 22, 2022
A brilliant mind, his innovative thinking opened so many doors to a wide variety of products in so many different fields, simply amazing. Heartfelt condolences to the Holonyak family, may God help you all as you go through this very difficult time, so very sorry for your loss.
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