In memoriam Joe Polaisher

On 14/02/2008, Robyn Francis wrote:

I've just received the sad news that Joe Polaischer passed away at 3.30 this morning.

Joe's had a brain tumour removed late last year, which grew back at a rapid rate over the past 2 months and has claimed his life.

Joe's passing will be deeply felt by permaculture friends and colleagues around the world, and especially in the German-speaking countries of Europe and by the New Zealand pc community.

Words fail me to adequately express my feelings at this time, and to honour the incredibly legacy he leaves behind, so please forgive the brevity of this announcement - it is not intended as an obituary.

Joe and Trish had a PDC organised to commence Friday 22nd Feb. One of his dying wishes was this course proceed, that permaculture work continue beyond and without him. The permaculture teachers in NZ felt to overwrought with grief to be able to teach at this time so Geoff Lawton and myself will be teaching this course to honour Joe and to support Trish and the pc community there.

My thoughts are with Trish - please take some time over the coming days to send love and light to strengthen and support her through her grief, and to remember Joe and celebrate the incredible work he has done for the earth, for permaculture and the legacy he has gifted for the future.

Thank you Joe for your inspiration and dedication - sleep well in the arms of mother earth...

Robyn Francis