Doug Sharratt dies in plane crash

July 17, 2008
(For you newsreader folks, I have removed the original post by request): Here is a link to the tribute at Prosoft: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/ and another link to a tribute page: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/dougsharratt/ (thanks to a reader for bringing that to my attention) http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/07/small_plane_crash_...
(For you newsreader folks, I have removed the original post by request):Here is a link to the tribute at Prosoft: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/and another link to a tribute page: http://www.prosoft-technology.com/dougsharratt/ (thanks to a reader for bringing that to my attention)http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/07/small_plane_crash_at_sunriver.htmlhttp://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS0107/807170395/1041&nav_category=&template=emailto On behalf of Control, and I am sure the rest of the automation industry, I want to say how sorry I am at this news. Doug was a terrific guy, and he will truly be missed. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the team members at ProSoft.  Walt Boyes

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