Dear Team,

I offer my sincere condolences to his family and close friends.

I am sure that God has taken Bernhard to heaven, since he was honest, hardworking and a good man.

I wish to my colleages healty and long life, too.

Best wishes

Sadik

________________________________ From: Paul Kögerler paul.koegerler@ac.rwth-aachen.de Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 11:45 AM To: akg@lists.rwth-aachen.de Subject: [Akg] terrible news

Dear team,

It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Bernhard Eck has passed away in his sleep last night. As most of you know, he always was a friend and akin to an "AKG family member" and always helped everyone.

Please keep him in your thoughts.

PK

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