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We have just now received word of the passing
of Helen Borrie, a longtime contributor to the Firebird relational
database project.

Helen’s quiet leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on
Firebird and its users. Her efforts helped build not just a powerful
database but also a strong, collaborative community. She will be
deeply missed by all who knew her and benefited from her work.

She will be greatly missed. (Thanks to Steve Friedl.)