Sherwin Das
05-05 2023 20:48
wrote:
My deepest condolences to Thomas’ family for their loss. I first met Thomas in Astana, then Berlin, then Kigali with numerous exchanges in between. We were like-minded early co-collaborators with a similar vision and approach. He and his team were working on accelerating clean energy transitions in the humanitarian sector, while we were doing the same for peacekeeping operations. The ecosystems in which we operated were different, but we were making progress, and our respective efforts were mutually reinforcing. I was lucky enough to see Thomas during a recent trip to Geneva. It was a Saturday morning, and in his characteristically generous way he invited me to his family home so we could talk work. I was short on time, so he drove down to meet me at the train station in Nyon. We had a good long chat over coffee and talked about ways to collaborate. He was in typical form: passionate and determined, yet gentle and soft-spoken. From the small window into Thomas' life that I had, what struck me was his unwavering commitment to his mission, his ability to create a spirit of meaningful collective action in the service of others, all the while treating the people around him with care and kindness. Thomas leaves behind an inspiring example and legacy. I will miss him.
Sherwin Das
05-05 2023 20:48
wrote:
My deepest condolences to Thomas’ family for their loss. I first met Thomas in Astana, then Berlin, then Kigali with numerous exchanges in between. We were like-minded early co-collaborators with a similar vision and approach. He and his team were working on accelerating clean energy transitions in the humanitarian sector, while we were doing the same for peacekeeping operations. The ecosystems in which we operated were different, but we were making progress, and our respective efforts were mutually reinforcing. I was lucky enough to see Thomas during a recent trip to Geneva. It was a Saturday morning, and in his characteristically generous way he invited me to his family home so we could talk work. I was short on time, so he drove down to meet me at the train station in Nyon. We had a good long chat over coffee and talked about ways to collaborate. He was in typical form: passionate and determined, yet gentle and soft-spoken. From the small window into Thomas' life that I had, what struck me was his unwavering commitment to his mission, his ability to create a spirit of meaningful collective action in the service of others, all the while treating the people around him with care and kindness. Thomas leaves behind an inspiring example and legacy. I will miss him.
