As I sit here typing on a PC, checking my Android for texts, and playing music on my iPod,I realize that I’m kind of a technology traitor. Well, no… that’s not true. I just don’t really care one way or another about brands of things as long as they do what I want them to do. As long as my sweater hides ketchup stains and my computer access videos of cats farting in bath tubs, I couldn’t care less if they’re from a thrift store or the Apple store.

That being said, the world lost an incredible man yesterday with the passing of Apple’s former CEO, Steve Jobs. His innate talent and born genius are pretty incomparable, and the way he rescued Apple from certain bankruptcy to the most powerful technological company in the world is one for the record books.

We are particularly struck by the fact that Jobs remained on as head of the company until August, when he finally resigned, with words that now eerily suggest he knew his time was nearly up:

“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know,” Mr. Jobs said in his resignation letter. “Unfortunately, that day has come.”

From our tiny company to a man who showed that with a great vision, anything is possible, we tip our hats. Rest in Peace, Steve. You did good.