When I first heard the news that Steve Jobs had died, my first reaction was one of sadness you might feel with a complete stranger’s passing.  However, the next morning it hit me like a ton of bricks.   I found myself crushed by the weight and just heartbroken, even moved to tears, simply listening to news coverage on National Public Radio.  This isn’t typical me, and so after some reflection of the profound impact his contributions have been to my life, I realized his inventions and attitude has given me so much more than just gadgets and better computers.  He has given hope and inspiration to not only me personally, but also to a community I care deeply about.