> To memorialize Gerv’s passing, it is fitting that we remember all of Gerv — the full person, good and bad, the damage and trauma he caused, as well as his many positive contributions. Any other view is sentimental. We should be clear-eyed, acknowledge the problems, and appreciate the positive contributions. Gerv came to Mozilla long before we were successful or had much to offer besides our goals and our open source foundations. As Gerv put it, he’s gone home now, leaving untold memories around the FLOSS world.

I read the full content in the link posted and the still agree with the original comment poster(not sure why they are being downvoted) . At best, the post seems like poor judgment in choice of what to say for that occasion.

>> Gerv had many roles over the years, from volunteer to mostly-volunteer to part-time, to full-time, and back again.

Mozilla certainly had plenty of opportunity to cut the cord.