Such devasting news that my close friend, whom my family and I spent so many countless nights together when he was in NorCal, Attorney Jay Leiderman, has passed away from a heart attack. Jay was 50 years old. His brother made his very first post on social media by stating the following "It's beyond heartbreaking that my first social media post ever is to announce my brother's death." (Source: Dell Cameron on Twitter: "For those wondering, Jay’s brother says he passed from a heart attack. Funeral details are below. https://t.co/x6TnepJJ2g" / Twitter”)

Jay and I go way back, I was fortunate enough to spend nearly a decade in the life of one of the most amazing and big hearted men around. Jay would literally give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He cared about everyone who was blessed enough to have him in their lives, even if for nothing more than a fleeting moment.

I’ll never forget the day he and I appeared in a story together in WIRED. He was as equally excited as I was. Jay believed in me and I always believed in Jay. Jay had a God given talent of making you believe in yourself. He was brilliant, quick witted and the type of man that you truly envy every single time you interact with him. To Jay’s family, I don’t need to tell you just how much Jay loved you. You know how much Jay loved you, and rest assured, Jay is watching over you right now from Heaven. 

To Jay’s son, Lydon, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was so proud of you and please don’t ever forget, you're Jay’s heart, you are his everything. And that will never change. He is always with you Lydon. May God bless you and your family and I promise you, your father is smiling upon you from Heaven. Continue to make him proud!

I’m going to really f*cking miss you Jay Leiderman. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life, until we meet again my friend.....

“May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.” ~ George Jung

Dell Cameron wrote an amazing article about Jay, here is the link, it’s a great read.

Jay Leiderman Obituary: Lawyer to Anonymous Hackers Dead at 50 (gizmodo.com)