Apple CEO Tim Cook reflected on Steve Jobs today in a touching note to employees that was obtained by Bloombergis Mark Gurman. Jobs died 10 years ago today at the age of 56 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tim Cook Steve Jobs side by side
In the note, Cook said Jobs was a husband, father, friend and visionary who left an extraordinary legacy behind, adding that not a day goes by that he doesn’t think of himself. Former Apple design chief Jony Ive shared equally heartfelt comments about Jobs this week, describing him as the most curious human he has ever met.

Cook’s full memo reads:

Team,

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Steve’s death. It’s a time to celebrate his life and to reflect on the extraordinary legacy he left behind.

Steve believed that “passionate people can change the world for the better”. This is the philosophy that inspired him to create Apple. And he lives in us today.

Steve was so many things: brilliant, funny and wise, a husband, a father, a friend and, of course, a visionary. He challenged us to see the world not for what it was, but for what it could be. And he’s helped so many people, including me, see the same potential in ourselves. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him.

This year, like any other, we remember the profound impact our products have on the world. I feel so lucky that we spend our days creating extremely innovative tools that connect people, inspire them to think differently, and also allow them to make their own dent in the universe. This is one of the many gifts Steve has given us all.

I wish Steve was there to see how his spirit lives in all of your amazing work. But most of all, I wish he could see what you do next. Steve once said that his proudest accomplishments were those that were yet to come. He spent every day imagining a future no one else could see and working tirelessly to bring his vision to life.

Steve was a singular figure, but he taught us all to soar. I miss him and will always cherish him.

Tim

Apple also commemorated Jobs with a full page tribute on its website today, including a statement from his family.

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