National Apple Statement on the Passing of Steve Jobs by Gary Kopycinski on October 6, 2011 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Apple CEO Tim Cook today sent the following email to all Apple employees: