The tech community reflects on the passing of George E. Smith, a pioneering co-inventor of the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) technology that revolutionized imaging in numerous applications including digital photography and astronomy. His contributions to the field were profound, and his legacy will influence future technological advancements. The death of co-inventor Willard Boyle, who passed away in 2011, also re-sparked memories of their collaborative achievements. Together they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009 for their joint invention of the CCD, and their work paved the way for significant innovations in imaging technology.