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Update on Audiogon Member Almarg

I have some very sad news and information to share.

Al ( @almarg ), through his wife Margaret, asked me to post the following...

{"The attached letter to you was dictated at his bedside to me earlier today. I hope I got his words down precisely as he desired."}

"Unfortunately Al has an extremely aggressive form of Mantle Cell Lymphoma coupled with a mutation of gene TP53 (known as tumor suppressor gene). He has received outstanding advanced treatment with the latest and greatest chemo drugs at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale in New Haven. Unfortunately it appears that he only has a few weeks to live.

Please feel free to post a substantive update [on Audiogon]. He has not been able to do that because of his condition. Please indicate that he has enjoyed solving problems, researching others,’ and learning a good deal himself while developing his answers.

He and I wish everyone all the best of health and success in audio endeavors, in that order.

Al [and Margaret]

September 9, 2020"

I will post my very personal response tomorrow.
david_ten
erik_squires
16,037 posts
 
Truly sad and unexpected news.  My good wishes to him and his family.

Erik
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noromance
9,763 posts
 
This is gut-wrenching. I don't think I've ever shed a tear about audio before. Except when I sheared the diamond off my rare Garrett Bros Decca by not locking the armrest. Al has always been a gentleman on this forum. Not only because he is a kind and generous soul, but because he knows his stuff. He never gets ruffled by bombast and conjecture. He is the real deal. The fresh air of knowledge and wisdom. There is no disputing the facts, especially as his explanations are thorough and written in a manner us mere mortals can comprehend. Al, we will miss you. Godspeed.
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stereo5
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Al has been an inspiration to all of us in the forums.  His knowledge of audio equipment and the electronics behind them was second to none.  I will miss Al a great deal and I offer you comfort and prayers in these most trying times. 
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ghosthouse
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Al was a gem.  Barring a miracle, this forum will be greatly diminished by his absence.  I hope he will indeed accept douglas_schroeder's offer.  My sympathy to his family.
mr_m
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The "Man" among men in this forum. And a even greater person to all who know him.

Gos's peace to you, Al and Margaret
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