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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
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charles1dad
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The heartfelt and sincere tributes posted by members are a crystal clear reflection of the caliber of person Alford is. I suspected something wasn’t right when he didn’t respond to a recent personal email that I had sent him. This wasn’t like him. I subsequently received the devastating news from his wife Magaret.

In my opinion Al is the best example of grace, character, intelligence, integrity, kindness and maturity. He is the shining star of this forum. His contributions over the years on Audiogon are cherished and deeply valued by legions here and we all know this. Al I hope you reach out to Douglas and his sister. Al, God bless you and Margaret.
Charles
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georgehifi
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This is very very sad news, Al you are one of the stalwarts of Audiogon, and backed each other up on many topics, I hope very much a miracle happens for you, you really deserve one.

As always Al/Margaret Cheers George👍
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millercarbon
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Sad news, indeed. But look at the outpouring of respect, camaraderie and friendship in honor of a life well-lived. And still around, and what this shows, always will be. 
gdnrbob
4,458 posts
 
A very sad day for me.
I always find Almarg's post to be spot on and ones to be trusted implicitly.
Hopefully, he can listen to music to his hearts content.
Bob
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three_easy_payments
2,097 posts
 
Very sad indeed.  The only glimpse I've had into Al's life had been through this board but his contributions over the years have been among my favorites, epitomizing the best aspects of Audiogon.
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