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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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whart
3,060 posts
 
Al epitomizes all that is right with people-- knowledgeable, generous with that knowledge while never condescending-- and all I know about Al is through his posts here. In real life, he must be quite a person. To Al, I wish to say that I think the universal consciousness  goes on--I'm not a terribly spiritual or religious person but have taken much from those who understand the patterns of eternity-- please spend your remaining time as joyously as possible-- there is no room for emotional pain or regret. Those who love you are going to be sad and to those, my heart goes out to all of you. 
Bill Hart
jimmy2615
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When thinking of the best Audiogon member Al always came first to mind without peer.  I will be praying for you !
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Ughhh...

A person may physically leave this life but the impact they made on others never goes away. I've always enjoyed reading his very informative posts and the knowledge that he gave to the community was truly a blessed thing. We are all better off because of him.
My condolences and deepest sympathies.
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zavato
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Always a gentleman and a giant. May God grant you a complete recovery 
mrdecibel
3,065 posts
 
Very sad. I am grateful to have exchanged posts with Al, and always enjoyed his commentary. A very giving individual, with his time, and knowledge. And what a plethora of knowledge. Such a fine gentleman and human being. My heart and prayers go out to Al, his wife, and family. Sad, very sad. I hope Al can be kept comfortable, during these days.
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