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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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baylinor
1,538 posts
 
Being new to reading this blog, I never had the chance to read anything from Al. The outpouring of love towards him tells me how I missed out. Wishing Al, Margaret and their families the strength to handle this crisis with courage.
hleeid
219 posts
 
I am still somewhat new here but have always enjoyed reading and learning from Al's posts.

So sorry to hear this news!

I would like to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to Margaret and family.

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falconquest
1,108 posts
 
Now wait a doggone minute, I have some questions that I'm sure only almarg can answer! I have always appreciated his wisdom. If you gaze through a search of his posts there are so many thank you's and +1 almarg's over the years it's obvious that he helped so many people with his knowledge. I tip my hat to you sir and wish you and your family the best. Now about that.....
richmos
127 posts
 
I've only been on this forum for about a year and the few posts I 
have made were responded to by Al in a civilized, intelligent and thoughtful way. Thoughts and prayers are with you and Margaret.
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Noromance, thank you. 

I do not wish to  detract from this sincere outpouring of support for Al. I am comforted, and know there are many who would respond in as noromance. It is not necessary for others to attach a comment here. Let's all continue to encourage Al and Margaret.
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