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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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I've already posted to salute Al, but I feel like I want to do it again and again. When Art Dudley recently passed on I felt terrible, because I felt like I knew him for so many years; but this is harder by far. 
I want to wish him comfort, and the same to his wife Margaret and family.
I would be very interested if david_ten, or someone else could fill us in one of these days about Al's life. I know so little about him.
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milpai
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I am shocked and sad to hear about Al. Al is my go to teacher for anything audio. A thorough gentleman and guide on this forum. I pray for a miracle and will keep him and Margaret in my thoughts. 
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Al is a true gentleman. My heartfelt sympathies to you and Margaret. I wish God’s strength to both of you to get through thIs crisis. As you read these posts, know there are people out here who respect and love you. Go in peace and comfort.
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I've read this forum for many years and can honestly say that Al is my favorite contributor of all time. Not for his incredibly broad knowledge of technical issues but rather for the way he treats people. In an increasingly crass and confrontational world, he models patience, kindness and generosity. No arrogance, no attitude but rather humility and class.

Al and Margaret, grace and peace to you and your family. I believe you have made the world a better place.
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Absolutely nothing I could type can even begin to realise the deep sorrow I feel at reading this David.
Al simply was the most outstanding gentleman I had met on any online forum.
I am deeply saddened as I had hoped he had fared well against his illness but sadly not.
I hope Al,s last few weeks with his family are blessed and may his soul rest in peace.
Praying for a miracle all the same.
Godspeed Al.
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