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Member Almarg passed away last night

Al ( @almarg ) passed away peacefully yesterday evening, September 14th, 2020.

Margaret, Al's wife, was by his side most of the afternoon.

Both she and Al, as well as Al's family, were deeply touched by the outpouring of respect and appreciation for Al from members who, via written word, shared so very much in the 'Update on Audiogon Member Almarg' thread.

 Margaret extends her thanks, gratitude and appreciation to all members. She treasures each and every post.
david_ten
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
@falconquest  (from above)...

we must also remember to celebrate a life well lived, which it sure sounds to me that Al led.

In addition to Al's audio related posts, I always enjoyed reading his posts that pointed to his love of Porsche.

Lest Porsche be given a bad name, hifiman5, I regret to say that the Porsche of recent years seems to have no resemblance to the company as it appears to have existed in 2000, based on Bruce's description of it as "bad" at that time.

My experience purchasing two such vehicles in the past four years (a 2014 Cayman S and a 2017 Macan S) has been nothing short of amazingly good in every conceivable respect. And in recent years Porsche has ranked at or very near the top among all manufacturers in J. D. Power surveys of initial quality and longer term customer satisfaction.

Sorry! Regards,

-- Al

lucidear
88 posts
 
So Sorry and Sad to hear this.

Al was always a true Gentelman,
by kindly and generously sharing his knowledge, informing and educating those like myself when understanding of things electronics and electrical had hit a wall...
I for one am in his debt.

Thanks a bunch Al

Also my deepest condolences to Margaret and all his loved ones.
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artemus_5
1,986 posts
 
My condolences and prayers for the family. This is a big loss for the audiophile community which he touched so many lives. RIP Almarg. You will be missed.
david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
Margaret asked me to share the link below, should Audiogon Members want to sign the guestbook, send an online sympathy card, upload a photo, etc. 

https://www.boutonfuneralhome.com/obituary/alfred-wirtenberg
pokey77
1,269 posts
 
As a few have alluded to, Al IS that example we should all aspire too. I simply cannot thank Al enough for that. It is not easy, yet his example will persist forevermore.

Margaret, my condolences to you with prayers asking for comfort from the Lord above. And thoughts of Al being warmly greeted at the Pearly Gates.

David, thank you so much for your kindness toward Al, his family, and to us all.

Douglas Schroeder and others, much appreciation for your having reached out to Al.
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