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
The "Man" among men in this forum. And a even greater person to all who know him.

Gos's peace to you, Al and Margaret
Al has long been Audiogon’s go to source for answers and an example of how to behave like a gentleman on this or any forum. What a shock.  I pray for you Al. I have always had great respect for you Al. I am not sure how to put into words my feelings for you and your wife.  Your voice of reason and professional manner have always been a breath of fresh air in a forum that desperately needed your wise example. 


So sorry to hear this news. Al represents the very best of this hobby and the Audiogon forum. Always there with sage advice, given with humility and civility. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and know you are loved and admired by all who visit this space. 
My heart with his family....My prayers to them...

I remember reading some of his last post.....