I only just learned of this - and I know it's months late, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Alan's passing.

I don't think there are any words out there that could adequately address the sorrow that comes with the loss of a human life - and if there were, I would certainly not be the one to find them. So, I am just going to say that I am very sad to hear that Alan has passed away and my heart goes out to his loved ones. I know many of you were close to him and so to you, too, I am terribly sorry for the loss of a good friend.

I barely knew Alan. For some reason, our paths never fully crossed, I suppose. But I remember him being quite active on the board, and from the posts that I have come across during my time here, I got the sense that he was a beautifully positive individual who always had a friendly word for everyone. A good soul taken far too soon. I hope he is happy wherever he is now.