-- [ From: Donna Kipp * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] -- I have lost a friend. To say Alan was an exceptional person was a understatement. I have known Alan for 6 or 7 years and I had the pleasure of meeting him in person about 6 weeks ago. I was and am in the throes of a divorce and he gave me a lift that I badly needed. Alan was always there for so many of us and he was a warm caring person and his advice was always "the best". I will miss Alan. Sorrowfully, Donna