I'll miss you, Chef.

[Matt Dean]

I just saw this post this morning... and feel shocked at Chef/Alan's passing. I always looked forward to his posts on multiple topics... he got me to buy a Nordy VJ 4. I will miss his presence on TB deeply. RIP.

 

[stephenleejp]

Geez! Too sad! I only knew him on tb. Such a staple, source of solid information, and swapped gear plenty of times.

cheers, brother

 

[mikecd1]

One of the best things about Talkbass is now a memory that we will and should always remember. RIP Alan and thank you for keeping and making this a great community.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Such a loss! I have no appropriate words.

 

[BurningSkies]

After some discussion, we agreed to leave this one up for a while too, and it will eventually be merged. Here is the link to the In Memoriam thread.

R.I.P. Chef

Thanks Bob. It seems that while the 'In Memoriam" forum is a great idea, it's off the beaten track and It's really nice to have a thread that's more visible for people to share their thoughts of Alan.

 

[BurningSkies]

In the spirit of Chef, let’s all work to keep this forum a positive place for everyone to convene.

He very much would have wanted that. I know that he had a love-hate relationship with the forum. He loved the place and the topic but hated that often people couldn't get along over something that should be easy for everyone to appreciate together. I do know he hated to be the cop and really had a 'don't make me suspend or block you..." attitude about it.

 

[dougjwray]

What a shame. I don't think I ever "spoke" with him directly on here, but I always enjoyed his posts and he seemed like a wonderful person.

 

[Yango]

Sad news. RIP Chef.

 

[dieselman]

It is a Sad Day for me to hear of his Passing. Always enjoyed his knowledge that he was able to give.

 

[Hattie]

RIP Chef. One of the few avatar pictures of TB I would have recognised anywhere.

 

[Stugilliam]

Rest in Peace, Alan. We only PM'd a few times but he was special.

 

[KJung]

So sorry. Great, great human being.

 

[rwider]

Very sad and I'm going to miss Alan (Chef). Always upbeat and shared a love for basses! RIP bass brother

 

[PaulCISSA]

RIP Chef. First PM I received when I first joined TB was from Chef. His pain is over. Prayers for him and his loved ones.

 

[richntiff]

He was (is) a very good person. So very, very sad to hear the terrible news. RIP Chef.

 

[Wood and Wire]

Really sorry to hear this sad news.

He was always a notable presence on TB (I'm not sure that a thread qualified as official, without his participation).

R.I.P. Chef.

 

[Obese Chess]

I didn't know him outside of our occasional interactions here, but this one stings. Rest in Peace, Alan. May we all bring people together the way you did.

 

[J.Wolf]

I'm so sorry to hear this. We weren't close but had been corresponding and talking online for many years. RIP Alan, rest easy brother.

 

[BurningSkies]

"Celebration of Life for Alan will be First Friday June 4 at Rose Park(Blue Note in case of rain)"
(Columbia MO)

 

[P. Aaron]

This is a little shocking to me , I had no idea he was sick. He was a model of fairness and could always make the tough decision. I can only say as I fight my own war against the big C , God please accept his soul . Chef you will be missed .

You’re not alone. A few of us have been through one. I was not aware Chef was fighting his own battle. It’s always a bit more personal when you’re fighting or, have fought a cancer battle yourself when you hear of someone else going through the same thing.

RIP Chef.