Condolence From: Rich Blum Condolence: Jon, Andy, Robin, Vicky, Dawn, Wendy and Mary, I wish I could have made it to the service to say goodbye to a long-time friend and to see you all again, but the travel logistics just did not work out. The friendship Alan and I had was 45+ years. The bond we forged long ago on Anza Street survived those years. He and I always tried to keep in touch even when it was not possible to see each other. I was lucky in that several of my jobs afforded me to travel and see Alan over the years both in California, Colorado and Virginia. My company, Stifel, purchased another investment firm named Sterne Agee which closed in mid-July of 2015. I was given 10 additional branches to my territory, including three in Virginia (Fredericksburg, Richmond and Norfolk). I was excited in that it gave me a reason to see my old friend. The company wanted me to see the new branches between late July and the end of September. I knew Virginia would be my first trip. So on August 3rd I made it to Norfolk and called Alan about getting together for dinner. Something just told me not to pass on the opportunity to see Alan. I had flown into Baltimore, had meetings in Fredericksburg and made the drive to Norfolk but I was tired. It would have ben very easy to just order room service. Now, he had shared some medical information with me, but as you all know, he was very private. Alan said he really could not gather the strength to go out some where, could I come by the house. So I went to the house for our visit and went to Carrabba's and got us dinner. I tell you this not because I did anything tremendous by being Alan, it's that I really believe that God wanted me to see my friend while I had the chance. Yes, it was painful to see the friend I used to go backpacking with, shared a bedroom with (Anza) shared an apartment with, marched in band together and talked frequently to about life (especially about Jon and Andy) had become so frail. I told him I wish I had come a week sooner so I could have seen his sisters and he said...no It was a disaster here. I'm just glad to see you now. Last week he called and asked me how the rest of my trip to Virginia went, told me he loved me and said I'm glad you came by and visited. I'm very glad I did too. I would very much like to keep-up my friendship with Alan via Jon, Andy and his siblings. Below is my contact information: Richard Blum Vice President/Senior Loan Officer STIFEL BANK & TRUST 12655 OLIVE BOULEVARD Suite 250 ST. LOUIS, MO 63141 office 314.317.1233 email: blur@stifelbank.com or rickyb53@charter.net cell 314.223.9793 Home address: Richard & Florence Blum 12824 Wood Valley Court St. Louis, MO 63131 (H) 314-965-1711 My love and prayers for Alan as he joins the father in heaven and to all of you. Love in Christ, Rich Blum.