November 11, 2020

I met Alan also at the silver diner in Virginia. I ended up going to Philadelphia with him and attending The Restaurant School with him as well and then we were roommates for awhile up there. I spent many late nights with him drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes at random coffee shops and diners just talking about life. I always felt safe with him in Philly. He just had a certain demeanor and calm about him. I’m really saddened and sorry to read about Alan’s passing. My deepest condolences to Marina and his family. 
Chris King

April 30, 2018

I just searched for Alan today, and found that he has passed on…I was a friend from high school. 
I was new as a senior, graduating year of 92.  I moved in, and knew no one.  Was a little different than the norm, and Alan and I were drawn to each other.  There were few people at Potomac who saw me for the person I am, and I loved that he did, and he appreciated that person.  He was always the sweetest, gentleset person.  I had little time with Alan, maybe a year at most, but he stays in my heart.   I think about him regularly, and his sweet smile…and appreciate fully the completeness he gave to my life as I knew him.  .  His depth and understanding, he would  he was one of the few who actuallly encouraged me to always be myself, which to this day I appreciate.  
He will always have a little piece of me, and I of him…I hope you don’t mind sharing his wonderful memory…

November 12, 2015

 
 
This is shocking and deeply saddening news. I met Alan at the Silver Diner in Woodbridge, VA. He was the first really cool boyfriend I had. He set the bar. At 18 he had more integrity than many older people I’ve met since. Have not been in touch with him in many years, but always remembered how kind he was to me and those around him. I consider myself lucky to have known him. My deepest sympathies to his family. He was one of the good ones. If anyone has any pics of him during those early years around the time he worked at the diner, I’d love to see them. laura.debar@gmail.com
 
 

May 11, 2015

I saw this over a month ago and it took me that long to digest this reality! My heart is broken and shattered and I can only imagine how  Dick, Lorriane, and Pete must feel!! I am so sorry for your devasting loss! The last 20 years have been so amazing with him in my life although off and on our connection nevered wavered!! We always seemed to find one another! I hope someone will contact me so I can have some closure and insight as to what happened! I last spoke with him 10 months before he left us! And then I was without a phone for the following 6 critical months! I only pray he was not alone and Marina and family was with him! My love and friendship with him transcends life and is forever immortal! Pls contact me at 757-399-9083 or joolslassiter@gmail.com.  If you would please.  Eternally   J. Lassiter                                       

February 28, 2015

Sincerest sympathies on your great loss Dick.  Of course I did not know your son but I did see it in the paper and cannot imagine the pain you are going through.  Sounds like he followed his dream and enjoyed his time on this earth.  Prayers and thoughts are going out to you and your family.  Best Wishes.
An old classmate, and distant cousin I am told.  My great grandmother was a Danz.
Sharon Sullivan Quinn
 

February 28, 2015

Dear Dick and Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.  May God give you peace and solace.
Sincerely,
Corina Madonna-Joscelyn
 

February 27, 2015

Dick, I am sorry to read of your son’s passing.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Deller Byers

February 27, 2015

Hi Dick-sorry for your loss. Sounded like an interesting guy who loved what he did. Will be thinking about you and your family. Rich Keister

February 27, 2015

Lorraine,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your son.  I wanted to send you a card, but don’t know your address.  I knew you when we were part of the Compeer organization.  You shared with me Alan’s wonderful photography, and I know how proud you were of him. 
Sincerely,
Bonnie Shaffer

February 27, 2015

Dick, I was saddened to hear of your loss of your son. It was heartwarming to read of his passion in photography as my son is also a photographer. I hope his work and your memories sustain you during your most difficult times of your grief. God bless you and your famiy during this very sad time.
Rose Marie Salerno

February 27, 2015

Dear Dick, 
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. 
Katherine Goba Wetzel

February 27, 2015

Dear Dick and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss if your son Alan. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Cathy Kiely 

February 27, 2015

Dear Dick, So sorry for your loss.  Cancer is so devestating for everyone. Sincerely, Mary Braun Young