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In Reply to: RE: RIP - RMAF Co-Founder Al Stiefel posted by Rich Brkich on January 28, 2009 at 15:24:56
Al passed away quite suddenly and unexpecedly yesterday.
I spent some time on the phone with Marjorie very early this morning. Last RMAF Al asked if I would serve as an advisor to the show and then we included Joe from Nordost and Roy Gregory. Al, Roy, Joe and I were able to have a really great planning meeting during CES.
During my chat this morning (with tears and laughter) with Marjorie it was a foregone conclusion that Al would not want RMAF to stop and as we talked it was really apparent that everything was in place. I talked with Joe this morning and the show really can and should go on. I also just got a call back from Roy Gregory and he is absolutely supportive. The hotel staff knows the drill. The logistics company is the same and really supportive. The Colorado Audio Society has always been there. The exhibitors are familiar with the event and venue.
I am still in shock that Al is gone.
God Speed my friend.
> I am still in shock that Al is gone.
Me too, Ray. I was talking about our RMAF plans with him at CES, just
over 2 weeks ago and Al was as he always seemed, larger than life,
passionate, a source of energy and inspiration.
I am glad that Marjorie will continue RMAF. The Show will be Al's
memorial.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
On that note, let's all make sure that we make this RMAF show the best we can.
If we all create a letter, a PDF, or just a simple email, and send it to anyone in the music industry (studios, colleges, musicians, radio stations...) in advance of the show, I'm confident we could increase attendance and interest dramatically.
Al was always looking for ways to do this- he wanted the RMAF and our industry to grow, and I'm sure if everyone worked together we could make this a show he would be proud of.
Al will most definitely be missed- He will be with us for every show.
> Al will most definitely be missed- He will be with us for every show.
I have just published a remembrance by Jason Serinus, who benefited
from Marjorie's and Al's hospitality last year.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
Thank you, John, and please extend my thanks to Jason for the fine article. From speaking with Al I knew he had lived in Chicago and had a lot of good memories, but the article fills in the rest.
Darn, I'm gonna miss him.
Brian Walsh
I'm in.
Peace,
Lee
"On that note, let's all make sure that we make this RMAF show the best we can.
If we all create a letter, a PDF, or just a simple email, and send it to anyone in the music industry (studios, colleges, musicians, radio stations...) in advance of the show, I'm confident we could increase attendance and interest dramatically."
I never knew Al Stiefel but out of interest and respect managed to bring up a picture via Google image search.
Also found the following text which I found interesting as the time would probably be about right considering his age, and was wondering if his athletic achievements were widely known of, if of course this was the same guy?
"Al Stiefel finished second three straight years in the CCIW championship (1964-66) and third in 1967. In 1965, Stiefel finished 59th at the NCAA College Division Cross Country Championship. In 1967, he finished 19th at the NCAA championship and was later named an NAIA All-American with an eighth-place finish at the NAIA Cross Country Championship.."
Best Regards,
Chris redmond.
This is really sad to hear, and our heartfelt sympathy to his family. Al had come by our room at The Show to talk about doing a Computer Audio Workshop for the next RMAF, and I remember so clearly our conversation. He always had a smile on his face and always found the time to talk to you. He will indeed be missed.Vincent R Sanders
John Hughes
VRS Audio Solutions
Edits: 01/28/09 01/28/09 01/28/09 01/28/09
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