Al was one of the most knowledgeable informative people I've ever met in the collectible archery field.. I've talked to Al on the phone on several occasions & to my suprise he spent endless minutes showering me with information on artifacts of the Bear archery industry.I remember someone telling me he was going to be at Compton 2008 & I could not wait to meet Al.What a pleasant personable guy.He even took the time to sign an arrow for me.I hope that we, as we walk in his (and others) footsteps can conduct ourselves in a manor as Al did.Giving & sharing endlessly to so many people.