I first met Alan 18 years ago. I stopped in at Potash Brother”s Sandburg Wine Cellar to meet the guy I was sending on a trip to France & Spain to learn about wine. I worked for the French agency that sponsored the trip. Alan & I became good friends right away. He introduced me to all of his wine trade contacts in Chicago. We had countless times spent together personally and professionally. Alan was one of my dearest friends who made a huge impact on my life. I loved him like a brother. Thank you to his family for creating this memorial. RIP Alan, God bless your soul.