Hello All-
This is Alan's daughter, Laura- the one with Crohn's and his inspiration for everything he did here and in all the communities in which he helped so many people. I am typing through the tears to tell you that my father- the reason I am alive, the reason I am healthy, and the most important man in my life- passed away suddenly Sunday morning July 8th, 2012.
I was saddened this morning to hear of the sudden and untimely death of Alan Schachter. Alan was a uniquely well-informed blogger of Crohn's information, and was always generous with his knowledge and his time. I only knew him through blogging-related correspondence, but I always appreciated his knowledgeable, rational approach to disease management. You will be missed, Alan.
Thank you for posting your tribute to Alan. He was a great influence on many people and freely shared his research. I decided to start LDN based on his posts and I am grateful to him for my continued health. I will miss him, too.
Thanks for your comment, Carolyn. I’m glad he had such a positive influence for you.