Al McCandless

The finest man in the Valley. He will be missed. Les Nelson

I met Congressman McCandless many times growing up in the Coachella Valley and my parents respected him tremendously. He was a very kind man who cared deeply about our community and he had a terrific sense of humor. They don't make many politicians like Al McCandless anymore. Deepest condolences to his family. He was a true leader and gentleman. May he rest in peace.

I was a second grader and received a school award with Congressman Mc Candless's name signed at the bottom.

That inspired me to find out who he was and eventually become interested in politics.

Thank you for your service sir.

I will miss him he taught me so much as a mentor in the building horizons program. May he Rest In Peace

My deepest condolences to the McCandless family. Al was a good man and one that I truly respected for his hard work and dedication to good government and mentorship.

I had the good fortune of working for Al in my first job out of Cal Poly as a Congressional Intern and later at his district office in Palm Desert. During my time working with him and his staff I was able to learn how to better serve the people in the Coachella Valley as their voice in the Nation's capitol.

Al you...

I will miss you, Al. There just are not many of us old woodworkers left. God bless you.

My prayers and wishes beside Cristina, Rocky, and your families. I loved your Father and am aware of his deep committed service, as Congressman for over a decade, to his nation and world, hoping to embody and aspire for all people. From and his mother's memories of his childhood, home, school and experiences in the Anza Borrego Desert to his journeys and work nationally and internationally while serving in Congress, to his quiet private love for his family which I knew deeply...

To a caring & stalwart man, may you rest in peace. Thank you for the many years of close friendship
to my father.

Anonymously, JL