Jersey City, New Jersey
Iron Man No. 2
Like his hero, Cal Ripken Jr., he was a Maryland man, named after his father and known for his steely resolve. He too had estimable talents, but coasting was anathema: whenever nature didn't give him a boost, he just worked harder. And he always, always showed up. So Alan Linton Jr.'s buddies gave him his idol's nickname — the Iron Man.
As a teenager, the future Iron Man, who had some heft, went out for wrestling and in his first year was trounced in every match. He kept training. The next year, he made it to the regionals. As an adult, Mr. Linton, a true country boy and family man, drove home every weekend to Frederick, Md., from New York, where at 26 he was an associate director at Sandler O'Neill & Partners.
With his gift for analyzing numbers, he had always wanted to be a Wall Street success. But Mr. Linton's ultimate goal was not to live lavishly. Deeply committed to his faith — he taught adult classes most Sundays at the Frederick Church of the Brethren — the Iron Man was determined to become a philanthropist. He would remark to his parents, Sharon and A. Patrick Linton, that if people accumulated great wealth and didn't give it away, they were failures.
I went to New York City in the spring and I didn´t realize when I took this picture that the white rose meant it was someone´s birthday. Today I found that out and wanted to share this photo that was took on Alan´s birthday. May god always be with you. Rest in peace Alan.
Madison Lavoie
September 15, 2024 | Other
In solemn memory of Mr. Linton...
- A Canadian
October 21, 2019
I never knew Alan Partick, only by the Missing flyer that I had found when I was in New York after 911. May you rest in peace, and God Bless your family.
Annette Sokoll
September 11, 2018 | Atlanta, MI | Friend
Love you Alan and will always remember you. I went to middle school with you and played football with you in high school. Your death reminds me everyday to to say to my wife and kids what I should just in case tomorrow never comes. You were the smartest person I was ever around! Miss you bro!
August 20, 2016
You are not forgot!
September 11, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S j. Friscia III
May 14, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
We were dorm-mates in Henderson at Carnegie Mellon. I remember you used to watch football in the basement lounge and you were very funny with your jokes. It was good to see you down there being so vivacious. I'm sorry your life was taken away so soon. May all beings have peace.
Charles Hong
July 12, 2012 | Durham, NC
Linton Family,
I have just returned from my second trip to Afghanistan and have thought about Alan often over the past 10 years, as his death was one of the main reasons I decided to serve our country after Sept. 11th. Each day I am after our enemies I think of Alan. I have been busy over the last ten years training our allies and fighting our enemies abroad, and continue to work daily to help America avoid losing any more great, bright, innocent American men like Alan Linton. I...
John Harper
October 18, 2011
Went to school with Alan Linton Jr. He was a very smart gentlemen, he always knew what he wanted in life. On Sept 11,2001 was a very sad day for all his classmates and friends. We miss you Alan and we all know that your looking down on us and telling us that its oaky. We miss you so much. Rest in peace Alan.
Laura Perkins
September 15, 2011 | Frederick, MD
