Alan Saiz

I just miss you...

May the the memories lived and shared provide some comfort. May you see glimmers of his life go on through his child. We extend our sympathy.

Qué momentos vividos y compartidos con él les traigo un poco de consuelo. Qué sonrían al ver rasgos de su vida en su hijo. Tristemente, les deseamos consuelo.

I keep thinking of little Alan stories. He accompanied me on all my Structural Geology field trips to western Connecticut and NY. Every year on our way back on the turnpike we would turn on the radio so we could listen to Johnny Most and the Celtics in a playoff game, usually with the Lakers. It was a tradition and sort of magical with tired students snoozing in back as we were cruising home on I-90. On one trip, Maggie came along and the year before Alan had convinced me to not camp in...

Alan is simply the finest friend and colleague a person could have. I was lucky enough to work together with Alan at Northeastern University for over a decade, and I enjoyed and benefited from it every day. I also remember that for me, his friends and family he was always ready to provide help and support whenever needed and without asking. One of my fondest memories will always be his wonderful laugh. Alan will be sorely missed but not forgotten