Allan E. Dowd

We were lucky to have Allan based in Vancouver for so long, telling stories of life for Vancouverites and Canadians in general. He knew his craft very well.

Allan is missed. I shared a house with Allan while we attended Earlham and both enjoyed working at the Radio Station. His wit and depth of knowledge on any subject was amazing. I loved hearing his periodic reports from NH on NPR during elections season way back when then lost touch of where he was. When I learned of his passing I was truly sad. He was a good soul - holding him and his family in the Light.

I only learned of Allan's death last week. He was a fine journalist, a quick wit and a treasured colleague. He will be missed.

Allan was such a sterling talent. I remember watching him pounce on stories in Portland, Maine, just diving into whatever was happening and coming back moments later with a live report and a narrative that made sense. His long, bony frame was legendary around town. Portland was poorer for losing him to Vancouver, and Vancouver was the richer for gaining him. Allan, I always wanted to do stories as good as yours. I still hope for that.

I remember Allan at Earlham, where we both discovered radio at WECI, and have enjoyed hearing his excellent reports through the years. He was a great guy back then and still a steady and compassionate (and funny!) reporter. I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. -- Barbara Howard EC '78

I was Allan's roommate, and colleague at Maine Public Radio, and we are all saddened by his passing. He was a good friend, a passionate reporter and a gentle soul. He is missed.

RIP my friend -30-

Condolences to Janis, Laura and the rest of Allan's family from his colleagues and friends in Vancouver. Allan was a dedicated journalist and excellent company, as evidenced by more than 50 people who came to his wake at his favourite watering hole on Sunday, Jan. 22. We will miss him.

Steve Mertl
Vancouver

I am so very sorry to hear of Allan's passing. He was always interested in how we were all doing and would see him at the alumni reunions from time to time at Allendale/columbia.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Juliette Saisselin-Killion class mate at Allendale/Columbia in Rochester, NY.