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Alan Raphael in Presidential Range, NH, mid-1970s
John Shanahan
December 9, 2011
Alan Raphael hiking in Presidential Range NH, mid-1970s
John Shanahan
December 9, 2011
We worked together in Boston in the 1970s, young civil engineers building nuclear power plants. On weekends, a group of us would go hiking, white water canoeing, snowshoeing and winter camping together in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Alan enjoyed the outdoors and was always a great friend to have on these trips. He could handle his canoe well in wild water and big boulders, called the dumplings, where others sank their canoes!!!
The attached photo shows Alan on Mt Clay in the Presidential Range in the mid-1970s reflecting about a beautiful evening view after a days climb to the summit.
My sympathy to Suzanne, Chris, Pamela and his father, Tom.
Susan Phipps
November 29, 2011
Dear Raphael Family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Alan and I first met in elementary school and have always remembered him as a warm hearted and friendly person. My prayers are with you all as you find peace with this tremendous and sudden loss.
David Baird
November 28, 2011
I remember Alan well. We lived 4 houses from each other on Oxford Street and attended many of the same classes in Jr High and High School.
My thoughts of comfort, grace and peace go to all of his family.
Rev. David H. Baird
Spencer Gentry
November 25, 2011
Alan and I were great friends. I will miss him and always remember the great fun we had together. Best wishes to his family.
Spencer Gentry
Rick Mobbs
November 25, 2011
I first met Alan in Junior High School. I was a new kid, a transplant from the South and a new neighbor. Alan befriended me and though I have long been out of touch with him I have never forgotten him. From the comments here it looks like the shining boy went on to become a shining man. My best regards and condolences to the family.
-Rick Mobbs
Bill & Stasia Spiro
November 24, 2011
Tom and the Raphael family. We are truly saddened to hear of Alan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Ann Treska
November 24, 2011
Tommy and the Raphael family, I am so sorry to hear the news about Alan. My deepest and sincerest sympathy to you all I know what a difficult time this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Ann Treska
Terri Kneitel
November 23, 2011
Wow what a shock. My deepest sympathies to the Raphael family. Alan was such a kind and gentle man. Very knowledgable and very helpful. He will be greatly missed.
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