Words cannot sufficiently express how great a loss this is, not only 
for the profession, but for everyone who has had the great fortune to 
have know Al Andolsen as a person.

I first met "Mr. Andolsen" in the late 1970s, long before I felt 
comfortable with addressing him as "Al", and similar to Peter, never 
missed the opportunity to attend one of his sessions at conference. 
No matter how familiar the topic there was always a fresh perspective 
or some insights added to the mix based on his vast experience and 
exposure to a wide range of organizations.  Al was also one of the 
most ethical people I ever came across, in this or any other walk of 
life.  He lived his life in a way that never required him to look 
over his shoulder, or to second guess a decision he made.

Exposure to people like Al Andolsen in this profession definitely 
makes me think of the expression  "Dwarfs standing on the shoulders 
of Giants"- this phrase has its origins attributed to Bernard of 
Chartres who was quoted to say "We are like dwarfs on the shoulders 
of giants, so that we can see more than they, and things at a greater 
distance, not by virtue of any sharpness of sight on our part, or any 
physical distinction, but because we are carried high and raised by 
their giant size."

You will be truly missed, my friend.

Larry Medina

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