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I'm putting that blog aside until tomorrow, because I wanted to mention here this morning, the passing of Richard Alf last night. Greg Koudoulian had started the Facebook group page earlier in December when Richard had first been hospitalized. He had been 'adding' others to the page, who all wished Richard well, and shared their memories with him via the page, including myself. Richard Alf, for those of you that don't know... Was one of those young kids that had traveled with Shelf Dorf up to Jack Kirby's house on Sunday, November 9th of 1969, as seen in the top right photo of this blog post. (Photo courtesy Shel Dorf Tribute Page.) Richard was one of the early comic book dealers in the nation, and by a young age had a flourishing enterprize going. Matter of fact, as I have stated here before, I sold my own comics duplicates to Richard prior to setting up at as a comics dealer myself at the 1972 San Diego Comic Con.
Then, just recently at the 50th Anniversary of Comics Fandom, we met once again, as seen at first inset photo in this blog body of text. Although my time with Richard was limited during these events, I found him to always be smiling, friendly and outgoing. The recent outpouring of well wishes sent to Richard via the Facebook Page showed that he treated many others the same way. Richard had been the receipient of an Inkpot Award in 1989. I'm not sure what other 'official' recognition he received during the years, other than from those that knew him. He did receive a special award at the 50th Anniversary of Comics Fandom, as seen at the top right of this blog post. For other pictures that Richard was in, here is the link to the album of photos I have uploaded thus far. RIP Richard, your efforts to help start what is now known as the Comic-Con International: San Diego will be remembered, as well as your comic book store, 'Comic Kingdom', one of the first LCBS in the San Diego area (along with the Schanes Brothers' Pacific Comics LCBS. Mike Towry has posted this on the Facebook page: "Richard passed away tonight in peace at the home of a friend and surrounded by friends. There will be a memorial service for him probably around the middle of next week in Ramona, CA, which is about thirty miles from San Diego. I'm sure the details will be posted here as they become available, but people can also check early next week with Bonham Bros & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service in Ramona by calling (760) 789-1678." My condolences to his family and friends...
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