The following message was sent by Claudia Docker to members of Raf's email group. I have added it to the forum for the benefit of those who may be unaware of Al's passing.
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Hi
this is to let you know that Al Swerdlin passed away around 2:30 at home, after being in the hospital for 8 days. He will be sent to the States in about a week after all is done here in the DR.
Claudia
Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:53 pm