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Post by rey on Feb 26, 2016 7:46:36 GMT -5
How I wish I had at least the opportunity to shake the man's hand and thank him. RIP Al.
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Post by kball on Feb 26, 2016 7:48:27 GMT -5
Well wishes to his family first. Then to Matt, Kent and the rest of the folks we're rooting for. Including those leading better lives through Al's contributions both medically, and philanthropically.
This is what it feels like when greatness turns to sadness.
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Post by kippyt on Feb 26, 2016 8:02:42 GMT -5
Rest in peace Al Mann. Thank you for your lifetime contributions to science and medicine. I can only think of one person who I wish could live for another 90 years and that is Dr Mann because of what else he would accomplish during that time. So sad today.
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Post by silentknight on Feb 26, 2016 8:41:02 GMT -5
I have a heavy heart this morning. While the news didn't come as a shock, I mourn not for Mr. Mann, but for the world. It was better for having Al in it.
There aren't many people in this world, or in it's history to be honest, who can honestly say they changed the world for the better and made a lasting impact for the betterment of humanity. Mr. Mann can say that many times over. We should all work hard everyday to honor his memory and go forward in the same spirit he exhibited every day to improve the lives of those around us. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. May he be welcomed into the loving arms of God and granted the eternal rest for a life well lived.
Here's to you Mr. Mann. God speed.
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Post by akil on Feb 26, 2016 8:45:59 GMT -5
How did he die? posted 9 hours ago. So before he went to sleep? An Amazing man.
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Post by petech on Feb 26, 2016 9:28:36 GMT -5
What a terrible loss. And what a terrible time for him to pass; with what is perhaps his greatest accomplishment is in its darkest hour. I didn't know Al personally, but I knew his type. If I'm right, he never gave up fighting to make something that helps thousands happen and took joy only when he overcame impossible odds to do it. How many of us would have rode off into the sunset with the billion dollars Medtronic gave us for Minimed? I certainly would. And that's why history will never remember someone like me. Unfortunately I'm the rule and not the very, very, very rare exception that Al was. There's only a handful of people on the planet like him at any given time and we all lose something when someone like that passes. God only knows what more he could have created or done to help others if he had the chance. As it is, we wait for his successor(s)....should they ever show up. As we've seen, there are no shortage of people to try and kill you and your dreams when you break away from the herd and try to innovate. I've only been a shareholder in his ventures, but I've seen from that distance the constant "It will never work" trolls work tirelessly to kill his work. I can only imagine what it is like in the trenches. And he and his team endured it...perhaps even loved it...because they knew they'd be proven right. It is a terrible thing for Al not to have the moment he fought so hard for. My sincere hope is that those that work for (or with) with Mannkind use Al's death as an inspiration, just as his life was, to see his vision through. Just because it may be darkest, does not mean the light of a thousand candles can't make it dawn. As a long-time shareholder I am doing my best to be one of those candles. I hope you join me. And I hope when Al looks down on us on the day Afrezza changes the very paradigm of diabetes, he can smile one last time and say "I told you so." www.youtube.com/watch?v=eclbaC3q94k
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Post by brentie on Feb 26, 2016 9:36:13 GMT -5
Alfred Mann arrives at the 2015 MannKind annual shareholder meeting, May 21, 2015.
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Post by factspls88 on Feb 26, 2016 9:38:40 GMT -5
So sad to see him go. Like others I have been expecting this given recent events. The world has lost a great man.
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Post by marsie on Feb 26, 2016 9:50:21 GMT -5
The human kind lost a great man.
Pure contribution to this world, bigger than it seems.
I wonder the performance of mnkd/afrezza has any negative impact on his health.
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Post by brentie on Feb 26, 2016 10:15:59 GMT -5
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Post by zieg on Feb 26, 2016 10:17:09 GMT -5
The world lost a great MANN today. Seldom in life do we see the power of one person making the difference that he did. Many can recall how the actions taken worlds away can change the life of a newborn or a society as a whole (Butterfly effect).
As KC stated, Al was a true Mensch!! I'm only sorry I never met him in person. He will though continue to inspire the life I lead.
May G-d bless he, his dreams and his family and may he RIP.
DZ
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Post by indigodaisy on Feb 26, 2016 10:55:04 GMT -5
This man has been such an inspiration to me, of what it means to have a vision and not give up. Truly a remarkable man and I am so sad that he has left us.
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Post by joeypotsandpans on Feb 26, 2016 11:13:57 GMT -5
What a terrible loss. And what a terrible time for him to pass; with what is perhaps his greatest accomplishment is in its darkest hour. I didn't know Al personally, but I knew his type. If I'm right, he never gave up fighting to make something that helps thousands happen and took joy only when he overcame impossible odds to do it. How many of us would have rode off into the sunset with the billion dollars Medtronic gave us for Minimed? I certainly would. And that's why history will never remember someone like me. Unfortunately I'm the rule and not the very, very, very rare exception that Al was. There's only a handful of people on the planet like him at any given time and we all lose something when someone like that passes. God only knows what more he could have created or done to help others if he had the chance. As it is, we wait for his successor(s)....should they ever show up. As we've seen, there are no shortage of people to try and kill you and your dreams when you break away from the herd and try to innovate. I've only been a shareholder in his ventures, but I've seen from that distance the constant "It will never work" trolls work tirelessly to kill his work. I can only imagine what it is like in the trenches. And he and his team endured it...perhaps even loved it...because they knew they'd be proven right. It is a terrible thing for Al not to have the moment he fought so hard for. My sincere hope is that those that work for (or with) with Mannkind use Al's death as an inspiration, just as his life was, to see his vision through. Just because it may be darkest, does not mean the light of a thousand candles can't make it dawn. As a long-time shareholder I am doing my best to be one of those candles. I hope you join me. And I hope when Al looks down on us on the day Afrezza changes the very paradigm of diabetes, he can smile one last time and say "I told you so." www.youtube.com/watch?v=eclbaC3q94kThank you Petech and everyone else for the posts, however, I firmly believe that Al had that quiet confident half smile and didn't view the current situation as his darkest hour as it is being portrayed. From his statement of assurance to Matt "take care of the patient, and the rest will take care of itself" he knew that it would eventually manifest itself in due time as we will most likely witness on his behalf. When you think of the type of inspiration Al instilled it reminds me of Jack Nicholson's line in As good as it gets "you make me want to be a better man", peace to Al and his family, and thank you for making my life a healthier one going forward.
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Post by itrade on Feb 26, 2016 11:18:04 GMT -5
Rest in peace big Al. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Your accomplishments and successful career has greatly impacted the lives of many individuals. My heart is feeling very heavy today but I know your spirit will always be here with us and will serve as a reference to what mankind is truly made of.
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Post by coo2002coo on Feb 26, 2016 11:25:59 GMT -5
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