2008, Pleasure Point, CA, USA
Team-in-Training Sprint Triathlon
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2008, Pleasure Point, CA, USA
Team-in_training Sprint Triathlon
— with
Al and Cynthia Mertens
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My wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at age 62. She had severe calf pain, muscle pain, tremors, slurred speech, frequent falls, loss of balance, and difficulty getting up from a sitting position. She was put on Sinemet for 6 months, and then Siferol was introduced and replaced the Sinemet. Neither standard treatment did very little for her. We tried different supplements that didn't work, so last August, our family doctor started her on the PD-5 protocol—the best decision ever! 2 months into treatment she improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. Cases of muscle weakness, constant twitches and tremors eased. My wife has resumed her daily activities. As I share this experience, she’s active again. I’m surprised a lot of PWPs haven’t heard of the PD-5 protocol. We got the treatment from their website, uinehealthcentre. net, or by Googling Uine Health Center
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I became connected to the Darling-Hammond family through Kia, who, along with her family, took our dearly departed friend, Gene, under their wings. Although I didn't have the privilege of knowing Mr. Hammond personally, I am grateful for the generous heart that opened his home to my friend. Rest easy, Sir. Please say hello to Gene for us.
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Once I moved to the Bay Area, I realized what a strong family anchor my uncle Allen was. He, along with my Aunt Linda, opened their home to me and offered a true sense of inclusion; which even among family can be rare. It’s a gift I can never fully thank them for.
I will miss him deeply, but I take comfort in knowing that he is still so loved, even beyond this life. His guidance, warmth, great sense of humor, and kindness will continue to live on in all of us who were lucky enough to be held by it.
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That was a beautiful service for a truly wonderful man. I had met Allen a few times but didn't know him well until I connected with him around research I was doing on legal education, and Santa Clara was one of the law schools in our study.
What came through so clearly in our observations and discussions was how committed Allen was to quality teaching and students' learning and the depth of his vision for the social and moral meaning of the profession of law. At a time when many law schools treated legal ethics as nothing more than winning malpractice suits, Allen's approach to practicing and teaching the ethical dimensions of law was thoroughly grounded in humanity, the true purposes of the law, and determination to make the legal system fairer and more constructive.
After getting to know Allen at SCU, I always loved hanging out with him at the Shulmans' parties and elsewhere, enjoying his energy, humor, and wisdom. Like Allen, I'm an exercise nut, so his intense engagement in teaching others about what I call "the elixir" -- i.e., regular exercise and fitness -- made him extra dear to me.
My condolences to Linda and the family. What an inspiration to witness the deep love you all share.
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The last years of my mom’s career were spent working with Linda at Stanford, and my parents became good friends. As someone mentioned at Allen’s memorial service my dad, Ernie, sang at Linda and Al’s 40th wedding anniversary. And in spite of his struggles with Parkinson’s, Al spoke at my dad’s memorial in 2023, which he and Linda hosted at their house.
Al was a wonderful friend to my dad in his later years. They used to go for coffee together just to chat, perhaps sharing their love of songwriting and singing, exercise, and family along with their hatred of injustice. I have vivid memories of how animated Ernie would become when Al called him to make a date. That relationship was clearly important to my dad, and I’m grateful that Al was there for him. We all miss his beautiful spirit.
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Linda ...With deep sadness at the loss of Allen, I so feel the joyousness of the depth of your enduring love, your beautiful, wondrous children, Kia, Elena, and Sean -- and the grandkids. Allen's his brilliant, beautiful soul lives on, and there is hope for a better world because of the Darling-Hammonds.
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2007, The Darling-Hammond home
One of so many wonderful moments
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Allen clearly touched many lives. Praying for you as you miss him.
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My condolences to the family. I first met Allen at our LPI retreat. He loves karaoke and was very welcoming during the retreat. It was so nice to meet such a good soul. He lived a good life. Sending hugs and prayers.
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I served with Al on the ACLU-NC Board for several years. I always found Al to be friendly, warm, and solid. He thought and spoke independently. He was a mensch,
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Dear Linda, Elena, Kia, Sean and family, I send you my deepest condolences. I will always think fondly of Allen whenever I get on a bike. He was my spin buddy (even though I took classes elsewhere), but I enjoyed talking to him about being on the bike, in addition to many other topics. Allen was a good dancer, too. I can see him on the dance floor busting some smooth moves at a few parties. He was full of light, fun, and love. May his memory always be a blessing to many. With love.
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Dear Linda,
I was very sorry to learn of your loss. I hope it brings some comfort to know how meaningful your husband’s contributions were to so many. Please accept my deepest condolences for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mavis
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I'm absolutely heartbroken to hear of Allen's passing. Professor Hammond was such a mentor to me in law school — I was his research assistant starting in 1L, and I kept working with him even after I graduated. I took every class Allen offered, diving into both Broadband Law clinics and working on comments on the Open Internet, which we delivered to the FCC.
Allen absolutely adored his students, and his students idolized him. He was such a commanding presence, but always ready to disarm it with a mischievous smile or a big laugh. I remember one afternoon, the Santa Clara ACLU club had ordered pizza and the delivery guy tried to get payment for them before bringing them in, and Hammond gave the poor kid an impromptu lecture on consideration while the whole room just laughed.
When he turned 60, he tried to keep it a secret, but we found out...and surprised him by taking over his Broadband Law class with an Elvis impersonator. It was such a great day.
I'm so sorry to hear that he's gone. My best wishes to his family, whom he loved deeply.
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2010, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Professor Hammond's 60th birthday
— with
Elvis
and Allen Hammond
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Dear Linda,
The late scholar and theologian Howard Thurman once said, “Grief never travels a straight path. It shows up in waves, unpredictable, heavy, and often inconvenient. But in moments of sorrow, we have each other.”
I was so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I can only imagine how heavy these days must feel, and I wanted to reach out simply to say that I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Let the support and care of those around you be a source of strength, one day at a time.
With sincere sympathy,
Lester Young
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Allen's charm, sparkle, and warm humor lives on, deep in our hearts; what a life privilege to know him!
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Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you in my thoughts.
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