It is with sadness that we announce the passing away of Alan Prien, a dear colleague and valued member of the FAFICS family. He held many significant positions in FAFICS, including as former Vice President, and presided over Council sessions, including as recently as last year (52nd Council Session.) Please find attached the message sent by President Jerry Barton on behalf of FAFICS, which was read by our past President Marco Breschi at Alan’s funeral service yesterday, along with his own statement. We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends. He will surely be missed.