​"At the invitation of George Bunz, we are honoured to participate in Al Gerwing's memorial file. We join his many friends and the thousands of destitute people, who benefited from his compassion and generosity, to extend to him our profound gratitude for having made a beautiful difference in the lives of those who have next to nothing. He was an inspiration to us all by his unflinching efforts in his fight for the rights of the poor. We are sure that you are now reaping God's reward for all the good you have done in the world. Thank you, Al! We at the Call of the Poor will greatly miss you!"