"IT IS WHAT IT IS"

On July 15, 2003, Allen, Lewis &Associates suffered a devastating loss. Our beloved Chief Financial Officer (CFO), JJ El-Hassan, died as a result of a tragic accident. JJ was a vibrant young man with a bright future. JJ was only 20 years old, but had already bought his first house, was building a racecar and a show truck. JJ was an avid car enthusiast and loved old muscle cars, especially the 1957 Chevy. His dedication to Allen, Lewis &Associates was second to none, he spared no effort to make deadlines and to do the best job a man could do. He was the “behind the scenes” man, the guy most clients never heard of, but who’s efforts were evident every time you received a check from us. JJ took great pride in his job and the fact that he could do it without mistakes and with accuracy that was machine-like. JJ is survived by his Sister, Jeannie Hecht and Brother Robert Hecht, the owners of Allen, Lewis &Associates. JJ’s Brothers David and Sabri and Nephews Bobby and Gabriel are also employees of Allen, Lewis &Associates. Here at Allen, Lewis &Associates we are a family, a tight knit group. We all mourn the loss of our brother, our co-worker and our friend. Words cannot describe the pain of loss we feel, the emptiness that is left. JJ will live on forever in our hearts and his spirit will forever surround us. His example will stand as the mark by which excellence is measured. Rest in Peace brother; watch over us from above.