This morning I saw the shocking news about our dear 'Old Al'
I never thought we'd be mourning the loss of two of our members
on the same weekend.
Al passed away yesterday
SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
Today I am speechless, and I think most of us will be.
I won't be alone in saying that Al was the one who gave me
hope and inspiration when I read his story
on the PCC after I was diagnosed in 2005.
I could go on and on about Al....but the only words I can think of are
LEGEND and HERO
REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND
I never thought we'd be mourning the loss of two of our members
on the same weekend.
Al passed away yesterday
SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER
Today I am speechless, and I think most of us will be.
I won't be alone in saying that Al was the one who gave me
hope and inspiration when I read his story
on the PCC after I was diagnosed in 2005.
I could go on and on about Al....but the only words I can think of are
LEGEND and HERO
REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND
Yes I agree, legend and hero. He saw so many set backs and still battled on regardless of PSA figures that some of us couldn't imagine, and in spite... of 'Old Al'... so young. I see medals given to people in the military who don't face half the challenges that some folk on here do. I'm so proud to be part of such an amazing bunch of pioneers.
ReplyDeleteTrue words George.
ReplyDeleteOld Al was a legend and a hero.
He did indeed give many of us hope.
We never met but I thought I knew him.
Rest in Peace Old Al, there may never be another like you.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear this news. Old Al was also our hero and gave us so much hope. Thinking of his family at this very sad time.
Sheena and Graeme xx
Daniel and Mike, in their few words have said so much.
ReplyDeleteOld Al RIP, yes, you were a legend and an inspiration to lots of us, you never gave up, nor should we.
Our thoughts, prayers are with his family at this very sad time.
Condolences from Chris and Shirley.
RIP Old Al, I will raise a glass or two of red wine to you tonight, and I hope there is a good supply for you up there..... A Legend gone. So sad.
ReplyDeleteTerrible news, dear Al, an inspiration to many, a bringer of hope and a renewed enthusiasm for the red stuff. Rest in peace young man, so sorely missed. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteRIP AL
ReplyDeleteThoughts and prayers are with Als family and friends
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I think we all looked up to Al,for inspiration...To me the way he coped with it all for so long,gave us all so much hope....
ReplyDeleteThoughts are with his family & friends
Rest in peace Al....
John & Val..xx
All I can say is , bye Al , your are a legend .RIP , deepest sympathies to all his family and friends! xxx
ReplyDeleteHis was an amazing story. So sad to see him go. Was it his heart that got him in the end?
ReplyDeleteDon't know yet, Terry, but I have a feeling Roger will find out. He lives in Al's part of the country.
ReplyDeleteI may have been one of the very few on either of the forums who met Al and those few hours I spent with him were enlightening and informative about a man who didn't know how to give up the myriad of battles he faced over the years and he most certainly had no intention of losing the war fate had so unkindly thrust him into.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest regret is that I was never able to get him to join us at Leicester despite my many attempts at trying to cajole him, even with offers of lifts on the day but he must have had his reasons and whatever they were we must respect him for that,
He certainly inspired lots of people and too many he must have become a goal setter and in lots of ways, over the years he has done just that.
I'm convinced that many of our friends are still with us today because of the example he set!
RIP Al and my condolences to Beryl and the rest of his family.
Such a sad week sorry to hear the news of Al my condolences to his family
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