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Big Al

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Guys and gals, this is one of the toughest posts I've ever had to write on here. I write it with tears running down my face.

I am so sorry to share the news that Big Al passed away suddenly on September 5th. His wife contacted me today and let me know that he was doing what he loved, he was working on his tractor.

Damn damn damn. So hard to believe. So so sad.

Al was one of the good ones for sure. Always doing things for everyone else. Taking on projects, not for the money but for his love of his fellow man. He was a special guy the likes of whom we don't see much these days.

Rest in Peace Allen. Love ya man!!!!!
 
Damn, that is hard to believe. I always enjoyed his posts. Always something interesting going on. Hopefully he had a wrench in one hand and a rum & Coke in the other.
 
Doc said:
Guys and gals, this is one of the toughest posts I've ever had to write on here.
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And this is one of the toughest posts I've had to read. :sad:

Allen was definitely one of the good guys. Always doing interesting things and helping others. His attitude about life and the things in it were about as good as it gets.

You will be missed Poobah. Rest in peace.

May there be snowcats, tractors, projects, Elk and Dr. Rums in Heaven for you.
 
that sucks I liked the old guy there will be a void in my life now he was a true friend I had never had the honor to meet in real life
 
oh, man.
Rest Peacefully, Al, & may there be a swimming pool of doctor rum for you in Heaven.
 
Doc i would like to make a request,not sure how everyone would feel but my fondest memories of Al are ranting and raving saying it as it was over a Rum and Doctor pepper,could we out of respect rename the rants and raves section in his good memory ??

RIP Big Al.
 
So saddened to hear the news; Al was a good guy, even if I only met him over the internet. Prayers and condolences to his family.
 
Galvatron said:
Doc i would like to make a request,not sure how everyone would feel but my fondest memories of Al are ranting and raving saying it as it was over a Rum and Doctor pepper,could we out of respect rename the rants and raves section in his good memory ??

RIP Big Al.
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I too am heart broken I wanted nothing more than to go visit him I like the idea of naming the rants section in memory of him how about dr. rum rants
 
quality guy ,need more like him.
was looking forward to meeting him this spring at hood river.
 
Galvatron said:
Doc i would like to make a request,not sure how everyone would feel but my fondest memories of Al are ranting and raving saying it as it was over a Rum and Doctor pepper,could we out of respect rename the rants and raves section in his good memory ??

RIP Big Al.
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I like this idea. "Big Al's Lounge" has a nice ring to it.
 
I'm really saddened to hear this. And yes the tears flowed when I read it. I only knew him from here. He is one of the great ones who would help anybody anytime. May he rest in peace. I just feel for his wife. She lost her best friend.
 
I posted some of my feelings in the other thread because I saw it first.

I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY OR TO ADD. I AM SPEECHLESS.

Perhaps later I will come back and say something meaningful but not right now.

Mrs Al, you have my deepest condolences.
 
jpr62902 said:
I like this idea. "Big Al's Lounge" has a nice ring to it.
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I don't know If changing the rant forum would be the way to go but starting a new forum to in memory of him by that name would work as posted earlier it does have a nice ring to it and kind of sounds like the way he really talked in person.
 
Damn!! I was hoping someday we'd cross paths because we lived so close to each other. I agree with naming the rants forum in his honor because he could do it so well!! I liked to occasionally razz him about needing some cheese when he was on a rant about something. He will be sorely missed here but especially in his community because he helped so many folks there. RIP in peace, Al, 'cause I've no doubt where you are.
Mike
 
jpr62902 said:
I like this idea. "Big Al's Lounge" has a nice ring to it.
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Snowtrac Nome said:
I don't know If changing the rant forum would be the way to go but starting a new forum to in memory of him by that name would work as posted earlier it does have a nice ring to it and kind of sounds like the way he really talked in person.
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I agree, and am listening.
Ya know sometimes Allen would tell me things were kinda quiet and he would post something controversial or rant on something just to stir the pot. He loved to keep things lively here and did what he could when he could.

While we loved Allen's rants we also know he did more than his share of acts of kindness. Maybe a forum along those lines or ??? I'm open to all suggestions and will come up with something down the road. For now I'm still in shock as I'm sure you all are.

Maybe one night we'll have a rum and coke night and all have a drink and toast Big Al at the same time.
 
Doc said:
Maybe one night we'll have a rum and coke night and all have a drink and toast Big Al at the same time.
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Thought about grabbing a 5th of the Captain's private stock on the way home today in Al's honor.

Maybe we can get another FF party get together in Al's memory & do a 21 shot salute. :whistling:

I'll miss the rantings of that old bastard !

If there is indeed a heaven in the afterlife, I'd like to think it was made for people like Al !

Can't think of a more deserving person.

RIP Allen:(
 
It's been said before but ... Damn! :w00t2: He will surely be missed around here.

Doc, will you please let his wife know about all these comments? Maybe it will help her a little in getting by the
rough spots if she knows how much he meant to this bunch of mendacious misfits. Never met him but felt like I knew him
well.

Double Damn!!


 
just thinking today, that Allen is sitting up there at the pearly gates reading this now, and trying to figure out where he went wrong ,seeing all these kind things being posted about him.
 
Al, may you walk the shining fields knowing neither hunger or want. You made this world special and we have lost a light in the wilderness. You will be missed.
 
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