Passing of Alan S

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 20 Sep 2008, 14:41

I don't know if Alan's sons have got onto this forum yet, but the news is posted on AussieFrogs; he has succumbed to cancer after a fairly short illness.

Even when one didn't agree, you had to admire both his determination and willingness to share his opinions/explanations. He did a lot to encourage thorough DIY repairs, and help keep charlatan repairers at bay.

His three sons - all Citroën owners - and wife survive him.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 20 Sep 2008, 16:44

This is the Aussiefrogs thread announcing the death of Alan.

A terrbily sad and tragic loss. Alan was a founder member and long-time admin of this forum and he was instrumental in setting the atmosphere of this forum and he worked incredibly hard to maintain it. The FCF is very much Alan's legacy.

ellevie · Unread post by **ellevie** » 20 Sep 2008, 17:19

This is very sad news indeed. He will be sorely missed.
Alan was one the friendliest and most helpful members on the forum.

My sincere condolences to his family.

David

Unread post by **myglaren** » 20 Sep 2008, 20:17

A sad day indeed.
Sincerest condolences to the family and friends.

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 20 Sep 2008, 21:09

Sad news indeed, a great loss to the community.

Adrian_S · Unread post by **Adrian_S** » 21 Sep 2008, 02:06

Thank you everyone for your kind words. You have no idea how much these brighten our day to know that Dad helped out so many people in the considerably short period of time he spent with online Citroen communities.

Comparing the number of responses, people aren't reading the Announcements board enough

But of course good to see some decent activity in the Citroen forum.

Again, thank you all for your support. All responses to threads made about him will be printed and on display at his wake for everyone, especially for those who knew him outside the Citroen community to know how well liked and respected he was.

Regards,
Adrian
and of course Lynne, Bradley and Roderick.

XantiaMan · Unread post by **XantiaMan** » 21 Sep 2008, 08:02

Adrian,

No disrespect, but the posts made in the announcment forum didnt come up in view new posts, i found it by chance when i read a post by Jim that mentioned it, this could be the reason for the lack of response on this thread.

Your Dad sounded like a great chap and it saddens me to hear of his sudden death, his legacy will continue for many years to come, my best regards to you and your family.

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 21 Sep 2008, 08:34

The passing of Alan is a great loss to us all

, when I heard of his illness a while ago it came as quite a shock and a stark reminder of how vulnerable we all are. I never met or spoke to him in person but was always very grateful for his help and advice on a number of occasions. I always enjoyed reading his posts and due to his detailed knowledge of Citroën's they were accurate and could be therefore taken 'as read'.

A sad loss, sincere condolences to his family and his closer friends down-under, RIP Alan.

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 21 Sep 2008, 09:24

There is another thread dedicated to him in the Citroen section.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 21 Sep 2008, 09:54

reblack68 wrote:There is another thread dedicated to him in the Citroen section.

Thank you Richard.

It is here

MikeT · Unread post by **MikeT** » 21 Sep 2008, 11:57

I am saddened to read Alan S has passed away and my heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and loved ones who must be missing him terribly. He was a friend to me yet he didn't even know me.

Thank you Adrian for sharing your memories with us, it was heartwarming to read your tribute to him from the aussiefrogs forum.

RIP Alan Smith.

Ross_K · Unread post by **Ross_K** » 21 Sep 2008, 15:39

RIP Alan.

Wherever you are now, I hope there's a fleets of Citroens needing work done.

André Citroën · Unread post by **André Citroën** » 22 Sep 2008, 08:06

Very sad news.
Rest in peace Alan.

ACTIVE8 · Unread post by **ACTIVE8** » 24 Sep 2008, 13:55

Very sad news to hear about Alan S passing away.

He will be missed a great deal

When I joined the forum his posts, and experience made for very interesting reading. They were full of detail, information, and one looked forward to his latest contribution, his character and personality shone through, I am so sorry that he has gone from this world.

He will be remembered in my thoughts, and I am sure many others, as a great man who helped many others.

RIP Alan.

My sincere condolences to his family.

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 16 Dec 2009, 20:20

Condolences to all family. His enthuisiasm and personality live on within the framework of people who knew him. If he is remembered with fondness and respect what higher an accolade can a Man have?

RIP ALAN