Caryl Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 He always fully participated... won a lot of trophies... and could do the apple dance with the best of 'em (even if he did have an angina attack afterwards)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy_t Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Very sad to hear I only got to know Alan in Napier at conference, amazing guy, he seemed to be a total trouble maker but you couldn't help but laugh when he was about!!! Condolences to Rose and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Oh dear, what truly sad news to wake up to. Alan was an amazing guy who I developed a true respect for from the help and advice he gave to myself and others, and when I finally met him at the Napier Conference his energy and attitude completely blew me away. To think that such a lively guy is now gone and I never got to even say goodbye.... I hope that there's killies in the next world for you to keep and breed, mate. I'm glad we were able to share a rack of beers before you left. RIP Alan, and condolences to his family. He was a truly great man that will be sorely missed in life and in this hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Thanks for sharing the photos Loopy & Caryl Caper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted October 11, 2007 Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 I came across this last night while sorting mail and it immediately made me think of everyone here and Alan. "He whom we love and lost is no longer where he was; He is now where ever we are." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Well, I'm attending the funeral now in spirit, even if in actuality I am at work and in the wrong town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplecatfish Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 If there is a heaven I can hear you now giving the orders to anyone that will listen and even if they didn't you would make them as that is the kind of guy you are a real true kiwi who stands up for what he belive's in and that was something that a lot of people loved about you and a few didn't but you didn't care what anyone said as long as you had your family and your fish, the fish show is not going to be the same without you Alan to keep us all on our toes, I will miss you and I can tell you now you are in the hall of fame with all the other great fish breeders!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaat Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 My deepest sympathy to Rose and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Well it was a great Funeral, and was great to meet up with everyone again and hear about Alans awesome (and hilarious!) life. Cya Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Farewell Alan. I was very saddened to hear of Alan's passing last night when I arrived home from a work trip to Australia. Alan has been an icon in the NZKA for many years and always stood up for any issue he felt strongly for at FNZAS meetings. His strong convictions and unwavering sheer stubbornness have shaped and improved both the NZKA and FNZAS over the years. We've had some pretty heated arguments possibly through being similar in some ways but he's always been a good mate. We've also had some great times and laughed so hard it hurt. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My condolences to Rose, family and friends. Rest now in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Well it was a great Funeral, and was great to meet up with everyone again and hear about Alans awesome (and hilarious!) life. Cya Al i wish i could have been there.... i only found out at lunch time today i bet he had a good send off as he did make alot of people laugh.... let us all think of the good times and also keep killies strong in nz for alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 The NZKA killifish stand is going to be dedecated to Alan and his ture passion he had for his killifish at next weekends National fishshow. I wish i could of made it to say goodbye but can promise that i will do my best at making the national fishshow just how you would have liked it. Making sure we do have the right colour certs and follow up on those minitures Not going to be the same without you my friend Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Oh my! I am so sad to hear this... I am only new to the board but I have seen lots of posts from Alan here. I only knew him from pixels on a screen but even I could see that he was passionate about fish keeping and ready to help anyone. My deepest condolences to Rose. This such a terrible disease that takes so many of our loved ones far to soon. I lost my sister in law last year this way also. We can only celebrate the life of our loved ones and remeber the good times with them. They live on through us And from what I can see here I know that Alan is still going strong... All the best Karlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I think those who knew him, knew how much of a champion he was, very sad to find out he’s gone, but id like to think a lot of his wisdom stays in this place, fish based or not. He knew how to have a laugh, great guy all round, had the privilege of staying with him a few nights, amazing generous man, will miss him incredibly, will miss reading his posts. At the end of the day, livings the hard part, but I know he brought joy and passion into a lot of people’s lives, and ill thank him for that, forever. Cheers Alan, See you soon mate. Shae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I am regretful of my late responce but it was unavoidable; as was the passing of a true friend I have known for many years. In my mind Alan will always be revered as "THE FATHER of KILLIES"" in New Zealand. A stalwart to the hobby and the NZKA as well who have lost their greatest asset. My thoughts and condolences go out to Rose at this sad time for us all and hope that there are brighter days coming as the grey clouds up to the horizon lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just wondering if anyone has heard how Alan's family are doing, especially Rose? Caper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 She was going to post here as she asked me how to do so. Since she hasn't I guess she couldn't figure it out Keep meaning to ring her to see but have been so busy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaNut Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Im keeping in touch with Rose and was speaking with her yesterday. She was in good spirits. I will be heading over Friday week to clean out more of Alans tanks and told her that I will also show her how to log on to the site. i think it was a matter of her not having passwords etc etc. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ah thanks for that Tim. I sent instructions but said she might have problems if he had passworded the computer. Good to know you will help her directly. 8) You need a programme to crack the password? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 yea caryl i think u need a program to crack it but i just find ways around it :lol: thats good to hear they are getting on well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 What I meant was I could send Tim the programme to crack the password if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaNut Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Im thinking I help organise a login of her own. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new zealand discus man Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hi Phill Collis writes this with very sad feelings..Never had a clue till just found posts.. Been trying to work out just how many years ago Alan came to visit us. { My Self & Paddy My wife of 38 years.} We think firstly about 30 years ago when we were Burbank Aquatic Supplies.. Alan popped up ever now and then and did so at out new house after we sold our goldfish farm.That must have been about the time there was a show at in auckland.Cant think of when but feel early this year. We had a good old talk about old times and i'll miss that.. All my best to Rose Cheers Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftaburn Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 It is with great sadness I read this thread. Alan although I never met him in person we spoke by phone a few times was (& in my mind still is) one of the truely great fathers to the hobby. He was so positive always helpful and will be very sadly missed.. I had been intending to touch base with him again just for a catchup and regret I'll no longer be able to do so and that it took so long for me to learn of this. My deepest condolences to Rose and family Alan will live on in our hearts & memories for many years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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