What a loss to British Baseball, everyone who played with or against him and surely everyone who knew him.

Alan was the team "Rock". On and off the field London Warriors

Alan radiated warmth and kindness with his smile, always going the extra mile to make everyone feel valued and appreciated. Going above and beyond in his work. I remember when I first joined the UKCEH, he made my work easier letting me know this is teamwork and helping me navigate new territories. He was there for me when my dad died. I also saw this same gracious feeling towards everyone. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Alan...One great team player

Remembering all the mischief, story telling and good times when Alan was in Australia playing baseball roughly 40 years ago. Some people leave a large imprint on you and Alan did just that. He provided us with so many ‘oh you didn't!’ moments that had us enjoying the biggest belly laughs. A true larrikin with the most amazing baseball skills. We were blessed to have Alan in our lives even though it was only for a short time many years ago.

Way too many amazing memories. Thank you Alan for being you.

I was in the year above Alan at Worple Road Primary and Isleworth & Syon Secondary. He was Isleworth's answer to Diego Maradona, playing for the 4th year's team when he was a 1st year. With his blond locks, low centre of gravity and natural strength he was always a force to be reckoned with. He later played baseball for England for many years. My dad had been to Worple Road with his dad Arthur. A colourful character, Arthur had for a time been a matador in Spain. I last spoke to Alan 20 odd years ago. I was at a party in Chiswick, waiting for the Lennox fight (v Tyson?), and somehow we spoke on the phone for a while. His middle name was Winston as he was born on the day that Churchill died (24 Jan 1965). We were quite close at Worple Road, though I don't remember too much of him at IGS. I was always several steps behind him playing football, as was everybody else. Alan was a remarkable athlete, but he wasn't a good swimmer, proof that he was human after all. Losing him so young is all very sad. Memento mori - remember we are mortal.

The world has lost a master of merriment and mischief. All who knew him are now called to channel his free spirit whenever and as often as we can. If there's a heaven, he's up there turning double plays and crushing fastballs into the gap.

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