From the heart of our brother, James Spann
Our Family has known Al for a long time. He and my brother Michael have been friends and partners for many years. They had a wonderful life together.
I would like to share how strong his friendship was, with our very personal experiences
Al always greeted us with his kind words and a warm smile. He was really interested in how we were doing and was constantly in a happy mood.
In the last five years he was a confidant and advisor to my wife Laurie, my friend and partner of over 42 years, who was fighting her own battles with unyielding Ovarian Cancer.
She confided to Al her deepest fears and emotions. Al would continually ask; What would you like to say, or what are your true feelings, what do you want to tell me? And Laurie told him her most inner thoughts, worries and uncertainties. Al was her Rock of Gibraltar.
Al has a very calming manner about him, and he thoughtfully listened to her. He has a way of soothing emotional pain and the terrifying unknowns, with supportive pep talks, helping her gain the confidence and make her feel strong enough to fight another marathon round of Chemotherapy.
Al’s support was relentless, he would constantly look at the positive side of the worst situations and build Up Laurie’s confidence and determination for living. Reminding her of her love for her three sons, Grandson, her family and most of all her brother Donny.
His life coaching was phenomenal, and we have never experienced a more confident, compassionate individual in our lives.
Al’s mother taught him well, setting an example that there is goodness in every person.
He was fantastic, caring and encouraging, teaching us what you can accomplish if you put your Heart and Mind to it. I don’t think I could ever thank AL enough for all the Love and Kindness he gave to me, Laurie and our family through the most difficult times.
Al was loved by many and is surely missed by everyone that knew him. Al has passed but his Spirit is eternally with us all.
Al was an amazing Man!