Alastair Brass

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Alastair Brass

Post by lucakiki » Sat Feb 10, 2018 4:38 am

Alastair Brass passed away: may he rest in peace.
My condolences to the family.
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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by Tom Wolboldt » Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:55 am

R.I.P Al

Life just sucks when there is so much bad in the world and the Good is taken far to soon !

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Post by Wolfman » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:31 am

Pretty much sums it up, Tom.
Life sucks and then you die !
We all go through the same ( stuff ) and how you handle it makes a difference for us all.
I didn't know Al Brass personally but I knew of his reputation, and it was a good one in my opinion.
He did his part to help the willing.
Can't do much for the unwilling.
Rest In Peace Mr. Brass !
May you be in a better place.
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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by Mitch Olson » Sat Feb 10, 2018 6:46 am

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and getting to know Al when he came to the States on several occasions. Al was a walking encyclopedia when it came to the mechanics of WWII jeeps and all things motorized.

Al once wore a 'T' Shirt at a Tower Park meet here in California The shirt said? 'There's no shame in my game". No, Al there was no shame in your game.

God Speed Al... I and many others will miss you deeply.

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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by Mark Tombleson » Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:38 am

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Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:42 pm

The MV world is smaller without Al, he will be missed.
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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by Mike Wright » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:31 pm

Al was my friend. He was a wonderful human being. My condolences to Beryl and his family.
See you later my friend.
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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by Jon » Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:32 pm

It was an honour and a privilege to call him my mate.
I'll miss his Kiwi Vs Aussie humour , the tricks we played on each other, the bets when Australia played New Zealand in Rugby, and cricket,
and the phone calls halfway through a game. His company when ever we went places. .somethings I will keep for the rest of my life... Bloody good memories....
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Re: Alastair Brass

Post by That Jeep Guy » Mon Feb 12, 2018 6:18 pm

Yep really sad news. Al was a great wealth of knowledge and always keen to give advice when needed. I will miss visiting him for parts, advice and humor.

Rest in peace Al.


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