I have been away from the computer for a few days and just came across this post late last night. I was so shocked I called Dan McEntee around 11:30 pm praying it was a mistake. Allen and I emailed almost daily, talked on the phone weekly if not several times a week. He has stayed in our home, shared many memories and special times, more than I could mention. He had a special relationship with our son Ben, he truly loved him. He was family to us, probably closer to us in many ways. He was a like a Dad to me. We spent many evening talking about life and some of the things we were working through. I just spoke with him just before Christmas and as usual he was going 100 mph with travel, substitute teaching, working with the Patton Street Pirates, and builds. I think Bob Hunt put it best when he wrote Allen was as close to an angel on earth he has ever met. Anyone who ever had the blessing to meet Allen always came away the better for it. We were truly blessed with a great friendship and it all started ( in 1993) when I called him after reading his profile Mustang article in FM. In the years since he has answered more questions than I could count (many of them more than once) and was always patient and teaching. My family and I are truly heart broken and will keep Mrs. Kathy in our prayers. Allen we love you and will see you again when we reach that shore. Rest in Peace, I know God welcomed you home with job well done.
James, Beth and Ben