alans funeral had georgeus weather and a huge turnout,the hearse was proceeded by three police motorcyclists,alans helmet and police cap were on the coffin.a fine service followed,then a gathering at a hall nr guildford where the many enjoyed sharing their memories of alan,how he would have loved to have been there chatting to this varied crowd,motorcyclists,policemen,masons,and who knows what else,a fine send off.we will miss him greatly,..........