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Join Memories🕯 Gus Garstin lit a candle God Took Him to His Loving Home God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered ‘Come with me.’ He suffered much in silence, his spirit did not bend. He faced his pain with courage, until the very end. He tried so hard to stay with us but his fight was not in vain, G...
Christine Von Senden
🌷 Christine Von Senden gave a flower Allan was intelligent, loyal, quick witted, confident, nurturing, funny, challenging, positive, mischievous, demanding, stubborn, courageous, thoughtful and loving. He had an appreciation for fun, laughing and carousing, but only after the work had been done. At 1230 Wed 11 Jun 14, Allan lost his 11 month batt...
🌷 Raymond Bennie gave a flower My best friend in the worldhas passed, I love him and miss him, my memories will always be of a string, kind and caring man. I know the battle was hard fought and I hope he is in a better place now, Love you Al,
🕯 Ian Broadsmith lit a candle Al - my memory of you will ever be that broad smile and infectious laugh. Make sure you get them on the wall bars up there. RIP old mate.
🕯 Jan Learoyd lit a candle Rest in Peace Dear Friend You leave us with lots of fine memories of fun times. Whether playing cards, silly games or just enjoying a nice glass of Red we always had a good laugh together. Love You Alvon Barry and Jan xx
🕯 Mick & Miranda Short lit a candle I am honoured to have know Al for 36 magnificent years, when we first met as OD,s on HMAS Torrens in 1978 to when I paid off at Cerberus (2nd time) in 2008 where Al was serving as the OICADFPTS, I was still an OD. Through all these years the only thing that changed was our rank & place of residence. Al was a...
🕯 Colin Rowe lit a candle I will always remember the early eighties at Harman and you were an integral part of that Al.Whether it was playing golf,footy or a couple of quiet ones you were always fun to be around.The years have passed but the memories of those times will always be there.It was a privilge to know you mate.Love and thoughts to Chriss...
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🕯 Pricky Reed lit a candle We had some fun mate and you will be missed. Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you at this time Chrissy and Lee. Peter (Pricky) and Kathy Reed.
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🕯 Garry Cave lit a candle Al your last several months you went through pain and discomfort but fought through it with courage and dignity. Your life prior to your illness was full of achievements which you can be proud of for your service to your family, the RAN, your country, friends and colleagues. You have now moved and hopefully comfortable in...
Sir, I admired you for your strength of character, For your warmth and kindness, Your guiding words. This world has lost a true gentleman too soon. Thankyou for being the person I was able to turn to when I was unsure of the path I had to take. Rest easy now Sir....fair seas. Julie Jackman and Family.
Al my Mate, Mentor and sometime Confidant. From our early days as AB's on TORRENS in Dog Town to RIMPAC Tours and as Club Swingers at CRESWELL you were always there for me with words of wisdom and advice usually over a few quiet drinks. Brothers in Arms forever. You taught and showed me what is really important - Family, Friends , Loyalty and laug...
🕯 Pricky Reed lit a candle When I first joined TORRENS back in seventy eight. I met a greenie called Baron, he became a great mate. He then left and joined CERBERUS a PTI he'd become And we met many times and had some top runs. Four postings together, that I'll never forget. A good time with Al, was always a sure bet. At the Bop and Fl...
🕯 allen pittman lit a candle Hi Christine, we are very very sorry for your losss, allan was one great guy, I certainly had some wonderful times mixing with Allan's activities, very sory I missed his send off but am sure it would have been what allan would have wished for. Trish and I hope that you have fine travels and remain as well as can be exp...
Allan Raymond Von Senden - Eulogy 2014 AL’S EULOGY 2014 I am honoured and privileged to have been asked to deliver Al’s eulogy today, . Allan Raymond Von Senden was born in Crookwell NSW on the 18 Sept 1954, much loved son of Claude and Marie, younger brother to Lesley, and older brother to David and Kay. Allan grew up on a sheep property ...
🕯 Steve Thomas lit a candle Dear Chrissy and Family Like every one else its hard to find the words to say how sorry i am for your loss, Al was a great mentor for a great deal of people. I was fortunate to know Al, he always went out of his way to say hi or give me a wave when we came into contact, he will be sadly missed by a lot of people, Good...
Andy Horsburgh Gutted to have only just heard about Al's passing. I joined the Navy in 1975 in the same intake as Al. We weren't close, but always enjoyed catching up. He was one of the last from 80 odd who kept serving. Always cheeky and self-confident, right from day one. Loved a drink and a good time. Always had a smile and time for his mates. I...
Mark Matthews I have just heard the deeply sad news of the passing of Allan Von Senden (Baron). I am at a complete loss for words. Many people have had the pleasure of Allan's friendship throughout his life and through his long and illustrious career in the Australian Navy both in his early days as an ETP and then in his true calling, the PTI branc...