I’m so sorry to learn of Alan’s untimely passing and am sending my sincere condolences to you, his daughters and the extended family. I am sure it has come as a shock for you all. I have know Alan since our days together with Frank Harris at Grays in the mid 90’s and latterly when he help me as a driver trainer, instructor and coach driver at Burtons Coaches. I always admired his dedication to our industry, professionalism and the depth of his legal knowledge especially drivers hours and compliance – even if the latter did often fuel a lively debate when our respective interpretation of some of the more complex nuances differed! I was alway grateful for, and respected, his advice, reasoning and guidance. He will be sadly missed by the industry and every one who knew him; sadly that will pale into insignificance when compare to the loss and grief you and the family are feeling right now. Unfortunately I am away on 28th Jan and will not be here for the funeral. You will all be in my thoughts on that sad day. Stay strong and remember what a great and talented individual he was. Our industry is all the stronger because of the contribution he made over the many years. Here’s hoping you might be able, once the grief abates, to help continue his legacy in some way. If I can be of any help in that please do not hesitate to contact me. With best wishes for your own good health in the future.