First and foremost, thank you to all of you who attended Alastair’s service whether in-person or online. It will be memorable for many reasons; some sad moments alongside some great laughs. The recording of the service, and the photo-tribute, will remain available at the following link, as is the opportunity to leave a personal tribute:
https://davisfunerals.co.nz/obituaries/?funeral=n7Z1D
Second, it is worth acknowledging Alastair’s legacy, especially as it relates to his lifelong passion
obsession !) for wargaming and toy soldiers. In that regard, Alastair left me his entire collection to use or dispose of as I wished. Alastair and I had numerous discussions going back many years about where (and to whom) his toys and books might end up; the last of those chats, sadly, was less than a month ago. Accordingly, I have felt well equipped as to what needed to happen ...
So, to those of you who have been gifted any of Alastair’s books, terrain, or armies (in whole or part), his overwhelming desire was for those to be used.
And, just for clarity, those are NOT for sale; so, if you find yourself unable to use these, then you should gift them to someone who will use them; or in a last resort, if you do find yourself having to sell any of Alastair’s toys, then all proceeds should be donated to the SPCA in Alastair’s name. By doing so, you will have met his last wishes and desires. Thank you !!
Lastly, there would be far too many people to individually thank for their friendship and support of Alastair over many years that if I tried I will run the real risk of unwittingly offending someone by omitting their name. Even so, it would also be remiss of me not to acknowledge Kit and Grant for their over-and-above efforts in the name of a friend, most especially over this past fortnight.
To all of you fellow gamers who enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) being an opponent of Alastair in any of the 100's of games he played over his lifetime of gaming: just know that he enjoyed every game !!!
Alastair’s final resting place will be with his Mum and Dad in Palmerston North. His many beloved dogs will be with him in this final resting place.
Moe mai ra, Alastair !!
Second, it is worth acknowledging Alastair’s legacy, especially as it relates to his lifelong passion
obsession !) for wargaming and toy soldiers. In that regard, Alastair left me his entire collection to use or dispose of as I wished. Alastair and I had numerous discussions going back many years about where (and to whom) his toys and books might end up; the last of those chats, sadly, was less than a month ago. Accordingly, I have felt well equipped as to what needed to happen ...So, to those of you who have been gifted any of Alastair’s books, terrain, or armies (in whole or part), his overwhelming desire was for those to be used.
And, just for clarity, those are NOT for sale; so, if you find yourself unable to use these, then you should gift them to someone who will use them; or in a last resort, if you do find yourself having to sell any of Alastair’s toys, then all proceeds should be donated to the SPCA in Alastair’s name. By doing so, you will have met his last wishes and desires. Thank you !!
Lastly, there would be far too many people to individually thank for their friendship and support of Alastair over many years that if I tried I will run the real risk of unwittingly offending someone by omitting their name. Even so, it would also be remiss of me not to acknowledge Kit and Grant for their over-and-above efforts in the name of a friend, most especially over this past fortnight.
To all of you fellow gamers who enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) being an opponent of Alastair in any of the 100's of games he played over his lifetime of gaming: just know that he enjoyed every game !!!
Alastair’s final resting place will be with his Mum and Dad in Palmerston North. His many beloved dogs will be with him in this final resting place.
Moe mai ra, Alastair !!
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