Alan was my life. He was everything, to me. Everyday, I wish so much that God would have taken me instead. It hurts me that Alan never experienced marriage, kids, or to begin living. But, I know God had plans and I can't question that. I cannot even start to express the feeling of losing a child. It is a major task to make it through each day without Alan. He was an exceptional person. Alan, we love you and miss you so much. On January 2, you turned the big "25", and of course I had your traditional birthday cake...was the saddest birthday party ever. Jaden blew out your candles for you. But, I know you had a big birthday in heaven...walking the streets of gold. Alan, I know on December 13, you and the good Lord we're standing at the pearly gate, waiting on Grandmama. She called you all night. She was grieving for you so much too. She was very proud of you. I know you are taking care of her. That was Gods plan with taking both of you so close together. It's just so hard for us. And Alan, I know you and your daddy are probably talking about Mustangs right now. I never would have dreamed that both of you..being mechanics, Mustang enthusiasts, and both die at young ages, identically the same way. Just never would have thought all this would have happened. But, Alan, we all know that you, Grandmama, and Keith, are where, we all wish to be. I know God will somehow help me make it to get half way back to functioning normally. " Alan, I miss you so much. Your last words to me," I love you too, mama ", ring in my head everyday. And the way you hugged me that day was longer and different than usual, I sensed that would be my last one and I think you did too. Oh, how I wish I could bring back that day...I would never let you go. And, if I could just hear you pick your guitar and listen to some Skynard one more time..oh, how sweet it would be. Tell Grandmama and Keith, we love them and miss them tremendously, and Alan...We will see you on the other side.. Love you, Moma

I didn't know Alan very long and only had the opportunity to speak with him maybe four times but he made a lasting impression....he was everything his mother told me about. He worked hard and was very responsible for a young man just getting started. The family misses him a great deal and will always remember him and remain proud for all his accomplishments.