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John Sanders To Al never forgotten buddy
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Darren Nunn absolute top bloke -
Simon Middleton-Burrows True Gentleman who I had the honour to serve with, sadly missed.
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Neil Chantry Brilliant bloke ragged me well at wallop
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Alan 父 Holmes Top bloke true spirit of the groundie RIP mate.
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Mitch Spicer A true great amonst us. Always sporting a warming smile with such a positive outlook on life. Dearly missed, RIP buddy.
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Will Moule Al was one of the DS at Wallop for my phase two training. He was fit, switched on, knew his trade and was a genuinely likeable guy. He was held in some awe by us crowbag toms!
He was definitely an NCO we all hoped, as young toms, we could become. Never a man I could say was a friend, but purely because of his character and bearing, there was a genuine sadness at the news of his passing, knowing the world was a darker place without his presence. -
Graham Smith Went through basic with Al back in 89 top bloke. Remember him ragging us on our Senior Cadre! Had loads of potential RIP Al
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Gavin Williams I remember the call from the boss to tell me Al had died… was such a total shock and a horrible waste of a young life. His funeral was a very sad affair and I still remember the pain his family felt. God rest you Al and I hope your family are happy and well
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Steven Morgan I was guard commander that evening, and when the police came in and asked me if we had an Alan Bright it just did not register, as everyone has already said,- Top Bloke.
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Jon Cawley Rip mate.
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Adam Williams Read a book called ‘Spirit Messenger’ by Gordon Smith, lovely surprise as Al was in one of the chapters. True gentleman and good pal.
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Jeremy Henson I remember Al an instructor at Wallop on my B1 groundies. Funny and well respected. RIP Al
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Michael John Booley I had no idea…RIP Al
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Gavin Williams Was a while ago mate, must have been 96ish?
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Andy Mustang Girdler 98 I think. I didn’t get on with him, I wasn’t supposed to, he was DS (and not the fluffy approachable kind) and I was crow. No doubt he was a very good soldier though.
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Martin Clark Split the difference guys it was early 97, I was at wallop at the time , very sad. He was a nice fella and we talked bikes alot.
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Joel Diggle Mid 1997 was when sadly Al Bright was killed in Motorbike accident after leaving for home from MW, I had just completed my B3 Groundies Cse and was on hold there awaiting the Guidon Parade that summer and helped out on the following Cse.
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John Sanders 20th June 1997 I had just returned from Ireland and had rode my bike down from Larne to Devon, it was a Friday and it was raining alot, I can remember gettingbhome to Devon soaking then on the Monday morning Mark Giles (653 SSM) called to tell me the news an that the funeral was soon, I had to ride to Salisbury, buy a suit and arrive for the service. He was a great guy always there for you I learnt alot from him, Me and Al started with our first unit together on the same day (2 FLT AMF(L)) and shared the same room for 3 years Me, Al and Wyn Pryce
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Wyn Pryce Fantastic bloke and friend missed by all who knew him. He couldn’t drink much mind. RIP Al
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Dave Walton He died whilst my section commander at MW in ’97. He hated me due to my crowiness and general poor soldiering but looking back with the knowledge and experience I now have it seems he was only looking out for me as any good section commander should. RIP.
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Andy Mustang Girdler Couldn’t have said it better Dave. He outright told me that he wouldn’t let shits like me get to a regiment unless I bucked my ideas up. He was looking after the Corp he loved so much.
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Billy Williamson Genuinely lovely fella.
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Jon Cawley lol we all hated crows but i did love beasting them in the gym lol
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Andy Mustang Girdler We all hate crows, it’s the circle of life
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Martyn Leadbetter was a sad day in 668 Sqn. I remember saying good bye to him on the night as he got on his bike to ride home. Quiet, but such a top bloke!
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Paul Hancock I joined up with big Al…pops into my mind at regular times…was a genuine lovely guy….the genuine grey man!..I always tried to get him to play rugby but he always gave me a wry smile and said “ahh one day maybe Taff!!! can’t today tho” lol gentle giant…RIP mate
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Natalie Finlay Al took me for my phase two trg at wallop…id not long been at leconsfield when i heard what had happened. I didnt even know him for long but i sobbed all night..he was one of the nicest men…except when he made me go running at stupid oclock in the morning..with the rest of the biffs
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