Alan Hutchinson
May 23, 2024 22:18:00 GMT
Post by keithknight on May 23, 2024 22:18:00 GMT
It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that Alan died on Weds 22 May. He had been seriously ill for a number of months.
I had been a lonely VdGG / Hammill for over three decades (insofar that I had hardly any friends who shared my love) until I found the Yahoo Group and after the 2005 reformation I decided to go and see the band in Milan. I arranged to meet Alan, Seán Kelly and Pete Ostrowski in the departure lounge of Gatwick Airport and was immediately taken under their wing, having a great time (Alan was worried beforehand I might be a 'git' but I passed the test).
After that I became part of the wider community of which Alan was always a key part. We travelled around Britain whenever Peter was playing and I got to know him well. He was devoted to his sons and found great happiness in his relationship with Chrissie - they married in April.
It's hard to believe that he won't be around any more.
Keith
I had been a lonely VdGG / Hammill for over three decades (insofar that I had hardly any friends who shared my love) until I found the Yahoo Group and after the 2005 reformation I decided to go and see the band in Milan. I arranged to meet Alan, Seán Kelly and Pete Ostrowski in the departure lounge of Gatwick Airport and was immediately taken under their wing, having a great time (Alan was worried beforehand I might be a 'git' but I passed the test).
After that I became part of the wider community of which Alan was always a key part. We travelled around Britain whenever Peter was playing and I got to know him well. He was devoted to his sons and found great happiness in his relationship with Chrissie - they married in April.
It's hard to believe that he won't be around any more.
Keith
