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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: robert meldrum on May 16, 2010, 02:24:28 pm
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I expect many of you had a letter from LTT a couple of days ago advising of changes in their trading style due to Andy's ill health.
Just hoping Andy's able to keep working for a while yet as he's still a young man and a hell of a nice guy.
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Couldn't agree more Robert
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yep, top man.
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"here here" all the best
Mark
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You could'nt hope to meet a nicer guy. Let's hope he can make a full recovery. Pete
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andy top guy hope he makes a speedy recovery
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Yep real gentleman wish him a speedy recovery.
Regards Tony
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I am shocked.
I wish Andy well
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A real gent - the most helpful expert out there - all the best Andy
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It is with the very deepset of sadness that I have to report the death of Andy Alcock.
He died very peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening after a mercifully short but painful fight against brain cancer, surrounded by his close knit family.
He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and the industry that was so close to his heart.
Funeral arrangements later.
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I never had the pleasure of meeting Andy, but everyone spoke very highly of him. Very sad news, thoughts, prayers and love to Andy and his Family.
Justin Perry
MAX Carpet & Upholstery Care
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I only met him once ,, he was a great man ,, will be missed. Condolences to Judy and family.
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a great man who was passionate about his work, a sad time for everyone who met him. my condolences to all.
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Will be greatly missed as a nice man, but also one who genuinely knew his stuff.
My thoughts are with you Judy.
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I also never had the pleasure of meeting Andy.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to Andy's family, friends and all that knew him.
Colin Day.
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Same as Colin i never had the pleasure of meeting Andy.
Condolences to the family and friends.
J
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My sympathy goes out to Andy and his family. I am very upset at the news. Andy was and will always be a great inspiration to myself and many others. I had the pleasure in meeting andy during my training at LTT.
Richard
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A huge loss to the industry Andy was respected throughout the world for his expertise which he passed on to others selflessly.
There are few people we meet in our lives who leave a positive lasting impression Andy was such a man and I'm very pleased to have known him.
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Deepest symapthies to his family
Neil Mc Anulty
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Hi Guys
Andy was a tremendous teacher and a thoroughly nice bloke. He was passionate about leather cleaning but never tried to sell you anything which made him a pleasure to deal with.
With his partner Judy who is also very helpful, they built a quality business and were always on hand for advice.
My deepest sympathies to Judy and family.
The industry has lost one of it's real experts.
Doug
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I met Andy & Judy on my training course at LTT. Andy was a great bloke, extremely patient, helpful and understanding. He will be sorely missed.
Deepest sympathies to Judy and the family.
Pete
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Hi,
I am saddened to hear such awful news. I never met the gent, but he spent quite a lot of time on the phone advising us when we encountered a problem. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Graeme
Access Cleaning Solutions
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I am shocked to hear about Andy. I attended a L.T.T. Course and found him a great Teacher. Deep sympathies to his family, sorely missed.
Gary
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Dear Judy
I am sorry to hear your sad news. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your loved ones. I shall remember Andy with great fondness for his skill and obvious pleasure in sharing his skill and knowledge.
I regret it is unlikely that i shall be able to attend the funeral.
With deep sadness.
Roger
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Only spoke briefly with Andy at one of the shows, but told me what i needed to know,
my thoughts are with his family right now.
Andrew Briscoe.
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Judy
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I thoroughly enjoyed my training at LTT and that was all due to Andy's warm nature and ability to teach.
The industry has lost a fine man.
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Ray and I met Andy and Judy on a number of occasions and we are very saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to Judy and family. They always were ready to help at any time.
Ray and Jackie Austin
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Very news indeed my sympathies to Judy and their families.
Shaun
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I only did my course early this year, and although I was aware of Andy's condition at that time, he gave nothing less than 100% into that course when many others in his situation would have perhaps just gone through the motions.
There are few people in any trade that are known by all the others for being a 'True Expert' at the top of their profession. Andy was exactly this to the leather cleaning and restoration business. He will be missed and remembered everytime I carry my box of leather tools into a house.
My condolences to Andy's family and to Judy.
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really shocked meet andy years ago, one of the good guys,
my thoughts and condolences to judy and her family
rip andy
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I'm so sad to hear this news. Andy was a really nice bloke, very helpful and really knew his stuff. He was a credit to our industry and a true professional.
My thoughts and prayers are for Judy, their families and friends.
Jason.
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First met Andy & Judy back in 2003 . gutted at the news and my heart goes out to Judy and family.As already said you couldnt meet a more genuine guy in our industry ,what a loss !
Sadened
Mike
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In the happines of Heaven now. Only spoke to Andy on the phone a few times, never had the pleasure of meeting him personally, but he was very helpful to me and gave me some great leather advice. My sympathies to Judy and all his friends.
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I'm utterly shocked. When someone's ill you always just keep in mind they're going to get better...
Very very sad, I feel like I've lost a friend. Judy this must be so hard for you, I know you're an incredibly strong woman so you'll pull through. But you have a lot of friends out here if you need us.
You have a great deal to be proud of.
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Hi
Vrey very sad news, Andy was a top man.
My condolences.
Dave
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Our condolences to his family. He will be a big miss.
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I did the LTT course last summer,and I found Andy very likeable,patient and helpful.Sorry for the loss.
Chris
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Few of us will leave such a lasting impression on all they meet as Andy Alcock did. A quiet unassuming gentleman who won worldwide respect in an industry where respect has to be earned the hard way.
On the four occasions I was in his company Andy never criticised anyone when discussing different approaches. He didn't need to. When you're at the top of your profession you no longer have anything to prove.
I regard myself as very fortunate to have known him and spent valuable time with him.
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My heart goes out to you Judy at this sad news Andy was a real gent.
Deepest symphathy Tony
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My condolences to Judy and Andy's family at this very sad time.
Dave.
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So sorry to hear this dreadful news, I met Andy on my first leather course, a real gent.
Rest in Peace Andy.
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Please find below arrangements for Andy's burial and memorial.
Everyone who wishes to is welcome to attend both the funeral and the lunch afterwards. Please send an email to judy@LTTsolutions.net so we can have an idea of numbers for catering.
Monday June 7th
10.30am - 11.30am - Coffee will be served at the Craven Heifer Pub, Grassington Road, Skipton
11.30am - Burial at Tarn Moor Memorial Woodlands (next to the Pub)
Afterwards at home -
The Loft, Langdale House, 105b Wetherby Road,
Harrogate HG2 7SH
Special requests
No flowers
No black or mouring wear
Any donations will be given in his name to St Michaels Hospice Harrogate who have been a huge support to the whole family over the last months.
Please note that the funeral is an outdoor service so please dress accordingly - boots and wet weather gear if it is raining.
Friends and family look forward to seeing you next Monday
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Just returned from a camping trip to read this very sad news. My thoughts are with Judy and his family at this sad time. Having met him on the training course he was a great teacher, a very pleasant man and a true legend in his field, he will be sadly missed.
Bob
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My deepest sympathies to Judy and all of the family.
A great guy who was always there to help.
Darren
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Judy,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, Andy was a true professional, and will be truly missed. One in a million.
Chris Phillips
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Truly saddened to hear this awful news. Me and my wife Sarah attended the leather course in 2008 and were both very impressed by Andy’s professional manner and astute detail to teach.
I have a customer in Harrogate who sings Andy’s praise every time I see her. This was in connection to a very expensive, stained and worn out leather pull-up head board; I put her in touch with Andy and he renovated the piece back to almost new condition.
Anyone who met Andy could see that he was truly dedicated to the industry and helping others. He was also a
cracking guy, engaging, mild mannered and had a great sense of humour.
Our thoughts are with Judy and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace Andy
Pete & Sarah
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I met Andy a couple of times and would echo all those positive comments that have already been said about him.
It really is a very sad loss and my sincere condolences go to Judy and all those close to him
Mike
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As one of the several representatives from our industry who attended Andy's ceremony, I thought I'd just say a few words to round off this subject, as it's been left kind of hanging a little bit.
The day was a very warm and relaxed affair. We mingled and shared a few coffees in the morning before wandering down the the burial site. It's one of these new "green" sort of burial sites and it's absolutely fantastic! There are many young trees planted and the sheep roam freely around the place (tread carefully in your best shoes!!) :)
Andy turned up in a vehicle he loved so much whilst he lived in the states that he exported it back home with him....his old Dodge Ram van, like the A-Team! :D
The lady leading the events played us some of Andy's favourite music as we walked down. We had a couple of Bob Dylan tracks, and Lou Reed's Walk on the wild side....which was the first time I've ever giggled at a funeral, given some of the racy lyrics! We also has some Johnny Cash and maybe a couple more but I can't remember exactly.
Andy was laid to rest under a young oak tree. We sprinkled him with wood shavings, to mark the significance that woodworking had in his life. Also, sprigs of Rosemary (signifying remembrance) were handed out, which were tied up with some strips of leather. I've got mine tied up to the sun visor in my van.
As you might expect on the Yorkshire Dales, the weather jumped on us half way through! Luckily there was a gazebo and enough umbrellas to keep most of us from getting completely drenched.
Judy gave a lovely eulogy, which really brought home how much her and Andy meant to each other.
After a while, we left and went back to the Loft in Harrogate where we shared some wine and LOVELY food, chatted and mingled. Regrettably, I was one of the first to get going, due to a previous commitment, but it was nice to spend some time with Judy and everyone else back at the apartment.
Gone but very much still with us in our hearts....Andy chose a nice little spot to rest a while.....
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Thanks Jim for those kind words and thank you to everyone who came to the funeral or sent cards and messages.
As you can all imagine this has been the hardest of times for myself and Freya but we are coping with the support of all our friends and family.
The day on Monday was a very special day and all those who attended seemed to find it uplifting and peaceful - he certainly has a lovely place to rest.
Andy was a very special man to all those whose lives he touched.
'The music may have ended but the memory lingers on'