Alun Valentine-Jones

[jungle1810]

Hello all,
I have just heard from RHQ (Arthur) of the untimely death of the Wrexham sec (Alun Valentine)who was on a six month leave of absence has passed away. The Bridgend Branch RWFCA send their deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.He will be missed by all the branches.
RBD Bridgend sec

[A&SRHQ]

It is with great sadness that I have to report the death on Sunday 2nd November of Alun Valentine-Jones at the age of only 42 years. As you know, Alun was the secretary of Wrexham branch, although he had just taken a leave of absence due to continuing health problems, after having had his leg amputated this year.

Details of the funeral service will be forwarded once known.

Sympathy cards to:

Mrs Andrea Valentine-Jones
40 Spring Gardens
Rhosddu
Wrexham
LL11 2NX

[Bob Bacon]

I am very sorry to hear of this very sad news. Please pass on my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

I very much respected his wholehearted unstinting commitment to everything which he undertook. He was a great asset to both the RWFCA and the Royal Welch community and will be greatly missed. His forum username was: taffylooneytoon. He joined us on Mar 16, 2006

I enclose a few lines by the famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, which I think are appropriate.

"He has achieved success who has lived well,
Laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men
and the love of little children;
Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
Who has left the world better than he found it;
Who has looked for the best in others
and given the best he had;
Whose life was an inspiration;
Whose memory is a benediction."

[Barry69]

Very sad news so young RIP Alun "Taffylooneytoon" my condolences to his family at this very difficult time

[Ianto 10]

On behalf of Shrewsbury and District RWFCA I pass on our sincere condolences to Alan's family and friends, our thoughts go out to them at this sad time.
Our thoughts are also with his comrades at the Wrexham Branch RWFC who will deeply miss him and his devotion to branch duties.
RIP Old Mate.

[britaylor49]

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Aluns family at this very sad time.

RIP Alun.

Bri.

[keith Jones 14]

On behalf of all members of The Caernarfon Branch RWFCA I pass on our sincere condolences to Alan's family and friends, our thoughts go out to them at this sad time.

R.I.P Al

[Paul Davies 701]

On behalf of the Bargoed & Blackwood Branch I would like to pass on our sincere condolances to the family of Alan, "Val".

On a personal note I am in deep shock, many a time Al would phone me or me him to chat about things especially when he was going through all his health problems and he seemed in good spirits when we chatted at the Reunion. He was a great guy and will be missed

RIP Val

[ap1]

What a massive shock. Alun was a staunch Royal Welchman, and great supporter of this site under the guise of "Taffylooneytoon". As a Comrade he was 110% committed to the RWF and his branch. The loss of a Alun at such a young age is a tragedy.

My thoughts go out to his family.

[jefford0314]

My sincere condolunces to Al's Family at this sad and lonely time.

R.I.P Al

[rob jones 60]

I would like pass my sincere condolences to Aluns family . I served with Alun in Ireland when he was attached to 6 plt in 1986,my thoughts go out to them at this very sad time.............. R.I.P. VAL.........

[Lofty-25]

My sincere condolences to Alun's family at this very sad time

RIP Alun

[Smokeyjoe]

My sincere condolences to all his family and friends, I did not know Alun but having read the comments so far it is obvious that Alun was highly thought of.
A sad loss to the Royal Welch in all respects.
Joe.

[gerry]

the DENBIGH branch send sincere condolences to Alun's family at this very sad time
and also the wrexham branch on the loss of alun at such a young age RIP

[tudor379]

Sincere condolences to Alun's family. He came to see me in hospital. It doesn't seem very long ago. He was a splendid fellow and will be sorely missed. It was a great shock. RIP, old friend

[Scouse75]

Deepest sympathy to all of Alun's family and friends at this sad time.

[rikoshea]

My very deepest sympathy goes out to Andrea and Family at this very sad time, A lot of forum members might not remember that Alun joined the Battalion as a drummer before joining B company. So on behalf of the drummers everywhere keep beating the retreat mate. rest in peace......

[dutchman]

i never to my knowledge met alan but i "knew" tafflooneytoon so i feel i know him , you ever get that feeling ? . rest in peace friend and deepest sympathy to all his family and his friends .

[BennytheBall]

We are all in deep shock here in the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA to hear of Alan's sad Death. All our thoughts go out to Andrea and family and friends and Comrades'

I too like Paul, had many a chat with Alan over RWFCA matters as Hon Secretaries. Alan was a good up and coming Branch Secretary who worked very hard for the Wrexham Branch and his heart was RWFCA through and through. It's such a shock that Alan has been taken away from us at such a young age. Goodbye Comrade and may you rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy from Benny and family, all at the Shotton and Deeside Branch RWFCA.

[Paul Hinge]

What a Shock!!
My personal condolences to Alun's family and I know I speak as one for the Aberystwyth Branch RWFCA in passing on their condolences to Alun's Family and friends as well.

Paul (Buck) Hinge

[TRAV 24]

Condolences and Deepest sympathys to Aluns Family and friends
R I P Alun mate

[Lyn 61]

On Behalf of the members of the Mountain Ash Branch RWFCAssoc we send Sincere
Condolunces to Alun Family Having met him on 2 occassions at Wrexham Reunion
I found him to be a True Royal Welchman.
RIP Alun

[keith may]

our deepest sympathy and condolences to Aluns FAMILLY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME
R.I.P. ALUN
FROM CARDIFF BRANCH

[nasher546]

What a terrible shock, Alun was one of my Drummers in 86. Thoughts go out to all of his family. R.I.P. Al.

[dublinhayes9113]

Deepest sympathy & condolences to all Aluns family RIP Alun, heaven has a good man with them now!

[Rob 33]

My deepest sympahy to Allens family, a great lad and a sad loss from all the Ex RWF lads in Iraq. RIP M8

[prov9631]

With deepest sympathy to all his family & friends,

From all at the Cardiff & District branch of BLESMA, (British Limbless Ex Servicemens Association)

Pat Provis

[jeffdj]

my deepest sympathy and condolences to aluns family
you will be missed