For those who've requested:
Theresa Mata
29830 Del Rey Rd
Temecula Ca 92591
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday I lost my brother....
On Sept. 27, 2009, Al lost a battle that he felt he could never win. He left behind so many lives and hearts that he has touched throughout his life and he leaves us all with the one question, WHY. I fear we will never know but I do know this; there is nothing more anyone could have done for my brother. His family gave him all the love and support and beyond. His friends were his family too. I can only empathize with the immense pain he must have endured.
I know you can all identify with the fact that no matter how much time you may have spent away from my brother, spending time with Al was like you never spent a moment apart. He had the wonderful gift of humor, love and compassion. He would do anything within and beyond his power to help someone out. I can’t tell you how many tires, paint jobs and sparkplugs Al has donated to his little sister’s poor driving fund and I’m sure everyone who knew Al has similar stories. Al always had a “guy” that would take care of “it,” and is one of the reasons why he built so many strong relationships over the years; he took care of people. I would love to make this entry mushier but I know he is already rolling his eyes at me and muttering sarcastic jokes at my writing attempt. And you know what, mushy is what the “cabrone” gets because we all LOVE and MISS him so much.
Our family is overwhelmed with the love and support that has been shown in such a short amount of time. We are still very much in the grieving process but we will be updating this blog site as services, information and classic Al tales unfold.
Much love,
Annika
annikatm@hotmail.com
I know you can all identify with the fact that no matter how much time you may have spent away from my brother, spending time with Al was like you never spent a moment apart. He had the wonderful gift of humor, love and compassion. He would do anything within and beyond his power to help someone out. I can’t tell you how many tires, paint jobs and sparkplugs Al has donated to his little sister’s poor driving fund and I’m sure everyone who knew Al has similar stories. Al always had a “guy” that would take care of “it,” and is one of the reasons why he built so many strong relationships over the years; he took care of people. I would love to make this entry mushier but I know he is already rolling his eyes at me and muttering sarcastic jokes at my writing attempt. And you know what, mushy is what the “cabrone” gets because we all LOVE and MISS him so much.
Our family is overwhelmed with the love and support that has been shown in such a short amount of time. We are still very much in the grieving process but we will be updating this blog site as services, information and classic Al tales unfold.
Much love,
Annika
annikatm@hotmail.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
My Little Al
Know to me as "Little Al",
Love- Adore, Worship, Find Irresistible, Be attracted To
Honor- Respect, Pride, Reputation, Tribute
Cherish - Treasure, Value, Relish, Appreciate
Brilliant - Radiant, Sparkling, Talented, Skillful, Gifted, Exceptional
Humor - The Funny Side, Hilarity, Wit
If you think about it - The meaning or definition of a word can have real depth. It can help you measure, evaluate, gauge, determine or bring clairty to decisions, situations and circumstances in life.
Take a monent and think about what the words; Love, Honor, Cherish, Brilliant and Humor. Ask yourself what they mean to you. To me - each one of these words have a commonality, a familiar realtionship - that being - our dearest, and my "Little Al". He deeply loved and adored his family and friends. He held close to his heart and truly honored and respected his many uncles, aunts and cousins. He had an incredible reputation from city-to-city and state-to-state. He cherished and relished his wife and beautiful children. He was exceptionally brilliant and extremely skilled at what he did. His humor and wit always brought a smile to your face, a chuckle and warmed your heart.
If Al was the ingredients to a recipe - it would be sand, dirt, gas, amoral and a lot of "go faster" As the son of wrecking yard owner his father taught him how to put cars together, but on his own he learned how to build cars. Moving to Temecula was the start of passion for the dirt. In high school he began working on race teams with friends. Then soon after he started working on trucks at Gary's Drop Shop. From there he opened Al's Performance modifying cars and trucks building some of the finest trucks in Temecula. If you are driving through Temecula and you spot a beautiful truck your certain to see a "ALS Performance" sticker on it. I'm very proud of Al and all his accomplishments.
Stacey, I want you to know when the kids get older I will tell them about all the wonderful stories of Al when he was younger and the unforgettable times we shared together. Just like I did with Al, I'll come and get the kids and take them riding with Little Michael. I know that Al loved me as much as I loved him. The many contacts, phone calls and emails that have poured in are a reflection of how wonderful a person he was. We love you deeply and wish away your sorrow and it be replaced with happy and loving memories. We miss you "Little Al"
Love- Adore, Worship, Find Irresistible, Be attracted To
Honor- Respect, Pride, Reputation, Tribute
Cherish - Treasure, Value, Relish, Appreciate
Brilliant - Radiant, Sparkling, Talented, Skillful, Gifted, Exceptional
Humor - The Funny Side, Hilarity, Wit
If you think about it - The meaning or definition of a word can have real depth. It can help you measure, evaluate, gauge, determine or bring clairty to decisions, situations and circumstances in life.
Take a monent and think about what the words; Love, Honor, Cherish, Brilliant and Humor. Ask yourself what they mean to you. To me - each one of these words have a commonality, a familiar realtionship - that being - our dearest, and my "Little Al". He deeply loved and adored his family and friends. He held close to his heart and truly honored and respected his many uncles, aunts and cousins. He had an incredible reputation from city-to-city and state-to-state. He cherished and relished his wife and beautiful children. He was exceptionally brilliant and extremely skilled at what he did. His humor and wit always brought a smile to your face, a chuckle and warmed your heart.
If Al was the ingredients to a recipe - it would be sand, dirt, gas, amoral and a lot of "go faster" As the son of wrecking yard owner his father taught him how to put cars together, but on his own he learned how to build cars. Moving to Temecula was the start of passion for the dirt. In high school he began working on race teams with friends. Then soon after he started working on trucks at Gary's Drop Shop. From there he opened Al's Performance modifying cars and trucks building some of the finest trucks in Temecula. If you are driving through Temecula and you spot a beautiful truck your certain to see a "ALS Performance" sticker on it. I'm very proud of Al and all his accomplishments.
Stacey, I want you to know when the kids get older I will tell them about all the wonderful stories of Al when he was younger and the unforgettable times we shared together. Just like I did with Al, I'll come and get the kids and take them riding with Little Michael. I know that Al loved me as much as I loved him. The many contacts, phone calls and emails that have poured in are a reflection of how wonderful a person he was. We love you deeply and wish away your sorrow and it be replaced with happy and loving memories. We miss you "Little Al"
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