This is really sad news, and to be honest, I felt quite emotional when I heard

Al was one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever met and a real pillar of the community.
I remember for years getting on the train from Sundridge Park to Bromley North and seeing Al so many times. He would always take the time to have a chat, offer me advice and, most importantly, never judge me, regardless of my age or losing my train ticket.
He was just an absolute top bloke.
It's so sad that we only seem to say these things when people are no longer with us. I just wanted to take the time to say what a truly wonderful gentleman he was and how much he meant to the community.
THANK YOU, AL, FOR BEING YOU. A LOVELY BLOKE, A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND SOMEONE WHO WILL BE SO VERY MISSED.
Rest in peace, Al.
