double_edge2 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was informed by Mike, (the other one)......the other day of the passing of Alan ball. have a rest Allan, ...then get into it. Best wishes to his family and friends. I wonder what he'll do next time around? Mike and Olly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 poor bloke. He had a rough time of it. Rip. He did so much for the future of smithing in australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 May God grant him the choice of hammers and anvil that he'll need to continue on. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Prayers for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry H Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 prayers for those he left behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Our condolences, He is on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Parker Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Rest in Peace brother smith, may God grant your friends and family comfort and fond memories of your time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Prayers from Florida. RIP Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 May God rest your soul Alan. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sad to hear of the passing of Alan Ball recently, Alan's battle with motor neurone's disease (Lou Gehrig's disease) came to an end. Alan legacy for Australian blacksmithing was second to done, always trailblazing in his endevours and ventures in the pursuit of all things metal. regards Drewy and all the boys in Tamworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calala Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I would like to concur with what Craig (Drewy) has said and just to add Alan was a very young 59 yrs of age. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 GodSpeed & Good on Ya, Alan, I'll ring the anvil for you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Fifty-nine is young and so I'm kind of guessing that he left a family behind to mourn him so I'll be praying that they have peace at his passing and that his friends and fellow smiths will also find peace and inspiration from his life. Godspeed to you Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Sad news. Allan supported my book when it came out and did a lot for the smithing community. I hope Helen is okay and has a support system around her. Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush Bugger Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Rest in peace Alan,God bless you and our thoughts are with your family. Man makes the tools change the tools change the world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 my first intro to the craft was with alan,i completed 3 of his weekend courses,a great man to learn from.i still have one of his steel rulers,never had a chance to give it back, rip mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/obituary-alan-vernon-ball/story-fn6ck8la-1226386279344 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I will ring the "under" side of my anvil in his memory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 A little about Alan. He came to the U.S. in 1998 and took a workshop with me at John Campbell Folk School. We made all sorts of tongs for one week. Alan was always affable and was good with the hammer. In 2005, he contacted me from Logan Village, QLD, Australia, and invited me to present a workshop there. His annual workshops were called "Hot Iron Musters." He and wife, Helen, took care of my every need, treated me royally. They took me to the zoo where I could make friends with the kangaroos. We went to Gold Coast and the high country near the coast. I was saddened by his passing. FYI, Helen's mailing address is Helen Ball, 33 Stockyard St., Wynnum West, Queensland 4178, Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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