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Alan Henning
1967 - 2014
Alan Henning
1967 - 2014
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BORN
1967
DIED
2014
Alan Henning Obituary
145 Entries
Rodney
November 22, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes to the Henning family on the loss of Alan. He was a man possessing tremendous compassion for people and selfless courage. May God give you all peace during this difficult time. (Romans 15:33)
The Pratts
October 13, 2014
To the Henning Family: I am deeply saddened by Alan's death and my heart hurts for the manner in which it took place. Alan will be remembered in my neighborhood as a man of self-sacrificing love and devotion to helping those less fortunate than himself. Find comfort in knowing that others are grieving with you, and that the "Prince of Peace" will soon reign over peace lovers and peacemakers throughout the earth. May the God of all comfort be with you during the difficult time ahead.
Sandrea Miller
October 11, 2014
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Annelies
October 10, 2014
Dear family and friends of Alan Henning,
I am so very very deeply sorry for your loss. Alan seems such a wonderful man to me. I am speechless and wish you all strength. His life has surely enriched the world.
Patty
October 9, 2014
To Alan's family,sincere condolences at the passing of such a kind and gracious man! May your memories of him sustain you in the days ahead, surely he is a saint in heaven and will watch down on you forever! God bless you all!
October 9, 2014
God bless Alan - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family
October 7, 2014
---Dear Family: I'm really sorry that you have to experience this critical moment, and that Alan had to go through all that suffering. I know that no words could ease the grief, and that every family is different in their journey of healing. Psalms 9:9- But our Heavenly Father can become your Stronghold in these moments off need. May you be granted strength and comfort to cope with your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy...
Judith
October 6, 2014
Dear Mrs. Henning, family & friends, Please accept my heartfelt condolences, thoughts & prayers for the loss of Alan's life. May the Lord place His hands over your hearts to ease the pain and suffering caused by this tragic loss. May you also receive many acts of kindness and support as you live through this period. I will continue to devote my Divine Mercy Chaplet prayers for Alan and your family.
Love & Prayers,
Ida Morrison
October 6, 2014
God bless your good hearted soul. May you rest in piece dear soul. Thank you for your dedication and services to those in need.
Karen Davis
October 6, 2014
To the family and friends of Alan Henning:
While we don't know why such horrible things happen to good people, take comfort in your happy memories and know that one day you will see each other again. God Bless !
Donna Borrell
October 6, 2014
Thank you Alan for all your help to ones that have nothing... your work will go on ...RIP... freind
Lynn Braben
October 6, 2014
The world needs more people like Mr Henning, not fewer. His loss means one person less who will put aside political and religious differences for the greater good. A sad time, a heartbreaking time, and my thoughts are with Mr Henning's loved ones.
October 6, 2014
I would like to express my sincere condolences for your great loss. Please take comfort in drawing close to God in prayer, knowing that he cares about you and is there to help you cope (Psalm 34:17,18, Philippians 4:6,7). Someday soon there will be no more death and we will live on an earth where God will fulfill our every desire (Psalms 37:29). Until that time, I pray that those close to the deceased find strength and comfort in each other.
Tom Smith
October 6, 2014
I was sorry to hear about the death of Alan Henning. He served the public's interest as an aid worker. Family and friends can look forward to seeing him again with perfect health under the rule of the Prince of Peace forever. No political issues will separate mankind at that time.
J F
October 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SEEB Brooks
October 6, 2014
To the family, you have my sincere condolences in the loss of your dear love one, may it comfort you somewhat to know that our God is one of comfort and will comfort you in all your trials and give you His peace which will guard your heart and mind. 2Cor1:2&3 and Phil4:6&7.
CP
October 6, 2014
God know your pain and care about what you're going through. He sees your tears and invites you to pour your heart out to him in prayer and he will comfort you … 2 Kings 20:5.
Nancy Markos-Vitale
October 5, 2014
To the Henning Family,
So deeply sorry for the loss of your husband and father.
It's just so hard to believe that such cruelty can take place and we set with our hands tied.
I didn't know your loved one but only seeing him on the news.
We have a God that will sustain you through
this difficult time and in times to come.
He must of love what he was doing and I'm sure the people that he helped were very grateful that he was there too.
Sincerely,
October 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss, I prayed many times for Alan when watching on the news. May the Lord redeem and restore you and your family. Alan was a living example of very few people in this day and age that have a higher calling and he was faithful to his call. May you all find peace knowing such an honorable man.
colleen
October 5, 2014
Deepest sympathy to Alan's family. RIP Alan wonderful kind man.
October 5, 2014
I know he has a special place for you up there, that he saves for selfless souls as yours.
Clive Rees
October 5, 2014
I am deeply sorry for Alan and his family he was a brave and selfless work for others is a true inspiration to us all may he RIP
October 5, 2014
Deepest sympathy to your family. Alan's mission was to do good; and instead great evil came his way. God's mercy & blessings to you, and know in the end that goodness and mercy will win over the cruelty of mankind. Alan's sacrifice will live on as part of the good.
October 5, 2014
he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers linda
Stephenie Framilla
October 5, 2014
I am so sorry. May a merciful God comfort your family.
October 5, 2014
It is hard to think that someone who only went to Syria to help the displaced can be so cruelly and publicly murdered, apparently by one of his own countrymen, what can these young men be thinking of..... if we can believe all we hear. Best wishes to your wife and all your family ... Marilyn Andover Hants
Ellie Sargent
October 5, 2014
My heart breaks for your family, though we don't know each other. May you receive some small measure of comfort knowing how many people care. I was desperately hoping for Alan to be safely returned home. What a wonderful person, whose kindness and caring will never be forgotten.
peter kemp
October 5, 2014
i did not know alan but the good die youg rest in peace big man keep strong mrs henning
Hazel Yoxall
October 5, 2014
A new star is shinning brightly in the sky. My heart and prayers go out to you Barbara. You husband was a very brave man. God rest him.xxxx
Aled Long
October 5, 2014
In a world where good appears to be in the minority and evil rampages unabated, you have been an inspiration to many and you have made a big difference despite the outcome. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
A grandmother
October 5, 2014
Alan thank you for being an angel to those suffering untold agonies. God worked through you and now you rub shoulders with him. thank you
Anne
October 5, 2014
Dear Henning Family. Although I did not know Alan personally his kindness towards those plagued by war and terror has touched me deeply. He was truly a great man - a real martyr. I hope and pray that you are able to find peace in all this madness. I wish you only the very best. May Alan's memory live on.
Jimmy Mick Tobriachan
October 5, 2014
God bless you Alan, you wife and your beautiful children for your courage, grace, love and commitment to those in danger and fear. You are ALL in my prayers and know that you are ALL so loved. Please know that millions of people love you and weep for you and with you on your journey. God bless you ALL.
Sandy Longenbach
October 5, 2014
To All in Henning Family...
God sees your sorrow...
Alan is in good hands and suffers no more.
You will see him again.
Rejoice!
My Condolences.
S. L. Longenbach
Keansburg NJ
October 5, 2014
Never forgotten.
Eleanor
October 5, 2014
My heart felt sympathy goes out to the Henning family and friends.
Mr. Henning indeed was a giving, selfless man. What on outrage that he was treated this way. As you grieve and honor Alan, ask God, in Jesus name for peace. He will not leave you or forget you.
October 5, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, God does care for you
Katrina Walker
October 5, 2014
Although I never met alan henning, I am deeply sorry to learn about his death whilst helping others. My family and I will remember your family in our thoughts and in our prayers.
October 5, 2014
So very sorry for your loss...May the God of all Comfort support and comfort you...Psalms 56:8
October 5, 2014
I will never forget this man, this hero. May happy memories ease your pain.
GinGer C
October 5, 2014
My sincere apology and heart felt sympathy for the HORRIFIC LOSS of Alan.
With Deepest Sympathy to the family,
GinGer C
L Parsons
October 5, 2014
No words can express the sorrow his family must be feeling at this extremely difficult time.
I never knew him, but he very much sounded like a giving and loving person.
Psalm 72:14, he will not be forgotten, in paradise we will meet him.
October 5, 2014
I live in alan's area in the north of england. He or his family may have gone to my home town of blackpool on holiday. Anyway I am gutted by what has happened. He was a very good man trying to make a difference and help the children he cared so much about. it wasn't to do with religion but his kind heart. Do you see that!!! Bless you - my heart is breaking for you and your family.....my best regards and please don't forget him
Terri Dunaway
October 5, 2014
To the entire Henning family, I offer my sincere condolences on your tragic loss and the senselessness of his death. A man who wanted only to help others must surely be exalted in Heaven. God be with you during this most difficult time.
sandra hanley
October 5, 2014
so sorry about your loss.
Ken
October 5, 2014
Still can not believe it, I am not religious in any way but I prayed for your safe release, totally shocked
Wendy Baylis
October 5, 2014
You touched our humanity
October 4, 2014
May Our HOLY GOD grant The Comfort of The Precious Holy Spirit to Alan's Family and friends which I know are many all over the world. RIP "Rest in Paradise, Your Greatest Life has just begun for all Eternity. Pastor Blois T. Walker
Sandra Edmonds
October 4, 2014
So very sorry for your tragic loss.
October 4, 2014
Dear Henning Family, We are terribly sorry for your loss. No good deed goes unrewarded by our heavenly Father. Please be at rest; Alan will be rewarded by his Lord for his humanitarian work here on earth. May all of you be comforted by the love of the Father as well. "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." RIP Alan.
Jim M
October 4, 2014
You touched so many lives and did such good with no thought of gain.
You will live on in the hearts of others, God bless you and those you loved.
Penny Richmond
October 4, 2014
I look upon your kind face and my heart breaks for your suffering and those of your family.
October 4, 2014
God bless Alan. . Truth & Justice will prevail in the kingdom of the LORD. My deepest sympathy to his family and those he served.
Trisha Hobson
October 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Alan was thinking of others at the time of his death. Unfortunately the good always seem to be taken first XX
Kishor Mohammad
October 4, 2014
May God grant you paradise dear brother. Your loss is a loss to all humanity and has touched millions. We will always pray for you.
Wolfgang H
October 4, 2014
One of the finest human beeings i ever heard of. A working class hero with a big hart. He gave us an example of a fine character.
Sebastian Leber
October 4, 2014
For me, Alan Henning was a hero. This world today needs men like him. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Landin
October 4, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength to get you through these difficult days and in the days ahead.
Karen
October 4, 2014
Alan Henning has touched the world. His humanity and kindness will not be forgotten. May God, your family and friends help you all through this tragic time.
Karla Hegarty
October 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Alan seemed like a wonderful human being and it's tragic he's been taken from you whilst doing good in the world.
Marsha Kosh
October 4, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Henning Family on tragic loss of your loved one. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayer's. God Bless!
Mary Dobbs
October 4, 2014
So sorry for your loss. God bless your family.
Karen W
October 4, 2014
So So Sorry, this is no way a person showing human kindness should have been treated. May the Lord let him rest in his arms, and show comfort to his family. RIP Alan, God Bless.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
October 4, 2014
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE HENNING FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. HENNING.
Brooke B
October 4, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 4, 2014
God bless you and your family.
Cynthia
October 4, 2014
So sad.May the God of all comfort be with his family and friends in the days ahead.May his fond memories stay close to your hearts.
Ian Barber
October 4, 2014
Alan Denning, a man who wasn't content to sit back, instead he sacrificed his earnings, his Christmas, his home, his family to make a difference to those whose needs were greater than any of us can imagine. We all now know he also made the ultimate sacrifice. Alan was an 'ordinary bloke' who, in wanting to make a difference, proved himself to be an extra-ordinary man. Let us hope that his sacrifice acts as a catalyst for change and a force for unity rather than the gut reaction of division. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Alan.
October 4, 2014
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
SAFE AT LAST, RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.
James Willner
October 4, 2014
May the eternal light shine upon him.....
Melanie Broomfield
October 4, 2014
My heartfelt sympathies & prayers go to all the family & friends of Alan. His selflessness must be an inspiration to us all.
annie capek
October 4, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family of this brave and kind man.
October 4, 2014
OUR CONDOLENCES to Alan Henning's family.It is a terrible day for humanity khm
October 4, 2014
May the Lord comfort you as only He can. We are heartbroken for you all.
The Ruhling Family
October 4, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Henning family. I am so sorry that a good man like him was taken away. I know God is being extra kind to him and I hope he finds peace and the best after life. Gratefully, Phyllis
Fr Bob McConaghy
October 4, 2014
Greater love than this no man has than that he lay down his life for his friends. Alan laid down his life for strangers, an even greater love. They will viefor his company in heaven!!
Ron and Juana Rae Wollenhaupt
October 4, 2014
"Greater love hath no man than this- that he would lay down his life for that of a friend"--Jesus Christ.
TO THE HENNING FAMILY: May God Bless and Comfort you ALL at this sad time--but, rejoice in knowing that Alan is rejoicing in The Presence of The Lord. No more pain--No more death forever.
David Cupit
October 4, 2014
A true example of a decent, compassionate man. People should foloow his example more often.
Alana Green
October 4, 2014
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of a good man God Bless and keep you strong xxx
October 4, 2014
rip.........sympathy to his family. peace will come.
Nancy Janopoulo
October 4, 2014
We certainly live in critical times hard to deal with as 2Timothy 3:1-5 says. Please except my condolences from our family to yours. Alan was a very sacrificing man. He really cared about others.
Lucy Diaz
October 4, 2014
Your death will not be in vain Thank you for your wonderful work.May your family stay strong in these trying days
October 4, 2014
God bless his family and give them comfort and peace.
October 4, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May God and your cherished memories be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
Colin Millar
October 4, 2014
God bless you Alan, your were a good man with a big heart. It is people of your like, that makes this world a better place. my respect.
mary lou hinojosa
October 4, 2014
My Condolences to Henning family. My heart goes out to them. May God comfort you through this difficult time.
Mary
October 4, 2014
So truly sad. A good man who was helping others in need didn't do any harm
in any way. May God bless the Henning
family & know that Alan is in God's hands now in heaven.
October 4, 2014
To the family, my condolences for your loss.
Alice + Geoff Stephens
October 4, 2014
We didn't know you,a very brave man,who gave his life caring for others.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.Rest in peace.
Mary Curtis
October 4, 2014
Let go and let GOD
October 4, 2014
He was a great man. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family. Baltimore, MD
October 4, 2014
My heart-felt condolences to the family on the loss of your beloved one. May you be strengthened by prayers so that you may endure fully.
Colossians 1:1
Andrew Green
October 4, 2014
My God bless your kindness, love, bravery and heroism Alan, and his light shine and guide your grieving family to a place of peace. Only God will truly judge those who did this. No mortal justice will suffice.
Hudson
October 4, 2014
I'm so sorry for the family. This was really awful what happened to him. I pray we have no more wars. Mark 13:7
Mariah Ramnarine
October 4, 2014
I am so sorry for you lose. Its never easy losing a loved one, and its not what God planned for us either. But God promises to get ride of all of the horrible things that happen in this world, including death! At Revalations 21:3,4 you can read about what he promises and very soon we will be welcoming back Alan. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and i hope it brings you some comfort.
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