Alan-Holmes-Obituary

MSgt. Alan F. Holmes (Ret.)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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With a heavy heart I need to announce that my beloved husband Alan F. Holmes passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Life lost a truly great man, husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend. He proudly served the United States Air Force for 22 years and one day. Traveling to Italy, Greece,...

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I love you and miss you Uncle Alan.

Uncle Alan, Your passing was a shock to me and I do not forget the things you would tell me when I was little. I asked you one time how come I did not get to see you that much and you told me that it was because you were in the Air Force. I told you, "But Uncle Alan why does that matter?" You told me it was you could not tell anyone where you lived because it was a secret mission. Then there was the time when we were at an amusement park and I did not want to get on the ride called the flume....

I have known Alan since he was stationed at Hanscom AFB MA, working together from then until his recent retirement. A true asset to the Air Force whether in uniform or as a contractor. His knowledge, attention to details, his love for life. He was passionate about his work, his family, friends and co-workers. Alan will be so missed! I pray for comfort and strength for Tina and family. Blessings,

Tina,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Love and prayers.

Look to me continually for help, comfort, and companionship. Because I am always by your side, the briefest gance can connect you with Me. When you look to Me for help, it flows freely from My Presence. This recognition of your need for Me, in small matters as well as in large ones, keeps you spiritually alive.
When you need comfort, I love to enfold you in my arms. I enable you not only to feel comforted but also to be a channel through whom I comfort others. Thus you are doubly blessed,...

May God give you the streingh and serenity during this difficult time. God Bless you
Ange

Tina you have our deepest Sympathy. God Bless. Doug & JoAnn

My condolences to the Holmes family. A loss of a great man.

My deepest condolensces to Alan's wife, family and friends. Alan worked for me while serving in the AF at Hanscom AFB. He was a hard worker, a caring individual and always willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done or help those that were down. He was a great employee and friend. Alan - you were a great asset to the USAF, an awesome human being and you will be missed by many. God bless all.