Alfred L. "Al" Nielsen

Miss you my good friend! Craig

Singing and paddling thru the central Adirondacks circa 1964-65...truly the good old days!

Can't believe it's been 5 years since Al moved on, I still think of him often. His legacy of being a wonderful friend, husband, father and grandfather is still preserved in the memories of all those who knew him, especially his dear loved ones. Fol di rol Al! (The painting of Al and I on an old wooden bridge in Wyoming still hangs on my family room wall, and I will gladly pass it on to his daughters if they want it. I can be reached at 518-330-6118 if the family is interested.)

Howdy Sue and all you buckaroos out there.....this is your old saddle pal, Bart (nicknamed "Maverick" and/or "Norval Bear) Koehler hoping to add a few words to my longtime friend, Jiim Shear's wild tales of Wyoming in his recent tribute to Al.

Jim captures the wild west nature of some of our adventures while I was in graduate School at the University of Wyoming during 1971 and 72. Jim accurately describes the unbridled fun we had at Pinky's Bar during one of the craziest "gigs"...

I want to thank Bart Koehler for alerting me to this opportunity to give my remembrance of Al. Al and I first met at freshman soccer practice at U Albany in the fall of 1966 and along with Bart Koehler, became fast friends. The three of us continued our soccer careers our sophomore year under Coach Garcia. Al and I continued with soccer our junior and senior years, while Bart's bad knees forced him to withdraw from competition. Al and I had the honor of being elected co-captains of the...

With an abundance of “unscheduled” time the past several months (Covid), I’ve had opportunity to contemplate quite a bit of personal history - both good and bad, happy and sad. Several things from the “good/happy” category involve you my friend...high school days and always those Adirondack/Algonquin canoe trips....we were so lucky to have done those in the mid sixties...a great time of our lives...I will always remember them, and you Alfred.
Craig

Miss you my good friend. Always. CB

I did not know Al or his family, however I can tell by the endearing notes he was a wonderful guy. I am so sorry for your loss and wish you peace in the days ahead.