Alvin "Al" Whitaker

My dear brother, it has taken me some time to write this because I miss you "something awful"! You will always be in my heart. Rest now.

Mr Whitaker was a Great Teacher at MATC. His class was one that I looked forward to each day. This was back in 1986 after I served my 4 years Honorably in the US Army. His lessons were important but his demeanor and gift of teaching were his true treasure to me. Here we are 40+ years later and I can still see him standing up in front of the class with such enthusiasm. Even though I did not get to visit with Mr Whitaker after I graduated, when I remember him, it is always with pleasant...

Everyone loved Al! Al took my group exercise classes at the PAC on SP and we all had such a bond in our classes. He drew a couple artistic pieces for me, I´m out of the country right now but would love to share. He and another pilot strived to set a record for the most children taken up in their planes to set a Guinness World Record, he took both my sons up in his plane as well as myself. He was so articulate and intelligent, randomly reciting poems, long poems. He was a light in so many...

I am so greatful to have known Al. This captures him and I am so glad you shared. We all loved Al. Theresa Pettibone and myself had so many wonderful Times with Al. God Bless.

I loved sitting with Al and sharing in his experiences and stories. He was so kind and thoughtful, always willing and ready to jump in and help anyone and everyone. Truly one of a kind.

Our lives intersected with Al's on and off over many decades. Every meeting was one of old friends, as he eagerly sought out details of what was going on in our lives, and with great enthusiasm and relish shared endless stories of his own life. He was always generous with his time and efforts, always interested in helping others to achieve success. He had a big, but also humble personality. Al will be missed and fondly remembered by many, including us. Tanya Cunningham and Neil Robinson

Alvin was a great Friend and Pilot who loved anything Aviation-related, had a heart for animals in need, and he believed in Justice and fairness as a legal professional and as a human being. Despite all his remarkable achievements in life he was a very humble man who also supported many people who needed help. He will be greately missed by all of us who knew him and/or had the pleasure to work with him.