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Larry, I think the plaque and the thoughfulness behind it meant a lot to her. Since Al's disabilty prevented him from holding a steady job, he spent a lot of time on THR and TFL. It was his virtual world. Sometimes it is hard to understand the brotherhood that an internet form can provide to...

Larry, what they did is actually stage down the street at the KHNC 1360 AM, American Freedom Network. They do like to make a grand entrance and they had nothing else on their schedule. I maintain their website. If you want to see where they will be check it out. Northern Colorado Fife &...

Here is a shot of me reading the award being given to Crystal by Larry Ashcraft. For more pictures of the wonderful day please visit www.lovelandnet.com/labgrade/picnic.htm Larry, I must apologize for referring to you as 'John' Ashcroft. For some oddball reason I actually thought that...

It looks like this may turn into a fund raiser of sorts for Al's wife and her son Shane. Shane's heart has begun being rejected and there may be some kidney damage as well. Crystal is doing well, but will need some help supporting her son's family for a while.:(

It looks like this may turn into a fund raiser of sorts for Al's wife and her son Shane. Shane's heart has begun being rejected and there may be some kidney damage as well. Crystal is doing well, but will need some help supporting her son's family for a while. :( :(

In Memory of Alan Albertus (labgrade) There will be a picnic on Memorial Day May 31, 2004 At Parrish Park in Johnstown, Colorado The picnic will begin at 11:00 am and go until about 3:00 pm This ill be a pot-luck picnic, or at least bring your own food There will be a grill available to...

In Memory of Alan Albertus (labgrade) There will be a picnic on Memorial Day 2004 At Parrish Park in Johnstown, Colorado The picnic will begin at 11:00 am and go until about 3:00 pm This ill be a pot-luck picnic, or at least bring your own food There will be a grill available to barbeque...

Greetings, Al's wife Crystal and I and a few other folks went through the rubble of their home looking to document all of his firearms and find whatever else that might be salvagable. We managed to recover 13 long guns, 6 shotguns and 9 handguns, all in real bad shape, probably a total loss...

Thanks folks for sharing your experiences and knowledge. I think CRystal will have to be content with the insurance compensation. She did tell me that her insurance agent heard us taking about Al on American Freedom Network on the Saturday after the fire. He did not put two and two together...

Some of us are going to the house tomorrow to salvage what memories we can for Crystal. One area will be Al's extensive gun collection. I don't know what to expect as far as damage as most are in safes. One safe is open. I would like to have some help in determining the best method for...

Shane is still in the hospital and is doing well. His doctors would not let him come to the memorial service. Crystal did spend Mother's day with him and he was in good spirits.

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Hi, Many of you may know of Labgrade's untimely passing in a fire at his home. His wife Crystal has asked me to help in the identification and salvaging of his gun collection. His firearms were mostly contained in two gun safes. I have not been able to get closer that 25 yards to look at...

Tomorrow will be a difficult time for Crystal. Some of us are going up to the house, which is completely destroyed to salvage whatever memories can be found. She does not have much time to participate on line. However, she does have one place that does give her comfort. If anyone wants to...

Crystal has been busy trying to re-create her life in the short time since Al's passing. She asked me to pass this message along. I want to thank all of you for your compassion and the overwhelming kindness shown to me. Someone at Alan's service said that he didn’t know what to say...