Comments on: Allan Reilly

By: lamolearyrealty@gmail.com

lamolearyrealty@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 01:09:27 +0000

Amber,
Dedicating this song to you:
Paul Simon – Father And Daughter

By: lamolearyrealty@gmail.com

lamolearyrealty@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 00:42:58 +0000

Al Reilly lived in a Rainbow where the Pot of Gold was in his heart.
“Amber” in his heart sparked the love in all he has touched . . .

By: dpeterson

dpeterson — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:48:32 +0000

Don’t forget to “register” with the site above first – before writing your message (it doesn’t save.)

Al Reilly – coach, mentor, and friend. So many great years coaching together as part of Sunnyvale Gymnastics Club – and later as friends in NorCal gymnastics. From 1980-87 we coached the teams in Sunnyvale together and would ride our bikes home after the nights work. 10pm from Sunnyvale to San Jose and Saturday afternoons. The occasional stop along the way for a meal. It was great times when they happened. Never to be forgotten, Al remained a friend whom I could talk to about gymnastics anytime. He was a true friend to all and one of the most dedicated people I have ever known in the sport. A true coach with that being his main goal. After 34 years leading in this field he showed us all the right way to enjoy to the end. I’ll miss the occasional talks Al and only wish I had gotten in a few more before now. Everyone should take this opportunity to call an old friend and say “hello”. You’ll know not when that opportunity may pass you by.

Amber – thanks for all you’re doing to connect us all.

By: mbelinsk

mbelinsk — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 16:24:52 +0000

Both of our daughters learned gymnastics from Al when they were between 3-6 years old. His gentle nature, positive reinforcement, and sense of it all being fun was the best introduction to the sport that they could have. Our oldest daughter went on to successfully compete and now coaches and judges. Al was instrumental in setting her on a path to her passion for the sport. He will be missed.
Mary and Mark Belinsky

By: ms

ms — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 04:24:59 +0000

Al – you taught me a lot about how to survive in this crazy world that has had an amazing long term impact and that I will hand down thru my family for generations. You taught me to ensure I surf, learn philosophy, enjoy music, respect people, introduce friends, but what I would most like to share with everyone reading is how you inadvertently taught me how to survive in the military which later led me to become a Diplomat.
Al’s crazy stories, during our drives to and from the beach, of when he was in the military service included hitch hiking, partying, chain of command problems, and philosophy. In large part those stories enabled me to earn the rank of Sergeant in the USMC without any issues. And when I decided to leave the USMC his story as Moses, carrying a thick tree branch through the Vietnam War for defense in lieu of a gun stuck out most –it was time to put my gun in the ground, I couldn’t shoot/carry it anymore. Afterwards, I missed being in service to my country overseas so found a peaceful way to do so as a US Diplomat – because of Al.

By: boodles1

boodles1 — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:49:50 +0000

Al will always live in all that is kind and gentle. Remember him always with laughter and love. Thank you Al for enriching my life.

By: tesspinard

tesspinard — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 05:04:57 +0000