Allan null Obituary

We sure miss Big Al and his music. He WAS bigger than life

So sorry for your loss Paula and family. Hugs and Prayers.

I am so sorry to hear this news. Al was my Trumpet teacher as a Student at Doherty, 1980-1982. He was a great teacher and pushed me along my long musical journey. My prayers and condolences to his family... and I'll have him in mind when I play taps on Memorial day this year.

It´s so easy to keep a person/ musician like Al close to one´s heart and memories. I had the pleasure of playing with Al in the NORAD, AF Academy Bands, and the Jack Tatum combo. Besides the fun of playing music together, Al was always fun to be around, a life energy one thinks of as ever lasting. Al Eberhart will be greatly missed, but his wonderful spirit will always be around.
Ephriam Wolfolk

Paula,

My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of such a wonderful man. Al and I played in the band together at UNM including a lot of 10 cent beer nights with the Dixieland Band at Albuquerque Dodgers (Dukes) games.

Al learned I was losing my draft deferment and suggested I come up to the Springs to audition for a tuba spot. He coached me on what to say to assure I got accepted. With my draft number of 22, he steered me in a direction I´ve relished for decades.

My fondest member of Al was when I was unable to play for one of the NORAD Band concerts. I sat in the audience and could spot the beautiful tone he had. It was easy to tell how much he enjoyed himself when playing and he lifted the entire group to be a little better.

Dearest Paula,
My heart is broken. The times I spent with Al as his private lesson student were wonderfully motivational for me. He was not only a gifted musician himself, but also a master diagnostician who could tell what you were doing inside your embouchure by listening.
I will always remember, after a particularly good lesson, he would say: "I hear footsteps!". What a wonderful sense of humor!
God speed my friend.

I'm very sorry to hear of Al's passing. Although I didn't take any trumpet lessons from him, I learned very much from him about trumpet playing and being a good person just by being in his section in the NORAD Band.

So sorry to learn of Al's passing. Many memories from our time together in the NORAD Band. Janice and I send our deepest condolences.

Al brought so much joy to so many with his music and fun ways. I well remember the dances we attended and the heightened fun and enjoyment we had from the great music he and his band furnished. He was such a delight to be around. It seemed he was in a perpetual good mood with his constant smiles and laughter. Al will be missed for sure.

Dear Father,

You were larger than life. You followed the sacred calling of music... the melody of the sweet seraph of sound. You gave the heavens the sweetest sounds of trumpets and you filled my heart with joy every single day I was with you. Words truly cannot express how proud I am to be your son. You taught me how to be a husband, a friend, a musician, a teacher, and a force for light in this world. I know you are playing the big gig in the sky now- chasing another melodic dream. This is not the end- the moments we had together in time never really end- they live on. You are always in our hearts, our minds, and our spirits. I love you Dad- your legacy will live on in us: your children, your grandchildren, your students, your bandmates, your fellow trumpeters, and to the untold scores of future musicians you inspired to reach toward their dreams. May you rest in peace- in heavenly harmony.

BIG Al Eberhardt- RIP February 23, 2022

The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MSgt Eberhardt's service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO