John Alley Obituary

Brother John, you are always a legacy and an integral part of the fabric !
We will always remember and never forget.
Thanks be to God for the enrichment you provided so many !
Glad you, Family, and I could Fly together.

You have truly reached out and touched the Face of God !
We'll also eventually Slip the Surly Bonds of Earth and make the Formation Rejoin with you and other beloved ones.

Love You, MAN !! Uncle Mike

Keeping in touch with the Alley Family (since 1980) is always a Bright Blessing...The Alley's ARE Family !!
John Alley put his heart and soul into the Air Force and the path to becoming a rated pilot, as I did in 1979. This road has many slippery slopes and I did not complete the program. I can testify to the steep learning curves and pressure to succeed. I have relieved the pilot training evolution 1000s of times and captured lessons learned. I will be forever grateful that John and I were accepted into the program and had the opportunity to experience the view from the inside. Daddy Dave would have certainly made a great Aviator with Right Stuff, but alas required corrected vision. After Military Aviation didn't work out for me, I re-connected with General Aviation and this is where I had the satisfaction of sharing plane rides with the Alley Family and seeing the enjoyment of Dave and John, especially. Aviation is a "Fickle Mistress" and there are many Divine Mysteries awaiting answers that will be forthcoming when we are able to see behind the "Curtain or Veil." John, fortunately, had the opportunity to fly in man made flying machines...something that but few of the Earth's 8 Billion people have done. John has "Slipped the Surly Bonds of Earth" and is in Eternal Service with our Heavenly Father. John Alley and many other Earthly Aviators know that it doesn't require a supersonic airplane to "Reach Out and Touch the Face of God." Thanks be to God for the Alleys !!!

To all Family Members,
You are always in our prayers. You are a united family and we love you all very much.

Emily,
You don't know me, I am Candace Snedaker's sister-in-law. She has shared with me your tragedy, and I wanted to let you know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have followed your story on the news as well as your blog, and I just wanted to let you know that you have many people praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, may you find happiness and comfort soon. God Bless.

Dave and Eva, how your hearts must ache. Death is difficult and deafening when it strikes one so young and vibrant. I am grateful to know your faith will carry you forward - believing death is not the end of your relationship. Our prayers are with you and John's young wife, Emily, and yet to be born child.

Emily,
Our hearts ache for you. You have been in all of our thoughts as we have called each of the children. You hold a special place in our hearts and our home.

Our prayers and best wishes are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord strengthen you always.

John was a great guy; he will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences go out to Emily and the rest of the family. May God bless and keep you all in this difficult time.

“Man is like a breath, his days are as a fleeting shadow. In the morning he flourishes and grows up like grass, in the evening he is cut down and withers. So teach us to number our days, that we may gain us a heart of wisdom.” This short prayer is printed in front of a book that has great meaning to me. It is an adaptation from Psalms 90. This life is so short. I remember playing with John and Julie at the Raymond house as a little girl, then attending his wedding last summer and thinking how fast the days and years go by. Before we know it we will all be reunited with our loved ones again. My thought and prayers are with the entire Alley family; especially Emily and the baby. We have cried and prayed for you much over this past week. May you find comfort and peace at this time, and know we love you. Our Heavenly Father is watching over you and loves you too.

Dave and Eva, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard time in your lives. I can not imagine how hard your loss may be but hope you feel free to contact me if ever there is anything I may do for you.

Dearest Emily,

No words expressed can take the pain away but to know that Families are Forever makes it at least bearable.

I have not been able to get you off my mind and want you to know my heart is heavy and my prayers and love are with you.

Everyone at the FHL is praying for you and your family . . . that you will have the courage and strength to make it through this difficult time.

May you and your family be blessed with the Spirit of comfort and peace that only comes from our Heavenly Father.

Love

Dear Alley Family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss and I send my condolences. I remember John from Japan (he was 4 years younger than me). We (The Nelson's) were so happy when your family moved into the branch and felt richly blessed by your association. I can see that John grew up to be a wonderful human being, soldier and husband. I hope his memory lives on (and it will through his soon to be born little boy for sure). My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you.

My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. May you find peace through our Heavenly Father.

To the Alley family,
Words cannot express how sorry we were to hear of your loss. Please know that we have all of you in our thoughts and our prayers.

Dave and Eva, my heart aches with yours. I have known you for only a short time, but have come to know that you are the salt of the earth. While I met John just a couple of times, the goodness of his spirit was evident and continues to live on. May you find comfort in the promise of the resurrection and eternal families.

john was a great guy and we all miss him. we will always have him in our prayers

To all of the Alley Family,
We love you all so very much and our prayers are with you. John was a wonderful young man and we were so happy when Emily joined the family. May you all be sustained and comforted at this difficult time.

To the Alley Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time of profound loss. A magnificent husband, son, brother, uncle, etc., will be sorely missed, until a grand and glorious reunion takes place on the other side. You will see John again!

Please call upon us if you need anything, and we'll be there for you.

Love,

I Love your whole family and when I heard the news I was deeply saddened, my prayers have been for and with you ever since. I pray that the Lord will comfort you as only he can in this time of sorrow. Love your brother in the gosple.

Sister Alley,
The memorial service yesterday was so beautiful. John's memory will live on with our family forever. We love you and wish the best for you and the baby.
Brother and Sister Pannell of the Milton Ward

I have known and loved the Alley Family since meeting Dave on Air Force active duty in Summer 1980. Since then, we have always kept in touch and celebrated the births of his and Eva's Children and now Grand Children. On family visits to Hampton VA and Langley Air Force Base, the Alley family would often fly with me in aeroclub airplanes. John had a keen interest in aviation from a very early age and his Dad and I enjoyed fanning these fires. I had the privilege of attending John's High School and USAF Academy Graduations and rejoyced in his many other huge successes. John's loss leaves big holes in our hearts. We know that God is very busy at a time like this and God is always in control. More answers will also be revealed in God's time and we will continue to keep the faith. John's spirit and memories will continue to live on in those fortunate to know him and the Alleys. We thank God for the opportunity to love and serve and ask comfort and tender mercy to be with the Alley Family and many Friends.

Ever in God's Service,
Michael French

Sister Alley,
I have not seen John since he was a little guy in Japan, yet his loss has been felt by all who knew him even there. May the Lord and His peace fill your heart and home at this time of overwhelming loss.You and your baby are in our prayers.

May God our Father bless your family. You will be in our prayers.

Sincere sympathy to all who mourn the loss of our Patriot.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #566 Pensacola FL

The entire flight community is saddened by the loss of one of our own. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Having been born and raised in Milton, the men and women stationed at Whiting have always seemed like part of our big community family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I did not know John or the family.But my g/f,son and I thought it would be a way to pay tribute to our servicemen by going and helping the family to look for this fine young man on Monday(Memorial day). I was deeply saddened upon the finding of him. My heart went out immediately to his wife,Emily,and his parents. May you keep your faith and know that you will one day join him in the most glorious of places! May God keep you close to Him and give you the strength to continue on.Bless you folks..Julie

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this very sad time. Please know that we are keeping you and yours in our prayers. John was an exceptional young man and I am a better person for having meant him. My son Robert Campbell is very disraught over John's death. They shared a whole year together at the AFA as roommates. I believe John is responsible for Robert's salvation. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior about two months ago. I will ever be grateful for the influence he had on Robert. Please know that I share your pain. My love to each of you. My God be close to you as you face the future without your loved one.