Dear Friends
It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that Ali passed away last night on Sunday 22 June at 10.35pm
It was very calm and peaceful and those of us who loved him so dearly were by his side constantly and supported him to the end as he would have wished.
We now have to make all the necessary arrangements and will announce our plans as soon as we can.
Sleep tight Ali and God Bless.
With Lots of Love
Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette – Team Rainback.xx
With Jo my special sister-in -law
Dino looking so innocent!
Enjoying the heights
Annecy
Summer 2007
With Julian at Wimbledon
New Generation Directors
Charlie, my Bro and me La Napoule
John T and Me by Lake Annecy 07
Cheers
The Rainback Boys
Chocolate Cake and Wine !!!
Me and my Birthday Girl
Job well Done!
A Happy Day in Parc Vanoise
La Napoule Harbour before Monaco GP 07
Sunday Lunch
Family Breakfast
Guess Who
The Rainback Roundup La Napoule 07
todays highlight with Anne and Julia
Room with a view
My mate Theo!!!
Nick, Arsène Wenger and Me
View from the balcony
We'll be back soon!
The big guns
Jeanette in Anncey
Jeanette in Anncey
My brother Simon and nephew Charlie
Jo and Nephew Archie
Archie Rainback
|Charlie Rinback
Clouds above saint foy.
Ski touring in Les AVals, Courchevel
Biarritz Surfing New Gen Style!!
Si & Me in Ashridge Forest
Fran and Me-only a little drink
Rome
Jeanette in Rome
I love this photo - I hope it look like that up there just now!!
Courchevl! Black and White I think looks better
From my Window in Courchevel - New Years Days last Year
Archie
Archie Rainback
A seagull's botty, lake Annecy and a few mountains
Sunrise from our Annecy balcony
Simone!!
In La Grave
Me, Matt and John trying to look the part
Can anyone guess where this is?
Mr and my great friemd Franny telemarking in Cpurchevel
Jet and Ali in Rome
My friends Carolyn, Lotti & 'Tilda
in Bourg St Maurice
Jet and me in Rome!
Me in italy on our ski day
Children at New Gen!
The Farewell team welcoming me back!
Me and the UEAFA coaching team-Largs
Skiing in Courchevel - Thanks Matt
Charile is 4 on Saturday! Yippee!!
some old van om the way to piips house
Rocks in Courchevel during last summer
Jet and me in Annecy
Definately going to fall off that bridge!
Charlie in his flying suit - best thing!
Courchevel from the nursey slope
Skiing again in Courchevel
This was planned!!!!
A mountain!
A COLD mountain
Me and my friend Jumbo!
If you want his number you have to go through me ;-)
It's fizzy water....promise!
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Me and Warren in Zermatt
Me in Courchevel....very happy after a powder day!
Roy and me in the Helicopter in Italy
Two of BASI's top trainers ha ha
Me definately falling over!
Can you spot me?
Whooheeeee!
Some old banger in Rome!
Me in Courchevel
Don't ask me why I took this photo but I liked this lorry!
Our home in Annecy (4th floor!) - come and pay us a visit
Sunset at the Refugio de Guiliamina
A friends sand castle!
The way ahead....?
Finlay Mickel and me. Good luck with the injury Fin, it's okay, the Hannenkham is over now!!
Haha Roy is one of our most experienced Mountain Instructors and examiners!!
Me in the 550 Maranello (ssshhhh Jumbo!) ha ha
Think Shrink....please :-)
Sleeping at the hospital
Probably about to fall over!
Si and a young Charlie
Tim, Matt and me trying to play ball in Annecy
Dicky, Si and me in La Napoule
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ali and Jeanette
THINKSHRINK!
About to hit a tree!!!
My visualisation for the day was Nick and Dicky on each of these blasting the tumor! How I laughed
John and Matt in Annecy
Me trying to punt...thanks for the lesson Fran!
Not my glasses...!
My 20th Ski birthday!
Sunset from Annecy
View from my apartment in Annecy!
Me skiing
John and me after down hill muddybiking
Wozza, Tom and me
One of my childrens group
Looking for Marmottes
The Aguille du Fruit in Courchevel - I guess it was like this yesterday. Cool!
John, Ali, Dino and Phil in St Albans yesterday (Sat)
Courchevel from 1650
Can't wait to get back!
My favourite piccie of Jeanette
Me skiing in Courchevel
New Gen in it's first year!
Back to the cycling with John soon.
My chrissie pressie from Nick....Pigeon - that's me!
Best thing today
Me and Cookie in Italy
Can you tell that I took that photo?!
We're turning a corner!
Me and my friends the Skatalites!
This is another story!
Julia, me and the Porsche
Thanks Julia!
The New Gen Surf Team!
My good friend Rachel and me half way up Saulire!
Me flying in Tignes (Thanks Matt...again!)
Our good friends Martin, Sally, Deirdre and Jeanette
Me and my friends at New Generation in Verbier last season
Me and my bro after my brain biopsy
Jeanette in Courchevel in October
The awesome Amanda (hi-5!) and the lovely an helpful Alison
These are all my photos
Jo and I with my trusty turbo trainer
This was the New Gen boys Heliskiing in Italy (I'm very proud of this photo)
Dad, Ali and Si all without (much) hair!
OK. First attempt......Option No1.
Option 2. Mmmmmmm....
Final attempt. Which do you prefer?
Yoo hoo! I'm free..!
John and I in Annecy
Charlie in his Fireman's outfit on Christmas day
My nephew Archie
My loyal and 'always there for me' Dad
My gorgeous and loving mum,,,,thank you for your everlasting support
Powder in Courchevel!
Jet and I in Thorens Glieres above Annecy
Jeanette, Rachel, Jerome and I
My friends.....I miss them!
Outside our home in the Alps
Ruthie and I in Courchevel
Fat Nick, Lisa, Fat Ali and Dicky M - sorry about sick Nick!
With the mask on again...
Me on the table today (10/12/07)
Me in Val d'Isere about to fall over!
My 20th skiing birthday party
Thanks for coming everyone!
The Buzzymachine IS my friend!
The BUZZYMACHINE at work on me! (7/12/07)
Zoe, Rachel and Jeanette on one of our lovely summer walks above Annecy
I took this of the cable cars in La Grave on our staff day out
My 36th Birthday. Jet and me in Royal Free Hospital just before my Brain Biopsy!
My eyes are half closed because of the swelling in my brain. That's better now because I'm on steriods and....I'm eating like a horse! Mum made the lovely cake.
A night at the Ronnie.....wish I was there now!
Jeanette and I in Vienna
Jeanette and I in Vienna
About Me
- Ali Rainback
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- I'm the technical director at New Generation Ski school in France and Switzerland. I love skiing, meeting people, football
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173 comments:
Dear Diane, Ian, jeannette and all at Team Rainback,
The news that none of us wanted to hear but that we sadly knew we may have too. Courageous, brave, good natured, inspirational Ali you are with us still in every way and our thoughts go out to all your family and love one's. Thank you Ali for being such an amazing guy and one that we had the honour to know and remember forever.
Diane, Ian, Jeanette and all your families, we are thinking of you and thoughts with you all.
take care, take time and thank you. Love Sally & family XXX
Dear Diane, Ian, Simon, Jo, Archie, Charlie & Jeanette
As Sally has said above, the news that none of us wanted to hear but that we sadly knew we may have to. Ali was one of the best, words cannot describe how we all feel knowing that Ali is gone but for one faded ray of sunshine tonight there will be an extra bright star in the sky.
To all of you our most sincere sympathy and love to surround you.
With lots of love
The Conways
Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah & Daniel xxxxxx
Dear all at Team Rainback,
We are so sad.
Thank you Ali for everything,
Our thoughts are with you all,
love Jane and Sally Whitham
x
Ali,
You lit up the world around you like no-one else. Those of us lucky enough to have known you will never forget you and our lives will always be the richer and happier for the experience.
So long mate, you will be much missed but also much remembered.
With love,
Paul, Jessica and Natalie x
Dear All,
We're so very sorry to read the blog this morning and discover the terribly sad news of Ali's passing.
Our love and thoughts are with you all and especially with dear Ali.
All our love,
Sam and Vicky xxx
Dear Ali,
no words can describe how much we will miss you.
You inspired all of us and we are all better persons because of you.
We will always remember you.
To your lovely family and to Jeanette, all our love and support, and thank you for keeping all of us closer to him.
gherardo & catherine
Dear All,
We all knew this was coming but it doesn't make it any easier to cope with. Team Rainback have been incredibly brave and inspirational as was the great man himself. He will be greatly missed, but forever remembered by us all.
What more can you say...
Sheila
x
Ali was the most decent all-round good guy that I have ever known. He has made my life richer and I will always remember him as he was before he became ill. An incrediby kind, generous, stupidly funny, energetic, athletic, football-and-music-loving petrol-head.
Everyone who met Ali recognised his innate goodness immediately and took him into their hearts. It is so cruel that good guys like Ali have to go so young and with so much left undone. The world is a poorer place this morning.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Philip x
Dear Diana; Ian, Si,Jo, Jeanette and family,
We feel so so sad at Ali leaving us all. You have lost an incredible son, brother, and fiancee, we have lost a special friend, the world is a sadder place with losing an amazing man.
Ali the thoughts of you with your beaming smile will forever make us very happy.
We loved you very much.
All our love and prayers at this time,
Love John, Carolyn, Lotti and Matilda.
All my patients have special qualities in one way or another. However, I will remember Ali, and team Rainback for the rest of my life. All incredible people, with so much strength. I am so sad and sorry to hear of your loss. I shall raise a glass to Ali tonight, and thank him for being so special.
Alison.
x
Dear Team Rainback and all bloggers,
The world has, quite simply, lost a great man. The words of so many over the past few months show this to be true.
Stay strong Team Rainback, your care and devotion to Ali over this difficult time has been outstanding.
Cooperman
We are so very sorry to hear the news. Ali made the most incredible impact on this world and on people he both knew well or with whom he just had a fleeting contact; he has done you proud. You all have our utmost respect for the manner in which you have dealt with such a devastating situation and we hope that you can derive tiny comfort from the special times you must have had with him until the end.
God Bless.
Lisa, Simon, Luke & Amelie-Jane
Dear Team Rainback
Thank you for having the strength to let us know. The blog in a funny kind of way has been inspirational and funny. Its become part of so many peoples daily routine, but then thats what only Ali could do! Change the out look of so many people
Its been a pleasure writing and reading each day, although difficult at times as we all thought that this may ultimately happen.
Love to you all Team Rainback
Ali
I personally wish you well in this next stage of your journey. Its been a pleasure and you will always be fondly remembered by thousands! Lots of love my friend
Danny G
Dear Team Rainback.
It is so hard to find words that sum up the remarkable, phenomenal person that Ali was. All we can do is echo the words of the other bloggers.
He will be missed very much by so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
With much love,
Hugh and Nicki x
Dear All
It was with great sadness that we read this morning that Ali had passed away, there are no more words to say there is time to remember Ali for the great friend that he was.
So long Pal.
Thea & Les
Dear Jet and all at team Rainback, we are so sorry to hear that Ali has passed away. We felt like we got to know him through his blog and were in continuous admiration of his fight - truely inspirational. Thinking of you all. Dave & Fay xx
Dear Team Rainback,
Ali was and always will be one in a million. One of the nicest people its been my absolute pleasure to meet.
We will all miss his genuine enthusiasm for laughing, life, people and the ease in which he brought a smile to the face of all who were lucky enough to cross his path.
God bless mate.
LOads of love
Jonno and Soile xx
Sleep well al. You'll always be an inspiration to me mate! God bless. Jas x
To all Ali's family
The world stopped just for one second last night to let Ali step off into his new life. This world has lost a great guy but we will never forget him it was a pleasure to have known him. God bless Ali and rest in peace never to be forgotten remembered in our prayers xx
Cathy and stephen, Ireland.
Our thoughts and love are now with the all Rainback Family Jeanette and Deirdre and Martin. x
So sorry to hear the news. Ali will live on in so many memories - we are all richer for having known him and for having had him touch our lives.
Love Tim P
Dear Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette,
I wish I had the words to comfort you. It has been a great privilege to share the journey with Ali, and all of you. It has been said before and it will be said countless times again that Ali touched each and every one of us and made our lives richer. He was a remarkable man - and you must be very very proud.
Goodbye Ali - until we meet again.
With all our love
Kate and Nick
xxxxxxxx
Dear Ali
We loved you Ali and we are so glad to have shared some of our lives with you. We will always remember you as such a happy and cheerful person. You will be very missed by us all.
Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo & Jeanette
We are very sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts are with you. Please, please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do to help. Keep strong.
Love Warren, Vicci, Olivia & Oscar
Dear Team Rainback
We are so sorry to hear the sad news this morning. Our thoughts are very much with you all.
It was a pleasure and a privelage to have known Ali. He will be greatly missed butwe have some fantastic memories.
You all must be so proud of Ali. Thank you for sharing him on the blog.
Sleep well Ali and God Bless
All our love
Cat, Dave, Hannah and Charlie xxxx
Dear Rainback Team,
Our most sincere sympathy and prayers at such a sad time. There is an enormous amount of love and support for you all.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Ali was the most inspirational, positive and happy man I have ever know, my years knowing him and being part of who and what he was will live with me forever. He truly was a great person!
Sleep well mate, god bless...
Love Craig and Tash Redford xx
So sorry to hear the sad news.We are thinking of you all.
love Neil, Emma , Rebecca and Daniel. (Perryment)
Dear Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette
I am very sorry to read the news that Ali has passed away. I know you will find some comfort in each others love during this difficult time.
Ali was and always will be, one of a kind: a true lover of life who touched everyone he encountered in such a positive way - a very special person.
All my love
Summersx
all my love to you all,
we all know very deeply just how much Ali will be missed,
Katie (Chamonix)
We were so sorry to hear the news this morning. Ali will remain in our hearts and in our many many happy memories that we all have of him.
love to you all
Jemma and Jonathan
Thinking of you all - Ali will be missed more than any of us can put into words.
Love
Nicola Hulme x
So sorry to here your sad news, my thoughts are with you all.
Rest in peace Ali, hope the powders just as good up there!
Chris
Cheers Ali! One of the good guys and so good for so many people in your short life. Rest easy. Awrabest.
Soar high over those mountains, Ali.
Ann x( Claire's mum)
dear rainback's team
we are very sad today after this bad new
never we can forget Ali and we wish him a good sleep and rest
We are thinking of you all.
Ali will be missed
with all our loves
his courchevel and Annecy 's neighbours
Françoise, Jacques, Jérémy, Manon and Robin
So sorry to hear the news that Ali passed away.
He touched so many people's lives and was a very special person. We all have very happy memories of his infectious personality and happy smiling face.
Team Rainback you have been amazing!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sleep well, Ali.
Love
Paul, Amanda, Emma and Georgia
xx
If the world could live with just some Ali's enthusiasm and zest for life ... if the world could be surrounded by just some the love shown by Team Rainback and Team Blog ... if the world could display jsut some of the courage and dignity you have all shown over the last eight months ... then what a better place the world would be.
God bless you Ali, and God bless Diana, Ian, Simon, Jeanette and the wider family.
You stayed strong to the end.
With love from Ewan, Claire, Isobel, Bethany and William
xxx
Ali,
I have so many great memories of spending time with you. So many smiles so many laughs. What a great life you had and what a great effect you had on so many other lives.
I'll miss you mate.
Team Rainback, we share your sadness and are thinking of you. Ali will continue to inspire and will never be forgotten.
All our love Paul, Kate and George.
Sleep well mate
Ali was always an inspiration to me and will always be remembered for being the fun and happy person he always was
.
Our thoughts are with you guys.
Love Ben and Erica xxx
Team Rainback,
Ali would have slept easily knowing you were always there by his side. He must have been so grateful for that. I know we are.
So long Ali - enjoy the rest of the chairlift ride...... your inspiration will continue......
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. What a remarkable man, and an amazing team
Love
Bill B
We'll miss you lots Ali and will always have wonderful memories of all our times togther.
Looking forward to the future, you can be very content and proud at the legacy that you leave and all the exciting and inspirational things that are going to happen because of you.
See you mate,
John t
Dear Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo, Charlie, Archie and Jeanette,
Although we knew this was coming, it makes it no less upsetting, but we take comfort in knowing that Ali packed more into his 36 years than most people do in a lifetime and that he has always been surrounded by love and laughter.
I remember the first time I ever saw him when I was about five and he was about four and was moving in next door. I remember wrapping him up in loo roll at birthday parties, getting covered in bruises while roller skating, chasing escaped guinea pigs around the garden, walking dogs, swimming in the rain and a thousand other things.
You raised an amazing, kind and generous man, but then coming from such stock he’d have had a hard job being anything else. I consider myself lucky to have known him. My family and I have loved him for over 30 years and will continue to do so. Everytime we think of him, he’ll be there, smiling, together with three pointers and a Heinz 57 from next door.
Our thoughts, prayers and continued support are with you all. I know Ali will be watching over you.
Lots of love
J-A and all my family
Ali
You have been truly inspirational to so many people - so much energy, enthusiasm and drive.
Your dream will continue to live and touch so many people. It has been an honour to know you.
All my love to Team Rainback and to you Jeanette
Richard T
So sad to hear that Ali has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.
I only new Ali for a short time in but very much enjoyed the time that my family and I spent with him and have many fond memories.
God bless you Ali you will be sadly missed
Lots of love to you all
Matt, Melanie and Isabelle Mills xx
Ali had the ability to make people laugh - to help us see the brighter side of everything around us. What a truly gifted individual and a great loss.
Thank you Ali for sharing a little piece of your life with us, rest easy big-yin and our love and prayers go out to you all Team Rainback.
Thoughts.
Prem + Shona Reynolds xx
Dear Team Rainback
We are so sad to hear that Ali has passed away but so glad that he had so much love and support by his side.
We will miss you Ali. Rest in peace.
Derek & Shona
Ali - why it was you and your family chosen for this journey no-one knows. But you have travelled it with characteristic humour, humility and dignity.
My thoughts are with all of your family, friends, colleagues and carers who I know will miss you terribly.
With love,
Gill xxxx
Close your eyes...verse 3
……………....
Is life one big chairlift? Is that silly of me?
Its easy to imagine, especially if you ski.
Some of us choose a bumpy ride, some of us live for the day.
Some of its our choice, and the rest is our destiny
For you each pylon, a challenge fulfilled, excitement, pleasure and joy
Each day enjoyed, happy, fun, like a baby with a new toy
Open one eye, peak infront, can you see who’s there?
Family, friends, you ve heard about who have always cared.
Peak behind, familiar faces, some are in the queue
There is love in every breath of air circled all around you.
This world seems a smaller place or that’s what people say
But we re like a tiny snowflake in the alps, before it melts away.
The stars are all around us, it makes us stop and think
I m sure this chairlift, with these stars has a special link
And now your pain has parted and your chair has calmly stopped
Just remember, all of us, will one day join you at the top.
Night night
Sleep tight Ali.
wee friend e x
We are so sad to hear Ali has passed away. We didn't know him well but he was amazing. He gave us the hardest , best and funniest couple of days on snow in Meribel , and was a real inspiration to our son Blair in joining Newgen.
He will be sadly missed.
Cathy and Peter Aitken
Dear Team Rainback
In his short life Ali made an impact on so many people, his enthusiasm and energy was such that even those who he only met briefly remembered him fondly.
He will be greatly missed but will live on in all of our memories.
Zoe x
To Ali's family. All my thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ali was a great bloke and will be greatly missed. love Liz, Val d'isere crew.
Dear Team Rainback,
So so sorry to hear the sad news this morning. We still can't really believe it.
He was such a wonderful person, and now he is gone way too soon. I know he will be greatly missed.
We wish you all the strenght for the time coming.
Goodbye Ali, rest in peace..
Lots of love,
Marije and Blair.
XXX
The skatalites, your best man speech at Si’s wedding, your phone call when you got your KAPPA, cycling up Semnoz, your scary driving in your 4x4, chocolate brownies, cans of coke, jumping in the Annecy canal after England won the football, the joy when Jeanette said YES, turning round when you were the first to catch a BIG wave and saying ‘what do I do Now?’ , the pride when Charlie and Archie were born, climbing round the walls in La Grave, the hilarity when the locksmith opened your front door with a simple pull of the handle after being locked out for 48 hours, chicken – chips – chocolate mouse at the Casino café, your amazing knowledge of every plane and helicopter that flew over us, your amazing talent at thumb wars, bbq shrimps, skiing to the prodigy soundtrack, being blinded by the spray spitting out of the back of your 2m planks, barefoot water skiing at 6.30am on Annecy lake, your non-stop giggling when we did the New Gen levels video, reading helicopter books, every moment making new generation work… these are just a few things that are spinning around my head. Ali was, is and always will be an absolute Legend. I will miss you mate. Matt xx Love to all Jeanette, Diana, Ian, Si, Jo, and the rest of the Rainback team.
To Ali and family,
I am so sorry but you have been amazing these past few months and I hope the blog has helped. I will remember that man for the rest of my life, he truly was a top bloke. I wont forget the couple of years we had together at college and the laughs we had - Thats the best way to remember him through his laughing.
Till we meet again mate.
Damian Bush (Dizz)
See you at the Emerates Stadium when you watch your Arse next season !
Dear Team Rainback,
Sending you all our love at this very difficult time.
Ali was one in a million and he certainly will never be forgotten.
Thinking of you,
Alex, Tina and Robin Waggett
xxx
I hope all the thoughts and messages are a comfort to you all and help you, not only now, but in the future when you thinking of Ali.
Ali will continue to be an inspiration to many. Even though I haven't seen him in over a year, he still inspired me in his absence. I'm sure we can all continue to think of him this way.
His talent of being able to whistle with his mouth closed will go down in history.
Take Care, Gary W
Dear Team Rainback,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of Ali's passing and send you all our love at this very difficult time.
It was a huge privilege and pleasure to have known Ali for 20 odd years - his memory will live on.
Thinking of you all,
With love David (Marzie) and Jo
To Ali's family, We were so sad to hear that Ali has passed away. We will always remember him as an inspirational ski instructor and a great guy. His energy, his sense of humour and his infectious enthusiasm are legendary, and we feel privileged to have known him just a little. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers, especially when we hit the slopes.
Goodbye Ali,God bless.
Victor,Sandra, Rosie, Sophie and Zachary Pajak
So sad to hear the news this morning, as is clear from this blog Ali will be missed so much by so many.
Ali you inspired so many with your amazing attitude to life and will continue to do so.
I know when times aren't so good in the future, I will 'Think Ali' and try to react in the way the great man would. And whilst the world has lost an incredible person, if I can do this I know that I'll be a little bit better as a person and the world will be a little bit better place.
Team Rainback, I have never met you but, you are an incredible family, thanks for sharing the last few months with us, thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Ali you'll never be forgotten.
love Rich E
Just to say you are all in our thoughts at this very sad time.
Jacky Peter Nick & Russ ex Kimpton
How sad to wake up to the news that we were all dreading. The world is a sad place today. Ali is a legend, and one that will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
His inspiration will live on in everyone who knew him and anyone he has ever taught to ski.
Love
Sharon & Gavin
x
To all at Team Rainback,
Those that know me will be aware of my economical use of words. Fortunately all the other bloggers have written what I wanted to say for me.
Ali,
If Deirdre turns out to be right? I’ll see you in the next life mate.
Geoff
Dear Team Rainback,
I'm so sorry to hear the news of Ali's passing. He is so well loved and will be missed terribly.
My love and thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Much Love
Patricia
Dear Ali,
You can withdraw to the top of the mountain now, knowing that we are still sitting in our circle of light waiting for the dawn. We can feel you looking down on us as we swop stories about how you have influenced each of us, and smile as we remember our own special piece of you that lives on in our memories. We may not be able to see you, but we can feel you, and your flame burns brightly.
Team Rainback, my love and prayers go out to you all at this devastating time. I just wish there was more I could say to let you all know how deeply we feel your loss.
L x
Dear all at Team Rainback,
We are so sorry to hear the news, we know how hard it is when you lose someone special. We will always remember him for the fun loving, fantastic skier, light-weight drinking, Arsenal fanatic, friend that he was.
I hope he meets up with big Tom wherever they are.
All our love,
Rob, Anna and little Tom
xxxx
When I come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little—but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared.
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know.
Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.
Although I didn't really know him, this somehow made me think of Ali and 'team Rainback' - as well as all the amazing friends you have out there.
So sorry to hear your sad news today.
Rest in peace, Ali. Love and prayers to all of you.
Kirsten x
Ali you made life so enjoyable for so many people. I will proudly cherish every memory we shared as friends and will admire forever your integrity, courage and enviable ability to make people feel good about themselves.
My thoughts are with those closest to you.
x
Dear Ali's family,
Thankyou for letting Ali's friends follow this hardest of journeys.
Ali was such a special person.
My thoughts are with you.
Issie
Ali,
Sleep in peace.
Jeanette and team Rainback,
All my love and best wishes.
I only got to know Ali relatively recently, and I regret that I did not know him better & sooner. His strength and openness through this whole process has been truly inspirational.
I hope that the love and regard in which he was held by all of his friends and the positive impact that he has had on so many lives will be a small comfort to you.
Charlie
"God saw that you were suffering
and a cure was not to be,
So He put His arms around you
and whispered, "Come with me".
Through tear filled eyes
we watched you suffer
and slowly fade away.
Although we loved you deeply,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands were put to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best"
Ali was someone that none of us will ever forget, he will live on in all of us in some way or another.
He has inspired us all by his bravery and love for life but he has also taught us to be a lot stronger in life and live it to the full, life is to short to waste!
Ali was special, his kindness, big smile and happiness for life will always be with us.
Team Rainback, I don't know any of you but my heart goes out to you in this very hard time, you have all been so brave and thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.
Ali, Thank you for being you, I will never forget you.
Sleep tight, wherever you are
Lots of love,
Sally & Mo xxxxxx
"The song is ended but the memory lingers on"
Words fail me.
Team Rainback you are truly amazing!
Love to you all
Rachel xx
Words are hard but lots of love to Team Rainback. We are thinking of you all. We have such great memories that will never fade!
Love to you all
Adrian,Louise, Georgia,Oliver and Eloise
xxx
dear team rainback, our love and thoughts are with you all today. it is obvious how much ali meant to so many. i hold all my lovely memories of him - his smile and interest in everyone and his endless enthusiasm.
thank you so much for allowing us all to be part of this journey. we will all miss him so much.
lots of love gina and charlie
Dear Diana, Ian and all the team
Our hearts go out to you on this sad day. Thinking of you constantly
love from Liz & Keith
dear team rainback,
I hope that you feel the love from all the wonderful people who have shared this journy with you, in their thoughts and minds.
Heaven was in need of a special angel when they requested Ali..
May he now be free from pain, and souring high..
To all of you i wish you strength, and love through the days ahead.
Sleep well Ali
xx
Dear Team Rainback
So sorry to hear your news but take comfort that he couldn't have had any more love, support and strength than he did from all of Team Rainback.
My prayers are for you all at this time.
Stuart
To the amazing Team Rainback we send our love on this sad day. Ali was a very special person who touched all our hearts.
Thinking of you.
Love Jeanette & Tony
Dear Team Rainback,
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared Ali's love
We are thinking about you every second of the day,
Love,
Andy and Liz
Dear Ali, Rest in Peace
and love to all Team Rainback.
With our love
Andy & Keith
Dear Team Rainback,
Using the words from the poem above "God only takes the best", how true.
I cannot think of the appropriate words, only that Ali was a legend and his memory will live on through all who knew him.
My prayers and thoughts will be with you all over the coming days and months.
Sleep well Ali.
All my love,
Nix xxx
Dear Diana, Ian, Jeanette, Simon and Jo
Thinking of you all on this sad day, Ali will stay in our fondest memories always, a very special person.
Take care of yourselves, you are in our thoughts.
Christine and Bill
Dear Team Rainback,
Our thoughts are with you in these sad times.
Love,
Harriet and Martin xxx
"Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord
Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord
Thus says the Lord, will the world know my friends
Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord"
Ali is, and always will be, an inspiration and I feel
overwhelmingly privileged to be able to call him a friend.
Thinking of you and sending you all my love and prayers
Emily xxx
Ali was a Great guy, so generous, helpful and supportive throughout our skiing, he helped me so much. I think the only thing he was not good at was drinking!!
Nobody knows, but its always said they have gone to a better place, here's hoping!
All our love to Team Rainback
Lisa & Tim xxx
I am so sorry for your loss, Team Rainback.
What a wonderful human being who influenced the lives of so many people and will continue to do so. I'll always remember that cheeky smile and your gift for telling a story, Ali. I can't quite believe that you're gone.
My thoughts are with you all.
Debbie
to ali's family & jeanette
our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
what a guy
jez ,tracy & coco
Ali,
The world seems a bit worse today.
Miss you mate...
All my condolences, thoughts and support to 'team Rainback'. After the pain, I am sure you will realise how very fortunate you are to have had such a special and endearing person as such a close part of your lives.
Dave M, Barbie and Alessia.
Dearest Rainback family.
We are so very very sorry for your sad loss. He can now watch over all of us...so lets try and behave!
The sun never sets on a cool dude....
You still make me smile even when you're not there, even if you're not being rude.....
Take care buddy and rest in peace.
Love, best wishes and God bless.
Andi & Lisa McCann xx
Such sad news, even though we knew it was coming. Thank you all for taking the time to let us all know. Some peoples star's shine so bright that they burn out sooner...Ali was definitely one of those.
I hope he has found deep untracked powder where ever he has gone!
Thank you for sharing his final journey. We are thinking of you all.
Love
Steve Lesley and yogi bearxxxxx
Dear team Rainback.
What an amazing bloke!
Ali was one of the most amazing people anyone could have met.
Funny,Inspirational,bubbly,Caring.........the list goes on and on.
rest in peace Ali.
all our love
Andy,Karon and Poppy Bowern
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Although I appear to have gone, Im never far away,
I am with you always, each and every day,
Do not get upset because you cannot see me,
I'm locked up in your heart and I've thrown away the key.
I will always be behind you in everything you do,
I'll be your wall of support, unbreakable even by you,
Never give up hope, always do your best,
Remember who you are - you're better than the rest.
If you are ever down, simply shut your eyes,
Look deep into your mind, I'm hidden in disguise.
Keep searching and you'll find me, for I will never leave,
I'm everything inside you, I'm every breath you breathe.
xxxx
Dear Team Rainback
Very sad to read your news this morning. I have never met anyone who could equal Ali's love of fun, his energy and his incredible sense of humour.His and your strength, courage and openness through this have been truly inspirational. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Susannah, Orn and Thorfinn
When my younger brother died 18 months ago, this poem was given to me
When I am dead
Cry for me a little
Think of me sometimes
But not too much
Sometimes recall
As I was in life
But not for too long
Leave me in peace
As I shall leave you in peace
And while you live
Let your thoughts be of the living
Dear Ali - none of us will forget you...you have left many legacies with your optimism,enthusiasm,spirit,acceptance of everybody.....
I hope you are now in a peaceful place
Pipxx
Dear All
We can only echo all the above tributes - what a wonderful man Ali was. As a young lad he and Si came "patterning" Gemma - giving up their "teenage" time to help out someone less fortunate than themselves. How proud you must be of your sons Diana and Ian. They are such a credit to you both. The impact Ali has clearly made on his fellow beings is something to treasure. You are in our thoughts, and we send our love to you all, Sally and family
Dear Diana and Team Rainback,
I am so, so saddened to learn about Ali. I, like so many put what looked like the inevitable to the back burner and concentrated on the all the positive thoughts Ali gave to us.
Ali was the most generous, kind and funny guy. A credit to you as parents and the whole family who have been totally amazing throughout this wretched time.
Thank you for taking time to write, so considerate to the last. We all take a little comfort safe in the knowledge that he was surrounded with peace, love and support of his amazing family.
Ali for me was and will always remain a once in a lifetime person, a person who leaves a mark on you forever, a real diamond, an inspiration! He made you laugh without trying and had such a genuine interest in everybody he met. The curry house incident with Franny will always be a classic memory.
I am sure he has his skis waxed and ready to ride the ultimate powder safe in the knowledge you are so proud of him and that he made a real difference to so many, not only his family and friends but the thousands of people he taught to ski.
Ali, wherever you are, whatever you are doing, thanks for sharing this Time with us, the memories of College and especially the 3 valleys are priceless.
Until we meet again, sleep tight Ali and God bless you and your wonderful family always.
Ian, Lindsay, Harry and Samuel Parker xxxx
Dearest Ali
Having not met you but heard so much about you from your friend Paul,u have become part of our daily thoughts. You will always be part of everyones daily thoughts, nothing has changed,because, u made sure noone would forget you before last evening, u made sure everyone will smile, enjoy life , live for the day and "ski" as well as eat loads of chocolate and drink fine wines of course!
Team Rainback, words cant express your feelings and im not one to assume anyone can, but our love and thoughts are with you all, take comfort from those close and not so close, its a small world when you need a blanket to enfold you and keep you strong.
Sleep tight Ali, dream such happy dreams,
Angie N Family
sad and sorry to hear the news...our thoughts are with you. Even though we had not seen Ali for a year we will never forget him.
lots of love
Ali and Rob xxx
Dear Diana & Ian, Simon & Family & Jeanette.
My blog doesn't seem to have come up so perhaps I did something wrong so will try again. We were so upset to hear your sad news today. Even though we knew what was coming, it is no easier when it does happen. Ali was such a great guy and I can't believe he is no longer with us having known him from the day he was born. He crammed so much into his life and acheived so much you have every reason to feel very proud of him. You know you only have to ask if there is anything we can do.
Love Tony & Viv xx
Dear Team Rainback
Such sad news today.
Ali was Mr Nice-Guy. A really lovely, clever and inspirational bloke.
You have all cared for him in such a fantastic way. You could not have done more for him. Well done.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Love from
Clair and Martin
Jeanette and family Rainback,
Ali was a great guy - his memory will live on in so many ways; you must all be so proud of him.
Our thoughts are with you.
Liz and Roy, Hannah and Hamish
So sorry to hear your very sad news. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sweet dreams Ali
Ben and Caroline x
Dear Ali,
Your very being has made a vast impact on us all. It is your turn to look down with pride as you see us trying to conduct ourselves as you have done.
With love to all of team Rainback,
Clare and Paul x
Dear Simon, Jo, Diana, Ian and Team Rainback
Ali was an inspiration to us all and will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with you.
God bless you Ali
Graham, Sue & Jessica
Dear Team Rainback
Sadness at the passing away of Ali, but a laugh at the picture of a goat. How wierd are human emotions. Lots of love to you all and Ali, be at peace and smiling onwards forever. You will be missed.
Jo
xx
Ali you can only guess at the number of people you inspired. I'm honored to have known you.
My sincerest sympathies to Team Rainback - you were a credit to him as he was to you.
Rob
Chamonix
Dear Ali,
You will continue to inspire me to be a better person,
To overfill my days with fun and exciting adventures,
To search every corner for new experiences,
To find humour in my misfortunes,
To dream of the ridiculous and to dream of the impossible,
To aim to succeed,
And to fight as hard as possible in order to do so.
The World is a very sad place today,
But it will ALWAYS be a much better place for having known you.
My heart goes out to your family and to Jeanette.
I will miss you Ali.
Love, Gillian xx
Dear Team Rainback
Its not often I cry but as I sit here in Australia having just read the previous 100 comments I am blubbing like a 3 year old. It takes a special person and someone that touched me very deeply to bring out emotions like this so mate we might not have managed a face to face recently but talking to you on Skype over the last 6 months has been a truely inspirational experiance. I have seen a few memories mentioned here and would like to add a few of my own that most of you wont understand but here goes..
The Spunky Seaman of Boro Road HC
Midnight comando raids on the squat of Curtis and Geach
The almost trip to Alton Towers at 5am
Kung Fu Laser quest
The love hate relationship with me and my MUFC
the Clint Eastwood of the Norfolk Broads( BB gun style)
Giving me the confidence to ski after my accident and helping me realise that nothing could hold me back.
Mate you have been an inspirational character over the last 15 years of my life and a legend in the last 6 months. I now have a special reason to head to the casino down here at some ungodly hour of the morning to watch the Arsenal Man United game and I wont even begrudge you the occasional win.
Rest easy special mate
Lots of love and hugs
Mish
.
If I should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is for ever England. There shall be
In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam,
A body of England's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.
And think, this heart, all evil shed away,
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thoughts by England given;
Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.
keep strong team Rainback,
Dear Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo & Jeanette,
We are so very sad to hear the news; the world has lost a special person but you must be so proud of Ali and all the lives he touched.
"He took his bright candle and went into another room. I cannot find him, but I know he was here, because of all the love and happiness he left behind."
Our thoughts are with you all.
With love,
Lesley & Ray xx
So, so sad.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all, Team Rainback.
Ali was a most amazing chap. His inspirational legacy will go on and on.
You have all been amazing - sending you a virtual hug, in the meantime.
Miranda & Alan xxx
So sorry to hear your sad news. I only met Ali once, in the waiting room of the radiotherapy clinic (marking my exercise books) but have followed the blog ever since. Such a brave guy and wonderful family.....
You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he has lived
You can close your eyea and pray that he'll come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember him and only that he's gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind
be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what he'd want:
Smile, open your eyes, Love and go on.
Dear Ali,
now you ll look this world from above, from the top of the mountain, your mountain, your peaceful favourite place maybe covered of beautiful worm snow and from there you will look after all the people you love.
From the sea level we will explore the sky looking for your star or maybe your star will look for us.
Then.. see you later.
All my love to Si, Jo, kids and of course to all the family.
Silvia (Richard's girlfriend)
Such sad news. Our thoughts are with you all.
Love Bob and Carol
There was no easy way to tell us the sad news of Ali's passing, but you have done so with such kind thoughts for all who have been praying for him, and we thank you for this. The flowers alongside, which appear to have an alpine setting, are an appropriate tender touch for such a lovely man. You will all have our love and support in the painful days ahead.
Smiths of 26 Dacre Crescent.
"there is only one way to live forever, thats to live a life worth remembering"
you did that.
it was great to spend time in your company.
martin
There was no easy way to let us all know - and we thank you for that. You are all so inspirational and strong and to keep us all updated so regularly of Ali's prgogress shows amazing strength. I am so sad to read what we all knew was coming but it doesn't make it any easier. The world has lost a very special person, and all those who knew Ali including me are honoured that he touched our lives.
Please know that Ali and you are all still very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. Debbie Newton (NZ)
Dear Team Rainback,
We are so, so sorry to hear the dreaded news. We haven't met you and we didn't know Ali as well as so many other people on the blog, but we do always remember teaching him to dive in Vietnam and him teaching us to ski in France, and what fun we had! Thank you for being courageous enough to keep us all up to date for so long and our thoughts are with you at this sad time. So much good will come out of this terrible situtation - it already has changed our lives for the better. Regards, Julie & Mark Baker
Dear team rainback,
sorry about the new you are in our thoughts
Dear Jeanette and Team Rainback,
Even with the brightest sunshine today, the world looks a little greyer.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die
Soar high with all the angels Ali,
All our love Sara, Darren, Hannah and Lloyd xxx
Dear Ali,
It was such an honour to know you and I am forever in your debt for where I am now. I hugely appreciate the support you have given me through the past few years. All my love and thoughts go to team rainback.
Sam Pickup
Charlotte Crawley
x x x
Dear Team Rainback
A poem that affected me when my dad died - I always remembered the last two lines during difficult times.
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
x
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Sleep well Ali. We will always remember you for your enthusiasm for life, for your energetic smile whenever we met, and for many happy memories.
We send our love and thoughts to the rest of Team Rainback at this very difficult and sad time.
Love from Karen, Daff, Jack and Toby xx
Wow, just reading the blog now, the messages reached 120, that speaks for itself.
I didnt know you very well Ali, just through your beloved Jeanette, but I have been drawn into the blog by the strength and humility you showed, and the amazing family and friends you have. Thank you for letting us in..
I sat in Le Praz today, a beautiful sunny evening, the birds singing and an amazing view over the Grand Casse, the beauty and peace of the place seemed very fitting at this time.
Sleep peacefully and perhaps I will have the honour to know you better in another place.
Treacle x
We wish you powder snow and eternal sunshine, Ali. Love to Jet and the Rainback crew. Thinking of you all. From Jacquie, Alister and the Durham gang xxx
So sorry to hear the sad news.
It was such a huge pleasure to have known Ali and to share his passion for life.
He will be greatly missed and leave us all with fantastic memories of good times!
Love Tim & Fee (Les Gets)
Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette;
Our thoughts are with you.
We met Ali through ski instruction, very much enjoyed our time with him and looked forward to the warm ”welcome back” greetings annually in Courchevel. Olwena particularily appreciated the care with which Ali picked ski instructors to turn the lows into highs.
Except for Olwena once being introduced to Jeanette by Ali, we have not met "Team Rainback" but, having met Ali, finding out through the Blog that he came from such a loving and supportive family and attracted such good, loyal and loving friends came as no surprise.
We can only hope knowing that Ali will be remembered with respect and fondness, by so many of us (even those of us who barely knew him) will be of some small comfort both now and in the future.
Robin and Olwena
Ali I owe you so much for making me the instructor I am today! If it wasn't for you I would have never made it to where I am now!
My thoughts are with you Team Rainback! I know the pain will never leave you but we all know what an amazing guy he was and how much he helped others. I will think of you always!
Kerri Prince xx
Dear Team Rainback,
Such sad news. I remember Ali from Ventures. I always remember him as somebody who always had the time for others with an enthusiasm and passion for life. An inspiration to us all. He will be sadly missed.
My thoughts are with you all at this time and in the months ahead.
Richard C.
Dear Ali,
You are one of the funniest and lovliest guys I've ever met. You are truely unique and I'm very proud to say that I know you.
My thoughts are with you Team Rainback.
Rowan.
Dear Ali
You gave so much to all around you. You have made so many people happy. You have brought so many people together. You are truly a special person. Ski now like you have never done before.
Dear Diane, Ian, Si, Jeanette, Jo, Archie & Charlie
Nothing I can say can comfort you but I hope that knowing just how missed Ali will be gives you a little warmth.
With love and sadness but a smile at the wonderful memories.
Jules A xxxxxx
Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep...
Ali you were a real tiger ! Our tracks crossed only a handful of times but your smile, humour and joy of life will be ever present in my memories of you.
My thoughts go out to all his loved ones at this sad time.
Steve Scott.
I guess we all knew it was coming but the hit sure isn't softend.
Ali, your going to be missed mate.... Sleep well
With all our love, thoughts and best wishes to the Rainback team and all that lost a great friend on Sunday.
Gareth & The Supreme Team x
dear team rainback,
you never know when your numbers up and ali's came up way way too soon. your courage and consideration for keeping us up-to-date throughout the last weeks and months is astonishing thank you so much. we've lost of one the good guys who's inspiration has quite honestly shaped how i live day to day. i feel priviliged to have spent time in ali's company. what a boy. dougs
I had never met Ali, but heard lots about him and had been following the blog.
Even on a sad day such as this we can be truly grateful that Ali has touched the lives of so many people....even people like me who he had never even met!
My deepest sympathy to Team Rainback.
Alison F
Now you will soar again Ali.
Honour, Rhys, Billy and Bess xxx
Better to live a short life as a tiger than a long life as a sheep.
Rest my friend. You deserve it
Gordi
Better to live a short life as a tiger than a long life as a sheep.
Rest my friend. You deserve it
Gordi
It is extremely sad to know such a loved person had to leave everyone behind. I didnt know Ali personally,but I can certinaly see how torn apart he leaves his family and friends behind. Being such a nice soul, he would gaurd his loved ones as Angel. Keeping looking out for him!
Hello mate,
Its been a pleasure, never a chore. Your a legend mate.
Russ, Belle, Cara & Ava xxxx
If I should go before the rest of you,
Break not a flower, nor inscribe a stone,
Nor, when I'm gone, speak in a Sunday voice,
But be the usual selves That I have known.
Weep if you must:
Parting is hell,
But life goes on
So...sing as well!
by JOYCE GRENFELL'S
Dear Jeanette & Team Rainback
We're so sorry to hear this very sad news, and are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Ali touched so many people, and the warmth and affection Ali inspired in so many must make you all feel very proud.
You all deserve our love and support for the future, as I think we can all understand how much you will miss Ali.
With love
Janey,Iain,R & R - Le Villaret
Dear Team Rainback
So many words to sum up the sadness we all feel on hearing of your loss.
I asked my 11 year old to write about learning to ski with Ali...
"Ali, you made me enjoy skiing soooo much. I remember skiing through loads of trees on an amazing trail with you speeding in front. I remember when you made us ski down the gun barrel with our eyes shut! You showed us your singing hat and we really believed it until we realised you were whistling. Every time we skied down the Indians you called out to your friend the Chief. Do you remember that we ate loads of sweets on the chair lifts - they were delicious. Every skiing lesson I had with you made me more confident because if you put your mind to something you did it - like making New Generation and writing a song for the football world cup. I even loved your jokes especially the one about the dog - Bad Minton!
We met Ali as a ski instructor with New Gen and he became a friend. He was simply the best and will remain a big influence in our lives.
It is a great comfort to know that he had such a strong family to help him through his final days.
With love to you all
Siobhan, Stephen, Hannah, Mimi and Issy xxxxx
Dear Jeanette, Diana, Ian, Simon and Jo
Although we expected this news, we are greatly saddened that the time has arrived.
Ali was a good friend to Laurent and myself - and we know from all the other bloggers that he was a good and popular friend to so many others too. We are honoured to have known him.
He will be missed so much by so many people.
Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us all.
Our thoughts are with you.
Suzanne, Laurent, Matilda, Bobby and Lucas
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched....but are felt in the heart"
"Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards".......Ali, that you did XX
Ali, you've kept us entertained. Thanks for letting us be part of this journey.
Team Rainback...words fail me but my thoughts are with you all
Lots of Love Kirsty McGregor
Dear Team Rainback,
My thoughts are with you all the time as you experience the unimaginable. Ali was a truly brave, exceptional guy. He will live on in everyone he knew by leaving a little piece of himself in our hearts and making us better people, more driven, more inspired.
Ali - the hard bit is over now, sleep peacefully.
All my love
Janey xx
Dear Ali,
You have achieved that so simple task that often seems so hard. To make the world a better place because of you. I don’t think you even had to try. You have been a huge inspiration to so many and from guys like you we learn so much.
All my love to Team Rainback and Jeanette. Through these sad times I hope you will remember with laughs and smiles.
Dave M x
Dear Team Rainback
Thank you for taking the time to update the blog through the darkest of days. My thoughts go out to you in this difficult time.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known Ali. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Rest in peace.
James Redpath xxx
Team Rainback,
You are in our thoughts. Keep strong. Take courage. Ali was an amazing and inspirational 'dude'.
Team Rainback,
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
With love, Smon, Susie et al xxx
Thanks Team Rainback for all your great efforts. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Thanks Ali for all the good times you have been responsible for. So many to so many people.
Love Giles, Alex and Oscar Lewis
Dear Rainback Family and friends,
what sad news today and I can only wish you all the strength possible for the journey you have yet to travel.
All that has been written lies as testament to how much joy Ali brought into peoples lives.
Thanks Ali for all the smiles, all the laughs and for being one of the daftess people I have ever met. A bit of daftness takes you a long way in this world and I am sure it will take Ali to great places wherever he may be.
Loved today, missed tomorrow and remembered always.
Becci M
Dear team Rainback
Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death but completeness.
Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last words in silence.
I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way.
sleep well ALi
Dear All Ali's family and Jeanette
It has been such a pleasure knowing Ali, what a great guy and just because he is no longer with us here he remains an absolute star and will live on in all our hearts.
My sincerest thoughts are with you all at this extremely difficult time and have been throughout Ali's illness. I am truly thankful to have known him and you must be so proud of him and what he achieved in his life.
jane xxx
So sorry to hear the news.
My thoughts are with you at this time. The courage, love and support you have shown, which has been so evident through Ali's blog has been awe-inspiring.
Nicola (Mann)
To all who knew and loved Ali ,
Ali was an inspriration to everyone who met him , his infectious positivity and his love and care for others never ceased.
Thank God for Ali 's life.
We have all been tremendously blessed to have known such a great friend .
May all at Team Rainback be comforted and at peace that God has taken Ali home , his life and death has touched many hearts.
God bless you all,
Karen & Jaime MacLean. x x x
We are thinking of you all at this very sad time and wishing you comfort in the memories that we have all shared with Ali.
With lots of love,
Clare (Melville), Laurie and Charlie x
Dear Team Rainback
Ali was one of life's incredibly special people and I feel totally honoured to have known him and call him my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much love Geordie xx
We are very sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with you at this ,very sad time. Ali was amazing.
Julian, Laura, Clara and Hugo.
Dear Team Rainback
I'm so sorry to hear your news. I met Ali through Gosling Ski Centre and followed him to France for coaching many a times. He gave great joy and laughter to everyone he met and will be truely missed.
Ali you will forever be in our hearts and every falling snowflake.
Love to you all at Team Rainback
Rachel C.
What a sad, sad loss. Thinking of you all.
The Edwards Family
I have been so saddened by this final news and I am sorry you have all been through and continue to have such a devastating time. I hope that over the last few months you have been able to have some amazing special times together with Ali.
Ali is at peace now, his suffering is over and our thoughts are with you all at this difficult, difficult time.
He has shown amazing spirit and he will never be forgotten.
sleep well, Ali
sian xx
Team Rainback,
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Ali's life was always a special journey, he lived life to the full and moved on to the next adventure touching people as he went.
I often feel I'd liked to spend more him with the great man, but the little time I did was special enough and as we can all see there were so many others he had to touch.
Ali's on a new journey now but you can take comfort knowing it'll be a brighter place now he's arrived.
Ali we'll miss you.
Love to you all.
Greg P & family xxx
Dear Team Rainback,
So sorry to hear the tragic news and sorry that I didn't know about this blog earlier so that I could have sent Ali himself a message to say thank you and wish him luck for his fight. He was an inspirational teacher and such good fun. It's so unfair his life was cut so short.
My family and I are thinking of you all and wish you strength at this sad time.
Jenny H (New Gen Gap 05-06)
Only the good die young.
To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Sleep tight Ali.
x
Such sad, sad news to see a young life taken so early. Yet Ali's legacy lives on - he has clearly touched the hearts of people all around the World. My thoughts and prayers go out to Team Rainback who have shown enormous strength and unity over the past months. You will become even stronger I'm sure. Ali has touched all our lives in some way - I remember him from early Kimpton years and also HVSU - and we will all each keep our own special memories of him - memories that will never fade and never be taken. Ali will continue to shine in people's hearts forever - he is not gone but has simply moved into the "next room". Team Rainback you can certainly stand proud for bringing such a fine young man into our lives.
Sleep tight Ali and God bless xxx
God bless Team Rainback xxx
Dee Bretnall (Poole)
dear team Rainback,
Ali will never be forgotten.He was loved by all those who were lucky enough to call themselves friends and through his astounding courage and bravery he has touched the hearts and opened up the minds of those who came to know a part of him via his blog.Ali has given strength and inspiration to so many and his leggacy lives on.I did not know Ali that well,but he is somebody who has made a lifelong imprint that will remain forever.I am sure I am not alone in this.Ali has started somthing that will continue for years to come.I believe that Ali is still with us all and also will live on in our memories.
With love Lucie and Angus xxx
Dearest Rainbacks
I love you all and cannot imagine your pain.
Dearest Ali
Most follow. Not you, the only thing you followed was your heart and in doing so you have taught and will continue to teach so so many of us. Thank you
love
Chris, Jo and Noah (belize)
Ali will never be forgotten, he lives on in us all, we feel privileged to have known him, and he will continue to inspire us forever.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Kerry and Simon xxx
Hello Ali..
You were ace.
Katie x x x x
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