RIP Alastair Farland
 

Alistair was a 24 year old Aussie doing the Pan American from top to bottom and had been on the road just 2 months. He was one of us.

His blog is light on words but has some terrific photos of his travels. My daughter was all set to meet up with him in Mexico and ride together for a few weeks - what a pointless, tragic loss.

He was killed in North Carolina by another vehicle - I have very few details at this stage.

Tragic - RIP-

Tragic...

Really really sad news..

Too too young to leave us.

Hi Jax,
A tragedy in itself, but even worse when so close to home. I`m sure I speak for many in sending my support to the ``boss`` at this difficult time.

John.

Tragic, so sorry to hear this

Wayne

I just had a look at his blog, there is some great photos on it.
He has a statement there from his friends, a bit of a bad omen.

Hi everyone.

I'm a former work colleague of Alistair's. The tragic news is just filtering through back home now.

Al was a terrific 'kid'. I can start with the superlatives but wouldn't know where to end.

He will be missed by many. And when I say many, I mean countless....

If there is any more information you could post, that would be terrific. PM's are fine if you see the need.

Thanks for your post(s) and stay safe in your own travels.

All the best from AU.

dan..

Thanks everyone.
Al's family and friends have set up a tribute facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...778328&fref=ts

for those not on facebook I have passed on this HU page to his parents.

Very sad indeed :( RIP Alistair

R.i.p.....
I don't have words for this.

We met initially at OX and then I had the privilege to not only ride with but also host Al for a few days the week before the accident. I found him to be a thoughtful and fun loving young man who still possessed the ability to wonder at the world. Over the grill, our plates, and a bottle or two; we invested a lot of time talking and sharing about life, death, love, fear, loss, discovery, and how those things work in our own lives and in our relationships with others.

Al had the very rare ability to convince me to care about him. The days we spent together and the conversations we shared are treasures to me. Alistair remains one in a million and he left me better than he found me.

RIP, Taken far too young

i dont know if i can express my feelings as iam not a native english speaker. im sitting here in my cheap hostel in los angeles, chiloe next to the panamericana. maybe i would have met him on my way north. in moments like this i think :" is it all worth it?" . im so sad.

I think yes. Al's death is sad and came way too soon, but he chose to make his life adventurous. He brought joy and wonder to those he met. He helped spread the value of travel and meeting new people and learning about them and sharing about oneself.

A person with a spirit like Alistair's shouldn't be confined to a cubicle or a timeclock. They should be welcomed out into the world.

I met Al at the Overland Expo, and posted this on my blog when I heard the very sad news....

A Tragic Loss, but a Precious Lesson | HORCA MOTO