Barb Scott 2020-07-28 08:17:21 wrote: I first met Sue and Alan when I was in high school when I would often go over to help with Brendan and Glenn when they were babies. Over the years I spent a lot of time at their house, which was almost like a second home to me as they welcomed me into their family like I was a part of their family. I would often babysit Brendan and Glenn and went along on family outings with them. I loved spending time at the McCarthy house which was always full of love and warmth. As I grew up and was in my later years in high school, I still remember going to the McCarthy house on a regular basis and I would often ask for Alan’s assistance with my Legal Studies assignments. He was always more than happy to help, and I could see the love and ridiculous knowledge that he had on the subject of law. He loved to share his knowledge as he was to help. Alan offered to take me into the law courts in Melbourne during my school holidays and I was privileged to sit in a court during a real case. There were many times that I sought help from Sue and Alan over the years and they were both always there for me, without questions. Growing up, Alan was one of the people that I knew I could turn to and ask for assistance. He would always be there to help, never judged or questioned, but was there. I knew I could rely on him when I needed help or just to chew over something that didn’t seem quite right. Things just won’t be the same ever and I am truly saddened by the sudden departure that he has had from this life. His generosity, kindness, selfless and pragmatic approach to life was admired by so many. He will never be forgotten and will leave a massive hole for so many people, not to mention his amazing wife and gorgeous family.