I've just been reading these message about Alan. He was my son, Chris Vaughan. I'd just like to say how touched I am with your comments, both from those of you who knew him and those of you who are just paying their respects within the community. The circumstances of his death, whilst not wholly explained, were a tragedy and we are unlikely to ever know exactly how he ended up in the water. I spoke with him on the phone just three hours before he died and what was very clear is that he was extremely happy with his life and enjoying living. One of the last things he said was "Life's really good Dad, really good". His life was short but he enjoyed every minute and we are all grateful for having been able to share it. He was extremely proud of being the leader of the 95th and would want to be remembered to you all as the "universal soldier"