RIP old mate
I can only second all the positive comments above...Al really was one of the good guys and, as usual, PNG didn't deserve him.
PNG is so far beyond help it is not real.
For those who feel they can't leave yet, for whatever reason, get a gun and use it first....better to travel south in Business class than hold 6.
Worked for me.
But really just get out...PNG is on a no return slid back to the stone ages...leave them to it....as the years pass since I escaped it's more and more difficult to believe that I stayed so long.
Al is not alone tonight, there is an alarmingly large group of mates easing his passage to Valhalla.
Deepest condolences for his family!!!
Chuck.
PS. Mr Downer perhaps it's time you did reflect on PNG Pollies and Police...they are useless...I'd bet a months pay the gang members are Wantoks of the local cops