Our Beloved Mr. Al!

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Yesterday I visited a homeowner who stopped in our showroom requesting a quote for a tile job in their living room and dining room.  We last visited this home in 2002 when we installed tiles at a tub surround and bathroom vanity top.  I was pleasantly surprised as I remembered that our beloved installer Mr. Al Hook was working with us at the time.

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Al installed both of these areas as shown above with all the care and precision as he always used when working on the job.  I mused over the pleasant times I had with Al and what  good friend he was to our company, always doing his best for us, helping to make McAllister & Son a solid and credible company through his great workmanship.

Al retired a few years ago and though he is sorely missed it is always great to see his work out there throughout the county as we revisit jobs that he worked on.  Here's to you Mr. Al!

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