I just found Alan's business card he had given me at our last City College High School reunion f the Class of 1950. On Googling his name today, I was shocked to learn of his passing. My intention was to call him. We spent our childhood play time and schools Pimlico Elementary, Garrison Jr High, & high school together until he left for Penn. Alan had a special attitude about him that was recognizable humorous, confident, and friendly. Although he not necessarily known for his athleticism, he once brought out strange objects that none of us had seen in our neighborhood before thereby introduced us to lacrosse with his new stick and ball.

We met Jacqueline once at the beach at Sea Colony. Joan & I want to express our deep sympathy but retain our fond memories of AJL.
Fred and Joan Magaziner, Randallstown

TO DAD


What do you say, ‘bout a man when he's gone
To find the true saying, its hard, some part wrong
To miss so much moment, to forget little things
Not to feel his love present, when only sad rings 

But I'll try anyway, to express from my view
The life of our man, the one we all knew
Father and husband, uncle brother and friend
With so little time now, these words love to send

He was loud he was soft, and often a lover
His feelings all out there, not under cover
He filled up a room, with talking and fun
But when he thought fools, they'd better off run

He fixed and he fiddled, assembled, adjusted
And ne'er afore long a thing fixed, if it busted
He toiled over spaces so we'd feel warm and cozy 
T'was a game, was a joy, to surround us in rosy

Now the world is much nicer for spaces he drew
And in Washington special, there's more than a few.
All brick and clean beauty, so carefully crafted
And to think that by hand all, the plans had been drafted

For all the so many, he touched in this town
Which for so many years, he made his home ground
All as one on this day, we are feeling his missing
For hear now our words, once more his cheek kissing 

And to me oh so gracious, to be treated like brother
So generous and kind and wise like no other
He welcomed me in to be family and friend
Hence I morn him so deeply now here at the end. 

So long my dear friend, grand father and brother
Dad husband and cousin, and uncle and other
You leave a great hole, for the rest of us here
It's right in our hearts, where we hold you so dear.

Dear Justin,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult moments. Lots of love, Corina

Ilene, Rory, Sydney --
Our most sincere sympathies to you and all the rest of your family. We hope your happy memories will help you get through the early days of sadness.

Jackie - we have so many wonderful memories of Alan, it's hard to know where to start. We remember his jokes, and what a fun loving person he was.  We know that he will be sorely missed by you and the children, and you are all very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Melanie and Family,
I just wanted to let you know I am very sorry for your loss and that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jackie and Family
We are thinking of of you during this difficult time.  Cherish the memories.  Love and Prayers..
John, Betty and Kara Neesen

December 10

Dear Friends,

We will all remember Alan as a colleague, friend, pal, mentor, architect and most of all just one heck of a great guy that will be missed dearly by each of us.

His legacy lives on through not only all the buildings he designed that line Connecticut Avenue and K Street, and the more recent projects that he has done with all of us, but through all the lives he has touched with his spirited humorous laugh, his good nature, his feisty inspired persistence, his knowledge, and his love of work and life; and the wonderful gift of family and friends that shared in his beautiful journey. 

Good night Alan, 

Peace
Richard

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I worked with Alan a few years ago and always enjoyed his wit, intelligence, sense of humor, and professionalism. He will be missed.

I met Alan while traveling for work and spoke to him many times on the phone as a fellow collegue and he made a lasting impression on me, he was very kind and willing to share his experiences.  He will be missed dearly.

Dear Lockman Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.  God Bless you all!

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family during this time. I worked with Alan a number of years ago and always enjoyed our conversations, our occasional lunches together, his trademark bow-tie, and his wonderful wit. He was a wonderful man and a good friend.

Justin and your whole family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Please know that we are here for you. Sending lots of love and hugs your way, Kristen (Nelson) and Bill McMillan

Dear Jackie, Jen, Jess, and Justin,
I am so saddened by the news of Alan's passing.  I have the fondest of memories of him: a great sense of humor, a dashing bow tie, and a huge heart.  He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.  I am so sorry for your sudden loss and have you all in my thoughts and prayers.  Love and hugs from Philadelphia.

Jackie our thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry I can't be with you on this sad day. Alan's creations remain as a tribute to his professional accomplishments. It was a great experience to work with him. Best,  Jim Butterfield  jandb56@aol.com

Ilene and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing.  
Karen Kosiba Edwards

Lockman Family
May the strength and prayers of others comfort you in your time of grief. I smile and laugh as I think of Alan.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lockman family.  I will always remember Alan, my client and friend - the master of the architectural detail and his great sense of humor!

Dearest Justin and Family,

Sending you our our love, thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Thinking of you-- love, Sapna, Raj, Kishen and Asha

Jackie, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Jessica and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about your father. We had such a nice visit with him and your mom at Brian's wedding in July. We hope that you will all find some small measure of solace in your memories and the love we send across the miles to all of you.
Aunt Helene and Uncle Bruce

Jackie:  I was so sorry to read of Alan's passing tonight.  I have such fond memories of you, Alan and the children in those wonderful times we shared.  Thank you, and love to all.

Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear about Alan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear all the Lockmans, 
Sending you all lots of hugs and kisses. With warm thoughts and all my love,

Dear Jen and family,
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.  We are deeply saddened by your loss.  Even though we cannot be there for the service know that you will be in our thoughts.

Lockman family, Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days and weeks ahead.  With deepest sympathy,

I remember the thrill of working with Alan in the late 70's as a young intern.  The office was always busy with interesting projects.  Alan entrusted me with more responsibility than I could ever imagine.  He was always there to help fix my mistakes; to teach and explain.  I don't know how he found the patience!  He never lost his love for architecture.  I have many fond memories of Alan during those wonderful years.  Jackie, my prayers are for you in this difficult time.

Dear Jess and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always have wonderful memories of Mr. Lockman and remember the smiles that he brought to so many of us.  Love to you all!

We miss Alan!  I remember him as a generous colleague and great mentor to our junior staff.  I remember when he said to a young knucklehead, "hey, there's supposed to be someone sitting in that chair!"  well guess what, that fellow is now a competent architect.  Alan, so many have benefited from working with you,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Alan's great spirit and astute humor will always be remembered...with a huge smile.

I have only known Alan for a few years since I moved to DC but as we worked together and talked I got to know him a little.  He was a warm, decent man, concerned with the development of younger architects.  He was a strong force for those around him.  He was friendly to me and I respected him greatly.  He will be missed.  My thoughts are with the Lockman family.

Jessica, 
Kevin and I offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.  You, Scott and your mom, along with the rest of your family, are in our thoughts and prayers.  We are thinking of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

Our heartfelt sympathy at this most difficult time. May God comfort you as you mourn.

Jackie: I am so sorry for your loss. Linda Chaletzky

Jacky my thoughts are with you and your family and in my thoughts I give you a big hug, may your memories help you during this difficult time.  With much love,

Madeleine Wyss, Alexandria

So sorry to hear of your sudden and unexpected loss.  Alan
was a wonderful person.

Dear Lockman Family,  

We were very saddened to hear of Alan's passing.  Know that we are thinking of all of you and offer our deepest sympathy.

Deeply saddened to learn about Alan.  A gentle hug to the beautiful Lockman family during this difficult time.

Nan Nelson (Bethesda, MD)

I'm so sorry about your father.  I did not know him well but I remember him as being full of fun and happiness. His greatest legacy will be the wonderful children he raised.

My heart goes out to your grieving family. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.

We are thinking of you guys and wish we were closer to come give you some big hugs. I always remember your Dad smiling and wearing his Bow-Tie and the fun times had at the beach, in DC and Richmond.

Take care guys - our thoughts and prayers are with you - love you!,

Carm

Lockman family, you are in my heart this week.  May memories bring you smiles and peace during this difficult time.  Sending my prayers and love!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  May God surround you with His strength and comfort you.  Love,

OBITUARY

Alan Joseph Lockman

August 27, 1932 – December 10, 2011

Joseph Gawler’s Sons, LLC

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