I was going to post this on his tribute site, but I wanted you to see it before I did it. I'm praying for you always.

Unfortunately I didn’t get a whole lot of time with Alec growing up.  Life happened and we moved away. Sadly, I didn’t get to know Alec as well as I got to know his beautiful older sisters.  But I was there when I found out Aunt Michelle and Uncle Marty were going to have a baby! I remember the excitement and joy when they told us they were having a boy.  Then I remember seeing Alec as a little baby.  He was sweet, ornery (what kid isn’t?), and cute as a button.  I was making a teddy bear in my 4th grade class before Christmas break and I remember really wanting Alec to have it. He’s a baby, babies need a teddy bear, which was my logic at the time. Anyway, I remember giving it to my Aunt Michelle to give to Alec. I think he was asleep and couldn’t get it at the time.  She told me it was a sweet gift and she promised she would give him his tiny bear.  I found out about a month later that Alec used it to teeth on when he was cutting teeth.  As silly as it sounds, I am thankful for that. I am thankful that I got to be a part of my baby cousin somehow.  I saw him again 10 years ago at our grandmother’s service and he was one of the coolest kids I’ve ever met. He was laid back, smiling, and so sweet still.  Social media was the most I could connect with him. I’m sad to say I never got to know him as an adult, but I am privileged to have been a part of his life, and part of his family.  My heart goes out to Aunt Michelle, Uncle Marty, Becky, Chloe, baby Toly, and all the people who loved and cared for him deeply. It is no surprise that Alec was something special.  He’s made such a positive impact on people’s lives, his legacy I think is that.  To be positive in this world of chaos, and smile when things seem bleak.  He was a beautiful human being.  Rest easy, sweet cousin. Please give Shannon a hug for us. You are sorely missed.

Love you,

Jackie