RIP ~ Jock Alexander

[Rhona]

A minutes silence the world over will be held on Friday at 15:00 for my Uncle Jock from everyone who cannot attend his final farewell...........Slainte

[Cherry (Alcock)]

Oh Mike, I feel the pain you are experiencing ... your words bought all the sadness of losing a deeply loved member of the family back ... just keep that strength of your very close family near to your heart ... you will one day remember your dad with a smile and a laugh xxxx

[Michael Alexander]

Thank you all once again, the support that we are all receiving has indeed made these few days more bearable...... Ahem! Even those of you who supported me around the braai fire at 03h00 in the morning.... the late shift......   

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED!

My Fathers Funeral shall be held at 15H00 in the Community/United Church , Oranjemund on the 25th June 2010. 

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[Patricia Lotte]

Like Rhona said, we'll all hold a minute of silence at that very moment in honour of Jock. we may be thousands of miles away, but we're familly and we'll stay united.

[Michael Alexander]

Thanks Patricia.....!

[Cherry (Alcock)]

Nice pics; just as I remember Jock!

[SandyB]

Nice pics  .. like the last  one looking all thoughtful ,,contemplating  whatever ,,,

[Patricia Lotte]

Also like the last photo. Was he thinking how fortunate he was to have such a loving family by his side?

[Nigel]

Hi ,Nigel Hucker here ,so sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family must be some of the longest residents in O/M so your Dad must have been part of the furniture really.Once again so sorry.Even though we've not met  face to face,going by the way you all present yourselves I,'m sure your Dad was very happy the way you've all turned out and was extremely proud .Condolences to all

[Grainne]

lovely pics Mike, like I remember him - I sent you an email hope you got it - ye are all in my prayers love to ye all  - pass on my love to Steven - don't have email for him but did send one to Paul - take care of ye xx

[georg ruf jr.]

Nice pics Mike. I realy like the one with Shannon. That's what family life is about. Passing knowledge, experiance ect. to the youth.
You guys are doing a great job now.
Take care you Alexander.

[Patricia Lotte]

Tomorrow we will be moving from Dubai to our new home in Abu Dhabi, so it's going to be a long and busy day. But I will be thinking of the Alexander clan and think of you at 3pm. May you find the strength to give Jock the best of farewells.

[mavis(smith)]

I will be thinking off you all tomorrow. Be strong.

[Michael Alexander]

Thanks all!

Well  For the first time in a good decade or two, A piper stood in my front garden this evening, playing a few tunes, including Sarie Marais.... the fire was roaring in the background, the moon almost full..... not a breath of wind in the tall tree's and the lad, Philip played them there pipes in preparation for my Father;s funeral 2morrow..... Wow..... Slante"

Then Philip saw our piano, and sat down, and low and behold, the lad started to play concert hall pieces on the piano.... an audience gathered..... one could see that here was a man passionate about music....

We handed him an out of tune guitar...... he promptly tuned the instrument in using the piano as the fork..... then grasping that there guitar. started to play some incredible blues...... it was as if the days of yesteryear had returned to our house tonight.....

How i thought to myself..... my father would have loved to have seen this piper of ours play all those instruments.......  but then as somebody so kindly pointed out...... he will hear him 2morrow at his funeral.....

Sterkte almal........ more is maar die groot dag!  hou vas!

[SandyB]

Michael , as  I said .. Tomorrow  Jock  will be  reunited  with your  Mom  Vi  , his love of life  ... ,  and yes  the guitars , pipers and  accodions  will be playing on the other side of lifes curtain ...  trust me on that  one ,, as we   adapt  to  the loss  and seek closure they on the other side celebrate ... therefore  do as I have done  with my loss  , on this  earth plane  I have  in my own way  expressed gratitiude for  the loves in my life and  celebrated their life , and yes  as you ahve   expressed your  emotions vis the  weight on the   chest ( its called soul pain )  tomorrow celebrate .. I will be taing off work early to  be at home  . llight a candle , pour a good scotch  and send  my  best wishes ,,,