That’s what his parents, Len and Frances Pace stated in announcing “the passing of our dear, sweet son Alex on Feb.
12, 2009 as he approached his 12th birthday.†Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home at 64 Lakeshore Rd. W. on Monday from 1-4 p. m. and 7-9 p. m. A mass in celebration of Alex’s life will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca St. at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17. “Alex showed all who came to know him how to maintain grace in the face of the most difficult of times that kindness, selflessness and wisdom can shine through the darkest of days,†states the notice of his death. He was said to be a person “who drew people to him with the warmth of his smile, his gentle soul and a wisdom that was beyond his years.†Alex’s brother, Ben, is two years his junior while his sister, Maddie, is two years older. His parents, in thanking the many health care professionals who assisted and cared for their son, did not forget to thank Team Alex.
“Team Alex, you have shown us the power which friendship and love have to make a life and, perhaps, to save one too,†they wrote in their son’s death notice.