Elaine Merguerian

One memory stands out: of Emma on her 7th birthday at the Taekwondo studio, skillfully and joyfully breaking multiple boards in front of a rapt group of newbie kids, my 4 y/o daughter among them. Seeing Emma in action inspired my kid to break a board of her own that day--her mind blown that she too could do this! For this and other happy occasions spent together at Asia Society, Alex Emma will be remembered for her wit, her warmth, her poise, and her courage.

Mar 21, 2016

David Cohen

I remember when I first met Alex. He came to Fusion for a shadow day. As soon as I met him I knew that we would have a strong relationship. It didn't take long at all for that relationship to build. Alex and I started making music together. We went on the school camping trip together and had a great time. There was one point where I thought that he was mad at me and would never talk to me again. It made me so nervous because he meant so much to me that I wouldn't be able to handle him being angry at me. We made a band together. I didn't stick but those band practices were the best days of my life. I loved Alex and always will. He was and still is a huge part of me. He went through some really rough times as did I, but we always came out together. Alex, may you rest in peace. You are now in a better place.

Mar 20, 2016

Paul Josephson

Alex was a constant in our lives for many wonderful years, these pictures were from 2006, with love.

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Mar 20, 2016

Donna Lee

Even with all the challenges you were going through, you still managed to take the time to send me a note of thanks. I will cherish it forever! I will miss your creative spirit and loving self! - Auntie Donna

WHAT IN THE EVER-LOVING NAME OF (emo lord) PETE WENTZ DID I JUST GET IN THE MAIL??!?!?!?!?!?!?!? DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU HAVE DONE??? I HAVE BEEN SURVIVING OFF OF ramen and gummi bears SINCE I GOT HERE! I WAS PERFECTLY FINE WITH THAT AND NOW THIS!?!?!?!?

You don't understand: we get our mail in study hall and I literally screamed when I opened the box. My supervisor, who didn't realize I had gotten a package, thought I was screaming from my lack of math skills. I'm pretty sure you've started an uprising in my head (sugar vs. sadness) as I haven't even eaten anything yet and I can't stop smiling. It's just like the first one I ever got. Also, it's ruining my emo reputation. Meanie.

But seriously though, you have no idea how amazing it was to get that in the mail

Mar 19, 2016

Abigail Ramsay

Mar 18, 2016

Abigail Ramsay

Alex made this for Jackie. We were all so moved and impressed by the thought and the skill!! :)

Mar 18, 2016

Abigail Ramsay

One of my favorite moments from this summer.

Mar 18, 2016

Andrew Smeall

This amazing day! Such a wonder how open, caring and approachable Alex was. I wonder what they must have thought of this child who showed up to class with 4 adults. By the end of the day, there was so much love in that room!

Mar 16, 2016

Jennifer Gayda

I have so many special memories with Alex it would be impossible to pick one. There are the happy memories-- watching countless hours of Doctor Who, sharing head phones on the subway while listening to Fall Out Boy, Alex running around after a Girl Be Heard show and introducing me to everyone with such excitement. There are the hard memories-- sitting in a too bright ER hallway on a crappy hospital bed drawing the animals we saw on the wallpaper with crayons. There are the stressful memories-- the constant texts about homework pushing for one more sentence written or one more page read. Mostly I remember how I felt being around Alex. I felt happy and I felt silly and I felt comfortable being myself. I felt like a teacher and a parent and a friend. Sometimes I felt 13 and sometimes I felt 50. I loved Alex and thought about our time together almost every day even though we hadn't seen each other in a few months. Alex was such a special person and will live on in the memories of those who knew what a passionate and brilliant individual he was.

Mar 16, 2016

Hilary Harnischfeger

Alex was a truly passionate, caring and creative force in the art studio.

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Mar 15, 2016