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Miriam R Snoxall Mrs's avatar

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful friend, father and husband, he will be sadly missed, Rosalie

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thank you Rosalie. And a wonderful Grandfather and Great Grandfather!

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Maxine Pitts's avatar

Fabulous Ben! What wonderful memories to have of your Grandfather!

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thank you Maxine! Wonderful memories indeed!

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Brenda Benham's avatar

A great blog Ben I have met you a few times so sorry to see Curly gone but they had a great life together not many people can say that .Curly gave me away when I married Raph in 1961 he was a great guy we will all miss him Brenda

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thank you Brenda. I never knew he gave you away, and yes he will certainly be missed.

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Carol & Vince Brown.'s avatar

This is true from Ben, we stayed with Ann and Des for a few days while Ben was living with them and met Ben and followed his career to play with the Wallabies, well done Ben.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thanks Carol and Vince!

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Dianna Howell's avatar

Fab Blog Ben. Thank you

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thank you Dianna

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Matt Ward's avatar

Wonderful tribute thank you Ben. Takes courage to open up so honestly about the path you were taking.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Cheers Matt.

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Josie Hanney's avatar

Lovely memories xx

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thank Josie! Hope you're well

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Jessie's avatar

I really enjoyed reading this. Grandpa was a great man.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thanks Jessie! He certainly was

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Ian Ritchens's avatar

Thanks for sharing. A beautiful life lesson.

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Ben Alexander's avatar

Thanks Uncle Ian! And thanks for reminding us about his 20 pounds 10 schillings quote! Was relieved when he stopped giving me financial advice.

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