Pat had been expecting this a long time. What a character he was....funny, tough, genuine...an all round good bloke.
The human spirit is amazing. On my birthday in March I received a call to say that Alex wasn't expected to see the day out. He pulled himself through all that and told Pat - and his friends - that he was absolutely determined to join us all at Leicester again. Three months later he was there with us, as large as life, still joking, and thoroughly enjoying a long weekend at The Mill.
He suffered a lot - and his treatment at the hands of Lincoln Hospital was nothing short of criminal. Thank God he had St Barnabas hospice to help him when he needed it these past 6 months.
For the sake of everone who suffers PCa, we must never let hospitals, urologists, oncologists and GPs treat us with anything less than 100% effort and care. Time and again we see these horror stories, and it has GOT TO STOP. I am soooo damn angry.
We have got to make a stand whenever we receive bad service. Shout it from the rooftops.
Well Alex, you're resting with the angels now, no more pain, and I bet you still have a terrible joke to tell.
So sorry to hear this......My & Vals heart go out to Pat & family at this diffiicult & very sad time ................................. I I gelled with Alex very soon after joining b2pca last November,& our love of non league football gave us a common interest & we exchanged e.mails regularly.......It was like i had known him for a long time,& he remarked that also... When we met Alex & the wonderful Pat on the Friday at MOS we hit it off instantly.... His humour,kindness,& friendship to us all(& singing voice) shone thru & made our 'get together' that more special ........So as the tears roll down my cheeks today,i now realize i've lost a much valued friend..R.I.P. Alex
I didn't know Alex but can tell from all your stories that he was a lovely man. Would just like to pass on my sincere sympathy to his wife and family and to all his friends on this site.
Mom put this tribute for Alex on the ladies site, I thought it would be nice to share it with all of you xx
An honest man here lies at first. As e'er gud with his image blest. The friend of man, the friend of truth. The friend of age and guide of youth. Few hearts like his with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge formed. If there is another world his answer is bliss. If there is none . He made the Best of this. (Robbie Burns)
GOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED,& A CURE WAS NOT TO BE. SO HE WRAPPED HIS ARMS AROUND YOU,& WHISPERED"COME TO ME". WITH TEARFUL EYES WE HEARD THAT YOU HAD PASSED AWAY, ALTHOUGH OUR LOVE & WISHES,COULD NOT MAKE YOU STAY. A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING,HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST, GOD BROKE OUR ACHING HEARTS TO PROVE,HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
It is with a heavy heart that i have to inform you all that Alex passed away on the 9th July after a long and angry fight against cancer.
The funeral will be a fairly small affair on Monday the 25th at 1:50pm
Pat knows the details and can be contacted at home, i will be deleting this email account to give Pat less to think about but i can be contacted on acowling@hotmail.com if you want to know more.
Thankyou and sorry for breaking the news this way.
Our prayers are with Pat, Alex and their family.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are also with you guys that know Alex.
WIth love
bev and ian
x
Bastard disease !!!!!!!!!!!!!!......Alex,we both love you & Pat so much....Desperately praying here for a BIG turn around ...
ReplyDeleteJohn & Val.xx
Alex passed on at 5am this morning, Sat 9th July.
ReplyDeletePat had been expecting this a long time.
What a character he was....funny, tough, genuine...an all round good bloke.
The human spirit is amazing. On my birthday in March I received a call to say that Alex wasn't expected to see the day out.
He pulled himself through all that and told Pat - and his friends - that he was absolutely determined to join us all at Leicester again.
Three months later he was there with us, as large as life, still joking, and thoroughly enjoying a long weekend at The Mill.
He suffered a lot - and his treatment at the hands of Lincoln Hospital was nothing short of criminal.
Thank God he had St Barnabas hospice to help him when he needed it these past 6 months.
For the sake of everone who suffers PCa, we must never let hospitals, urologists, oncologists and GPs treat us with anything less than 100% effort and care.
Time and again we see these horror stories, and it has GOT TO STOP. I am soooo damn angry.
We have got to make a stand whenever we receive bad service. Shout it from the rooftops.
Well Alex, you're resting with the angels now, no more pain, and I bet you still have a terrible joke to tell.
Rest well dear friend.
George
Alex & Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days to come.
ReplyDeleteso very sad my thoughts and prayers are with Pat and her family
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
Rest easy Alex,
ReplyDeleteDeepest condolences to Pat and the family,
Lots of love
Phil and Hilary xxx
So sorry to hear this......My & Vals heart go out to Pat & family at this diffiicult & very sad time ................................. I I gelled with Alex very soon after joining b2pca last November,& our love of non league football gave us a common interest & we exchanged e.mails regularly.......It was like i had known him for a long time,& he remarked that also... When we met Alex & the wonderful Pat on the Friday at MOS we hit it off instantly.... His humour,kindness,& friendship to us all(& singing voice) shone thru & made our 'get together' that more special ........So as the tears roll down my cheeks today,i now realize i've lost a much valued friend..R.I.P. Alex
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Alex but can tell from all your stories that he was a lovely man. Would just like to pass on my sincere sympathy to his wife and family and to all his friends on this site.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheena xxx
ReplyDeleteTerrible news - Rest easy Alex xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry i was never able to meet you,
ReplyDeleteOld Al
Pat,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Keep positive.
Chris & Shirley.
Mom put this tribute for Alex on the ladies site, I thought it would be nice to share it with all of you xx
ReplyDeleteAn honest man here lies at first. As e'er gud with his image blest.
The friend of man, the friend of truth.
The friend of age and guide of youth.
Few hearts like his with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge formed.
If there is another world his answer is bliss. If there is none . He made the Best of this. (Robbie Burns)
Thanks Elsie and Elise for sharing xxx
ReplyDeleteRest easy Alex.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless mate, free at last from this b**tard disease
Take care of yourself Pat.
God Bless.
Love Mike & Kath xx
ALEX
ReplyDeleteGOD SAW YOU GETTING TIRED,& A CURE WAS NOT TO BE.
SO HE WRAPPED HIS ARMS AROUND YOU,& WHISPERED"COME TO ME".
WITH TEARFUL EYES WE HEARD THAT YOU HAD PASSED AWAY,
ALTHOUGH OUR LOVE & WISHES,COULD NOT MAKE YOU STAY.
A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING,HARD WORKING HANDS AT REST,
GOD BROKE OUR ACHING HEARTS TO PROVE,HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
R.I.P
It is with a heavy heart that i have to inform you all that Alex passed away on the 9th July after a long and angry fight against cancer.
ReplyDeleteThe funeral will be a fairly small affair on Monday the 25th at 1:50pm
Pat knows the details and can be contacted at home, i will be deleting this email account to give Pat less to think about but i can be contacted on acowling@hotmail.com if you want to know more.
Thankyou and sorry for breaking the news this way.
Andy Cowling (Pat's Son)
Thank you Andy and
ReplyDeletethanks for passing on Elise xx