Alex and his best friend Val at welcome home ceremony after returning from Germany

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Hi. This is Alex's mom. Thank you for the beautiful message to Alex. He was an amazing person and is missed terribly by his family and friends. Alex met a lot of great people in the Army who were all special to him and had meaning in his life. I will forever be grateful for all of the special people who touched his life and meant so much to him. Thank you for your service. 

I wasn’t a best friend or even a great roommate. I remember all the stories here and there. The Bombay GIN when you were a PFC. I remember the jealousy but the understanding why you were promoted. You were so smart man so smart and good at learning.You’d  listen to me and all the gripes and youthful ignorance I’d spout even though I’m older than you. I remember your smile and kindness every day.I  always wish I called or texted you two days before when I bought some Bombay thinking about our time in the barracks. You were an amazing man and an outstanding soldier. Miss you man wish you were still here to hear about everything that’s happened and all the shitty jokes I could’ve told you even if your judge me LOL. Rest easy brother you were awesome and cool 

ALEXANDER PAUL GOFORTH

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