Obituaries
Alec Melkonian a Guiding Light and Moral Compass
WORCESTER, Mass.—Alex Melkonian was special in many ways.
He was a consummate Armenian who wore a perpetual smile, embraced his family with boundless love, wrote poetry, played bocci, was a prized bowler, and won Olympic medals.
One other facet made him unique. He never allowed his Down’s Syndrome to become an obstacle. Nor discouragement to become despair. Far from it.
His death at the age of 37 left behind a testament that people with special needs were no more special than anybod
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Thank you for sharing Alec with all that did not have the opportunity to meet him. Your eulogy captured his essence beautifully.
This article about Alec so beautifully captured his warmth and goodness, it literally brought tears to my eyes. He genuinely made the world a better place.
Thank you for the beautiful eulogy of Alec..he was always the first one to greet me with his big smile and open arms! His will remain a gentle reminder of the incredible spirit of goodness.