momoese

Bananas.org member Alex Creighton http://www.bananas.org/member-alexizhere19 has been fighting a rare bone cancer for several years. Sadly he is losing the battle and his time is short. Please say a prayer and or send him and his family some positive vibes. His two passions are horticulture and the Grateful Dead. He has been an inspiration to many with his always positive attitude even during the toughest of times which he's had plenty of.

With permission from his good friend Ashley on 6/28/16
Alex and Ashley

Kat2

I don't believe I ever had the privilege of "knowing" Alex; he sounds like a wonderful young man. He is in my thoughts; he resembles my only child. I'm so glad he has family and caring friends in his life.

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HMelendez

Family and friends consolation!.....My thoughts and prayers for Alex!.....

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luisport

Prayers sent to Alex and family...

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JP

It's sad to see a fellow member in this situation. Special thoughts to him and his close ones.

momoese

"Its with the saddest regret to have to announce Alex passed away this morning from his long fight with cancer. He was a person who loved his friends both in his town and the friends he made along the way through the internet. He was very fortunate to have great friends and family. The family is asking if donations would like to be made for his funeral expenses , they are asking for people to donate to his PayPal listed on his home page williamc112388@gmail.com
Alex was only 24 years old when he found out he had a rare form of cancer. He battled this for 4 years and kept a smile on his face. Alex always worried about others even knowing his fate. Alex was surrounded by his love ones as he took his final breath. He went peacefully in his own home as he wished. The family would like to personally thank everyone who has sent Alex Get Well packages and support through his journey. My mother has been receiving a lot of support through texts and calls which makes this more comforting to know all the love Alex shared but equally much in return. She may not be able to respond , but just seeing the messages is much comforting. If needing to speak to a family member you are more than welcome to message me , his sister Leesa at 8 0 3-3 7 1-9 7 9 2. I will do my best to respond . Thanks to everyone again. Alex is definitely flyng high with the Greatful Dead"

edwmax

My prayers and condolences. I had a loss of a loveone last May; the loss and friendship will never be replaced.

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JP

My codolences to you and all his loved ones.

momoese

Back in the day we had a Chat function here that was actually used regularly. A bunch of us became friends and stayed up late having fun bs'ing about horticulture and other things. Alex was part of that group. He was also a really great person who expressed care for others during his fight with cancer. He became an inspirational person to me. He used Cannabis to help fight the cancer and I believe it helped prolong his life here. His positive and caring attitude while battling cancer talked the truth about his character. A true caring human being.

Alex, you were an inspiration to me and many others, thank you so much! Much love amigo!!

kaczercat

Very sad to hear, gone too soon. Prayers going out to to his family

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Matt