John "Alex" Alexander
Alex Alexander
1924-1993
Alexander spent his entire working life at Naval Supply
Center, Oakland. Symbolic of the many dedicated civilians who worked
on the base, Alex inspired others through his tireless work on behalf of
the community at large and promoted public service among his coworkers,
He received many awards and citations, including the Father of the Year
Award from the Institute of Black Studies in Oakland and the Civilian
Meritorious Service Medal, the United States Navy's highest civilian award.
Alex taught, simply by the eloquence of his example, that a well-lived life
reflects the amount of "weeding" done during the growing season.
"Community work is just something I felt needed to be done so I did it,
It's also selfish because I enjoy it."
John Alexander