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