Contributions to the tribute of Walter G. Alcorn

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Good Bye old friend and God Bless When Marge and I entered the crowded lobby of the church and saw that big photo of you. I thought this is like the kaleidoscopes we played with --everyone has their own piece -- together making up the entire photo , When I spotted the wooden CB beer taps on the table with other rememberences --;I secretly wished ---they were connected to a keg --(I could of used some Caged Alpha Monkey ),,,to try to muddle through the your funeral service. At 10:00 am – before filing in to the service –I stepped to the back of the church to gather my thoughts. –it seemed like the beautiful light snow had just stopped –like one those kids toys----- with the Winter scene – you shake it – and it clears …. Unfortunately, Over the years we had attended many funerals together ---you would be the one I would talking about this stuff with ,,, Mike , you would of found this one to your liking---Rev.Jerry and Rev.Greg gave such soothing and comforting remarks ---Jon and mayor Rick captured your your unique essence -- highlighting your kindness and over generosity—The Kleenex box had to be refilled-- –---Luanne , whose love you often said was single most transformative force in your life –meeting Luanne was like a miracle--- that forever changed your life. You always mentioned you never let you down-- and she certainly didn’t this time Although visibly grief stricken Jovan, Jonny and Josh -- would of made you proud ,, with their support and remarks. Jovan and Brianna are a lovely couple. You told me who much how loved Brianna – and she was a wonderful mother for Lilliana ..Steve Smithers flew in from Tampa -your four year roommate –at BU—one of the members of traveling party___ that biked over land from Boston to Denver.,,,,,,Bob Davis , his lovely wife Cathy,---- your friends---( when you were living in California) ---made the trip from Michigan -- accompanied with their son dressed in cowboy attire –.Robbie Gottas and John Drummey ---took time out from their busy schedules -- to fly in to Honeoye Falls show their families’ love and support. Mike -- Don’t worry Jovan , Jonny ,Josh , Robbie and John – will carry one the tradition . .Due to circumstances, your sister Debbie -- could not be there physically –But her spirit oozed everywhere inside of me when I looked at the photos of the Alcorn family (..Chloe put together in a very tasteful and moving photo slide show tribute .,,,) Remembering that it was Debbie -who came down to our lockers in second grade to tell us--- President Kennedy had been shot - – and we have to get the bus – because school would be letting out early Marge and I were driving up to Rochester – and we received a beautiful email photo from Debbie -- < of you and I enjoying some beer flights -- at Jacks Abbey Brewery> Many years ago in the early 2000’s you had sent out a Christmas card –I had been in the hospital in December and really didn’t get much of an opportunity to open at my Christmas cards—you called and said did you get my Christmas card --I replied I didn’t know,,, you sd you have to check---- and I’ll wait on the phone --I was going through the shoe box in which I stored the cards and----- could not find that it --I was about to say I don’t have it --- -- ,,,,,there was one more card in the bottom of the plastic bag holding the shoe box—,,,,,,,I found it ! Mike sd …..open it! You have to open it ! -The X-mas card had photo of you and Luanne—with Jovan ,Jonny and Josh, --- and inscribed Merry Christmas from the Alcorn Family— we both wept and cried tears of joy -- I know you sd Mendon was your adopted home town –it was the place you had livedcontinously the for the longest period of time – a beautiful place with great people.—with so much community spirit------ Fortunately , I had the good fortune of meeting a few people-- I only knew by name –from your Kodak days --Hal and Rick and their wives..,,,From CB-- Chloe and Cody – their families and so many others ,,etc –You would have proud the way Mendon came out to support you

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Love, Dan and Marcy Alcorn and Family purchased flowers

Friday, January 3, 2020

Love, Dan and Marcy Alcorn and Family

purchased the Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for the family of Walter Alcorn. Send Flowers

May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

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JAY WALSH posted a condolence

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Good Bye old friend and God bless For Mike's seventh birthday his parents promised him a gigantic bithday party. He was told he was able to invite fifteen kids to the party.---thus, he received fifteen invitations to distribute.He thought for a couple of days about---who should not receive nd invitation. There were not enough invitaions for all the kids in our second grade class. He did not want to leave anyone out He figured out a plan-------- in crayons he hand made enough inviations for the remaining students in our second grade class.Everyone in the class received an invitation. March 30th the day of the party finally arrived. Mike mom and dad had a beautiful birthday cake in rhe dinning room. Peggy ,Gail and decorated the house. They were planning several games and party activities......Kids armed with presents----just kept on ringing the door bell.It turned into organized chaos.. Mrs. Alcorn and his three sisters tried to restore order ------but it was in vain. After that episode Mrs. Alcorn made it clear there would be no more birthday parties... Peggy, Gail and Debbie were wonderful us. Dick was out of the house and was seldom there. I think he was Illinois and Lake Forest colkege because he brought us Lake Forest sweatshirts.when Dick was there he would always take my side.After a while, I had to turn myself into Dick and confess-----your sisters were right ----I was wrong. Peggy,Gail and Debbie were saying ----you can always take their side----because you don not have to deal with them all the time......He paused and said I know-----but sometimes you just need support.But remember when you are speaking to my sisters.....---a team of horses cannot withdraw the spoken word. ============= (Passage from Lebonese Poet KAHIL. GIBRAN. (i am not sure---but i think it from The Prophet.......) It was but yesterday we met in dream, you have sung to me in my aloneness And I of your longings have built a tower in rhe sky But now our sleep has fled and Our dream is over, And it no longer dawn The noon tide is upon us and our half waking has turned into a fuller day And we must part If in the twilight of memory We should meet once more, We shall speak again together And you shall sing to me a deeper song And if our hands should meet In another dream We shall build another tower in the sky -Kahil Gibran-

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Jay Walsh posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Good Bye old friend and God bless For several years, I had the opporunity to join the the Alcorn family for their summer vacation to Moxie Cove in Maine. For most of the years we would drive up with his parents. However, we even enjoyed going up a summer during college. Mike drove up in a car he purchased from working.He had started working at Demarini's variety store when he was in 6th or 7th grade,,,,,,then moved to the Stop & Shop grocery store during high school .....We went up on a Saturday. WE decided to go to see singer Harry Chapin perform at an outdoor concert ,,,,,before we headed up to Maine...{Harry Chapin had songs like "Taxi" and "Cats in the cradle and the silver spoon") We were getting ready to leave the concert because we thought we heard all the songs.He played on more song that we had never heard. "All My Life is a Circle". and Harry Chapin --kept the audience singing several verses of that chorus.....by saying one more time. We kept singing that song and chorus in the car---all rhe way to Maine. . ALL MY LIFE IS A CIRCLE By Harry Chapin All my life's a circle; Sunrise and, sundown; Moon rolls through the nightime; ' Til the daybreak comes around. All my life's A circle; But I can't tell you why; Season's spinning around again; The years keep rollin' by. It seems like I've been here before; I can't remember when; But I have this funny feeling; That we'll all be together again. No straight line makes up my life; And all my roads have bends; There's no clear-cut beginnings; And so far no dead-ends. [Chorus] I found you a thousand times; I guess you have done rhe same; But then we loose each other; It's like a children's game; As I find you here again; A thought runs through my mind Our love is like a circle. We loved going ro Maine.,,,,getting up a 4:00 am to go on the boat and go fishing with Mike's dad. I never caught so many fish.Mike' s mom would make delicious meals from the fish we caught.Peggy would come up from Boston.Gail and Art would drive down form Waterville.Debbie was living there for the summer ---waitressing in local lobster/seafood restaurant. It was so much fun to ĺookout a the beautifuly rugged Maine coast and catch up with everyone

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Jack Hustler posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Dear Luanne and family. We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts. Jack and Barbara

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Jay1468@hotmail..com posted a condolence

Monday, December 30, 2019

Good Bye old friend and God Bless Little knowing how little I knew---- It is difficult to confess and concede to almost six decades ---since we met on the first day of kindergarten----in the sandbox However the years were kind...... when you moved away in the third grade--we still able to keep in touch--- by talking on the phone atleast once a week (our parents gladly added unlimited long distance service) We also alternated spending school vacations---at the home of each others family--Even going as far as keeping a small amount of items- (clothes,sports equipment etc..)--in special section of each others dresser drawyers---To ensure we were prepared for the next visit, , Even though we were now in different school systems-- on these visits,,,,,,, we tried to infuse as much sports as possible into the curriculum____we devised plan to read the same books for our book reports.This served two purposes: (1) we could discuss important points, compare notes and anticipate the teachers questions;-------- -(2) We would try read books that that would serve as material for a project in another academic subject.----For example, Jackie Robinson orJim Thrope,,,,,,,,,, , But for one our fifth grade book reports ---we hit the jackpot----We found a book on Lou Gehrig------which could be used for both English and Science...... Our favorite part of that book----was poem on the bottom of a trophy--that Lou Gerig was given by his Yankee teammates--on fan appreciation day------ TO LOU GEGRIG We' ve been to wars together; We took our foes as they came; And always you were the leader, And you played every game. Idol of cheering millions, Records are yours by the sheaves; Iron of frame they hailed you Decked you with laurel leaves But higher than we hold you. We who have known you best; Knowing the way you came through Every human test. Let this be a silent token Of a lasting friendship's gleam, And all the that we have left unspoken; Your Pals of the Yankee team. (Poem on Lou Gerig's Award by John Kiernan July 4th 1939) Jay Walsh Back in November when Marge and I talked to you between hospitals visits --we so looking foward to seeing you again and rehashing the stories To Luanne, Jovan ,Brianna,Liliana,Jonnie And Josh Debbie, Robbie,Heather and Noah John,Coldaugh and their children And to the entire Alcorn family Our condolences . Mike and all the Alcorns --will always be in our thoughts and prayers With our deepest sympathy Sincerely, The Walsh Family

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Roger & Debbie Weicht purchased flowers

Monday, December 30, 2019

Roger & Debbie Weicht

purchased the America the Beautiful for the family of Walter Alcorn. Send Flowers

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Walter G. "Mike" Alcorn

1956 - 2019

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