Install bench for Alex Walker on our beach
The Issue
We lost our son Alex in 2017. He was one of the loves of my life and was an incredibly smart and talented child. He loved sports and C S Lewis. My husband had just been transferred from Michigan to Ft. Lauderdale. A last minute used surfboard for Christmas changed the direction of our lives. He stumbled onto a surf contest by going along with friends. He won. Alex hung up his hockey skates and became a surfer and I became a surf mom with glee. I traded snow, heavy, hockey equipment, smelly locker rooms for the paradise of the beaches of our new hometown. Our son, Alex, was an adventurous soul who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. From receiving that first used surfboard in elementary school to catching 20-foot waves in Indonesia, Alex's passion for the ocean and surfing was unparalleled. He encouraged his friends to "go for it," and they lived by the mantra "Walker Would Go," symbolizing his courage and zest for life. His unexpected passing in 2017 left a void not only in our hearts but also in our local tight knit surf community here in Fort Lauderdale.
In honor of Alex's spirit and his connection to the beautiful shores of Birch Park area, we are seeking to install a memorial bench in the area of A1A and 17th St. This location holds special significance as it is where Alex learned to surf and where his heart always belonged, regardless of his travels around the globe. Currently, there is no bench in this particular area, and we believe that placing one there would give friends, family, and the community a place to reflect and remember Alex’s vibrant life.
Our family and a dear friend have been collaborating with the local commissioner to bring this vision to life. We believe a petition might provide the essential support to highlight the need and desire for this tribute within our community.
Installing this bench will not only honor Alex's memory but also provide a space for reflection and inspiration for the many who knew him and for those who visit Fort Lauderdale's beautiful shores.
We urge you to support this effort by signing our petition. Let's come together as a community to honor Alex's adventurous spirit and ensure his legacy lives on in the place he loved most. Please share!
No donation necessary.
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The Issue
We lost our son Alex in 2017. He was one of the loves of my life and was an incredibly smart and talented child. He loved sports and C S Lewis. My husband had just been transferred from Michigan to Ft. Lauderdale. A last minute used surfboard for Christmas changed the direction of our lives. He stumbled onto a surf contest by going along with friends. He won. Alex hung up his hockey skates and became a surfer and I became a surf mom with glee. I traded snow, heavy, hockey equipment, smelly locker rooms for the paradise of the beaches of our new hometown. Our son, Alex, was an adventurous soul who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. From receiving that first used surfboard in elementary school to catching 20-foot waves in Indonesia, Alex's passion for the ocean and surfing was unparalleled. He encouraged his friends to "go for it," and they lived by the mantra "Walker Would Go," symbolizing his courage and zest for life. His unexpected passing in 2017 left a void not only in our hearts but also in our local tight knit surf community here in Fort Lauderdale.
In honor of Alex's spirit and his connection to the beautiful shores of Birch Park area, we are seeking to install a memorial bench in the area of A1A and 17th St. This location holds special significance as it is where Alex learned to surf and where his heart always belonged, regardless of his travels around the globe. Currently, there is no bench in this particular area, and we believe that placing one there would give friends, family, and the community a place to reflect and remember Alex’s vibrant life.
Our family and a dear friend have been collaborating with the local commissioner to bring this vision to life. We believe a petition might provide the essential support to highlight the need and desire for this tribute within our community.
Installing this bench will not only honor Alex's memory but also provide a space for reflection and inspiration for the many who knew him and for those who visit Fort Lauderdale's beautiful shores.
We urge you to support this effort by signing our petition. Let's come together as a community to honor Alex's adventurous spirit and ensure his legacy lives on in the place he loved most. Please share!
No donation necessary.
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Petition created on October 15, 2025