Alexander John Sahlberg
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Steve Rosen
June 17, 2005
I just saw tonight that my e-mail friend Alex passed away. As an avid weather fanatic and lover of the beautiful city of Duluth I was so happy the first time I stumbled upon Alex's website. I happen to own Alex's video and the passion and intensity he showed for weather was only rivaled by my own passion for weather. To Alex's family, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words, but I can say, Whenever you see a storm roll in across the lake, know that Alex's spirit is with nature now and part of the beauty of weather.
Alex yagoda
May 16, 2005
I knew alex since the 6th or so grade. Alex was a cool kid and followed his passion. He loved the weather and thought he made the wind when he was little. Everyone here at harbor city knew him well and loved him as a friend and as part of the family.
Marilyn Mayry
April 30, 2005
I was Alex' English teacher in the eighth grade. I remember how Alex would love to write about the weather, and how he would try, no matter what type of writing assignment it was, to connect it to his love for the elements. Even in the eight grade, I could see what a good soul Alex was, so gentle and kind. In the junior high, not all students have grace and style that make them stand out. It was a pleasure to have Alex as a student. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but I know what pleasure he brought to many.
Marilyn Mayry
Andrew Revering
April 19, 2005
I'm the moderator of MN-Chase, this weather/storm chaser email list so many have spoken about. This list has brought us all together, and has allowed us to meet Alex. It may seem strange that so many people who have never met have been touched so deeply by Alex through a computer, but Alex was just that powerful.
His spirit and passion for nature was something all of us at MN-Chase could relate to. He was one of us and we readily accepted him as one of us, as he did for us. His motivation and enthusiasm toward showing others the beauty of Lake Superior and the sky around it was something that we all could appreciate. I think Alex at times lived vicariously through us storm chasers who were able to go on trips and be mobile to see tornadoes and things; but Alex offered us all the ability to live vicariously through him. He had an eye for mother nature's beauty and could show it to us through his work in video production. He loved it on the lake and it was clear that he wouldn't be happier doing anything else.
There's something special about a person who is able to see beauty in the smallest things. I was just recently going over some of the video that Alex shared with us. He zoomed in to a single berry on a plant to show its beauty. I don't know what it says about a person who can see the little things like that, but it's something that I'm surely going to miss. I regret not getting to know Alex more than I did. I think I really lost an opportunity to build a relationship with a great guy.
It's obvious that nobody expected something so tragic to happen. I took my time with Alex for granted and for that I have learned yet even more from him. I have a high amount of faith in the higher being, and I know that Alex is doing great on the other side. I know he's seeing the most spectacular things. Probably the kind of things that he was constantly striving to see while here on Earth.
Enjoy the chase buddy... and I look forward to chasing with you sometime in the future.
Andy
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Steve and Cherri Wedan
April 19, 2005
It's hard to know what to say when something as tragic as this happens.
We remeber when Alex was born and how happy and proud Jim and Ben were and always have been of him. Over the years, catching up with Jim has always meant catching up on how his brothers, whom he loves so much, were doing.
Reading these guest book entries left by all the people whose lives were also touched by Alex is a wonderful testament to who he was and how he lived his life.
It seems to us that we should all strive to achieve the kind of positive impact on others that Alex has always had.
We are so deeply sorry for this loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
GailAnn Chadwick
April 18, 2005
I wish to express my sorrow at the loss your family has suffered. I cannot begin to tell you I know how you feel as it is beyond my comprehension what the loss of a child, a brother feels like. Your family is in my prayers.
Sincerely,
GailAnn
MARY RAYCRAFT
April 18, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Sahlberg family. I have only met Alex a few times but thought he is one of the coolest individuals I've ever met. What a gem. We shared a passion for animals and extreme weather. I hope you're chasing storms where ever you are Alex.
Bill Doms
April 18, 2005
Alex and I had developed a friendship over the past 3 years which
started out as him emailing me a few weather related questions and
grew from there. He was a regular topic of discussion in our
household and as I sit typing this, his phone numher still hangs on
the bulletin board in front of me scribbled on a piece of yellow
paper I had my own son, Cullen, write it on a couple of years ago.
Jen and I met up with him last September while on a weekend trip to
Duluth to trade vids and hang out for a couple of hours. Cullen and
Alex spent many a late evening chatting on I/M about everything from
school to video editing tips. Alex would I/M me when Jen was online
and make Alex play a game of trying to figure out if it was really
me or if it was her playing a joke on him. Alex would usually ask
her a weather related question to find out for sure. I will miss
his enthusiam for all types of weather and his natural gift for
knowing what would look good on video. He was very proud of his
association with KBJR channel 6 and always had a good story to tell
of something which happened down at the station. I was joking to
Theresa Caspers earlier this month about how I never even bother to look at
the GFS (weather) model anymore for long range as I was confident Alex would
be the first to see something on the 180 hour and tip the rest of us
off. He would sit up until the wee hours of the night watching
thunderstorms roll out of North Dakota on radar in hopes they would
survive to provide him a flash or two of lightning at 4am. I wonder
how many other people got up in the middle of the night at the State
Fair to shoot lightning video? My final memory of Alex will be of
him riding his bike back over the lift bridge in Duluth last
September as we parted our ways for what I believed to be until this
chase season. I remember Jen and I talking about how refreshing it
was to know there were still a handful of truly outstanding kids
today and how lucky we were to be able to call Alex "friend".
Assured Alex's memory and spirit of the sky will be with me on all
of my chases this year, every time I hear the roll of the thunder,
every time I smell the rain, every time I feel the wind on my face.
Bill Doms
Heidi & Brad Bohlmann
April 18, 2005
I hadn't seen Alex since he was 4, tagging along with big brother Ben through the dorms at St. Scholastica. I wasn't sure who worshipped the other more.
I know that Jim and Ben adore both of their little brothers. Our hearts join in your family's sorrow and pray that you will find His peace.
Alex will not only be watching the weather, but now he may even get a hand in controlling the sunsets.
Christine Breen
April 18, 2005
I have only known Alex through the Minnesota Weather Group but what a person he was! He loved teaching newbies about weather, was level headed, and was the reason I felt so welcome and learned so much from the group. I am shocked by his death. I give his family all my love as he was truly a special person.
Jerry Witz
April 18, 2005
I never met Alex face to face, but I did get to know him through his interactions with Mn-Chase weather group.
Alex had a yearning for the adventurous side of life which was shown in postings, his website,and even in his very person.
My deepest sympathies to all who are going to feel this great loss.
Marie, Jocelyn and Chris Bremer
April 18, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Alex's family at this sad time. Jocelyn and Chris knew Alex at Harbor City Int'l School and were extremely saddened by his death. Jocelyn came home, and with tears in her eyes, asked me why this had to happen to such a caring and gifted person at such a young age. I could only tell her that God needed a very special and loving angel so he took Alex home with him.
My heart goes out to you, Mr. and Mrs. Sahlberg. Alex was a very gifted young man who was loved and left a wonderful legacy with his fellow classmates and teachers and within the Duluth community.
May God bless you.
Michael Moss
April 18, 2005
A great warrior of God and a man that used his God-Given talents to further the cause of the weather community. He will surely be missed.
Chance Westfall
April 17, 2005
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I have much of the same interests that Alex did with weather and storm chasing. Alex, just by looking at a few of the videos and things that he had done, must have been a great storm spotter and forecaster.
Scherrie Foster
April 17, 2005
Seeing peaceful Alex on the beach- feeding the birds, splashing into the water with his best buddy/brother Peter, serenely strolling along his beloved shore, building architectural masterpieces out of driftwood, tending to gentle campfires, gazing into infinity, attentively studying the sky, greeting me and my dog with warmth and absolute, pure kindness- these are cherished memories for me.
Now my heart is both full and heavy-filled to the brim with the beauty of Alex's tender life and heavy that our world has lost such a gentle and caring soul.
I trust that his generous spirit is carrying on critical and healing work for the universe.
Those of us who were graced to know him, especially his family who so loved him, will carry his goodness and serenity deep within.
Alex, thank you for enriching my life on Park Point's beach. I will greet you on all my future beach walks, and wish you forever well.
Dan Trigona
April 17, 2005
To Alex's family,
On behalf of the members of USA Weather, Inc, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son.
Alex worked with USA Weather for several months until school forced him to give that up. He was a good forecaster for our company and his presence will be sorely missed not only in forecasting, but as a storm chaser who we would have been honored to have along.
May God comfort you during this tragic time in your lives and grant you the strength to get through this time.
Dan Trigona,
Personnel Director,
USA Weather, Inc.
Diane Hansen
April 17, 2005
When Alex was a little boy, he and Pete, would play with my step-sons for many years. I remember these times and listening to the 4 little boys laughing and playing together. I also remember the great beach hut that Alex helped build last year on the beach. It was awesome! Alex was a great kid with great promise for a bright future. This is a huge loss and I pray for peace, love, and understanding for Alex's family.
Michelle Anderson
April 17, 2005
Even though I've never met Alex, I wanted to give the Sahlberg family my deepest sympathies for the loss of their son. My son Doug goes to Harbor City with Alex and Pete and I know that he is deeply saddend by the loss of his friend. I know there are no words I can write to take the pain of losing a child away, I just want the Sahlberg family to know that you are on my mind and in my heart at this very difficult time.
Michelle Anderson and Doug Armbrust
News 6 Weather Center
April 17, 2005
We knew Alex for seven years as he served as a weather watcher. His data contributed greatly to our forecasts and he was simply a great guy. We will miss you, Alex, from Dave Anderson, Sven Sundgaard and George Kessler.
Robin
April 17, 2005
I was one of Alex's best online friends. We were so very close and I send my condolences to Petey pie and everybody else in the Sahlberg family. Your son touched my heart in so many ways. His kindness and talent could never be duplicated. He loved animals. Yes eggie was so wonderful. I am so very sorry for your loss and I have lost a part of me too. Alex was the greatest storm chaser and movie maker and he taught me all I know. He will be so greatly missed. God bless his soul.
Andy Wehrle
April 17, 2005
I met Alex online only a few months ago when he emailed me about my weather site. It amazed me how much he loved all kinds of weather and would go out in it to experience it and document it. I felt ill when I learned he had died. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Dan Shapiro
April 17, 2005
We have two teenage boys who, like Alex, have shown a deep love and respect for all living things, especially animals. Although we never met Alex, we know many of his schoomates and teachers. Our thoughts are with you.
Greg Manarik
April 17, 2005
I am so glad I got to meet Alex and befriend him. I became good buddies with him when we started to talk about doing an Upper Midwest Storm Chase. It makes me so sad that he had to pass the way he did. My deepest condolences go out to Alex's family and friends. Alex will be deeply missed.
JERRY LAROCHE
April 17, 2005
I would like to send our condolences to the Sahlberg family on the loss of Alex. Alex was a member of our weather group Weatherfun on the internet. We all enjoyed seeing his weather post and the great knowledge of weather that Alex had. He understood weather and enjoyed talking about it very much. He will be missed very much. All of the members of Weatherfun would like to pass along our condolences. Jerry Laroche Founder of Weatherfun.
Henry Griner
April 17, 2005
I was born and raised in Duluth and graduated from Proctor High. I really enjoyed seeing my hometown in the work that Alex sent to our Storm Chaser list.
I pray that God will give comfort to those of you who loved Alex. I believe that he is rejoicing with Jesus and that someday I will get to meet Alex in heaven, something that I didn't get to do here.
May God bless you and comfort you who morn his Home Going.
Dirk Miller
April 16, 2005
Alex was a great kid,His love for weather was unreal...I became friends with Alex on the net we talked about storm chasing,Many nights we would be online for many hours watching the radar/computer models and forecasting were the storms would end up at..I got to meet Alex last summer.We talked about the weather and we also taked about storm chasing this year.Alex never considered him self a storm chaser,However on all the weather groups he was on.We did considered Alex a true storm chaser..
Alex will be missed in all the weather groups he was part of...
Alex my first chase is for you!
God speed and God bless you.
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