Alexander Boik Obituary

Alexander J. Boik, 18, was among 12 victims fatally shot in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012.

Published by Mercury News from Jul. 21 to Aug. 20, 2012.

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May our Lord bless you..

November 6, 2019

I can imagine you met renowned artists Leonardo DaVinci, Picasso, or Rembrandt.

September 15, 2019

So sorry for your loss, buddy. I send this message 7 yrs. late, but wanted to pay my genuine respects to the victims of the midnight shooting that saddened us all.
Alex

July 31, 2019

Rest in peace. I have never known you but you seemed like such a beautiful and loved person.

November 13, 2016

Amen aj boik and I went to yale elementary together he was a very loved person everytime I was down in the dumps he made me happy. Rest in peace aj book long live ur soul

rebecca kneen

December 11, 2015

R.I.P Aj. We will never forget you! You were such a caring and funny guy. I am honored to have gone to gateway and Aurora hills with you. I continue to pray for your family.

Heather

August 24, 2015

In God's care rest in peace

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

August 8, 2015

We pledge to work against gun violence in the name of Alexander and all of the other victims of the Aurora shooting! We pledge to work in memory of all of the victims of shootings, homicides, gun violence, massacres, school shootings. Let us never forget Aurora, Virginia Tech, Columbine, West Paducah, Springfield Oregon, Sandy Hook, Jonesboro and on and on! Let us remember you, Alexander and bless your family for all it does in your memory and of,others to stop gun violence!

Elaine and Gordon Rondeau

July 24, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family of Alexander J. Boik. I know there is no time limit to your grief but I pray that You continued to be strengthen and comforted during Your times of sorrow. May Your cherish memories of Alexander, his joyful personality be in your minds and hearts.

January 17, 2013

Dear Boik family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and may you find comfort in the words found at James 4:8.
LS

September 5, 2012

Terribly sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to suddenly lose someone close in your family. Your family will be in my prayers.

Morris

August 14, 2012

Light and Live to everyone who knew this man. I am sorry for your loss.

Karen

July 31, 2012

My condolences to all the victims of this senseless tragedy.
My prayers for Alex and his loved ones.

Jen Lamb

July 31, 2012

My heart goes out to you and your family. RIP dear Alexander.

July 30, 2012

I offer my prayers to Alexander's family. I too lost a family member in that senseless shooting and share your pain.. May you find peace one day.

R L

July 28, 2012

Do not allow this tragedy to destroy your spirit or his. I pray blessings while knowing the sorrow will always exist. Love, to you, all who knew him.Its ok to scream and cry for your loss but hold on dearly to yourselves...and EACH OTHER....

Gary Revel JR,

July 28, 2012

Prayers to your family from ours...

Deborah Crader

July 28, 2012

Embracing the family in this unbearable grief, Alexander will be our brightest star forever
Evert J Bos

Evert Bos

July 28, 2012

Prayers from our family to yours.

Melissa Haselhoff

July 27, 2012

Prayer of St. Francis


Lord, make me an channel of your peace,
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is darkness, light;
... and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are
born to eternal life.

July 27, 2012

For the loved ones of A.J. Boik, may you find peace in the love and memories of Alex.

Margaret

July 27, 2012

With loving thoughts from your Liberty Mutual/Safeco family in Golden CO.

Renee Martinez

July 27, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always AJ...RIPAJ. My children Barbara, Brandon & Chelsie will miss him most..My deepest sympathy to the Boik family you will remain in my prayers. Gateway parent & father & community member...

Marc Barocio

July 26, 2012

I am saddened to hear of your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-LaLande(Lafayette,La.)

July 26, 2012

Our Deepest sympathy to all of AJ's family and friends. Stories about him reflect a very sweet, loving, funny, kind, giving, beautiful person. He is going to be deeply missed. But may you find comfort in sharing memories of AJ and sharing love with one another since love does live on forever in all of us...and AJ was all about love so his Spirit will live on forever in all of us! We are also praying for your comfort, peace, strength and healing for all of you. May the Lord be with you always,
Love, Pastor Dan and Debra

Pastor Dan and Debra Capperrune

July 25, 2012

My sincere sympathy for your great loss. May the Good Lord embrace you during your grief.

Sylvia

July 25, 2012

we are so sorry for your Loss many Prayers goes out to all of Alexanders Family and Loved ones .Alexander was taken at such a young time of Life may he be in the Arms of our Lord.RIP Alexander

Bob n Debbie

July 25, 2012

Our Deepest sympathy goes out to your Loss of such a young man taken to soon .May our Lord comfort all of you in your time of need.RIP Alexander

July 25, 2012

Thinking of you and your family. A.J. was a very special young man that came to our dental office. We will always remember him.

Kris

July 25, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Lorraine

July 25, 2012

Eternal Rest Dear Alexander/A.J.; God Bless your Loving Family.

jo

July 25, 2012

May God comfort and sustain you all and give you peace. We will continue to pray for you now and as you go thru the days and months ahead.
Friends of Maureen

John n Evelyn Buchli

July 25, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to your family.

The Martz family

July 24, 2012

You are still whole in the hearts who knew and loved you. Your killer can never kill that. I believe we are all interconnected and my heart knows that dying is actually recreation. Your energy, your consciousness returns to all that is and becomes at home with the stars that made you. Human beings hurt because we see goodness in others and that inspires all of us to do the same. Truth is, you left our world too soon for some but our soul always knows what the plan in even if our mind does not. Godspeed young man and may your soul group of peeps find their way to you again in another time, realm. Much light and love to all those that loved this young kid.

Christy L

July 24, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

John n Marie Stewart

July 24, 2012

What a wonderful young man with such energy - enery that can be felt even through his obituary. AJ's family is in my hardest prayers during this confusing and sad time.

Katherine Foley

July 24, 2012

AJ, you won't be forgotten. When I watch B-Ball or work with clay, I will think of you.

Rich Stine

July 24, 2012

Cannot find the words to express my sympathies. AJ will never be forgotten.

Tim Calahan

July 24, 2012

AJ sounds like a wonderful young man. The world has lost a dear soul. I will pray for your family.

Brenda Garner

July 24, 2012

My son will be attending RMCAD this fall. He will never meet your wonderful son. I am so sorry, so very sorry. My heart goes out to you, and I pray that God will bring you peace.

Melissa Bartlett

July 24, 2012

I just wanted to say I am very sorry for your loss. R.I.P.

Gail Lucki

July 24, 2012

Our heartfelt prayers are with your family.
-Money Family (Washington)

July 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Alexander Boik. May Alexander always be remembered for the wonderful person he was. R.I.P.

Maryellen

July 24, 2012

RIP-Love & Prayers to the family from Texas.

Melissa Pate

July 24, 2012

Heartfelt Sympathy from the Lenexa KS community

July 24, 2012

To the entire Boik family. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you. In such a tragic time. May God bless all of you. Tammy Shorb (Hagerstown Maryland)

tammy shorb

July 24, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God Bless You All!

Wendy McKnight

July 24, 2012

May God be with you all.

July 24, 2012

may god be with you all.

July 24, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Boik Family. May GOD provide you peace in this time of need.

July 24, 2012

My family's thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. He was a friend to my grandson Louis Merino. While we mourn AJ, we also celebrate his life. With Deepest Sympathy.

Margarita Seda

July 24, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Boik family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

July 24, 2012

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. MAY YOU RECIEVE COMFORT FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS BUT TRULY DRAW CLOSE TO GOD BECAUSE HE IS NEAR TO ALL THOSE LOWLY AT HEART. DRAW CLOSE TO HIM AND HE WILL CERTAINLY DRAW CLOSE TO YOU. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATY

MARY WINGFIELD

July 24, 2012

L Britt

July 24, 2012

I never knew Alexander but by seeing his story I am sure his talent for making people laugh will never be forgotten.My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends for thier heartbreaking loss. May you take comfort in knowing that today the world mourns Alexander with you. You are in my prayers.

K Moore

July 23, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. We can feel your sorrow and our hearts are broken. The Word of God says..." I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18 ~God Bless You~

Chuck & Missy Pennington

July 23, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Tammy Eskelson

July 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. I may not personally know you, but I feel for you all. May peace stay with you always.

Sydney Smith

July 23, 2012

My prayers are with you in the midst of this senseless tragedy. In the midst of this darkness, may you see the light of dawn.

April Jones

July 23, 2012

May Peace be with you Alexander and with the family members & friends. My deepest sorrow goes out to all whom were affected by this tragedy.

Christy Herder

July 23, 2012

I can't think of what best to say and only pray that time will heal everyone's sorrow.

Nick

July 23, 2012

May God walk beside you as a family and give you peace during this horrific time in your lives.

Lin Burnett

July 23, 2012

I never had the opportunity to meet you AJ, tho we share common friends. And each of your friends, without exception, says they are the better person for having you in their lives…if only for a moment. Rejoice in the presence of the Father, and we will see you again soon.

Frank Bowen

July 23, 2012

My heart goes out to you. May God give you the strength that you need to get through this terrible tradgey. I am Donna Adcock' mom. God Bless

Ann Adcock

July 23, 2012

Forever in our thoughts and prayers, I hope you can find comfort in the love he left behind, may it fill your hearts always... God Bless You All...

Renee

July 23, 2012

iam so sorry for the what has happend but u are in a better place ur gone but not forgotten

July 23, 2012

will pray for all your famlies in this difficult time my heart goes out ot everyone who is grieving the loss of theier loved ones. God Bless

July 23, 2012

We're so sorry. Keeping all of you in our prayers.

Bennett & Sally Cantrell

July 23, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family & friends. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.

Tammy

July 23, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Whatever you need and whenever you need it, please let us know.
All our love,Bud and Cathy

Cathy Clark

July 23, 2012

You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

Pennetta/Fisher Family - Aurora

July 23, 2012

Young man, I shall offer a prayer for your family and friends to feel your strength, love, and laughter that you always offered. May you spread your happiness over this large world from heaven.

Todd Van Elsacker

July 23, 2012

My condolences to the family and friends.May he rest in peace.

Steve

July 23, 2012

My prayers go out to you and your family. Forever.

July 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Madeline Miesen

July 22, 2012

Deepest condolences on your loss, god's speed.

lynn

July 22, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of your beautiful son, Alexander, help to ease your pain. God bless you.

Judy Sherven

July 22, 2012

You were way too young to get taking out this world

Kamee Mitchell

July 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I met your son AJ at Horseshoe Park with my kids at a couple yrs ago. We were out there playing on the baseball field. AJ decided to catch my son's pitching and refused to put the gear on, and 1 pitch later he was off to the ER (hit by pitch). His bravery and courage will stay in our hearts forever and he will be forever missed.

Liz Joye

July 22, 2012

I am so sad to hear of the loss of someone so young and full of life. may he rest in peace.

Sergio Ramirez

July 22, 2012

Theresa, I am so sorry for your loss. My family and myself will hold you in our prayers. He was sweetest little boy I had the pleasure of babysitting. And I know that you raised him to be a great man.

Sincerely, Angie Toomer

Angie Toomer

July 22, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Scott Chamberland

July 22, 2012

thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of alexander, i am so sorry for your loss

kim court

July 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for him and your family

Sarah S

July 22, 2012

I am so sorry I had to meet you all on Friday at the gym under these circumstances ~ but I wanted to send you my sincere thoughts & prayers at this time. I feel so privileged to have met all of you & learned about AJ's unique & contagious spirit. He was a treasure. I pray you will be supported during this extremely difficult time.

Cheryl Mlcoch

July 22, 2012

All i can say is I'm so sorry, ....your son 's bravery is applauded , he must have great parents..his valor will never be forgotten

Deborah DellaValle

July 22, 2012

Alexander you were taken from this world to soon. As you were destined to be a valuable person to this world, your family, and friends. You will be forever missed, gone but not forgotten. RIP. My heart goes out to the family, I have and will continue to pray for ya'll.

Sara Thompson

July 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends may he rest in peace.

Alberta Woodrow

July 22, 2012

Angela

July 22, 2012

I am so sorry. You have my deepest condolences.

Marieka L

July 22, 2012

Denise Reyes

July 22, 2012

my sympathy to friends & family of Alexander Boik gone to soon.

c boyd

July 22, 2012

RIP.

Gabrielle Delgado

July 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of your son and friend.

My God bless you during this time of tragedy

July 22, 2012

Tine Platzer

July 22, 2012

Tine Platzer

July 22, 2012

My heart goes out to the family members and friends of Alexander J. Boik who were impacted by this senseless tragedy. My prayers are with you.

Jun Sung Hong

July 22, 2012

Praying for the family during this difficult time.God Bless you guys.

July 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all. He will always be with you in your hearts. He is at peace with God.

Samantha Johnson

July 21, 2012

As I had grown up and raised my own kids in Aurora area. I feel the loss of everyone them as if they are part of my family. I know they all will be missed by us all. As I now live in South Carolina I know that everyone of them has touched all of our hearts and souls and will always be remembered. As all there life's were Special to all of us and will be missed.

Thomas Markos

July 21, 2012

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