Alexander Cochrane Forbes

I have missed out on knowing Mr. Forbes well over the years, having "escaped" from the USA, married to an Anglo-Argentine. Thus my thoughts dwell with Sandra, who was so kind to me on my return to this country. How special it is to have a parent around for so long, and be able to share thoughts and insights with them as you yourself go through your own life's episodes. Between your father and yourself, there has been a living history which spans back to the late 1800's through the last...

While cousin Sandy might be horrified by the public nature of internet condolences, I felt that were I unable to attend his shipping out celebration, the cousins might like to know just how much Sandy, and before him Sunny, meant to me an d my brithers and sisers, yet there is no way to concisely and properly express the sentiment. Further, I want to applaud Sandra and Jim's son for the heartfelt, wonderful essay on Sandy.

We are all much poorer for Sandy's passing, but much,...

Sandy has been a role model for me...He has inspired me to emulate his most generous charitable nature. It was a pleasure to know and work with him....A true gentleman.