Alicia Gordon

I am saddened to learn of Alicia's passing and so long after the fact. I was Alicia's classmate in public school and I think I knew her since kindergarten all the way through sixth grade at P.S. 249, The Caton School, on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn, when she went by Alice Gordon. My last visit with her was when she generously allowed me and my wife to stay with her when she lived in the Marina Del Ray area near LAX back in what I believe was the early 1980's? The date is not important, her generosity of spirit, beautiful smile and laugh are. I will now have to speak with her from this plane of existence to where she is now and I'm sure she will be as kind and generous from that vantage point as she was from her earthly body. My condolences to her sister and niece and all her other friends.

Alicia (Alice when we were at Hunter High School together in the 60's) was an old friend. I am glad that I got a chance to see her in December 2003. Little did I suspect that that visit would be the last. Having just discovered that she passed away only a few weeks after I saw her, I am tremendously saddened.

Alicia had a beautiful heart, an insightful intellect, and a wonderful sense of humor. We shared many moments of fun and learning together. We both bought lots of books, and loved to “race” each other to our favorite displays at the conventions. Alicia had a love of life, a strong sense of professionalism, an open mind, and excellent taste in food! I will always miss Alicia.

Like many others, I first got know Alicia through FLEFO, then spent lots of time with her at the annual FLOCKTAILS and elsewhere, including a very memorable stay in her penultimate home in Topanga.



I am very glad I was able to spend the day with Alicia (and Virginia) at the Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, a cherished final opportunity to catch up before it was too late.



Among other occasions, of course I'll always think of Alicia when I play the CDs by some of her clients which she gave me long, long ago.



Un abrazo fuerte y descansa en paz.

My dear Alicia, Thanks for the smile, thanks for the t-shirt, thanks for Ricardo, thanks for being a good friend, Cuánta falta me haces. And yup, Macs still rule.

I met Alicia at one of my first online chats ever. She was so helpful and cheerful we became fast friends. I will never forget meeting for lemonade in Pennsylvania 3 summers ago. God Bless the Gordon family.

kevin Cox

I hear Alicia's inimitable laughter every time I think of her -- which is often, and fondly. Her many passions made Alicia deliciously complex, always surprising, a tremendous colleague and friend. I miss her very much, and offer sincere condolences to her family and her wide circle of good friends.

Chère Alicia,



Lorsque vous reviendrez,

car il faudra revenir,

il y aura des fleurs,

tant que vous en voudrez.

Il y aura des fleurs,

couleur de l'avenir.

Il y aura des fleurs

lorsque vous reviendrez.



Anne

To all who knew Alicia:



God seems to allow teachers to come



into our lives to help us



understand and learn what life and



pure love is.



They never seem to stay long, only



long enough to do their job.



Life is a series of events that



test our fabric.



Pure love is a rare gift that we



only get to glimpse and rarely



feel.



Alicia allowed both.



Her legacy will be the gifts you



pass on to others.



God Bless & Be Well!

I'm grateful to have known Alicia and will think of her especially during awards season (which we shared every year) and around the time of the ATA conference each fall. She was a smart, feisty friend and colleague who reached out to people and formed connections and communities throughout her life. I miss her deeply and I imagine I will continue to do so as long as I live.

Dear Sister and Niece of Alicia, She is now resting in Peace and please be comforted by these words from a song in my mother's language;(Bakweri)

"ama timba we'ekome yene amouwele" "She has returned to the country she came from.." Stay Blessed.

I did not know Alicia personally but her FLD contributions and the story of her life described above made me feel a bond of sympathy. Her name inspired in me a fine sense of collegiality: everything that is good about our translation profession. Deepest sympathy to those who knew and loved her. Tom

I was crushed when I heard Alicia had passed away. We had developed a friendship and I found out we had many things in common, i.e. cats, Mac computers, Reggae music, the environment, among many other things.



Alicia was a woman of substance and I'm lucky to have met her, and blessed to have gotten to know her.



I shall never forget you, Alicia. You will forever live in my heart.

Querida Alicia,



We learnt a lot about patience and hospitality from you, and you know why. Wherever you are now, keep that wonderful smile you always had.



We will light a candle for you next time we will be in Triana (Seville), and you know why.



Besos,



Xosé Castro and Ana Pujalte

Alicia's loss was a loss to all! She would always, willingly and cheerfully, go the extra mile to help. I'm so very glad we had some time together sightseeing at the Desert Botanical Garden after the Phoenix conference!

Ali,

I shall always miss our 'sidewalk' chats.

Vero

Alicia, you made me feel more fortunate than I had any right to be. I wish I had had the clairvoyance to reassure you that you too were fortunate: what you most wanted would be achieved.

I've known Alicia as a cheerful, generous person and will sorely miss her.