Inspired by Alex Handy

Alex's legacy lives on through the people whose lives he touched -- from those who knew him well, to those who never met him, yet were inspired by his story.

Jesse Scheie, children's book author

Author Jesse Scheie contacted us when she found the Project Alex Web site through a Google search for “shining stars.” She told us how touched she was by what we are doing to keep Alex’s memory alive. As a mother herself, she said that she could not imagine what it would be like to lose a child.

Jesse is the author of two books, Alex’s Shining Star (inspired by her own son Alex and her family) and I’m Still Shinin’ On. Our family was one of the inspirations for the book, I’m Still Shinin’ On.

Both Alex’s Shining Star and I’m Still Shinin’ On can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Jesse lives in Minnesota with her husband and two children, Alex and Mercedes.

Book covers for Jesse Scheie's two books.

Benjamin Hamilton, Eagle Scout

On September 23, 2008, Benjamin Hamilton of Northborough, Mass., received the honor of Eagle Scout from Northborough Troup 101. His Eagle Scout project was a DVD video on bike and skateboard safety, as inspired by Alex's story.

In his video, Benjamin encourages all skateboarders and bikers to wear helmets and safety pads, and obey traffic laws to stay safe while having fun!