We were never close but as soon as i heard the news I was honestly heartbroken. Alex brought such a vibrant energy to the team and I know it will be missed dearly. He was the kind of person you meet and you just know he’s well loved by everyone around him. I wish that I had the chance to know him better.

Thinking of you this morning. Merry Christmas buddy!

Thinking of Alex this thanksgiving season.  Remembering the days you were in my science class at CMS.  Great human being!

I just found out about this and my heart broke instantly. Alex was one of my favorite people to work with. He makes it fun for us and I felt like I was always talking to an old man. He’s too young and has a lot of potential! I’m so sorry for the family. I can’t imagine the pain Alex’s family is going through.

Fly high angel! You will be missed!

Alex, Kai Yoder, and Moxie Gerrard at Nike Portland.

Although I wasn’t close or really friends with Alex, I had two years of Spanish with him and he definitely made that class memorable. He was always respectful to the teacher and knew how to crack a joke. One particular memory I have of him was one time he pulled out his lunch box in class and pulled out a yogurt. In the attempt to open it, he ended up spraying it everywhere and he got it all over my back as I was sitting right in front of him. In the moment, him and the other people close by started laughing, but I was noticeably annoyed. As I was cleaning it up Alex genuinely apologized and offered to help clean, as it was also all over the chair. Even though I was embarrassed, he helped me laugh it off. I would always tell people about that story because it’s one I never forgot. Since I wasn’t very close with Alex, I’m glad I had this personal memory with him that I will never forget.

Alex and I had known each other for a number of years since we used to go to the Boys and Girls Club when we were younger. He always had something witty and funny to say and it always made me laugh. We used to talk about those days and how fun it was playing video games. I remember how we got him to randomly run with us one day while we were running cross country. We told him to run with us but didn’t expect him to do so and of course, in proper Alex fashion, he tried to run one of our hard workouts with us in jeans. Every meet we had he was always ready to go. It’s hard not seeing him at practice everyday always with a smile on his face. We all miss you Alex. I miss you man.

I had the gift of having Alex and several other team members over for a preseason gathering in late summer. Getting to chat with Alex that evening was an absolute joy. He absolutely had a gift for immediately connecting with people but was also wise beyond his years. Our deepest condolences to all friends and family for the loss of Alex. The world will absolutely feel the absence of his unique and kind soul!❤️

My heart is heavy and that words cannot fill. He was more than just a friend; he was a bundle of joy, kindness, and had endless energy. His laughter was infectious, and his presence brought warmth to everyone around him. Though he is no longer with us, the memories will forever be cherished. I had a class with him each year in elementary school and we were always talking and goofing around with each other. I will miss those old days and he will forever hold a special place in my Machias family heart. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will always be remembered and deeply missed.

Alex was a student in my ceramics class. I looked forward to having conversations with him because Alex was such a funny person. He would tell a joke with such a dry sense of humor, it took me a few weeks to understand.  He would get a twinkle in his eye waiting for me to get his joke. He also made his classmates laugh and happy with his loud voice and friendly smile. 

Even after he was in my class, he would say hello to me in the halls. His kindness didn't go unnoticed as that recognition from a high school student to a teacher is rare. He was friendly with all students and staff and that is one of the things that set him apart from his peers. 

Thank you for sharing Alex with us at SHS.

Alex,
I knew you as a baby and visited with you as you were growing up. I was looking forward to knowing you as a young man. Although I won't be able to see you, you are still in my heart. May what lies ahead be full  of adventure and joy. 
All my love, 
Great Uncle David Duane Gifford

Although I wasn’t one of Alex’s super close friends, he had such an influential impact on my life. In the sixth grade, I moved to machias elementary, and walking in on my first day, it seemed as though all the excitement and energy I had left, and all I felt was fear, and anxiety of rejection. Alex was the first person I met, he came up to me and immediately introduced himself and treated me like a friend. Throughout our years together in school, and shared classes, this is all I observed of Alex, nothing but kindness. He always had something kind to say, or a joke to lighten the mood. Alex was also my video game buddy, which people often call a waste of time, but as an extrovert who strives for social interaction, during the lockdown of Covid 19, this was something very important to me, as it was my only way to communicate with those I called friends. Alex always made those times more enjoyable. I strive to spread the positivity and happiness Alex spread to me on my first day at machias, I will miss Alex dearly, and my prayers are going to the family of the wonderful young man Alex was.

While I did not know Alex that well, we’d had spanish classes together and the most memorable thing about him for me was his sense of humor. Practically everything that came out of his mouth was a joke and he managed to make everyone laugh. 

I don’t remember what was said exactly but I remember one day I was in a bad mood and wasn’t really in the talking mood, especially in class. Alex had made a joke and I remember I said something negative, along the lines of “that wasn’t funny”, taking out my bad mood on him. What stood out to me was even though it wasn’t his fault I was in a bad mood, he sincerely apologized and was truly compassionate and tried to make it up to me. 

Alex was a bright guy, I couldn’t tell you if spanish was a class that he liked, but even when he acted like he didn’t know what he was doing, I could tell he was intelligent and had a lot of brains. 

Another thing I remember about him was his voice, he had a sort of tone to it where you could always hear him coming. If anything, I would say it was a gift because that way more people could hear his jokes. He lightened the mood every day of class in my sophomore and junior year. 


My sincerest condolences to his family, Alex touched a lot of souls and for the time that he was here I truly believe he helped others out of dark places. He will be missed dearly.

Alex was being funny and photo bombing ❤️‍🩹

Alex and Riley before the paintball games began.

Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you . Alex was the best buddy to his friends ,always smiling and laughing . The friendship these boys had was the best . We will be missing you and loved you very much .

I can't help but smile when I think of Alex. He was the kind of kid who lit up every room he walked into, and boy, did he make an entrance! That voice of his – it was something else. You could hear Alex coming from a mile away, his booming laughter and enthusiastic greetings echoing down the hallway long before he burst through the classroom door.

Every single day, without fail, he'd stride in calling out hellos to everyone by name. It didn't matter if it was a Monday morning or a Friday afternoon; Alex's energy never wavered. He had this incredible gift of making each person feel seen and appreciated, from his closest friends to the quietest kid in the corner.

That's the Alex I'll always remember – a bundle of joy and enthusiasm, with a voice that could shake the windows and a heart big enough to match. He didn't just brighten up the room; he illuminated our entire school with his presence.

Love this photo - it captures his joyful smile  spreading through his whole face, into his eyes and even in his posture ❤️ This is how I’ll remember him

Alex meant a lot to the team, he was one of the nicest, most hilarious people I have ever met. He was also the type of teammate to go out of his way to support others. One of the biggest things that he did for me was be okay with it when I passed him during a race, and he still pushed me on. It ended up being that on that Saturday during the meet I had a side cramp during the race, and he went out of his way to slow down with me for a few seconds to push me along. In my mind that was a defining moment of the amazing personality that he had. He was just in general an amazing person, and it is one of the saddest things to see him go so early. I know that he indeed had a positive impact on the team, and I hope it stays that way. We may be mourning now, but it will make the team that much closer. Thank you Alex for all that you have done for this world, you will be remembered and thought of in a positive light.

Team dinner for cross country. Mrs. Gerrard had all the boys help cook.

XC teammate here, I started running late into the same season that Alex started running and he was always the chill guy, albeit a little crazy at times, and I got to have some pretty personal and meaningful conversations with him throughout the years, including last Friday before the accident, he has genuinely left a mark on my life and the way I live it and I will be forever grateful for him. Loved him like a brother, so I can only imagine. My prayers go out to you guys. 🙏

So sorry for your loss. I will always remember Alex's smile. He would light up the room when he entered our classroom. He was so nice to all, easy going and always a positive force in our 3rd grade classroom. You will be missed Alex but never forgotten!

Alex, we're going to miss you. Fly with the angels. You will always be in our hearts. Love you Auntie Jeanette, Paul, Anthony and Roslyn❤️❤️

OBITUARY

Alexander James Adkins

14 June, 2007 – 26 October, 2024

Bauer Funeral Chapel

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