Sad farewell to a cherished boy

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FROM:http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story/2009/06/24/sad-farewell-to-a-cherished-boy/
TEARS flowed and hearts broke as almost 1000 people farewelled popular Toowoomba Grammar School student Alexander Stewart yesterday.
The 16-year-old and his brother Alistair were involved in a tragic quad bike accident on June 15 at Oaklands Stud, their family's property at Southbrook.
Alex, as he was known to his friends and family, died at the scene.
Mourners gathered in the TGS Assembly Hall to share memories and hear stories of the promising boy's life.
They heard how Alex treasured spending countless hours working at the stud with his dad, Toowoomba Turf Club chairman Neville Stewart, his mum Kaylene and younger brothers Alistair and Hamish.
Queensland Racing chairman and close family friend Bob Bentley told of Alex's love for the stud and his passion for the racing industry.
Family friend David Chester watched Alex grow up and said he always met him with “a cheery grin and a crushing handshake”.
“And he always looked you right in the eye,” Mr Chester said.
Alex's godmother Kay Skehan travelled all the way from Ireland to read the moving poem, A Child on Loan by Edgar Guest.
“He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief, you'll have these precious memories to comfort you through grief,” she read.
Alex's mate Kahl Schemioneck offered this farewell.
“He is a friend we will never forget and he is a brother I will love forever,” Kahl said.
At the conclusion of the service TGS students stood arm in arm in a guard of honour.
They poured their hearts into a spirited war cry as their lost mate departed the school gates for the last time.
“We will never forget Alex Stewart,” headmaster Peter Hauser said.
“We will miss him dearly.”