Alex was born "in the shadow of the Winter Palace" in St. Petersburg, Russia. His family were employed by the last Tzar of all the Russians. Had it not been 1918, Alex's life would have doubtlessly been one of complacent privilege.
While just a baby in his Mother's arms, Alex fled St. Petersburg and landed in Poland. There he grew up only to take to his feet for his life again in September, 1939. With his fellow Polish Airforce members, he hopped across the globe, always one step ahead from danger until finally landing in Scotland.
Alex's life reads like an adventure novel! Maps and "establishing shots" flesh out the scant images he had left of his childhood and youth. The music from the hit film, "Dr. Zhivago" fit the Alex story like a hand in glove.
As you will notice, this tribute is NOT a memorial, it is a Birthday Tribute for a major milestone; Alex's 90th!
Maybe your life is like this; a journey that has taken you from one country to another. Wouldn't you like to preserve your history and review it while you're still here? Then a tribute like Alex's is the one for you ! I mean, how many birthday tie or blouses can one take past the age of 70?
Shoot the link to your kids with a heavy HINT. Let them surprise you in a good way!
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