Prominent community member, former town crier, and 17-year Tour de Rock volunteer Robert Alexander has died.

The former town crier, who was a first for the City of Duncan and then served both Victoria and Esquimalt for 25 years, was 97 when he died on Aug. 13. From Duncan to Sidney, he was a familiar face, described as a generous, energetic and thoughtful individual. Alexander volunteered as a greeter for 15 years at the cruise ship terminal, welcoming tourists to town as well, and played a significant role with the Canadian Cancer Society's Tour de Rock.

Tiffany Parton, executive director of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police, said he was a constant presence for the tour as town crier at closing ceremonies. She described his heart as being in it for the kids, the families and the co

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