Nationalist MP Alex Borg turned to social media to pay tribute to his father, Tony, sharing with us these touching words;

“I miss you with every passing day, the impact you left on my life and that of those around you was enormous”, wrote Borg.

“I remember, even at your worst, even when you needed help, you still found a way to keep helping those in need.

You were the person who built my foundation and opened many doors of opportunities for me so i can be where I am today. The year of your passing was a hard year for me, nonetheless i learned a lot from it.”

I learnt that everything is temporary. I learned how to live in the moment. I learned how to love with all my heart. I learned how to only decide to do good, I learned how to adapt to life, especially in moments of vulnerability, I’ll never forget you Dad!”

Tony passed away on December 29, 2018, after a six-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. A former student at the University of Malta, Tony became a key figure in supporting tertiary education in Gozo.

Known for his good humour, generosity, and dedication to his family and community, Tony remained active despite his illness. He is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and many relatives and friends.

Tony was a man cherished by Gozitans and known for being an energetic public officer with an itch to always help those in need no matter what situation he found himself in.

Despite his illness, he always found a way to show up for matters and tend to his duties persevering over anything that came his way.

Borg concludes his post referring to his father as “sieheb”, a touching reference to their relationship.

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