Date: Tue 01/21/03 11:22AM
From: Anonymous
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Message: I've heard humorous, heart-touching stories about Tyler. About his team, his support for other teams, his LOUD truck, his humor, and his love for everyone around him. I didn't know Tyler personally. I know Erin from dance for 4 years and through that Lisa. I heard stories that helped to show his real character through Cara, though. Apparently Tyler was a bit over-protective of his younger sister, not that he really needed to be. I was told of a time that he found it necessary, while with Cara one day, to leave the room every 5 minutes to retrieve food and pop. Erin apparently was in the other room with a boy and Tyler, being the slightly-protective older brother was actually checking up on her. I don't have an older brother, but having someone who cared that much about you and checking up on the boys you bring home is something that I believe will be greatly missed.
Another story has to do with something that happened every day. There is one lady at school, a 'hall monitor'. I would say what she is usually called, but its not necessary, most know who I am talking about. Every day, Tyler would give her a hard time, whether it was about cleaning up the mess on the table or if it was having a cap on before he left the building or if it was sticking up for someone else this particular 'hall monitor' had just yelled at. It was always in good humor and usually got a lot of people smiling and laughing as they walked by.
But most of all, I'll remember Tyler because he was Cara's boyfriend. The one she was always excited about. The one that she went to prom with and would again. The one that always treated her good. Cara was always happy because of Tyler. And I was greatful that Tyler was taking care of her as I grew farther apart from her. I watched to make sure she was almost always smiling. And Tyler never failed. He was a real sweetheart to her.
So to Cara and Erin who, both, I love greatly: I don't know what to say. I can't say It's okay. Because it's not. Tyler, a humorous, always smiling, over-protective, great athlete, awesome fan, boyfriend, brother, and son, is gone. I can say that you both, and both your families, will have to be very brave and very strong. You all are about to find something in you that many of us have never had to call on yet. But from the memories I have from dance, sleep overs, driving around, talks about boyfriends, and other past experiences, I know that you have it in you. Keep your faith and get some rest. There is sure to be many times ahead that you will need your strength and courage.
~*God bless*~
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