Date: Wed 01/22/03 04:01AM
From: Meredith Olson
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Message: I find comfort in knowing that Tyler is in a better place, looking down on all his family, friends, and those in need. I grew up with him. I remember everything -from him teasing me in elementary school to us being the #1 and #2 baseball fans of the Legion team. When no one would go with me to the Legion games this past summer, he'd show up and cheer with me. We always had in depth talks about life.
A TRUE display of his character came last year. Even though he unfortunately was unable to play with his baseball team in the Championship game in Bismarck, he drove Leslie and I all the way up there so we could watch. The whole way there, he was angry and sad because he wanted to be there playing SO bad. He vowed that he would never make the same mistakes again. He wouldn't let anything get in the way of baseball. He was so mad. But- the SECOND we arrived, he let all of it go, and he walked right up to the fence and cheered that team on harder than anyone there. He was their biggest fan. All I could think was "how unselfish!" How classy and mature was he to support these guys, even though he was disappointed in himself. I was so proud and he earned even more respect from me from that day on. Tyler was the most honest, respectable, generous, and fun guy I ever knew. I will pray for him and his family forever. He will always be in my heart. I can't wait to get up there and see him. In the mean time, I trust that he will watch over the baseball team and all those that he loved. God Bless the Eicholtzs! Cherish the memories!
Love forever,
Meredith Olson
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