Tyler Repass Obituary

Sitting here reading Vicki's entry in this book makes me realize that there were so many people who love you just as much as I do. I was blessed to have the role of "Mother" in your life, but it was you that blessed us all by letting us into your life. You loved us all unconditionally. We all had faults, but you never mentioned them, you loved us anyway, no matter what! We had our bad days and we complained about them. You had your bad days and smiled and said you were "great". Thank you for blessing my life and all the other lives around you. Thank you for being the person that God wanted you to be on this earth. You are truly rewarded now with eternal life with Christ! I love you and miss you, Tyler, my first born son!
Love, Mommy

I thought of you today, Tylerman. The relay is coming up and I sure do miss not having you here with us. Just wanted to tell you hello, and let you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you so much, and love you forever. You and Uncle Gil are sure missed here . Love you forever,
Aunt Vicki

Dear Tylerman,
Well it has been a while, since I have written but not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I have had a lot on my plate right now, dealing with Uncle Gil's death, getting a place to live, and trying to work long hours every day. Sometimes I wish I could just take off and get away from it all, but it only follows you. Hannah is almost a year old, can you believe that? I know you can see her from a far and I know that you and God are keeping a watchful eye out for her. I am still having trouble with losing your Uncle Gil. Sometimes it is all I can do to get myself out of bed. Sometimes I do not even want to do that. It has been a very very long 3 months and will continue to have trials and issues. I sure do miss you and Uncle Gil. I am at work, typing this so I had better make it short.. Just wanted to drop a note and say Happy Valentines Day and ask you to tell Uncle Gil the same and that I love him. Love you both,
Aunt Vicki

Merry Christmas in Heaven Tylerman. Another year has gone by and today is Uncle Gils birthday, so would you please tell him happy birthday for me. Christmas didn't seem the same again this year, and I almost slept right thru it. I took my sadness and poured myself into buying gifts for everyone, and it made me happy to be able to help but when the day was all over and I went home the sadness and lonliness again overtook me. Please ask God to help me in overcoming Uncles Gils death and to be able to go on just as he helped me in dealing with yours. I love you both.
You are forever in my heart.

Even after death, Tylie, you have touched so many people with your kind heart and loving memories. I was blessed to have had a small part in your life on this earth. It's so easy to get caught up in things here on earth, but God often reminds us that these things are not important. We need to look to Heaven for our eternal treasures. These things are most important. This Sunday in church I will speak about the Relay for Life. I will tell all the people there about why I walk in the Relay for Life. You are the reason, Tylie, that I am still involved in this. Each time I think about not walking, I remember how much you loved to be there. I will tell everyone about your passion for leading the survivors. You have truly conquered this disease! God has healed you. Even though you are not with me in body, your spirit lives on in all those who remember you! I love you so much and miss you with all my heart. Not a day passes by that I don't think of you. Loving you and having you in my life has made me a better person. I only hope I am the kind of person that truly shows the light of Christ as you did in your 8 years of life! Love, Mommy

WHEN YOUR JOURNEY HERE ON EARTH IS THROUGH, AND HEAVENS ANGELS WELCOME YOU, THE TIMES WE'VE SHARED ARE BUT A PART, OF TRESURED MEMORIES WITHIN MY HEART. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU TYLERMAN.

Sorrow can cause us to doubt God's plan. The psalmist cried, "Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?" (Psalm 77: 8-0). Though we may face trouble and diffuculties, sadness and pain, God is still in control, and he is always with us. We must remember to listen closely to God's voice when trouble rages around us. When the agonies of life begin to crush us. Often we have moved away from him. We need to return to him in faith and call on him for his strength. Jesus experienced sorrow of the deepest kind inthe Garden of Gethsemane-the sorrow of impending death. We also experience pain when death takes a loved one, but God reminds us that he is still in control. Death is not the master-God is. We believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him...For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. (I Thessalonians 4: 14-18) Jesus siad "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11: 28-29) Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Even though we may not always understand God's plan for us, we know he is always with us and one day we will see our loved ones again. Until that day comes, Tylerman, You and Uncle Gil will live forever in my heart.

The Everlasting Light
Those we love must someday pass
beyond our present sight...
must leave us
and the world we know
without their radiant light.
But we know that like a candle
their lovely light will shine
to brighten up another place
more perfect...more divine
And in the realm of Heaven
where they shine so warm and bright
our loved ones live forevermore
in God's eternal light.

Well Tylerman, I guess the time has come for me to let a small part of you go. Although it has been almost 3 years since you went to heaven sometimes it seems like only yesterday. Writing my feelings into this guest book has helped me along the road in dealing with your loss, and now I have to travel another road, in trying to accept and understand losing your Uncle Gil. Sometimes it is hard to understand why things happen to us and right now I am having a hard time in understanding things. I want to thank you and God for helping me to deal with your loss and I know you will always be in my heart anytime I want to remember something. I loved you as if you were my own son, and miss you just as much. The 2 favorite men in my life are now gone and even though I don't understand why I must learn to go on in this life that is so full of uncertainties. There will never be another Tylerman or Gilzo, so please help me from time to time and when I feel lonely I will think of you and Uncle Gil and all the wonderful times we had in this life and I look forward to seeing you again. Love always

Tylerman,
Well I guess Uncle Gil got to see you in paradise when he left this world on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2008. I hope you were one of the ones who helped him to cross over. I really am very sad right now and I guess you know because my home is lonely without him, and my heart is broken again and I just had been able to handle things since your death. I know both of you are only sleeping but like your leaving his world his leaving is just as hard for me but in a different way. If you don't mind would you please ask God to help me down here from time to time so I can make the right decisions. Uncle Gil had suffered so much here on Earth the last few months, and I know you understand that, but I just wanted to say that I love you very much and will see both of you again some day.

Dear Tylerman
Well it has been a while. I have been so busy here with everyone on my list being sick including myself. Ashley had her daughter, and her name is Hannah. I just know that you and her would have been very good friends, and I know you would have helped her out in so many ways. She is having some problems with her liver and I hope you and God will look down on her from time to time and keep her safe. I had my shoulder operated on and have been out of work for a while and your Uncle Gil has to have a liver transplant. All this stuff has hit me at the same time and it seems almost unbearable at times but I am trying to manage. I understand now more how it must have felt for your Mom & Dad when they got the news about you and then your little brother Aaron got autism. Sometimes we wonder how much more can we stand. I sure do miss you little man. We are staying in the mountain still because with Uncle Gil being sick we don't know whether to buy a house or not. Your family are getting ready to move into a new home in Christiansburg. I went by to see it and I know if you were here you would like it. You always found it so easy to adjust anywhere and make friends. Hannah has to go tomorrow to Baptist Hospital, and Uncle Gil goes to UVA Thursday. Your birthday was very nice here on earth with the money going to the boyscouts and the Relay this year was good.I noticed that Morgan was a little upset this year at relay when the survivor walk took place. She sat by herself on the bleachers and when I went to her she looked like she had been crying. I know she misses you so much, you were so close. I did not get to stay again due to having pneumonia, but maybe next year I can get more involved. Love you so much Tylerman.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Happy 11th birthday in Heaven Tylerman. Another year has passed, and it hardly seems like yesterday since you have been gone. I wonder sometimes what you would look like now, Are you taller, Do you still have all those curls when your hair gets longer?. I look at one of my favorite pictures of you on your 8th birthday with your fist all clutched showing how excited you were as your mommy read you your cards. It sure is funny how little things stick in your mind now. We are getting up a Relay For Life team again. I know how you loved to be in it and that is why we continue to get out and show our support. Grandpa Govin is doing better now since his heart surgery. Derek is fighting with a health issue right now, and the Doctors cannot find out what it is. We all struggle with our own little problems from day to day, but not a day goes by that I remember you. Ashleys baby is due next month. I look forward to taking care of her. Look down on us from time to time, because you are always in our hearts. I love you so much and hold onto the day I see you again.

Aunt Vicki

No day passes without memories of you,
Thoughts of little things we used to do.

Your smile is imprinted in my mind,
Loving memories are easy to find.

Changes take place in our daily lives,
But my love for you always survives.

Now let me be strong in all that I do,
And maybe one day I will shine like you!

Written in memory of my son, Tyler.
Love, Mommy

Dear Tyler,
Well another year has come and gone. Another Christmas without you with us. You are in our hearts and will always remain there but I sure wish I could just see and hold you one more time.YOu know they say that it usually takes a person about 2 years to mourn someone. I do not know who came up with that, I guess they never met you. I still have moments when you come to my mind and I cry and I guess I will always have that. I still miss my grandmother. Have you gotton to meet them yet? I was not feeling very well this holiday season and it just sort of came and went. Now it is time to make New Year Resolutions again. I hope this time next year I will be in my own home once again. Ashley is still doing well, as well as her baby , Hannah. Look out for her, will you Tylerman. Thank you for being my nephew. There will never be another you and as hard as I try to love all the others, I know in my heart, I will never have the relationship with them as I had with you. I love you so very much, and miss you every day. Help me to be like you. All my love forever. I can't wait until we meet again.

HEY TYLER SITTING HERE AT WORK JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS SURE WISH YOU WERE HERE. RICKY AND MEGHAN AND GARNETT IS ON THEIR WAY HOME FROM JAPAN AND I HOPE CHRIS TONIA ALLISON ABBY CAN COME HOME. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD CHRISTMAS. MORGAN BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP GOT A CARD WHERE SHE IS HAVING A PARTY . YOUR MOM AND GRANNY GOVIN WENT OUT TO THE GRAVE AND PUT FLOWERS ON YOURS AND CARRIE'S THE GROUND WAS REALLY HARD BUT THEY SAID THEY GOT THEM IN
EVERYONE IS RUSHING AROUND GETTING LAST MINUTE GIFTS I WISH YOU COULD BE HERE TO PLAY WITH GARNETT,ALLISON, AND ABBY THEY WOULD REALLY LOVE YOU JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. NEXT MONTH I AM GOING TO MOVE INTO A HOUSE HOPE I DONT HAVE TO MOVE AGAIN THIS MAKES THE 3RD TIME. WELL I GUESS I BETTER GO NOW .
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
LOVE YOU ALWAYS

Dear Tylerman,
Well I just wanted to let you know that I went forward in Church this past Sunday. There have been many times that I did not go to Church and should have. Sometimes it is so hard being a Christian. Every day that we live on Earth there are plenty of temptations to pull us away. I know that you did not get to live a long time on Earth, but you earned your reward and I know you are with God. It is so hard sometimes to think that I will never see you as I once did. It is hard to imagine being in a spiritual world. I took flowers to your grave on Sunday morning before church. I had found a police badge with your name on it, that I put on the flowers. Tyler, please ask God to help me in trying to get other Family members to realize what they have to do to be saved also. I know it is a hard thing to sometimes turn away from the World, but they can do it if they just try. Just wanted to let you know I am working on seeing you again one day. I love you always Tylerman.

Dear Tylerman,
Well, another Thanksgiving has come and gone and it is almost time for Christmas. It sure does not seem like it. This will be the 3rd Christmas you have spent in Heaven. We sure do miss you here, but we also know you are loved, and taken care of and in no pain in heaven. Sometimes I just wish I could just hug you one more time or hear you laugh. The holidays is a hard time for all of us. We go on day to day because we have to and sometimes we get sad and cry, but only to realize that we will see you again one day. I still have to take the Christmas flowers to your gravesite. It has been really cold and I have been working long hours. Your Mom & Dad sold their house and will be moving to Christiansburg/Blacksburg soon. I hope Morgan and Aaron do ok there. Things change and we have to change with it but sometimes it is hard. Ashley is going to have a little girl! She is naming her Hannah. I know you will be there with God looking down when she is born, and I hope she will have some of the wonderful features you had. There will always only be one Tylerman, and you will always hold that special place in my heart. Help us all Tyler to understand what we have to do and to do it everyday, so when we leave this Earth, we will be with God just as you are. Thank you for being my nephew. I love you!

tyerman just sitting here at work listening to all the christmas music and talking to a friend of mine and a friend of your mommy's about you when we talk about you it brings tears to our eyes just because we miss you so much. I put up my tree the other day and I have my ornament with your picture in it on the tree. Little abby is doing better i wish she could have seen you and you see them allison and abby cause you would have loved them but who didnt you love and who didnt love you. I hope you and a wonderful christmas in heaven and we will be thinking of you when ever I feel down I go see you at the grave and everything seems like it gets better thats what kind of person you was you always made everyone feel loved. well gotta go now love you and miss you alot

hey tylerman its lisa I am suppose to be working but i decided to write to you and ask you to pray for my grandbaby abby she is having alot of problems and needs the prayers of everyone. I know you would have loved her and her big sister allison they are so sweet and pretty. I look at your picture that I have up at the house and I ask why but i know I am not suppose to ask why and I know that you are better where you are now but that doesnt make it better. Halloween was the other night and i remember when you went but didnt like candy and we will give you chips. gotta go now tylerman when i get more time I will write to you again please pray for abby and me and everyone else I think at time we all need a prayer.

Well its another long night and I cannot sleep Tylerman, so I thought I would write to you. Last night up at Joan Blackwells house, we were remembering you. She told me you were a inspiration to her. We so very much miss you. Uncle Gil had to go to UVA last week and I drove down by myself. It was the first time I had been there since you passed away. I stayed at the same motel and it brought back all those memories of our last times there. I remember asking you that morning if you could see the man on the moon. I remember you in your white robe. How ironic that it was white and I know you are in paradise now. I sure wish you had been with me to give me one of your hugs. Time here on earth sure does go by fast, and I know when we see each other again it will only be like yesterday. Thank you for giving me the good memories of you. You are my inspiration. I love you .

Dear Tylerman,
Well we had a 70th birthday party for Grandpa Govin this past weekend and I think he was surprised. I went to the graveyard this week and changed your flowers to fall ones. Won't be long until winter is here. I drove by our old house on cobb road today, and it made me go back to the times when you were alive and played with Riley. I hope she is there taking care of you or you taking care of her. Found a picture of you today. It was our last christmas together at the little house in Rural Retreat. I sure wish you had been with me for just one christmas in our big house. Uncle Gil has a lot of medical problems going on right now. Seems like something is always going on here on Earth. You would be proud of your cousins, Derek & Haley. They are good christian teenagers. Look down on us from time to time, Tylerman. Life here is hard sometimes, and when we do leave this Earth we hope we will be where you are. As you get older it gets so complicated and hard. Thanks to you I am no longer afraid of death, because I know I have family to be with me both here and in heaven. I love you very much and miss you every day. Just wanted to let you know that you were like my own son. I never had any other children other than Ashley, but I lost some. Maybe they are there with you and I can meet them someday too. Well have to go for now. Love always

Dear Tyler
Well it has been a long day today, and for some reason, I had you on my mind. I was talking with your Aunt Michelle and we were talking about your last visit to the hospital. Still seems like yesterday. Sometimes I can't get out of my head the last day at the hospital (the day you left this Earth). Seeing you with your Mom just broke my heart and I could not stay in the room for very long. I remember her saying you were alright now, and I know that you are, but I sure miss you. Your cousin Ashley is going to have a baby. Due around AAron's birthday. When it comes I hope you and God will look down on them from time to time. We are getting ready to have a party for Granny and Grandpa Govins 50th wedding anniversary. We are all going to Pigeon Forge after it. I know you are still with me, Tylerman. I think of you so very often. I look at your picture on my desk every night. Take care of all those children who have come to heaven recently, and ask God to look down on their families as he did us when you left this Earth. I love you Tylerman. See you soon

Tylerman,
Just wanted to say I was thinking about you today, like so many other days. I miss hearing your voice and getting your hugs. Uncle Gil and I are living in the mountain for the present time until we find a piece of land. I remember how you liked to come here and ride the golf cart. I still owe you that ride I promised you and one day soon, we can do it again. Grandpa Govin lost his little dog Gibby, a couple weeks back. I know he misses that little dog. I guess it is one more little dog for all of you angels to play with. I can't imagine God not letting us have our pets in heaven, when they give us so much joy here on earth. Won't be long until Aunt Vicki turns 49 years old. Seems so old sometimes. I went to the graveyard yesterday and changed your flowers for July. I had Allison, your cousin Chris's little girl with me. I wish she could have known you. I know we will tell her about you as she gets older. Love you forever little man.


Grief never ends, but it changes
Its a passage, not a place to stay
The sense of loss must give way if we are to value the life that was lived.
Grief is not a sign of weakness,
Nor a lack of Faith
It is the Price of Love.
We love you Tyler

Well another year has come and gone since you left this earth Tylerman. We had the relay again in your name. This is the 1st year I had to work because of my new job but I went down afterwards. Our team played the game Granny loves, "Deal or No Deal". It was a sad weekend, realizing it has been 2 years since you left. Tonight Im sitting here at my computer, and looking at your picture, wishing I could see you just one more time, and wondering what you would look like now. Some days are hard to get thru. I bought your mommies minivan last week. I remember riding it in with you on the way to the hospital that morning. I remember how sad you got knowing that you could not watch your movie. I can still hear you say "oh man". Just wanted to let you know I love you, and miss you. I know when I pray everyday , I ask God to tell you I love you and give Riley and cheyenne a pat from me. Uncle Gil and I sold our house last week. It just didn't mean the same to me anymore. The people are real nice and respect that I buried Riley there. They love dogs too. Well I guess I will write again later on. I love you Tylerman.

Happy 10th Birthday in heaven Tylerman. Just wanted to write down a few words here in this book. Sometimes it helps me to write them down. Just wanted to let you know that I love you and miss you and sure wish I could spend one more day, or hour or minute with you. Your Mom and Dad had a Memorial celebration for you at Sheffey School. They had plenty of people who came out to play music including your Mom & Dad. Your first grade teacher spoke about what she remembered about you. All the monies went to help buy playground equipment for the school. They showed the video of you growing up thru the years but for some reason this time I could not watch it, because it made me so sad. Sometimes it is hard to accept that I will never see you again in your earthly body and this overwhelming sense of sadness overcomes me. I know you suffered so much here on earth, and now you do not have to suffer anymore , and I have to make myself understand that I will see you again one day. Anyway, I hope you had a wonderful 10th birthday, Aunt Vicki loves you always, and I look forward to the day we are together again. Take care of Riley and Cheyenne for me.

Dear Tylerman,
Well it has been 17months since you left us here on earth to live with Jesus, and not a day goes by in anything that we do that we do not have a memory of you. Your cousin Ashley is finally getting married, and at her shower your Mom gave her the most beautiful pillows made from your clothes. Even tho it was a sad moment, you were there. Fall is coming and all the leaves are slowly falling off the trees. I visit your gravesite every other week just to make sure your flowers are still there, and to change them if they need to be changed. Some days I miss you so much, that it seems like only yesterday you were here. I know you are alright, and being taken care of, but I still miss you. Just last week Sissy went with me to the grocery store and she wanted some bologna. She wanted the kind with the edges you pull off, she said you and her use to do it all the time. Funny how simple things like that are remembered. I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you tonight, and so I wrote my thoughts down here in this guest book. Look down on us from time to time Tylerman and just remember it won't be long till we see you again. Remember Aunt Vicki loves you very much and we will take that golf cart ride one day just as we planned.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Happy 9th Birthday Tyler Dale. Even though you celebrated your birthday in heaven, we had a memorial celebration for you. Tyler was in the hearts of all who participated in this "Remembering Tyler" celebration. It was a very hard thing to get up and speak about what we remembered but those who did, did a good job. I know that if God allowed Tyler to look down at us he would say "This is great". The balloons going up to heaven with each of us telling him we loved him was wonderful. I know I will see Tyler again because God promises it to us in his word. Until that day comes Tyler Dale, Aunt Vicki will try to be the kind of person you were. Your christlike ways were a inspiration to all of us left behind. We thank God daily for allowing us to have you in our lives even for such a short time. We love you.

The holidays have ended and it is time to start with a new Year. I miss Tyler very much every day but I know he still lives. I may not see or hear him like before but sometimes I feel his presence, in things I do or places I am at. I still have moments of depression but I know God has answered my prayers when I asked him to help me thru this along with all of the members of my Family. I believe in miracles and I believe in angels on earth. To me Tyler was a angel put here on earth to make us all look at the lives we live and to make the changes we need so we too, along with Tyler , can spend eternity with God. I thank God everyday for the moments I had with him, and I know now that I will see again. Thank you Tyler for showing me how to love, and cherish every moment I have left on this Earth. Thank you God for giving us Tyler.... To my sister and Brother in Law, Theresa and Tim, I know that every day without him is diffucult, but you can be assured where he is right now. We have had many assurances from the children left behind in their dreams, that he is happy and well living with Jesus. I can only imagine in my own mind of the day we will all meet again, and how happy we all will be. I love you both.

It has now been 6 months since Tylers passing and yet still some days it seems like yesterday. The holidays are right around the corner and I know they will not be the same but I also know that Tyler would not want us to be sad during this time. We cry day to day because we are human and we loved him, not because we are weak or don't believe. I know Tyler is spending the Holidays with Jesus and those who have gone on before and I know he is alright. I ask today that God strengthen us during this time of the year, comfort those who need to be comforted, but also allow us to have the faith that thru God all things are possible, and we will one day be with Tyler and other members of our Family who have gone on before us. May each of you who enter this site, have a wonderful holiday and remember to tell those we love daily that we love them because we are not promised tomorrow here on Earth. Believe and trust in God, just as Tyler did and we will have the same reward that he has now.

I would like to thank each of you who visit this site and who remembers our family in your prayers. Living without Tyler in this world is very difficult for us, but we look to God for our strength daily and try to remember that we will once again be together with Tyler and our Heavenly Father one day soon. Tyler will live in our hearts forever and never be forgotten for his strength and love he spread to everyone he met! We love you Tylie! Love Mommy, Daddy, Morgan and Aaron

I miss Tyler more and more with each passing day. Some days I don't think about it at all other days I can't stop thinking about him and find it harder to believe that he's gone. He was such a wonderful cousin and friend. I am glad that he was in my life. Im glad for all the memories that were made, that way I know that I will never forget him. I LOVE AND MISS YOU,TYLER! Love Always, Ashley

I am so sorry to have heard about Tyler. My parayers are with you all.

It has been 2 months since Tyler went to be with Jesus and yet sometimes it seems like only yesterday. I miss him so much every day and wish I could have just a one more day with him. I realize that I am being selfish when I think this way and remember that he is in a much better place than I am. Tyler is the lucky one. He has what we strive every day to obtain.The longer we live on this earth the harder it is. The Devil has taken away his physical body from us but he cannot take away our memories. He can never take away what is in our hearts. I know he is with God and in Christ our future is full of promises and we are promised victory over death and the grave. 1 Thessolinians 4 13-14 says But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Tyler, I will forever love you and it is by my faith in God that I know I will see you again.

Theresa and Tim,



I was so sorry to have heard about Tyler. My love and prayers are with you.

Theresa, Tim, Larry & Sue,

My heart aches for the sorrow you are experiencing. One never expects to lose a child. Sounds like Tyler was a real trooper. For him, being with Jesus is sweet. I pray that will bring you some comfort. I continue to pray for you.

Sincerely, Lois

Tim,Theresa,Morgan,Aaron;

I loved Tyler as if he was my own. The last few weeks have been those of sadness and denial, with all of our families trying to put into perspective the loss of one of our children. Even though we do not understand Gods reasons for everything, it is not for us to question it. I know in my heart Tyler is in a wonderful place and is being taken care of , until the day will come for all of us that we will meet him once again. I thank God and you all for allowing him to be a part of my life, as his Aunt. I love you all.

tim, theresa

I am sorry I didnt get to come to the funeral or visitian, but I was thinking of you all. I am sorry for everything and I think now how glad I was to be able to watch Tyler the few times I did. I wish I could have done more. again I'm sorry for everything if I can do anything let me know. I really loved tyler man

tell morgan uncle bill said hi

Tyler's family...May God send his spirit to comfort you in your time of loss. Your faith in God and his promises remind you that Tyler is in heaven and will greet you on the day the Lord calls you home also!



Your cousins,

Dear Tim, Theresa and family, Our love and prayers go out to you at this time. May you be comfort by the Lord and know His peace. We know that Tyler is sitting on Jesus's lap now. We love you all.

Theresa, Tim, Sue, Larry, and family~~ I was shocked and saddened to hear about Tyler's leaving us. I just found out, as I no longer receive a paper and I was unable to make it down to the Relay last Friday. Theresa, I don't have the words to ease your and Tim's heavy hearts. Just know you are in my thoughts. I was amazed you and I just spoke a few days before about Tyler's surgery. God Bless you and give you his peace...God Speed, little Tyler! Love, Tracy Stuart

We are praying for you daily that God will wrap you in His Loving Arms during your time of sorrow. God bless as you grown stronger daily.

Ronnie, Carolyn, Bill & Penny and the rest of the family of Tyler.

I extend my deepest sympathies to each of you in the loss of Tyler. Just rest assurred that he no longer suffers, and is at home with Jesus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Geraldine (Luke Lambert's oldest daughter)

Tim,Theresa & Family

Our love and prayers are with you

Theresa and Family....I am so sorry for the loss of your son...You are in my prayers...God Bless You...

Uncle Tim, Aunt Theresa, Morgan, Aaron,



I am so sorry I only met Tyler once buy my parents have assured me that when I am old enough to understand they will tell me the story of Tyler-Man (My Bravest Cousin) Love you!!!



oh yeah and tell me about the spider on my head!! Gotcha!! Ha Ha!

Teresa and Family:



My heart was heavy with sadness on the news of Tyler's passing. I wish I could offer words that would ease your pain, but I don't know what to say. I am so glad I did get to know little Tyler. He was such an unforgetable little guy. Our prayers are with you all.

To the family of Tyler

There aren't any words that can comfort you at a time like this, just look to Jesus for strength to get you through tough times like these. I'm so sorry for your loss.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tyler has gone on to a better place. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. We love you.



Bill, Tammy, BJ, Josh & Ashley

Teresa and family



My heart is just breaking for you and your family. As Kim said, there are really no words that will help your suffering and your pain. Take comfort that Tyler is in a far better place. My love to you all and you will be in my prayers.

Dear Parents, Siblings, Grandparents and others that knew Tyler,



I have just learned of the very sad news of your Tyler's passing. It is one of those things impossible to understand, and words are useless at such a time.



I wanted to let you know that my heart ache for you, all, and may God give you strength to bear this heavy burden.



I know he is happy with Jesus and without pain.



Sincerely,



Alice Saunders

Teresa and family,



I am so sorry to hear about your lose of your son and grandson. I don't know if any words will make the hurt better. If you need anything, please let us know how we can help.



Love You All,



Kim

So saddened to hear about the passing of your son. He was such an inspiration to all, especially the other cancer patients. Barbara Pope, my best friend, is currently at UVA and also fighting numerous brain tumors. When I spoke to her about Tyler, it made her really sad because he was such an example for both children and adults. Should you need any music for the service, our church (WOLM) will be more than happy to provide this for your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,

Ava Freeman

To the Family of Tyler Words can't explain on how much Tyler meant to me everytime I seen him he always had I smile on his face he was a blessing to alots of people I just wanted to let you know I am praying for yall at this time and all I can say is Keep your eyes on Jesus his grace will be there for you.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been so encouraging to see how brave Tyler was during his battle with cancer. He is an inspiration to us all. I wish everyone could have his strength. I send many prayers to you during your time of mourning.

Theresa and family,

I am so sorry about your loss and wish I could be there for you. You and your family will be in my thoughts.



Love,

Kem