it is hard to lose someone,

to lose someone you've never met,

but knew, and loved and felt close to

for tyler, my cousin

i felt you like a brother and to know of your death,

i am at a loss

we all are.

i know your spirit

i know you

and with your memory we will flourish

for your kids,

stand together

remember who he was,

what he meant to you

live in his example

stand by your mother

support her in her decisions and know she needs you, as you need her.

we've never met, but i know you.

to my cousins, my aunt, my uncle.

my heart is for you. in love and support.

the beauty beyond this life is one of which we have no comprehension,

tyler is now aware of it.

we cherish and grow in his memory.