In late spring 1994, he began to slow down. He grew more and more tired and developed a croupy like cough. In the beginning of June, Tyler went in for a full physical. He weighed 94 lbs, which was normal for his height. All routine tests that were done came back normal. While on vacation during the first week of August, he grew sicker. The trip was cut short to get home and get him checked out. The doctor was immediately concerned because in less than two months Tyler had dropped down to 73 lbs. He had a bad cough still and his lymphnodes were swollen. Blood and urine tests and a chest x-ray were done. By 5:00 the same day we were notified that Tyler's white cell count was much lower than normal and he had a mass in his chest the size of a grapefruit. He was scheduled for a series of tests the next day at Children's Hospital. The tests included: bone marrow aspiration, spinal tap and CT scan. From that moment on Tyler's life, those who loved him and those who came to love him changed forever.

TYLER WITH MOM 2 WEEKS BEFORE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT:

NOV.2/94 TYLER AND ROBERT BOTH IN HOSPITAL, NIGHT BEFORE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT.

On August 11th, at the age of 13 1/2, Tyler was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and rare markers of Acute Mylogenous Leukemia.
Tyler was confronted with so many complicated obstacles but overpowered every one of them. Sadly 4 months later the final confrontation overcame him. Never did we think he gave up.We admired his braveness and gallantry. Tyler truly is our hero.May he walk hand in hand with the other angels.There is nothing in this world that will ever change our love for him.The hearts he touched will never lose the feeling of love.
Tyler,thank you for sharing yourself with us

TYLER 4 MONTHS OLD:

THIS MAY BE MORE THAN TYLER'S WILLING TO SHARE BUT I LOVE IT!

TYLER
One little bird has challenged the sky
Spreading his wings, he has ventured too high..

Alas, so young, he is scarcely grown
When his joyous flight, too soon, is flown

But, though he falters, yet he sings!
For faith and hope support his wings...

And we who watch his perilous flight
Can only encourange him into the night!

His one brief effort soon is done
While our fresh trials are yet to come;

But, moved by the passionate way he strives
We too lift the burdens of our own lives

And slowly, blindly, we travel on,
Heartened by his triumphant song

Flying so surely, this tiny brave soul
Reminded us all of our ultimate goal..

Where one day, we dare dream to be:
Reunited,...for eternity

One little bird's last flight is done,
His great challenge, overcome

Encouraged anew, we shall face each day,
Led by this fledgling, who's shown us the way!

Poem written for Tyler by:
Eleanor Best /95
Copyrighted

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FROM BIRTH, LEA. IT IS A POEM WRITTEN FROM THE HEART OF A 14 YR. OLD GIRL WHO WAS WITH TYLER WHEN HE DIED.

The Mention of His Name
"The mention of my child's name
May bring tears to my eyes,
But it never fails to bring
Music to my ears.
If you are really my friend,
Let me hear the beautiful music of his name.
It soothes my broken heart
And sings to my soul."
Author Unknown

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