Dear Tyler, I can't believe it's been a whole year without you. Not a single day goes by that memories of you don't wash over me. Some bring me tears, but others bring me smiles and laughs. Everything I do, I do with you in mind. I am reminded of you when I see the faces of our grandparents, our aunts and uncles, and our little cousins whom you loved so much. I see the unbearable sadness in these faces, but also joy when recalling fond memories of you. My memories of you take me back to all the summers at Grandma and Paps; Making fires, selling lemonade in the Cousin's club, you chasing Caitlin, Adria, and myself across the yard with a rake the time Caitlin threw milk on you, you talking like a crazy person in your sleep and me being the only one awake to witness it, and all the deep belly laughs you gave all of us. I remember that sweet little boy with the goggles on at Topsail, diving in the pool and building crocodiles and turtles out of sand. I deeply cherish those memories of you in my heart forever. You were taken so unfairly and suddenly from this family and I'm so angry. But the only thing I can think of, is that God must have really needed you. I pray that your parents and your sister can find hope and comfort in their memories of you. Until we meet again, just know that you are loved to the moon and back a million times. You're the brightest shining star in heaven Tyler. We love you, we miss you. Love, your cousin Ashton