Seventeen Years

Seventeen years of holding

your spark, Seventeen years of light

in the dark.

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Tyler, our beautiful boy,

you were nearly seventeen

then, And now, it has been

seventeen years since we

said our amen.

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The math of our grief

matches the length of

your youth,

A milestone of time that

lays bare the deep truth.

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Though seasons roll onward

beneath the blue sky, The love that we carry

will never say goodbye.

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Born from the love that

you left in our care, A beautiful circle grew

out of the prayer.

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Families United in Newtown

begins its seventeenth year, Keeping your spirit alive,

vibrant, and near.

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You live in the music your

music therapist softly plays, In the chords of Let it Be

that anchor our days.

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You live in the comfort that

our Pastor helps find, And the strength that your

family keep tightly aligned.

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To our wonderful community,

who has walked this

long road, Thank you for helping us

carry this load.

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Tyler is with us in

all that we do, Dancing with the Angels,

yet right here with you.

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Forever in our hearts,

every step of the way, We love you, sweet Tyler,

today and every day.

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Mom, Dad

Lindsey, Riccardo, Kiara,

Austin & Rachel