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2.5 JUL 30, 04:24 PM
Now you got me too...
Synthesis SEP 21, 12:04 PM
Bump to the top to keep this going.

I was asked for the URL so that KARE11 might include it in their story broadcast.
2.5 SEP 21, 04:44 PM
Hard to believe it has been almost a year since we were working on Ty’s car. He and his friends and family in the shop, all excited about it. The whole town pouring out giving us anything we needed, food and support. Then cramming all night and the amazing unveiling day. Now the first annual memorial car show has come and past, with many more to come. The memory of it all, and all the people I have had the privilege to meet, it still gets me right in my heart when I think about it. Tyler affected many hearts and lives. I’m sure it will all be refreshed again in my memory when they air the news story about the memorial carshow slated to air a few days from now.
Hulki U. My-BFF SEP 21, 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by 2.5:

Hard to believe it has been almost a year since we were working on Ty’s car. He and his friends and family in the shop, all excited about it. The whole town pouring out giving us anything we needed, food and support. Then cramming all night and the amazing unveiling day. Now the first annual memorial car show has come and past, with many more to come. The memory of it all, and all the people I have had the privilege to meet, it still gets me right in my heart when I think about it. Tyler affected many hearts and lives. I’m sure it will all be refreshed again in my memory when they air the news story about the memorial carshow slated to air a few days from now.



Couldn't have said it better myself, Jason. I still remember speaking with Tyler over Skype in Iraq. He was so humble, and was a man of few words, but you could tell so much how grateful he was. Little did he know that he did more for us than we did for him. And then Valentine's Day hit me in the chest like a bag of bricks. I still remember reading that he had passed and feeling like I couldn't breathe. I remember being angry with God that he would take such a special, innocent child, and deprive the world of his existence. Meeting Daneele, Jay, Cassie, Carter, and Ty's grandparents, it was so apparent how special that young man was. The only regret I have is that I couldn't do more, but I felt so much better after I saw the outpouring of support from you guys, and the rest of PFF and vendors. Because of you all, that boy was able to forget about his grim future, if just for a little while. God bless you guys. Miss you Tyler.
RAREW66 SEP 21, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by 2.5:

Hard to believe it has been almost a year since we were working on Ty’s car. He and his friends and family in the shop, all excited about it. The whole town pouring out giving us anything we needed, food and support. Then cramming all night and the amazing unveiling day. Now the first annual memorial car show has come and past, with many more to come. The memory of it all, and all the people I have had the privilege to meet, it still gets me right in my heart when I think about it. Tyler affected many hearts and lives. I’m sure it will all be refreshed again in my memory when they air the news story about the memorial carshow slated to air a few days from now.



Ditto. I also think about how this build has created so many friendships that will last for many years to come.

Fred
Synthesis SEP 22, 08:39 AM
I agree.

It has been nearly a year, and I remember the entire build project, and that weekend as if it was yesterday.
I also remember the preceding three weeks of time during the lead up to the build, the phone calls, the businesses all saying "yes".

The first week, I was just calling around to see what I could do. It wasn't until week two that I truly felt an emotional investment...

And the last week leading up to the build was the hardest part.. A lot of anxiety about doing this, and having it done in time, laying deadlines down without having seen the car in person... Hoping that Tyler was happy with the result and would get to enjoy the car before the snow flew.

When Sunday morning rolled around, I was so exhausted I wanted to break down and cry. I was so happy, I wanted to break down and cry.. And I was so damned excited, I wanted to scream out loud..
Tempers got short once in a while, but we moved on and made up, and friendships were built. Every one of us at the build can single each other out in a crowd now. I will never forget the people that were there and that made it happen.

I'd like to keep this thread up and running as long as possible. Just random bumps.
Hulki U. My-BFF SEP 22, 10:07 AM
So help me, this thread will never see the darkness of the archives. Same with Tylers original thread. Gotta bump it.
GADJet SEP 22, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF:

So help me, this thread will never see the darkness of the archives. Same with Tylers original thread. Gotta bump it.



Hulki... Is it possible to get a Tyler's Toy t-shirt still? Just wondering.
Hulki U. My-BFF SEP 22, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by GADJet:


Hulki... Is it possible to get a Tyler's Toy t-shirt still? Just wondering.



I'm pretty sure they are all gone. IIRC cornersonrails made the shirts. You could PM him and ask.
nellieship SEP 22, 01:54 PM
October 9th is exactly a year that we first heard the word cancer. I remember that day more clearly than I remember the days I gave birth to any of my children. A lot of things have happened in this last year that I wish were some horrible nightmare instead of reality... more than a lot...., but the build is not one of them nor the friendships we have left now that Tyler is gone.


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Nellie - forever Tyler's mommy