Dear Kristian Tyler,

Today would be your 25^th birthday and nearly ten years since you left us. I think about the twelve years of memories I had with you and I cherish them daily. You are my biggest inspiration in the world today and a huge part of why I am pursuing a degree in psychology. On your birthdays I try to always celebrate the life you had, the good times and the timeless memories I have with you.

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Every day I wish you were still here with us. Fifteen was far too soon for you to be gone. We celebrate your birthday every year and I find myself wondering how you would be celebrating your 25^th this year. Would you take a big trip somewhere? Would you even like to travel at all? I always say I see you living in New York City, but is that true? I guess some things I will never know for certain. I have this whole idea of who you would be nowadays and ten years later from the last time I saw you. I see you singing at Ellen’s Stardust Diner in Manhattan with the biggest smile on your face. The same smile that would have been on Broadway, I know it. I know that everyone wishes we could celebrate WITH you each year. It is heartbreaking having to continuously go through the milestones without having you here with us.

Everything was better when you were here. So I vow to celebrate YOU this year. I will continue to tell your stories, memories and make sure your legacy moves on in this lifetime. I can't help but think about the times we would stay up far too late watching the saw movies, building forts far back in the woods and make our own four wheeler trails in the neighbor's yards. I am so thankful I had you growing up throughout my childhood and you still influence every decision that I make.

A bouquet for Kristian's 21st.

I miss your smile, laugh and contagious personality that was friends with everyone. I promise to celebrate your life today and every day. Your legacy will live on, I promise you that.

Happy 25^th Birthday Kristian, here's to you!

I love and miss you more than you have known,

Brittani Logan Marceno