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Welcome to Tyler's site. We hope everyone who loves Tyler is comforted by these memories. 

Tyler was such a kind, polite and gentle person. He was hard-working and dedicated to improving his life and so easy to be around. He worked endlessly on school work and basketball workouts and was always so honest and content. Although he was a young senior, he was very mature for his age. He was most happy when he was with his brothers and cousins laughing and joking - and happiest too if chocolate lava cake was involved. He was very well-liked and always had a smile and wave for everyone. Oh, how I wish we could go back in time and hug him again. I am so honored to have been his mother for seventeen beautiful years and he will forever hold a very special place in my heart, my beautiful baby - such a happy, easy, and fun baby. I do not know how I was so fortunate to be his mother but I am so grateful for every moment we had together and I will miss him every single hour of my life. I especially miss his wonderful hugs. Tyler, I hope you know now that you were enough. More than enough. We loved you just the way you were and we will always love you deeply forever!

Here is the video we aired at Tyler's Celebration of Life!

Tyler's Celebration of Life will be held at the Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad,
7100 Aviara Resort Dr., on Saturday, March 27th, 2021, 3:00pm-6:00pm.

This is a walk-through memorial. Please try to arrive in staggered waves every 15 minutes or so, starting at 3:15pm. We realize this is less than ideal but it is the only way we are able to have this memorial during Covid.  

We know that not everyone will be able to attend his celebration and that is okay.  Anything goes. This website will help you express your grief and enjoy learning more about who Tyler was and why he was so very precious to us all.
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Toni/family and the Matz family, my heart is broken for at this time please know I am here for you always and forever.  Love you all!  Love Jay and Paula. 
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Some people are like shooting stars in life, beautiful and once seen and experienced, even for a very short time are never forgotten! Tyler you are a shooting star. Love Ted and Stacey
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Tyler's light and energy leaps from every image. What an electric smile he had. I didn't have the pleasure to know him personally, my daughter did. I honor his life and memory with each word shared about him. 

Prayers and healing energy sent to Tyler's Family and Friends.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Wish I had known Tyler better than I did. He was a gorgeously beautiful baby. Every time I visited, always found him to be a sweet and loving little boy. Always impressed by how much he and his big brothers loved and appreciated each other. Once, when visiting and I admired some of Tyler's art work, he went over to a TV screen, sat down and perfectly drew a picture of a character he was looking at on piece of paper and wrote on the top of it "To Grandma D". It has been under a glass on the top of an end table in my living room ever since. One of my special treasures.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
May the Gates of Heaven Open Wide
And The Warm Arms of Angels Guide The Way...
You Are in Our Prayers...
Mack & Susan
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Tyler had such a beautiful soul. He will be missed so much and was loved by so many. I remember visiting my brother and Karen when Tyler was little boy and he was wearing his Spider Man costume wanting to save us all. You will always be in our hearts.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
I never got the time to know you like I wanted. I know your mom, and I know how I feel as a mom. The pain you left behind will never go away. The loss of your voice, your laugh and your smile can never be replaced. If I could tell you anything, I would tell not to go, I would beg and plead with all that I am. I would willing give my life in your place. I would have been honored to take your place. You were so young and had a beautiful life before you. Know you were loved and you touched lives in ways you were never aware of. Be at peace, I love you.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
I met Tyler on a trip to Flaming Gorge with some close friends when he was about 4 years old and he was glued to my side the entire weekend. His laugh and smile were contagious and I’ll never forget him serenading me with the lyrics to “Cheese Burger in Paradise” and referring to me as “his girlfriend”. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing and my thought are with his family at this time.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Tyler, my sweet nephew, provided joy to everyone he came into contact with; adults, children, family, and strangers.  His gentle approach to others was a unique aspect of his personality.  I am so thankful that many hours of my life were spent listening to him giggle with his brothers and his cousins. Memories of these moments make my heart warm! Tyler was an adorable infant and very happy to be a part of the “big dogs” hanging with his brothers. As Tyler grew to be a young adult, and boy did he grow, he was taller than his brothers and his cousins and always held his head high knowing he was the tallest of them all. He had the most gentle and sweet soul. I will miss his wonderful snuggly hugs, contagious laugh, and forever cherish them in my heart!  Love your Aunt Sissy
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Tyler, gosh I wish we had more time together. You were always a so joyful, and a pure ray of happiness whenever we were together. Even with our age and location difference you shared so much love with your cousins and made everyone feel welcome. Tyler, I will think of you when we smile because yours was always the brightest in the room. I love and miss you.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
For years, Tyler was either at my house, or my son Will, was at the Daugherty house. Most of the time Tyler easily convinced Will to go to his house where the close knit Daugherty brothers provided constant entertainment. Even at a young age Tyler was considerate and thoughtful and always made sure that my son Will was included in the group fun. When at my house, Tyler’s favourite place to be was sitting at my counter enjoying a grilled cheese sandwich! He would shyly ask me if lunch could be grilled cheese, again. 
Tyler’s infectious smile and quiet demeanour will be remembered in our hearts forever.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
We first met the Daugherty family when they moved to Lexington MA. One of the first things that was so clear to us was what a close knit family they were. The brothers had an incredibly close bond with each other. This was on full display when we enjoyed a Christmas ski trip to Loon Mountain in NH. The boys love to kid with each other and there is a genuine affection between them. Tyler you will be forever missed and never forgotten.
May you Rest In Peace sweet boy ❤️
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
What amazing and heartbreaking pictures. So much happiness. I miss Tyler and I didn’t even know him. What a beautiful soul.
March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021
Tyler is a unique soul. Kind, sweet, caring and gregarious. I remember walking with him around the block (at Grandma & Papa's house) when he was 3 or 4 years old and him stopping to talk to neighbors in the yard. He didn't know them, was just saying 'hi' and being his open, friendly and outgoing self. I loved taking him trick-or-treating! He would fill his pumpkin with his two favorite stuffed animals, wanting to take them along. I asked him where was he going to put his candy. There was another pumpkin and he handed it to me and said, "You carry it." He paid attention to the all the decorations as we approached a house. It would take several minutes before making it to the door because he was commenting on what he was seeing. So adorable! When he got a little older I took him hiking. Tyler was always ready for an adventure. He loved being read to, especially when Papa told his 'true' bedtime stories. Even as a little boy, he would listen attentively when adults spoke to him. He was curious of the world about him. He could hold a tune even as a young child and really enjoyed singing. Tyler--Preshi boy--my sweet, kind big-hearted nephew. My life has been blessed because of the precious time I had with you. You will forever be in my heart as I will think of you every single day; my life walk having forever changed without your presence. Forever love, hugs, and kisses! Aunt Sammy
March 14, 2021
March 14, 2021
Tyler lit up a room, he was so kind. He loved to sing. He was an artist, he drew pictures for us and painted us a birdhouse. He would play cards with us every night we were with him. We watched movies together and had lots of sleepovers. He would eat crepes with tons of powdered sugar and he loved Colosimo's Sauage. Our time with him was very special and we will treasure every minute we had with him. It is a pleasure to have such a beautiful grandson in our family. Love you forever, Grandma and Papa
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March 3
March 3
Hey Buddy. It's been three years, yet feels like yesterday. I still have those surreal moments where I feel like it was a dream and I'm going to wake up and know that I can see you, hear you, hug you. But no, that's not the reality. You are so dearly missed. It's still so hard to understand but the love we all have for you grows stronger and deeper. You were such a magnanimous young man with so many admirers. The world lost something special when you decided to leave. I love you dearly and I miss you so much. Forever your champion sweet Tyler.
June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
Tyler you have been an inspiration to all. You are missed so much and loved even more. It's been an honor to be a part of your celebration. You will forever be in our hearts
With love,
Your Auntie Cheri and Uncle Steve ❤️
June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023
We are here together again celebrating and awesome personality, a great grandson with big hugs and a beautiful smile.
We are doing some new things this year to remember you, we will cry and laugh, give each other hugs and hope to feel your presence with us as we honor you on this day, your birthday.
Our grief is still raw, but how could it not be. Our love for you will stand forever.
May you smile when we release the butterflies.
Love you always, Grandma
His Life

Tyler and Basketball

March 28, 2021
Tyler was so excited to play basketball for the same school that his brother played, LCC.  When he made freshmen team and was a starter at the beginning of the season, he was thrilled. He gained new confidence and worked incredibly hard. He continued working hard, working with a trainer and working out at the gym with his friends and brothers. He would make me drop him off for practice almost an hour early so he could warm up before the other guys arrived and he was often the very last one to leave - although sometimes that was just changing his shoes.  He always wanted to be super early for his games so we often caught the end of the previous games before he had to be there. Tyler continued with basketball until covid made it almost impossible for our players to play. He taught everyone in our new neighborhood how to play the game and set up drills for the younger kids.  He was very well liked in our old and new neighborhood and spread his love of basketball with new players at school and with the kids in our neighborhood. 

Young Tyler fights bad guys all day!

March 28, 2021
As a young child, Tyler used to fight bad guys all day, jumping and kicking and running around the room or yard.  When his doctors commented on his remarkable BMI I used to say, "Well, he does aerobics for hours every day". He wore a spiderman outfit (or two at once) every day.  He would thank me for letting him wear spiderman to the store and I would say, "Well, it's always good to have spiderman protecting me."  He would beam!  He loved all girls and would insist I wait in the long line if a young girl was running the register, so he could talk to her.
When camping with friends, Tyler met Hailey (a sweet young smart and kind girl )10 years older than him.  He sat by her tent every day until she awoke every morning.  She was the light in his day during that camping trip.  When our friends visited us with their daughter Kate, Tyler fell in love immediately, holding her hand and going everywhere with her.


Recent stories

OMG! I just cannot stand it without you!

September 26, 2022
Oh Tyler Wyler. I miss you so much my heart is deeply aching. I don’t know how to stop the hurt. I want to see you, hear you, and hug you. I want you to walk in the door after a semester of college. I love you so much. So much!!! My sweet boy. My baby.  I know this is about me and not you and I know that you know I loved you but I don’t think you knew how unbearable it would be for us to lose you, my sweet and kind child. 

Hard working

April 14, 2021
Tyler was such a hard worker.  He used to sit at the kitchen table 3pm-11pm doing homework - nonstop.  I would set his meals next to his computer and he would eat and work.  I would beg him to take a break but he wanted A's.  He always had to spend more time than other students but his last report card was all A's and 1 B (Spanish - he hated learning Spanish, ha!)  Sometimes I could convince him to go out and shoot some hoop but he would sit right back down and work. Then he would set his alarm for 6am so he could take a quiz before class.  He really wanted to succeed. 

Keep the stories coming!

March 29, 2021
Hi Daugherty family, I love reading stories about Tyler. Keep them coming 

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