To the editor:
My son, Tyler Long, died Oct. 17. Since his death, we have had an outpouring of love from the community. We would like to take this opportunity to thank a few who have helped us along the way.
Troy and Teryn ... we are very proud of you. If we stick together, we can make it through this tragic loss. We are strong! Our family ... you stepped up when we needed you most. You kept us from going crazy. Peeples Funeral Home, Jerry Herndon and family ... you went above and beyond when we needed caring and sensitivity. You made us feel like family. John Bagley ... what a wonderful man you are. You have restored my faith. Holly Creek Baptist Church ... we appreciate the use of your church for Tyler’s service. Charlie Braun ... oh, how we love you! You treated Tyler like one of your own. I see a halo above your head. You could teach the rest of us a thing or two. Gina Burnett ... you sat with me at the funeral only a few months after your husband’s passing. I don’t know how you did it, but you were my “person” that day. I needed you so much. I adore you.
To our work family and bosses ... you have made it possible for us to have time with our family to get through this anguish. You all allowed us to grieve without worry. We love you all! To Tyler’s teachers from the past. We know who supported him and tried. To Teryn and Troy’s teachers ... you continue to support them. Your efforts help them get through the day. They know who loves them. To Alan Robbins, Murray County deputy coroner ... you handled the situation with dignity. To the ROTC boys at Tyler’s funeral ... what a wonderful job you did! Tyler would have been proud.
To everyone that called, came to our home, texted, e-mailed, etc. We did read everything and listened to every message. It brought us great comfort. We are indebted to the media for letting Tyler’s voice be heard. There are many more that we would like to mention by name; you know who you are. Maybe one day it will get easier, but we still need all of you in our world.
David and Tina Long
In Memory of Tyler Long
Letters to the Editor
November 14, 2009
Letter: Grieving family gives thanks for support
- Letters to the Editor
-
-
Letter: Educate yourself about the country’s history
There are many things in American history that do not come to mind when we look at some of Americas most “patriotic” landmarks. The landmark I am referring to is Mount Rushmore. When most Americans view Mount Rushmore the view it as a majestic symble of American prosperity, they do this because they do not know the whole truth about this landmark.
Continued ... - letter: Good things are happening around us
- Letter: Does Schlechty Center produce positive results for students?
- Letter: As close to a lie as it gets
- Letter: Several reasons to vote against Obama
- Letter: Economic systems and terrorism
- May 10, 2012
- Letter: Williams column misleading
- Letter: An American veteran’s view
- Letter: Restored funding for ethics commission good first step
- May 4, 2012
- Letter: Take advantage of low-cost rabies vaccination clinic
- May 3, 2012
- Letter: ‘Friendly collaboration’ had many benefits
- Apr 22, 2012
- Letter: Whitfield school board to make personnel decisions available same day
- Letter: ESPLOST defeat would hurt children
- Apr 19, 2012
- Letter: God bless the angels at Hamilton Hospice
- Letter: Do something about pornography
-
Letter: Educate yourself about the country’s history
No Limits for Disabled Hunters at Mich. Base
Victim Identified in Fla. Face-chewing Attack
Radioactive Bluefin Tuna Crossed the Pacific
90 Guns Seized, Dozens Arrested in Oakland
Raw Video: Hail Storm Batters Oklahoma City
6-Year-Old Going to National Spelling Bee
California's Foie Gras Ban About to Begin
Video Essay: Funky Winkerbean Comic Turns 40
Hurricane Andrew Remembered, 20 Years Later
Judge's Ruling Halts Tenn. Mosque Construction
Romney in Las Vegas on Texas Primary Day
Sister Says She Reported Brother in Patz Killing
Even Fla. Police Shocked by Face-Mauling Attack
Angry Birds Spreading Their Wings
