Tyler Scheef 2006 - 2024.
Today on March 31st 2024.
My little brother took his own life.
I often modeled myself to be someone that Tyler could look up to. To be strong. To be kind. To be reliable. Loyal. Honest.
Tyler has kept me on the straight and narrow for the 18 years of his life. I never had a single thing bad to say about him. I never HEARD anything bad about him.
He didn't do drugs, he didn't commit crimes.
He was a gamer. A good one. A great one. He's gone now.
I'll never forget him. He'll always leave a permanent mark on who I am. I keep a photo of him in my wallet and it will never leave me.
I've never had the ability to describe someone as amazing with 0 faults.
That's because I'd be comparing them to Tyler.
I have yet to meet someone that can be considered my brother's equal.
Cause I certainly wasn't.
He was a man. A true man. A warrior.
I can't and won't speak for him. But I'd assume I just wasn't good enough. I wasn't strong enough to keep him safe.
And for the rest of my life, I will have a hole in my heart for him. I will use this as a reminder to be the strongest, kindest, and best person I can be, so no one can feel the way he might have.
I love you Tyler. I always have. Always will.