From Ty’s Friends on Facebook:
Rest in peace Tyler you were such an amazing person and great friend to everyone around you…when I felt shy starting at a new school I remember you were there and that you were nice to me-that alone meant alot….you touched my life in that way.I don’t know if you even realized it because you were so kind to everyone.You’re like a model to me of what I want to be in the eyes of others.I want people to see me like I saw you, as a person who loves god and uses that to demonstrate their love for others.You were always soooo fun and I’m gonna miss joking around but I’m sure we’ll catch up in heaven 🙂
When I think of my friend Tyler McGinn I think of a young man full of courage. Ever since I’ve known him as a middle schooler he was one of the students who was not scared to tell me exactly what he was thinking. The good and the bad. He was honest. There were so many times after youth group that he came and talked to me about the lesson and how he was growing with God. I will never forget the countless trips that we went on together. I’m not supposed to have favorites as a youth pastor but needless to say I was always so excited when he was around. Tyler was never satisfied with being surface level. He always wanted to go deeper, he wanted to know reasoning behind things. We had so many conversations together that left me feeling challenged. One thing I do know is Tyler has affected the faith of so many people. My faith is not the same after knowing him. My life will never be the same because of Tyler. I will have his story with me forever. Above all I give praise to the God who created Tyler and the God who is partying with Tyler right now. There is no doubt that he was one of the most mature, spiritual, amazing young men that I have ever had the privilege of being around. I miss you Tyler and I cannot wait to see you again
ty, i know it’s been a long time but i just wanted to let you know how much of a inspiration you are to me. through your story you brought me back to god. you are an amazing person and everyone up in heaven is lucky to have you join them. you truelly are a hero tyler. and i know that your story is going to touch many people. thank you for being a part of my life. i admire your strength and courage and in my eyes no one is as brave as you. your an aweome friend and have lots of people that love you. were all gonna miss you budd. rest in peace.
Today we not only buried our classmate but our friend. Today we cried, we laughed, shared memories and story’s but most of all we celebrated the life that Tyler had. Ty was an amazing kid and will forever be someone that I look up too. He had so much faith and knew that no matter what God would be behind him. Rest in peace Tyler and I hope your having fun up there ? I love you!
Tyler, you are truly amazing! You have strengthened so many people’s faith as well as bringing people to Christ! We will continue to carry on your legacy. We love you Ty!
Tyler you were an amazing guy! The way you took the news of the cancer and stayed strong and confident in your faith made it all that much easier for every single one of us to know there is a God and he is good. My faith has been strengthened so much because of you! I can’t wait to see you in heaven and get to talk to you again. I love you!
Tyler, your funeral was beautiful. You really turned heads towards God throughout your life. I’m just so blessed to have been a small part of it ? Love you forever.
Tyler McGinn, I cannot even begin to say how many people’s lives you have touched and changed forever! I remember when I first met you and how amazing you were, and you have never changed! You have been so strong through this all, and when you were sick, you were the one encouraging us that you were going to make it through! And now you can say you’ve beaten your fight with cancer! I love you so much and I cant wait until I see you in heaven
Today my amazing, crazy, funny best friend died. He is my hero and the strongest boy I know! He not only inspired me to be the best I can be and live out every moment of life but he brought me closer to God. Yeah I’ll miss him like crazy but I know he’s in a better place now. He’s with our amazing God watching down on all of us. I love you Tyler and I will miss you but have fun up there?
Tyler McGinn is the strongest kid I’ve ever known. He was so brave through everything and he never gave up hope once. He trusted in the Lord through every step and he is a huge inspiration to everyone!!! I will never forget him and I know that he is up in Heaven with God and he is no longer suffering. Tyler we love you soo much and God has brought so much good to everyone through you! I will never forget you! R.I.P Tyler.