#49710 - 08/13/05 10:58 PM
Kyle Allen Lewis
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Registered: 05/10/03
Posts: 246
Loc: BC Canada
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My nephew Kyle died on July 9, 2005 of an apparent drug overdose. He was 19 years old, the only child of my youngest sister. He had just inked a record contract with an independent hip-hop label. His street name was "Dollar".
I had the honor, at the request of my sister, to officiate the memorial service, thus delivering the eulogy and sermonette.
Here is a poem by his cousin, Jordan Lewis:$ Dollar $
Kyle Lewis was an amazing cousin, nephew, friend, and son.
His life wasn't easy but he still new how to have fun.
Kyle was a man, but deep inside he was a boy,
in his room, he kept his favorite toy.
Kyle liked to skateboard, and chill with his friends,
he never wore anything but the popular trends.
Although he dressed like a thug,
he was never embarrassed to give out a hug.
Because family was important to Kyle,
Christmas and thanksgiving would always bring him a smile.
It's a funny thing that Kyle wanted to be something tough,
like a rapper or rocker,
but really inside he was (stepfather) Paul's
little (cook and chef) Betty Crocker.
He loved the Christmas lights, and to turn them
on at the end of the day,
he also loved the way thanksgiving smelled,
and when we would all sit down and pray.
Kyle had choices in life, the cards were on the table.
But not much came his way, except the record label.
God took him for a reason, we know that is true,
and I'm sure he wants you all to know,
he loves everyone of you!
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#49712 - 08/14/05 02:08 AM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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Registered: 12/10/02
Posts: 13646
Loc: Buon giorno, Principessa
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How tragic...
Thanks for sharing that, Tony
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Gail gail@adventistforum.comAnd the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Isaiah 32:17
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#49713 - 08/14/05 02:39 AM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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Registered: 07/15/02
Posts: 7196
Loc: This Side of Calvary
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Anthony,
I am very sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. Thank you for sharing.
Naomi
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#49714 - 08/14/05 04:07 AM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
[Re: Daniel]
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Make It Happen
Registered: 07/06/02
Posts: 3181
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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Tony, I'm so sorry. I know it was a great shock. We prayed for you and your family in staff worship. May God continue to be close to each one of you.
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#49715 - 10/20/05 05:55 PM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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Registered: 10/16/05
Posts: 6
Loc: medford, or
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I AM THE YOUNGEST SISTER TO TONY LEWIS, I AM THE MOTHER OF KYLE ALLEN LEWIS. . .
THERE IS MUCH THAT MY SELF NEEDS/WANTS TO SAY. HOW SO MUCH MY HEART ACHES TO STOP HURTING AND TO START HEALING.
BEING NEW TO THIS SITE, NEEDLESS TO SAY IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REGISTER CORRECTLY SO THAT I TOO COULD POST WORDS REGARDING " MY SON, MY BEST FRIEND "
AAAHHH. . . YES, I'M FINALY, IN ABLE TO WRITE.
NOW WHAT ?
PANIC . . .MY HEART STARTS POUNDING AGAINST MY CHEST, TAKING DEEP BREATHS BECOMES DIFFICULT, FEELING THE NEED TO 'THROW UP!!
REALITY IS TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT FOR ME. TEARS, LOTS OF THEM, I SQUEEZE MY EYES SHUT, SHAKING MY HEAD, KEEPING IT LOWERED, QUIETLY SAYING O.K. . AS IF TRYING TO SHUDDER OFF THE MOST UNIMAGINABLE, LONLEY, HORRIFIC, SADNESS THAT ANY MOTHER COULD ENDURE.
KYLE . . HANDSOME, ARTISTIC, CARING, READY TO BE A YOUNG MAN, TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT WAS TO PRIORITIZE.
THE DEATH OF MY ONLY CHILD. FOREVER GONE FROM ALL MY PHYSICAL SENCES OF SEEING HIM, SMELLING HIM, TALKING TO HIM AND HUGGING HIM.
FIVE - 10mg METHADONE PILLS (an extreme pain killer) IS REASON THE CORONER GAVE AS CAUSE OF DEATH. KYLE WENT TO SLEEP AND DID NOT WAKE UP. I KNOW MY BOY DID NOT INTEND TO NOT WAKE UP THAT SATURDAY MORNING.
TONIGHT, TUES OCTOBER 18, 2005 @ 10:53PM. . . TODAY WAS NOT A GOOD DAY FOR ME. THE PAIN, CONFUSION, SADNESS, ANGER AND LONLINESS OF KYLE HAD TAKEN ME OUT. I AM EMOTIONALLY DRAINED, MENTALY TIRED AND PHYSICALLY SICK. PEOPLE SAY TIME, TIME IS WHAT I NEED, AND THAT IT WILL GET EASIER. WELL I AM TIRED OF WAITING AND TIME IS NOT GOING BY FAST ENOUGH. I WALK AROUND THE HOUSE AIMLESSLY LOOKING FOR THAT
HUGE PART OF ME THAT IS MISSING, TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING, ANYTHING TO FILL THAT VOID. STILL IN THE BACK OF MY MIND I HOLD ONTO A SHRED OF HOPE, HOPING THAT MY
SON WILL BE BACK, AND THAT MAYBE, JUST MAYBE TODAY WILL BE THE DAY THAT HE COMES HOME TO ME. BUT. . . HATING THE TRUTH AND WANTING TO DENY IT !!!
FALL IS OUR (kyle & me) FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR, THANKGIVING, MY BIRTHDAY, KYLES BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS ARE SCARING ME. NOT THE OCCASSIONS THEMSELVES BUT MY MENTAL STATE WHEN THOSE DAYS COME UPON ME. I AM NOT PREPARED.
I WILL NEED THE " LORDS " HELP WITH THIS AND PRAYER IS SOMETHING I NEED TO DO ALOT MORE OF. I JUST WANT THE
" LORD JESUS " TO TAKE MY HAND LIKE A MOTHER DOES HER
CHILD WHEN CROSSING A STREET AND HELP ME GET THRU ALL OF THIS SAFELY.
ALL WHO READS MY STORY PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, PRAY FOR ME TO FIND JUST ENOUGH STRENGTH EMOTIONALY AND PHYSICALY TO MAKE IT THRU EACH DAY. I WILL TAKE A
DOUBLE SHOT OF PRAYER ON DECEMBER 11TH.
" A MOTHERS LETTER "
FOR MY SON KYLE ALLEN,
KYLE, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SO PROUD OF YOU. NOTHING YOU COULD HAVE EVER SAID OR DONE WHILE ON THIS EARTH COULD HAVE EVER MADE ME STOP LOVING YOU. MY HEART SCREAMS OUT FOR YOU, CONSTANTLY MISSING YOU WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE. WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SON AND WHEN WE ARE REUNITED WILL BE THE DAY I AM NO LONGER IN PAIN.
LOVE FOREVER,
MOM
Edited by A. Lewis Sister (10/20/05 06:01 PM)
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#49716 - 10/20/05 07:24 PM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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I have many points...
Registered: 12/10/02
Posts: 13646
Loc: Buon giorno, Principessa
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Thank you so much for your testimony here
We will pray for you, that you may be able to feel some indication of peace and healing through our Lord Jesus Christ
God bless you, and please don't hesitate to send me a private message
Thanks
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Gail gail@adventistforum.comAnd the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Isaiah 32:17
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#49717 - 10/20/05 08:03 PM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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Carpe Diem!!!
Registered: 09/15/06
Posts: 3945
Loc: 49.05° Lat- 122.3° Long
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Pamela
I have given you access to the a grieving forum, a few people who know and understand first hand, pain, suffering and death go there. You will find friends and people you can trust there.
It should be the first forum you see now.
Welcome here, and family of Tony's is more than welcome here.
Courage
Stan
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#49718 - 10/20/05 09:53 PM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
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Registered: 12/25/04
Posts: 2047
Loc: CA
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I am so very sorry! I can't even imagine your pain! I will pray for you! May God be especially close to you!
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#49719 - 10/22/05 04:15 AM
Re: Kyle Allen Lewis
[Re: SarahAnne]
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Registered: 05/10/03
Posts: 246
Loc: BC Canada
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Thank you Gail and Stan for your allowing Pam access to this site... it means so very much to her and to me... Love and blessings, Tony 
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