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Tyler´s Mom
May 14, 2024
Thank you Anthony. No one is ever really gone as long as they are remembered. They are just with us in a different way. Many thanks for your kind thoughts and memories.
Anthony enriquez
May 13, 2024
Rest in peace Tyler. I'll always remember our friendship
Gail Guge
July 10, 2023
Thank you, Amanda for remembering Tyler and honoring his memory with music. It does bring us comfort to know that people still hold him in their hearts even after all these years. Wishing you many blessings, Tyler's Mom.
Gail Guge
July 9, 2023
Today marks 15 years since we lost our beloved son Tyler. Your memory continues to burn bright in our lives and we hold dear our thoughts of you. It´s hard to imagine what you would be like as a 37-year-old man. But we know that our love for you continues and always will. Rest in peace our beautiful boy. We love you and miss you, Mom
Amanda R.
July 9, 2023
Thinking of Tyler today and listening to some of the favorite bands we shared. Sending prayers and positivity to your family <3
Gail Guge
July 1, 2021
Hi Tak.
It is so good to hear from you after so many years. And welcome back to the United States. Thank you for your sweet condolences for Tyler. Next week on July 9 it will be 13 years since Tyler passed away. It is hard to imagine that he would be 35 years old and what his life might have been like. He was and is so precious to us. My husband retired the end of 2019 and we moved back to Tennessee where Tyler is buried next to his grandad. They loved each other dearly and I Iike to imagine them spending their days together and having fun. We wish you great success in your new job in San Jose. Maybe you can send up good thoughts to Tyler on July 9th. I know he will receive them and appreciate them. Take good care.
Much love,
Gail Guge, Tyler´s mom
Shunsuke Takaya
June 29, 2021
back in 2000, I spent my summer time with Guge family before heading to state of Utah for my exchange student program. For my work, i just came back to the states hand happened to know this web site. My deepest condolence...i remember all summer time i spent with Taylor and Guge family. I recently moved in San jose so like to visit grave in upland if appropriate.
Christy J
July 27, 2017
I went to high school with Tyler in Ontario and he was one of my only and closest friends there. My parents moved and I was forced to switch high schools for the 3rd time in the middle of the school year and Tyler made everything okay. I bonded with him immediately. We both loved JD Salinger and Modest Mouse. I remember when he played the talent show and I was so proud of him. He graduated a year before my senior year and we lost touch when he moved. When I heard of his passing it was after the funeral had already happened and I was devastated. I still think of him all the time and it makes me so sad. I will never ever forget him. He was such a special person.
All the best to your family and may God bless you so greatly.
2008 South San Francisco
July 9, 2017
Today is the 9th Anniversary of Tyler's passing.
Gandhi reminded us, "Where this is love there is life."
Tyler's life lives on through the love we feel for him every day.
Rest in peace our beautiful boy until we get to be with you again!
We love you,
Mom and Dad
Tyler and Conn
Gail Guge
July 15, 2015
Hi Conn,
Of course we remember you. The poem you wrote for Tyler that we used in the funeral service program helped us get through many difficult times since 2008.
"I'll never forget your defining ways
Always absolutes
A constant march in fancy boots
Toward whatever you were destined for..."
I found this photo of you and Tyler in San Francisco. It is so wonderful to hear from you and so glad you are in the music industry. Thanks for your generous offer. We'd love to talk more about this with you and will give you a call soon. We look forward to hearing more about you and your life. The beautiful thing about music is that it lives on along with beautiful memories. Talk soon.
Conn Cianci-McGraw
July 12, 2015
Tyler's legacy lives on through my heart and soul. Thank you for creating this forum, Gail. I don't know if you remember me but I'd love to give you my condolences and hopefully if you're comfortable, talk about creating a memorial album if you still have his recordings- I am a music producer out of Hyde Street Studios and would love an opportunity to share his gift with anyone who will listen. And it could serve as the session I promised him all those years ago. He is a huge part of why I am where I am today with my music. If this is something you'd be interested in I would gladly speak with you more in depth about this proposal. I loved him like a brother for the short time he was in my life and would like the world to feel it too. Thank you and I will always be available to you and your family for whatever you need. Thank you.
415.988.1951
Gail Guge
June 5, 2015
Lighting a candle today for what would have been Tyler's 29th Birthday. You are forever young and beautiful and we miss you so. Love, Mom.
June 5, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of Tyler. He would have been 29 years old today and your tribute was a beautiful gift to us. We are so glad he was able to help you and have such a profound affect on your life. Empathy was his gift. We believe he is still helping people where he is today. Thank you again for honoring his memory and his beautiful soul that will never die.
Tyler's Mom
S. A.
June 4, 2015
I just want to say, I went to Cascade with Tyler. I was an awkward 15 year old girl, scared and afraid of the strange situation I was put in. I did not handle it well, but I can tell you that he was the first person to befriend me, without question, with a true interest in who I was. I was not perfect in this situation, and the structure of the school made me uncomfortable.. But Tyler made it a better, and worth it. I still have a book he gave me to this day, and I will never let it go. I sing and write to this day, and I hope a piece of him travels onward through me, and maybe we will meet again in this life, the next life, the after life, whatever. He was a beautiful soul, through and through. Who I have not stopped thinking about over ten years later.
Gail Guge
November 23, 2014
Thank you Amanda. It is sweet of you to share such a nice memory of Tyler. He has shared many times since his passing that he is still with us which has been a real blessing. :))
Amanda Roos
November 21, 2014
Tyler was a friend of mine in high school, he truly touched my life. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, but I never saw this guestbook.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I think of Tyler often and miss him.
Gail Guge
May 10, 2012
Thank you Neville. We miss our boy every single day but know exactly where he is and that we will see him again someday. We had the good fortune to meet Don Piper about a year ago who wrote the book "90 Minutes in Heaven" about his tragic traffic accident and being declared dead by the paramedics for an hour-and-a-half and what he experienced on his visit to heaven. He wrote extensively of how beautiful it was and how we don't have adequate words to describe its melodious sounds and its wondrous majesty. He took my hands and instantly I felt an energy come from his hands into mine and he said convincingly that "No time will have passed for Tyler and he knows you are coming!" Those have been very comforting words for us these past almost four years.
And God has been very close to us in our pain and has found many ways to use it for His glory. I know you remember Yolie, who helped me take care of Tyler and Ashley when I was at work. She lost her 40-year-old son to a motorcycle accident the end of April and we have been able to share what we have learned with her and her family. Helping others seems to helps us as well.
We miss seeing you and would love for you to come over for dinner. Please send me some dates that work for you before July and we can celebrate your big film award at UCLA and get caught up. We have friends whose son is going to China this summer and I know he would love to hear your perspective.
Looking forward to hearing from you and thanks for remembering Tyler. He is definitely the one who is "cool!"
Big hugs right back at ya.
Love,
Gail
Neville Kiser
May 9, 2012
I still think of Tyler, often, as I know you both do too (Brett and Gail). I hope you know he hasn't been forgotten, nor will ever be. I miss him, and in light of this weekend and Mother's Day coming, I'm sure it's difficult for you, Gail...to not have one of your beloved children with you. This void can never be replaced, I'm sure. But I hope you know how proud of you Tyler was. While living there with me under your roof, I was constantly reminded of how "Yeah, Gail's cool." Which is really just his way of saying, "I love her." I hope you know I do too. Big hug to both you and Brett!
Love,
Neville
Gail Guge
October 25, 2009
It has been 15 months since our beloved Tyler passed away.
On the anniversary of his passing, we traveled back to Cades Cove in Tennessee with the entire family and honored his memory by listening to his wonderful music and conducting a beautiful butterfly release.
The butterfly has long been a Christian symbol of resurrection, for it disappears into a cocoon and appears dead, but emerges later far more beautiful and powerful than before.
As a symbol of Christ's resurrection after three days in the grave, the butterfly is a symbol of every Christian's belief in resurrection from the dead and eternal life.
God has sent us many butterflys over this past year to comfort and remind us of His greater plan.
Tyler may have only lived this life for 22 years, but he will live as long as anyone in eternity.
We miss him terribly and long for the day when we will be reunited. Our time on this earth - whether it's 22 years or 92 years - is but a blink of an eye compared to all of eternity.
Our hope and prayer is that we will be in eternity together with all of Tyler's friends and loved ones. I know he will give us the best concert ever!
Many blessings to all of you for your prayers and continued support for Tyler and our family.
We love you,
Tyler's Mom
charles fernandez
October 24, 2009
we will never ever forget u........
-charles rolando fernandez
chuck
Nicole Cappelletti
September 4, 2008
I just found out about this and am so saddened and sorry for your lost.
We went to high school together but unfortunately had lost touch since.
We really don't have many people quite like him. He may have appeared a little hard, but Tyler was not an intimidating person, he was an inspiring person.
He was also incredibly funny with sharp wit, always something to say to make anyone think and smile.
He will be remembered because his heart was filled with genuine kindness that is so hard to come by.
Diana Geenen
August 9, 2008
Dear Guge Family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Tyler. I met Tyler in 6th grade at Sycamore Elementary. You can say he was my first childhood crush. I was surprised and saddened to hear the news of his passing and my heart goes out to you. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Leigh Ann Pettus
August 4, 2008
Brett and Gail,
I ran into Stewart last night and he gave me the sad news about Tyler. My heart goes out to you. I know that Rod loved Tyler and Ashley more than anything! For many years, I have loved your family very much and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything Jeff and I can do.
Love,
Leigh Ann
Jayson Lantz
July 26, 2008
Guge Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and want to let you know you have been in my thoughts the past couple weeks. I was saddened to not be able to make it into town for the service, but tried my best to inform as many of Tyler's friends as I could.
Tyler was truly the most talented and kind-hearted person I have ever had the opportunity to spend time with. In the few years that I knew him, he had an unparalleled influence on me, and I know this is true for many others as well. He will always be remembered.
Best,
Sharon M Baer
July 25, 2008
Dear Gail and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tyler......"and He will bear you up on eagles wings ...and hold you in the palm of His hands".....
God's blessings
Sherry Baer
Wesley Morrison
July 25, 2008
I haven't seen Tyler since probably high school. But I've never forgotten him. I drive by his old house in Upland a few times a week and think about him. This week, when I drove by, I had a different dimeanor. I'm so sorry Brett and Gail for your loss. My prayers are with you. God bless you and may his truth lead you.
Bill Ruh
July 24, 2008
Guge family:
I am saddened to read of your loss. May God comfort you with memories and warm you with music. May he enfold and comfort you at this difficult time.
With sympathy
Bill Ruh
Councilmember
City of Montclair
Rose Towner
July 24, 2008
I believe It's not the length of time you known someone the the depth of the soul you touch.
Tyler seems to have touched so many live in such short time you
have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
When you want to feel him close try this: go to a quite place close your eyes think of one the songs that he used to play for you soon I bet you will begin to hear it both in head and in you heart just try it. This could be you touch stone to him
Matt Williams
July 23, 2008
Tyler was one of the most loving individuals I've ever known. We will all miss him tremendously. I'm disapointed that I will not be able to make the memorial service becuase I am graduating from college on friday but you will all be in my prayers.
Shannon Adsero
July 23, 2008
When I first got to Cascade, Tyler was the only person who reached out to me and became my friend, those troubled times passed for me long ago and I only knew him for a short few months but he touch my life and the memories I have of him remain indelible. I was sorry to hear of his passing, and had hoped to speak to him againg someday, I regret your loss, he was amazingly talented and truly kindhearted.
Tyler Holden Guge
Gail Guge
July 23, 2008
The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and condolences. They have really lifted us during in this difficult time. We are truly blessed to be given God's peace that passeth all human understanding.
Katherine Gieszl
July 22, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tyler at Cascade and will always remember him as a very kind hearted and creative person. My prayers are with you.
Russell Tate
July 21, 2008
Dear Brett & Gail,
I'm sure you don't remember me, but I was a junior editor in some capacity (city desk, copy desk or news desk) when you were reporters at The Birmingham News. I am so sorry about Tyler. From all the nice things others have said in the guest book, I know he was a good person and a wonderful son, and I know you were proud of him. I can see both of you in his face.
jenni berk
July 19, 2008
I am truly sorry to hear about Tyler's passing. I knew him briefly at cascade as a creative, kind and gentle person that cherished his friends.
Nancy Campbell
July 18, 2008
Dear Brett and Gail: Such a lovely obituary and photo. I would have enjoyed knowing him. Nancy Campbell, Germantown, TN
Jessica Barrett
July 18, 2008
It was a blessing to be apart of Tyler's life. Although I have only seen him a handle full of times since cascade, he has been in my thoughts. I will always remember him as a loving, generous and creative man. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
With love,
Jessica
Larry & Robbie Broedow
July 17, 2008
Dear Brett & Gail– We are so sorry to hear of Tyler’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers - now and in the days to come. We pray that God will surround you with His peace and comfort and bless you with His love.
Kelly Matera
July 15, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kay Higdon Speegle
July 15, 2008
To all of the Guge family, especially Brett and Gail, you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy! I am so sorry for your loss! He sounds like he was a wonderful young man! May God hold you close to him so that you may feel his love and peace! I will keep you in my prayers!
Anita (Higdon) Jordan
July 15, 2008
To Brett & Bail, Sharon & Roe, Rodney, Lillie Mae & Agee - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss and pain. I pray God's mercy & grace will see you through, and that you will feel His presence as never before. I love you all; I hope to be able to be there tonight. Anita (Higdon) Jordan
George T. Reed
July 14, 2008
Hello, I am sorry to learn of Tyler Holden passing as such a young age.
There may be no relationship with the "Ord" Guge/Googe I knew in Knoxville, TN, ca 1935-40 but thought I would respond anyway. Ord lived in about two blocks west of the New Gray Cemetery.
(West Knoxville, on Western Avenue). No response necessary, unless you happen to know something about "Ord". (I have a little story, or incident, about Ord and myself. It never made the News Sentinel...)'
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