Tyrone Leon McGraw

I have retired from Riordan HS and taught about Tyrone for the last time in May. I got to mention his "Never Give Up" in my commencement speech and I will never forget this very important person in my life. Tyrone's spirit lives on with all of the Frosh Skills students I have taught and anyone who knew him. Love to Tyrone and his family. xo

In the fall during Homecoming, Tyrone's #34 football jersey will be officially retired. It is now framed, and will be displayed in the locker room.

There is a name/seat plaque, front and center, in the first row of the Lindland Theatre at Archbishop Riordan High School that says "Tyrone L. McGraw '06...Never Give Up". In my Frosh Skills class I have a Pay It Forward unit and an entire class session is dedicated to teaching 9th graders about Tyrone. I talk about being his teacher/friend, I show them his Maxx Preps stats, I give them a handout with an article about Tyrone and show them his eloquent, humble and moving 2016 graduation...

I never met him but I know the family. Tyrone was a great man!, I read all about his accomplishments, he done so much in his short time. He was so loved by his family and friends. Tyrone was one of a kind, there will never be another like him. He will be remembered.

What a beautiful life. I was so saddened to hear of his death, but so inspired to know of all he accomplished, and the way he lived, during his time on earth.

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.