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Bill Bader
May 20, 2013
I just found out about Byron's passing. I'm so very sorry for the loss of the great friend and great son I know he was. I remember his willingness to be there for his friends and his kindness toward them. Thank you Tina & Al for welcoming Byron's friends, including myself, into your home. I am sorry for your loss.
nicole turner
August 28, 2012
byron, i love you... i so sad i missed your funeral... knowing that i will never see you out again really breaks my heart... im so speechless, i cant wait to see you :)
Michael Stenberg
August 6, 2012
Tina, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I never met Byron, but I am sure he was a very nice man. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
August 3, 2012
We have many memories of what a caring young man Byron was. We appreciate how kind and caring he was to our niece Jenna. We enjoyed the trips he made to Indiana with her to visit us. We are praying for your family during this time of loss. Mike, Laurie and Lauren Johnson.
August 2, 2012
Byron found his way into the hearts of our family a long time ago. He was a very caring young man. We will miss him! Jenna's grandma and grandpa.
August 2, 2012
Byron was a student of mine in second grade. I was subbing at Crestwood. Students who did not put names on their paper were told they would have to come up and I would give them a big kiss on their cheek. Byron erased his name and brought his paper up! I could never forget him as he was an exceptionally sweet, kind boy.
Thank you for sharing him for a short time, Tina. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn (Grow) Nelson-Thienes.
David & Jana Fewless
August 2, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family, RIP Byron.
Cindy Wisman
August 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tina and for all Bryon's family.
Cindy Wisman
August 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayer are with you Tina, and for the rest of Bryon's family.
Mary Morgan
August 1, 2012
I never got the chance to get to know you here at AAA but everyone here misses you and pray for your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that way touch by his presents.

Camping trip summer 2011
Hollie Czlonka
July 31, 2012
Byron, I remember the first time we met and how quickly we became bffs. We always had so much fun together, whether we were playing bags, camping, watching movies, or eating lol. You could always put a smile on my face, no matter what my mood. I am so happy I got to see you on my last visit home, I just wish we had more time together. I will see you again someday though. I love you. I miss you. RIP my friend.
Lots of love,
Hollie
Karla Haveman
July 31, 2012
I didn't know Byron very well, but know he had to have a gentle soul like his mom. You can see it in his eyes. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to Tina, Al and his whole family and friends through this very difficult time.
Ira Coman
July 31, 2012
RIP Buddy
Tiffany Taylor
July 31, 2012
RIP Byron. My prayers and love go out to his family. He was a great guy and could always make me laugh. He will be greatly missed!!
Christy Finger
July 31, 2012
Byron, we miss you.
Terry Kerkstra
July 31, 2012
Byron devoted his life to helping people. He left that as his legacy. Well done, Byron.
Mallory Defouw
July 31, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to my old classmates family. RIP Byron
Karla Stapleton
July 31, 2012
Byron was that guy that I ran into everywhere I went. And each time, we picked up like we had just saw eachother the day before. He was a great friend, and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend.
Matt Russell
July 31, 2012
I remember when Byron first moved to Rockford,joined my 5th grade class. Doyle and I would walk down to his house almost everyday after school.Great guy, he will be missed.
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