Bryson Ambrose Young

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love you Bryson

Love you, Cousin Alma, Columbus, MS

I love you. I miss you. I tried to get through your bee-day without crying. Impossible. But I cried a little less this year than I did last year. Progress. Until we meet again. Happy bee-day mi hermanito.

Hi Bryson, wishing you a happy and peaceful birthday!

Twenty-three years ago God blessed me with a son who grew up to be an amazing young man with talents far beyond his age. Bryson was on loan to me for 20 years before our heavenly Father called him home.

I miss you, my son, so very much; as much today as the day you went home. You would be 23 years old tomorrow and I can only envision you making your mark in this world.

My heart still aches after 2 years, yet I know that God had a plan far greater than you or I could have imagined so I continue to trust Him with all my heart and soul. At times I feel you presence; I know you're alright, but sometimes I'm not.

I look forward to seeing you again. Happy Birthday, Bryson!

Bryson, I miss you a lot, my friend! I watched you turn into a wonderful, caring, and loving youngman! I miss our chats in Spanish. I miss your smile! I miss your heart! It's almost your birthday, I hope the angels are going to sing to you on you special day! Love you, Bryson, until we meet again! Ms. Rosa

Miss ya bro! Really enjoyed and cherished the moments we had during class and you giving out life advices. Rest in Paradise bro!

What's good baby boi, you already know we miss you. Both our birthdays are in just a few days so we will be celebrating for and with you. Nothing but love for you.

What's good baby boi, you already know we miss you. Both our birthdays are in just a few days so we will be celebrating for and with you. Nothing but love for you.

Happy Birthday! Hope when i get to meet u, u serenade me with El Mariachi Loco!! Ur sister misses u so much! Big hugs!

While abroad this summer, I was so enthralled by the verdant hills and breath-taking scenery. I thought to myself,

"God is real and God is here"

And I couldn't help but feel your presence with me during these moments of reflecting on the connection between God and nature.

Through your home-going, I've learned how to welcome nature as an extension of your abiding presence here on this Earth and I'm so glad that this has become my framework for coping with the loss of your physical presence. I love you, happy birthday, and I can't wait to co-exist with you in heaven someday.

Happy bee-day Stinker. I'm trying to reconcile beeing the epitome of sad on what should bee a joyous day of celebration. I cry for you often but today I woke up feeling worse than I did last year on your bee-day. Today I wailed. I will never find the words to adequately describe or express the excruciating emotional pain I constantly feel beehind your loss. It's strong, it's severe & it makes me want not want to live anymore. But my love for you & the wonderful memories I have of you are equally as strong. I just wish you were still here with me to create some more. I love you so much baby brother bear. Sing & sleep with the angels above.

I was blessed to be Bryson's third grade teacher. I seen his dedication to learning and achieving his goals first hand. He was an amazing student. He was also a Christian soldier with a loving heart. It was my pleasure to be his teacher, but a greater gift was to be his Sister in Christ. I'm thankful that God gave me an opportunity to share a season with such a wonderful young man. God bless you Bryson.

Still think of you. Your cousin, our daughter, Chun joined you in heaven on March 14th. Rest, rest in peace. Cousin Alma Turner, Columbus, MS

We were never super close, but when I heard about you passing away, I cried like a baby. I remember seeing and talking to him at church and he was always so much fun to be around. He always made the people around him feel good and happy. It broke my heart finding out he passed away because he was taken so soon and was so undeserving of it. He was going to go places and I was always so proud and happy see all the good things he was doing. I never said it to anyone in his family, but I'm so sorry about your loss. I think about him all the time and makes me a little sad cause I really do miss him. He was the type of person you didn't have to be super close with to be effected by his positivity. R.i.p Bryson

Gone way too soon, what a beautiful, soul and spirit you were. You are loved and truly missed. Continue to Sleep In Peace young one!
Coya!

I never meet you, yet I learned so much about you through the most beautiful words your sister had spoken about you. May you Rest In Paradise where you surely have earned it with all your good deeds Bryson.

I will never forget all the times as a kids you stayed by our house when we lived down the street. Or the times Brandi would bring you along with us all around San Jose. You as a kid was so smart, so no surprise that you would grow into this wonderfully amazing young man. You will forever be missed and I know your sister misses you incredibly. I know that you are always watching over her and your entire family. Heaven gained a great soul and you will always be in our hearts.

you are missed.

Bryson you were a bright and shining star in this world. God called you home to light up the heaven and the sky. Love and miss you always.
Aunt Brenda

Although ur not her with us physically u will always be with us n spirit. Ur sister Brandi misses u daily as do we all. U will soon be 21 & n ur memory ur sister is having a memorial potluck n ur memory & for ur bday,& we will turn up just as we would if u were here with us. Love Ya Bryson

Your birthday is coming and even though we didn't know each other that well I know your older sister Brandi..I remember u a few times many years ago tagging along and hanging out with us when me , Brandi , and Richard would go out or when I'd go to Brandi'shouse and you'd be there ( when we were in high school) I always remembered u as her little 7 -8 year old brother ...and of course when I heard about your passing I was sad for my good friend and the family..I read all the recent articles and stories about u in college and how successful u were! Rest in Paradise Bryson.

Your birthday is coming and even though we didn't know each other that well I know your older sister Brandi..I remember u a few times many years ago tagging along and hanging out with us when me , Brandi , and Richard would go out or when I'd go to Brandi'shouse and you'd be there ( when we were in high school) I always remembered u as her little 7 -8 year old brother ...and of course when I heard about your passing I was sad for my good friend and the family..I read all the recent articles and stories about u in college and how successful u were! Rest in Paradise Bryson.

Bryson, you were the son I never had. I will always love and miss you. Every time the phone rings, I keep hoping it will be you on the other end. You have my heart forever. I can't wait to see you in heaven.

It's taken me a long time to write this, and I think I can now. I met Bryson at the one day UC Berkeley Spring admit orientation in the Fall of 2012. We became friends instantly- he exuded happiness, passion, and excitement for this new journey in front of him. For the next two and a half years I saw him once or twice a week, mostly in passing. Half the time we'd end up late to class or we'd find ourselves standing there for almost an hour talking. We'd talk about the stresses of school, how we were doing, what we were up to- anything. I left each of those conversations feeling inspired and encouraged by Bryson because that's just who he was. He was always so bright, so passionate, so full of life. He was my first friend at Cal and I cherished those short but frequent interactions in our busy weeks.

I was shocked to find out of Bryson's passing and cried most of that day. My dad had unexpectedly passed away only a few months before and I wish that pain on no one. Although it's taken me awhile to write this, to Bryson's family, know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers so frequently this past year. I hope that you find moments free of the pain of his loss but that you overjoy in the incredible life Bryson led. I pray for his peace in Heaven, and pray for your comfort in knowing how Bryson inspired everyone around him.

RIP Bryson...the world lost but heaven gained an angel!

Today is your bee-day. I love you and miss you so much. Everyone says rest in paradise, peace, power or Heaven. But I know you're not resting; you're singing, dancing and performing in a divine mariachi band. And what better day to sing and dance than today. You have encouraged and inspired young and old alike. Your impact on the world is incredible. And I can only hope to at least come remotely close to matching your stupendous accomplishments and positive influence. What a treasure we have lost. Happy bee-day Bryson. Big sis misses you more than anything.

R.I.H. Rest in Heaven
Cousin Bryson

We will always remember Bryson as a bright handsome young man with that incredible smile. He had such a bright future ahead of him that was cut short to soon. Our prayers go out to the family who we have known for a very long time. We express our sincere condolences to the family and may they look to the Lord for strength and guidance in the future.

Bryson, I will never forget the summer your family spent time with my family at Aunt Alma and Uncle Shelby ' s house in Utica Mississippi. You laughed and had so much fun as Cousin Blanche, Yvonne and I talked about old times. I will never forget you sharing your dreams of college with me. You will be greatly missed. Cousin Alma Turner

Sincere condolences to cuz Joe, Yvonne, Brandi and all of the Young & Graham family members and friends. Bryson's light shone brightly everywhere he went, especially at Cal. I would see him in the campus area and shout out his name from my car window. He would not get embarrassed like some young folks do, he would just flash that 1000 watt smile and wave ! Bryson will never be forgotten.

My heart felt prayers goes out to the Young and Graham families. May you find Joy and peace during this difficult time. I will always remember Bryson's exuberant personality.

Bryson was a role model of what every parent would want their child to grow to be. He was full of life and love. We will miss him, but we all have fond memories of being around him. I pray that God give his family strength to carry on, and to remember that you couldn't have asked for a better person to call a family member, and we couldn't have asked for a better friend.

Sending Prayers to the entire Young and Graham families. I remember Bryson being a sweet little boy with a cute little laugh. As an adult, I can only imagine how wonderful he was. His sister Brandi is one of my oldest, dearest friends. He truly will be missed, and never forgotten

My heart was sadden by this news. I have watch my little cousin grow up to become such a outstanding person. Loving life and being such a remarkable influence to those that had the same passions as he; to better themselves, to identify with their culture and to keep the LOVE of God in high standards. His laugh I will never forget and his brilliants I hope continues on through all that was ever inspired by him. I'll miss you at the Stanford Football games but I know you got our back:) Love you!!!!

Bryson loved life and learning. He was disciplined, self-motivated and knew what he wanted. My heart continues to mourn because our community has lost a young icon. I will always remember your love for life and your love for the spanish language. I know the peace of God is with you.

We have known Bryson all his life. He grew to be an exceptional young man, who showed love to all, was a friend to all in high school and continued in college. He was truly loved by his mother, father and sister. His niece Jeslyn will miss him greatly. All friends here in Maryland are still at a lost. Yes, God does want young flowers in his Heavenly Garden.

Donald, Peggie, Falvia,Lamont, Gigi, J K and others friends

I can't get my mind to understand how a strong, healthy, young man can go to sleep and just not wake up. I won't even try to express the just right words, none are coming, but Yvonne and Brandi are very important to me. That said, I will speak on what I know. I know love, it's what it reads like these entries of memories shared of an exceptional man I never met, it's what it looks like when we're at the house that "IS" a home with family and friends helping each other breathe, its what it feels like as we hold onto each other to keep from collapsing and to bring it back when we do. This much I know, its all I know to get through this unspeakably hard season.

I don't get it, the words just don't come to rationalize anything about his passing. Can't even begin to wrap my mind around how a strong young man can just not wake up. I never met Bryson, but Mom Yvonne and Brandi especially are real important to me. That said, I have to speak on what I know, and I know love. It's what it reads like in all the memories shared here in this guestbook, it's what it looks like when I'm at the house that IS a home with the friends n family around and about, helping each other breathe, it's what it feels like as we hug and hold onto the family, assuring w no words that we are here, we got you in this unspeakable season. That's what I know, that's all I know. Love is present in the now and all the tomorrows as we just be.

Bryson you will be sincerely missed. You were my little cousin and I always loved you. I have very fond memories of you as a toddler always singing and happy. I loved the relationship you and Uncle Joe had. Your were an extraordinary talent and gift to this earth, young brother, but I know you are now in a better place. With love always, Amirah Tyler (Washington, DC)

Bryson, while I didn't get the opportunity to meet you I did get the pleasure of meeting and working with your mother. I'm sure you know how much your mother loved you, I know how much she loved you, as well as being very proud of you, she spoke of you often. You were an exceptional man taken away at far to young of an age. Not to forget all of your dreams you had to help other people, for that the world should be saddened by losing you. You are with our heavenly Father now, you are missed here by so many.

Uncle Joe, I was sorry to hear of Bryson home going. Prayers going up for you and your family. Love BUZZ, Cathy & Alexis

Mount Rainier, Maryland

"Bryson, you were an Extraordinaire Gentle Man.
We miss you so much and we thank God for blessing us with you.
So did you let your life shine in the world, so that men shall see it is Christ Jesus who lives, now that you have returned to the light.
We as your family have experienced the gift of Jesus thru loving you. "

Your Texas Cousins (Erron, Corery & Kim)

I went to school with Bryson, from middle school to university. He never stopped being cheerful and so easy to talk to. He was so caring! May he rest in peace.

Oh Brysonmy heart broke when I received the news of your home going. It was and still is tough to comprehend, yet I understand. God is in control and if it was his will to bring you home then your job here was done and what a job well done. You were one of my babies that I didn't have to worry about being successful which is why I made the request of you to tutor other struggling students. I enjoyed our walks and talks and your way of processing certain things and events. Your smile and your giggle will be missed, but never forgotten. I appreciate the joy and laughter that you brought to and shared with others. My resolve is that you are in the arms of our Father resting comfortably in his bosom. Thank you so much for being a part of my life, my days was brighter as you added that ray of sunshine! There is one more thing that I think you wanted to accomplish, and I will do my best to fulfill that one for you. My condolences to Joe, Yvonne and Brandi as I know you are already missing seeing that beautiful smile each day. Bryson loved you with all of his young heart and remember, God only takes the best
My tears are in celebration of your wonderful life!

Mucho Amor Bryson!

I met Bryson when he was three years old. He was a sweet and adorable little boy. I remember driving with Bryson and he would point out every fast food restaurant we passed he'd say in his sweet little voice " There's Carl Jr's Daddy " etc as he grew older he continued the same kind and loving personality. When he would come to Washington to visit his brother and his nieces ( my daughters ) he always visited with me too and would give me a hug and never treated me any different even though his brother and I were divorced. I'm so happy my girls got to spend time with him and develop a relationship with their uncle over the years. He was such a great example to them and they loved him so much! They're heartbroken right now it's hard for them to understand why such a young and vibrant person would be taken home so soon , but we know God has a plan even if we don't understand it here on earth one day it will be revealed when we can have a glorious reunion until then Bryson will be missed every hour of everyday.

Bryson you are truly a gift from God and now he has taken treasure home. It was a join to have met you ...RIP in the Lord's arms now...you will truly be missed!!

Bee your brothers flesh may have left here,but he will forever be in your heart ...and as you fight to live without him just know his soul is at rest and a piece of him was placed inside your heart,that moment the Lord called him home.Bryson will forever be with you every breath you take and ever step you make. You my have loss a brother but you gained a guardian Angel.

Remember God make no mistakes Nryson touched so many in a short time. God now have another plan for him.

This is still not my truth right now. I haven't come to terms with this yet. But I'm reminded of reality by the emptiness in Mom's house & the emptiness in my heart. You are everything a mother, father, sister & brother could want & we all miss you including the rest of your family & friends. You made us so proud. You were such a role model & lovely human being altogether. Everyone who met you loved you. I waited nearly 13 years for my lil brother to arrive & in 20 years it was already time for your departure. It's not enough time for me but God's time is sufficient & I have to believe in that & realize that this is something I may never understand. I'm so glad we spent time quality time together that fateful week you passed. My life is completely upside down & will never return to normal but I know you're with the Lord & accomplished so many great achievements that a lot of people cannot lay claim to at the conclusion of a lifetime. You passed so peacefully like a sleeping angel & I know you're watching over us cheering me on & sending me little signs to remind me to keep going. I love you so much baby brother. I cannot imagine how I'm going to make it down here now that you're gone but I'm going to do my best to make you as proud of me as I am of you. I love you, Stinker.

Rest In Paradise Bryson.

I am so sorry for your loss Brandy. My prayer goes out to the whole family.

There are no words, other than I'm so sorry, Rest In Paradise Bryson.

Brandi I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family sis. I love you.

May G-d keep Bryson close to His heart and you in His thoughts of comfort.

All my love to you and your family in this moment.

We are so sorry for the loss of a beautiful and bright soul. Bryson will be missed by all and my prayer is that God give you comfort and strength. We love you & your in our prayers Young family.

I had the pleasure of taking a theater class with Bryson. That's when we got the pleasure of knowing each other and him telling me that Brandi Bee was his sister. He was an amazing and hardworking student as he told me that he wanted to major in Spanish and Pre Med. and this would all be done with him attending UC Berkely I could just hear it in his voice that he was destin for greatness. Bryson was a beautiful young soul gone from this world too soon. May I keep his family in prayer and I know that he is in heaven smile down knowing that he left a forever lasting impression in a lot of people's hearts.

Brandi and family, i'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the whole family. Brandi my friend, your brother was amazing and you must be so proud of him. I'm here for you when you're ready. God has received such a beautiful person, a new angel in heaven.

This is still not my truth right now. I haven't come to terms with this yet. But I'm reminded of reality by the emptiness in Mom's house & the emptiness in my heart. You are everything a mother, father, sister & brother could want & we all miss you including the rest of your family & friends. You made us so proud. You were such a role model & lovely human being altogether. Everyone who met you loved you. I waited nearly 13 years for my lil brother to arrive & in 20 years it was already time for your departure. It's not enough time for me but God's time is sufficient & I have to believe in that & realize that this is something I may never understand. I'm so glad we spent time quality time together that fateful week you passed. My life is completely upside down & will never return to normal but I know you're with the Lord & accomplished so many great achievements that a lot of people cannot lay claim to at the conclusion of a lifetime. You passed so peacefully like a sleeping angel & I know you're watching over us cheering me on & sending me little signs to remind to keep going. I love you so much baby brother. I cannot imagine how I'm going to make it down here now that you're gone but I'm going to do my best to make you as proud of me as I am of you. I love you, Stinker.

TO YVONNE ,JOE,BRANDI AND FAMILY
BRYSON WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE WAS A SWEET AND VERY KIND PERSON. A RAY OF SUNSHINE WHO WENT HOME EARLY. A GIFT FROM GOD.
LOVE AUNTIE JAN GRAHAM