James Franklin Tyler

Dear Colonel and Mrs. Tyler,and Tim and Joe,especially,
How I wish I could give uplifting words of strength and encouragement but I am so shocked and saddened today. When I received Tim's message I went online and confirmed my worst fears. Our sweet,gentle,eccentric
James(oh,I never called him Jamie).He lived his life with a passion for his african art, his books,and of course, his reptiles! He was without a doubt,one of the kindest,gentlest people that I had ever met.And he was brilliant!And funny! He was quite well liked by my brothers and my friend Lisa and had a warmth and charm that I wished he had displayed more-and he loved to cook! He was and had always been very,very dear to me. James was a rare and gentle spirit who passed through this life,never harming a soul. Some people come into this world with many talents and gifts but James'were such that he was perhaps too sensitive,and gentle for the harshness of this life. At least this is what I felt and this is what I prefer to think. James is neither sick,nor lonely-he is free and happy and you'd have to run a mile a minute to keep up with him! I never think of James not in motion,talking,laughing with his famous "Uncle Jamie" grin! I know that I can honestly say that I am the better for having known him and I enjoyed meeting all of you-such warm, friendly, good people, all of you! I want to try to send something to you, Colonel and Mrs. Tyler. Please forgive me for not calling but I am very emotional and would not be able to carry on a decent conversation at this time.
God Bless all of you.You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,Karen.