Tom was my uncle and I have so many cherished memories of him, getting rides on the tractor while spending summers at the farm when I was a kid, helping feed the cattle, the cans of Mountain Dew in the bed of his truck. Watching him play horseshoes. Little things that I will carry with me. My condolences to Ryan. Trust that your dad is with your mom and they will be with you always.

Ryan,
Mr. Marten and I send our sympathy to you in this difficult time. I remember how important your Dad was to you from conversations you and I had when you were in my class. We want you to know you're in our thoughts and we know your Dad must have been proud of the kind and strong young man you have become.