Trying to find a way to describe Kayle in words is difficult.  I had the biggest crush on him and used to bribe him into hanging out with me at lunch by bringing sour skittles to school because he said they were his favorite.  From grades 7 to 12, Kayle was a staple in my life.  We used to walk and meet eachother halfway between our houses just to wander around and talk together.  Once we got older, our simple hangouts turned into house parties and he always made sure I got home safe. I even went to a SuperBowl party he threw one year, not because I had any interest, but because of how excited and happy he was to be watching his favorite thing with his favorite people. If you were ever one of Kayles people, for whatever reason, for whatever amount of time, you know how unbelievably lucky you are. He was selfless, his laughter was contagious and that smile could melt the coldest of hearts. He made the bad days not so bad and the good ones great. Whether it had been days, weeks, months, or years since we'd spoken, just knowing he was somewhere out there in the world, being himself and spreading his love and light was comforting, and coming to terms with the fact that I'll never get to bump into him at the corner store or send that long overdue Facebook message telling him I miss him and love him and that I hope he's happy is going to be a life long hard pill to swallow.

My deepest condolences to Kayles family and friends.

I hope you're resting peacefully. The world is a lot less bright without you in it. 

My  Dear friend Claire    My prayers are

For you and your family.  Keep your memories close to your heart ♥️