On behalf of Nathan Lyle:

Dear friends, family, and compassionate community,

With shattered hearts, we share the unimaginable loss of our beloved Maverick Bouck. At just 7 months old, Maverick gained his pilot wings and soared into the Heavens. Though his time here was brief, the love he gave and the joy he brought will remain with us forever.

Maverick was more than a baby boy—he was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, and now, our guardian angel. His smile, his warmth, his heartbeat on our chests—we carry it all with us, always.

As a father, I am grieving deeply. I lost my adoptive father at 15, my adoptive mother just last year, and now my son. The weight of this pain is heavy, but the love from our community is already helping us find light in the darkest of moments.

We are humbly asking for your support. Donations of any kind will go directly toward giving Maverick the loving memorial he deserves as well as cremation services. Whether you are able to give financially, send a kind word, or offer a prayer, please know that every gesture means more than words can express.

To my son—

I still feel your heartbeat on my chest. I’ll never take that for granted.

Rest easy, my little co-pilot.

Until we fly together again.

—Love, Dad