Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of my beloved nephew, Tristan. He was a kind, gentle, and loving young man who faced life’s challenges with quiet strength. Recently, he achieved a major milestone by earning his CDL and was excited to start a new job after Christmas. We were so proud of him and thrilled to be together for the holidays.

Tristan loved video games from a young age and excelled at them. He was so sweet, mild mannered and always expressed gratitude for the little things. As a believer, he lived his faith quietly but sincerely. On the night before Christmas Eve, our world changed forever when Tristan passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, at my home. His sudden loss has left a deep void in our hearts. In addition to grieving, our family faces financial hardship. My brother Alex had to leave his job following this tragedy, and Tristan’s life insurance had recently expired.

We are raising funds to help cover funeral and burial expenses and to create a meaningful memorial honoring Tristan’s life. In his memory, we aim to support young adults with special needs and life challenges through our local church, continuing the compassion and kindness Tristan always showed. We are deeply grateful for any support through donations, prayers, or sharing this fundraiser. Every act of kindness means more than words can express. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18 Thank you for standing with us during this unimaginable time.