In Loving Memory of Tyler James Whittingham (TJ, buggy)
Feb 20th 2007 to May 30th 2008 - Roam free little one

New Video of Tyler
I was looking at some photos of Tyler and found a short video clip I took with our digital camera, its the only one we have and I wanted to share it with everyone.

Tyler Whittingham was loved by all who knew him. He had an amazing personality and a way with the ladies.

As most of you know, Tyler was discharged on Monday May 26th from Hardin County Medical Center, he was so happy to be home. On Thursday morning he started to have some issues with his breathing and a high temp. I took him to the local ER while his mommy stayed at home with the other children. Once arriving at the local ER his temp had shot up to 107.8 and Tyler was having a hard time. We were air lifted to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where they ran some tests.

A few hours later we were advised to have Leah drive to see him as things where not looking good. Tyler’s kidneys had shut down and his blood pressure was too low for dialysis. We knew that this was the end for Tyler’s pain and suffering. Leah and I spoke with the team and we talked about every option available to us. We decided to give Tyler one last gift from mommy and daddy, a quick and peaceful passing. At 1pm on Friday the 30th, we turned off his anti-biotics and meds and gave him all the oxygen he wanted. Tyler was in a deep sleep as his body knew what was about to come. Tyler had a range of pain meds available to him during this hard time but his little body did not allow him to feel pain or suffering, we are SO thankful for this.

At 7:55 PM on Friday evening Tyler passed away in our arms. His mommy and daddy were holding him tightly and telling him that we love him and will never forget him. A single tear ran down his face and I am sure that he knew we were telling him goodbye. It was such a hard time for everyone. Tyler slipped off to be with the angels.

I decided that I would put this blog here for all his friends and family to read and see some pictures of the bravest human being I have EVER met. Tyler NEVER once stopping fighting, he always had a smile on his face ready and waiting for the next challenge that this cruel world had to offer him. He is an inspiration to us all. Tyler, we love you baby, mommy and daddy can finally take all your pain away.

Any comments that are left before the funeral service will be printed out and we are going to give a copy to Tyler. We will place them in a nice book along with him and his toys for him to always remember how much he was loved.

Over the next few days I will put all the photo’s I can find of our amazing son for everyone to see. I know that my son is no longer hurting and is in a better place. He can finally do everything a 15 month old boy should be able to do. Running around, crawling, talking. . . Tyler, we miss you already sweetheart but we know you’re looking down on us all, thanking us for all our love, help and support.

I would like to thank every single person who has helped Leah and I care for Tyler over the past year and a half. Without you, we would never have been able to give Tyler everything he needed. The nurses at the hospital and at home, the ambulance and aircraft crews for getting us where we needed to go safe and sound. The Dr’s that helped Tyler get over every little bump in the road. To all our family, thank you for all your support. We could not have made it this far without you.

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