Kyle Watz Obituary

Hey you guys, Kyle, Andrew Watz, was my cousin, and I only remember him as a sweet little boy. I never got to know him as a man, because. The last time I saw him was May 30, 1990 at my aunt Nancy's wedding when he was just six years old! After that his family did not come out to the Chicago area for a long time! And the next time they did, I missed him by five minutes when he was in town. So I never really got to know the man but from everything I've. I heard he was an awesome guy and if I had one message for people out there, it's to tell those that you love that you love them because none of us are guaranteed tomorrow! And even if we do get tomorrow, we may not be the same person that we were the day before things can happen that can alter our lives, and change our physical ability! I have dealt with cerebral palsy, my entire life and watch people take their abilities for granted so my advice to you is to use your abilities while you have them! Because once you have one day, you might not have the next. Kyle, my dear cousin, you are gone, but you will never be forgotten, and I will always love you, my cousin rest in peace.

Kyle was one of my closest friends when I went to wasson for 1 semester my freshman year. We were the managers of the swim team and I remember how caring and loving he was. He was one of the most unique people I will ever meet. He genuinely cared about people. God, I had no idea anything had happened to him, and I apologize this being so late. I just got myspace a couple of weeks ago, and I did a search for him today Jan 18 2007 and I read a couple of his posts from his friends saying happy birthday and that they missed him. I figured he had gone away to school and decided to come back to the springs. Then I kept reading and there was something about him being in Heaven and I just lost it. I'm so so so sorry and I still don't know what happened to him but I can't stop crying. I live in Las Vegas now with my husband and our son, so I didn't even hear the news. Please if someone is reading this please contact me and let me know!
I love you kyle and I'm so sorry I didn't know. You will be missed and I can't wait to see you in heaven someday!

To the family,

I am amazed at the lives that Kyle impacted in such a positive way. I have met so many of his friends and I know they all sincerely love him. All that knew him, seem to have the same feelings of respect and comfort that only Kyle could have created. I will forever be grateful that I knew him and got to see a side of Kyle that could never be forgotten.

I can't believe it's been this long and it still feels like your here. I remember when I first met you, you and City Of Vanity played a show at Summit Christian Fellowship... you were one of the nicest guys out of them all, and ever since then, when I would see you, you would greet me with a big smile and hug and now I dont have that! you will always be with me

I miss you hun<3

I remember last year, it was mothers day and I was working at red robin with you. and we were both in the bar. We were so busy and me and you did so good together. At the end of the shift I got cut and you were closing the bar and i was supposed to do atleast an hours worth of side work so you wouldnnt be there all night but you came to me and signed off all my stuff and told me to go home, you didnt think i should've had to work in the first place and i knew you truely wanted me to enjoy my day. This year i ended up working on mothers day but i didnt have someone there to show me the appreciation like you did. I was just remembering that and it made me miss you so much more. you always were a good friend. I miss u babe.

Although we did not know Kyle, he sounds like an amazing person and will be missed by many. We wish you strength and faith to help you through these very sad times.

I met Kyle when I was a sophmore at Air Academy (though I had seen him several times before, we had never actually spoken) at a Save Winona show at Pike's Pizza. He saw me standing all alone and approached me, explaining that I looked a little lonely and could use a hug. Kyle hugged me tight and let me tell you, it was one of the best hugs I've ever gotten. I commented on the shirt he was wearing and we just spiraled into this whole lengthy conversation. When he went up to go play, he stood in front of Andy's microphone and told the crowd that he wanted to dedicate the song to "My new friend Heather", I can just remember people looking around confused at who that was and I just stood there laughing, gave him a thumbs up and he smiled and started to play. Shortly thereafter I started seeing him at every show I was at, and we would talk and joke and he would always be smiling or laughing.

I think that's the best way you can remember him, when he was laughing.

Last year I was in a band for a while with one of his close friends and I don't remember a practice or a conversation where Nate didn't mention Kyle and he was always praising him and telling me stories. Kyle was truly amazing. From Save Winona, to City of Vanity, all in between and after, Kyle was just a huge influence on the Colorado Springs local music scene and his prescense is truly missed. It's like there's this hole that cannot be filled now.

Kyle was honestly so incredible and although we never were the closest of friends, those memories stick with me strong and he is deeply missed. Kyle man, I miss you, I love you. May your memory and your music never fade away.

Teri, Steve & Emily,

Dear, dear long-time friends of ours, know that you are thought of often by us during this dark time. You are loved and supported so very much by all of your old homeschooling friends. By all of the entries in this guest book it is clear to see how YOU guys impacted Kyles' life. I know it's been years since we all had a homeschooling family activity that Kyle would have joined in with, so it's been too long for us to have any recent memories about Kyle. What stands out for me is that everything that everyone describes about Kyle (his smile, concern, sincerity, etc...) are all the things I clearly know to be YOU, Teri! You gave your son some of the greatest gifts a human being can have, even in his few short years on this earth. It's evident he touched many lives and will never be forgotten.

The last time I saw Kyle was when we came over for a HS mom's night at your place. Kyle came in from the back porch and talked with all of us for a few minutes. I do remember that smile and warmth that always came from him. It always seemed easy for him to talk to anyone.

My shoulder is always available. I hope you know that.

All my love,

Mary Jo

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR BEING WITH US DURING OUR EXTREME HARDSHIP. OUR WOUNDS ARE VERY DEEP, BUT WE KNOW HOW MUCH KYLES FRIENDS MEANT TO HIM..PLEASE PLEASE COME BY OUR HOME TO GRIEF OR SHARE. WE ARE SO USED TO HAVING A HOUSE FULL OF OUR CHILDRENS FRIENDS, AND WE MISS THAT TOO. WE NEED TO BE WITH KYLES FRIENDS, YOU MEAN AS MUCH TO US AS YOU DID TO KYLE. HE WOULD WANT YOU TO STILL FEEL LIKE OUR HOME IS YOURS. SO PLEASE FEEL AT ANYTIME TO COME BY. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WELCOME!

Steve, Terry, Emily,

We are so sorry to hear about Kyle. From the things that we heard about him he was an amazing person. We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Watz family~

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, and i know that I will never forget Kyle. I remember driving by he would always wave and smile at us, and occasinally stop and talk for a while. And I remember the block parties that we used to have and how he would always talk to my friends and I even though we were 4 years younger. He was one of the friendliest people that i had ever met and always had a great sense of humor. He'll never be forgotten.

~Kristin Zimmerman

Even though I only knew Kyle briefly in my senior year, he left such an impression on me that when I heard of his passing, I couldn't help but cry. He was always such an upbeat, amazing individual. With a spring in his step and a constant smile. He always had this way about him. Like he knew something funny he hadn't told you about yet. He was a riot to hang around. And so kind and respectful. He remembered everybody and everybody I'm sure remembers him. That kind of person is a true rarity on earth. I never heard him say a cruel thing about anyone. I can remember a time during drama, I think we were doing A Midsummer Night's Dream, when he walked over to me and tugged on my backpack and asked me why I looked sad. Now I don't remember why I was sad, or what I was doing at the time. But I can still see him in my mind's eye. Looking so caring and thoughtful. He had taken the time to be concerned for me, and that alone made me smile. Then when he opens up and talks and grins, you just couldn't be sad around this guy for longer that five seconds. One in a million that one. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. God Bless you all. And God Bless you, Kyle. I always thought I would see you again. You will be missed.

Kyle was one of the most passionate, caring, amazing people that I have ever been lucky enough to come across. Whenever we were together, I always knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was time well spent. We talked about things that many people wouldn't understand, but he did. He wasn't just "anyone," he was a young man that impacted so many people it would be impossible to ever erase him from our memories.

Watz family,

Im sorry to here of your sadness.Kyle was a great person and helped shape many lifes.You can olny take things day by day you will be in my prayers.

Steve, Terrie and Em



It was such a shock when I heard about Kyle. All the memories I have of Kyle are happy. I remember he loved his music and just socializing with everyone. He seemed happy all the time. I remember Emily and I would joke to Kyle that his face would get stuck if he didn't stop raising his eyebrows when he smiled ear to ear. Everytime I would see Kyle he would ask me how I was doing. I met Kyle through Emily before she came to Wasson and now that I look back, I realize I saw Kyle shine through one of the best times of his life. It will be hard to forget the wonderful spirit Kyle had. With love and sympathy



Fern

Dear Watz family,

i wanted to say that kyle's spirit still lives on at wasson. everybody that knew kyle is still touched by his spirit.

Dear Watz Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Kyle is loved very much and will be greatly missed. I pray for strength, hope and comfort for your family.

Blessings,

I WROTE THIS POEM CAUSE I COULDNT ATTENTED THE FUNERAL



ITS CALLED

CHARACTER

WHAT'S CHARACTER? A PERSON WHO CAN BE ALL SHAPES, SIZES, COLORS, GENDER OR ATTITUDE. THIS CHARACTER I CHOOSE IS "K-DUB". WHY DO YOU ASK? CAUSE KYLE WAS OR SHOULD I SAY IS THAT LITTLE SPARKEL THAT YOU WOULD SEE IN THE CORNER OF SOMEONE'S EYES WHEN A PERSON SMILES. BUT CLOSE YOUR EYES... AND PICTURE THAT SPARKLE IN THE FORM OF A MAN WHO STAND 6'0 TO 6'1 BETWEEN 130 MAYBE 140, NICE BLACK GROOMED HAIRAND A SMILE AS WHITE AS THE GLOW AROUND THE LORD. YEA!!! THAT'S KYLE. CHARACTER IS SOMEONE WHO GOES UP AND BEYOND HER OR HIS CALL ON LIFE. CHARACTER MOST IMPORTANTLY IS THATINNER STRENGHT INSIDE A PERSON THAT STANDS OUT AND BLESSES ANY AND EVERYONE AROUND THAT PERSON ALSO IS KNOWN TO PUT A SMILE ON A TEACHER, STUDENT, CUSTOMER OR EVEN HIS OWN FACE. "RENAISSANCE MAN" ISN'T THE WAY I WOULD DEFINE KYLE CAUSE HE WAS MORE THEN THAT. KYLE WATZ IS A BROTHER, A SON, A NEPHEW, A GRANDSON AND A TURE FRIEND. TO SUM THAT UP HE'S A SPIRIT OF LIGHT. WHO I DEFINED AS ONE WORD AND THAT'S



CHARACTER

GOD BLESS

Dear Watz Family,

We are all so sorry for your loss and for not being able to be with you today. I would like to say "Thank You" to Kyle for spending Thanksgiving with us and giving our family a chance to meet you. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you.

dear Watz family,,,iam soo soo sorry for your loss. Kyle was an amazing person and even though i wasnt best friends with him he still made a huge impact on my life! he was never short of a smile and he made everyone feel like he had known them forever and cared for them even after just meeting them,,and that is an amazing trait to have...he will be missed forever but will live on in our memories.ur whole family is in my prayers and will be forever..



Candace Gasper

I moved to the Springs when i was 9 years old. Kyle was the first friend I had here. He was the only friend I had for the longest time. My favorite memories are from back then. We used to watch WCW together all the time and try the moves out on each other. He was really into magic at the time and we did a few magic shows for younger kids one summer. In high school we still talked every once in a while but I know that if it wasnt for him, i wouldnt have been on cabinet last year. The one thing that never changed in the 9 years I knew him was his sense of humor and his big heart. If Kyle saw that you were down, he would always do his best to change that in any way he could, no matter who you were. He may no longer be with us but he will never be gone.

I will never forget the day that I heard that Kyle had passed away, at first shock over took me and I didnt know what to do or say, I was pretty quiet for most of the day, trying to gather my thoughts and feelings, on the great guy that was Kyle Watz. Growing up playin football with him, goin through high school wth him, seein how happy he was, and how happy he made other people. Now to think that this great guy, is no longer here, is overwhelming. That day as I thought long and hard on how this could be true, sadness finally overtook me. I dont know when the last time I cried like that was. Sure me and Kyle were not the best of friends, but for 9 years of my life, Kyle was there, always smiling. Kyle inspired me to break out of my comfort zone, and be that happy guy, that says hi to everyone, that tries to make everyone happy. The last time I saw Kyle, although brief, will be memorable. It will be memorable simply because it is hard to believe that that was the last time. That sad sunday night, after I got off work, Isat down at the computer, and just cried. Reading all the myspace comments left for Kyle, I reaized that I was not the only person Kyle had touched. Kyle was the kind of person, that touched the heart of every single person he came in contact with, every single day. Now I try and do the same thing, try and make people smile, and Kylewas the inspiration. That next day after the terrible news, I decided to write a poem for Kyle, and here it is. As I sit here, with tears rollin down my cheek,



I cant help but think about the man that I just saw last week.



His smling face, and cheerful attitude.



I never got to tell him, or show my gratitude.



Never told him, how much repect he had earned.



How many things, on basic life I had learned.



Always happy, always the one to help someone when they are down.



He was never a person that you would see with a frown.



No one could have predicted yesterdays news.



Now we all try and recover, emotionally abused.



I hope all of us look at how Kyle lived, and take something from it.



Because I know he would rather us remember how he lived, instead of how he ended it.



Let the ones in your life know, right now, that you care.



Because you never know, when they will no longer be there.



I wrap this up, feelin a little emotionally worn out.



I challenge you to sit back and think, what life is really about.



RIP Kyle you were a special person, that touched all you came in contact with.

Dear Watz family,



i am very sorry for your loss. i didn't know Kyle very well, but i had talked to him a lot and met him once or twice. he is loved by many and has touched so many lives. he's one of those people who you talk to for 5 minutes and you never forget them, because they are such a genuinly beautiful person.



you're in my prayers

love carly

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Kyle. Although I wasn't a best friend or even a really close friend I did talk to him more than a few times.I can remember walking down the hall at Wasson and he would never just walk by, there was always a high five or a huge hug. Kyle always could make you laugh, it really did not matter what kind of mood you were in, if Kyle was around you were laughing. He was a truely awesome guy. I think I'm still in some shock that he is truely gone. He will be truely missed by so many. Watz family,my thoughts are with you always.

Dear Watz family,

I just today read the paper and my heart stopped cold when I saw Kyle's familiar face and his warm smile ,a chill ran down my spine. and I thought to myself how sad that this wonderful young man's life on this earth is over so soon. It can't be so... Kim and I wept together over the very sad loss of this bright young man. Our boys will not believe the loss of their childhood friend. Kyle was a great kid and an inspiration to many both young and old. With deepest sympathy The LaChappelle family Dan Kim Tyler and Travis

I remember when I met Kyle in the 6th grade and my friend Laura was head over heals for this boy. Every time she would see him she would make me go talk to him. It was great. Kyle and I both ended up going to Wasson, where I got to know him a little better. I think Kyle was a great person with a great heart, he will always be remembered and missed sooo much. He always brought a smile to everyone's face, and there was not one person who didn't like Kyle. You will be missed dearly Kyle.

Dear Terri, Steve and Emily,

Our hearts are breaking for you. I can't imagine that I will never open the door again and see Kyle's adorable grin as he greets me at our home. Words can't not even begin to express our deep sorrow and sadness for you. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.



Much Love,

Lorrie Myers and Family

Teri, Steve and Emily . . . my heart aches for you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Having known Kyle since middle school, and being blessed with his friendship of my son Tyler, you are to be commended for and should feel very proud of the young man you raised. He was always a beacon in the storm of life, and his sweet smile and gentle laughter was always comforting to those who knew him. I feel blessed to have known him, and your family, and send a ray of hope to you to comfort you during this time of great sadness. He will be greatly missed, by all who loved him and by those lives he had not yet touched.

to the watz family,

were sorry to hear about kyle, he was a good kid and very bright. i still remember the day he came to my birthday party with andy hill and evey body, we recorded it and its the only thing that i can look back upon. we were freinds at GLOBE and always would be. im sorry and our prayers are with you,

love the catlett family

I loved Kyle more than words could ever say. Aside from being a good friend and band mate, Kyle was a hero to me. Regardless of circumstance Kyle always had the best outlook on life and influenced everyone that he met. He had the warmest smile and the most beautiful soul of any person that I have ever known. I miss him dearly and love him forever.



-Ryan

Dear Watz family,

I am so sorry about your loss. Kyle will be missed. I only knew him through my sister Laura Lenhardt when they dated. He was a great and funny guy. Stay strong.



Always

Beth Lenhardt

The Watz family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Kyle was a wonderful guy with a very kind spirit. He will truly be missed. God Bless

Kyle was and always will be a huge part of our lives. Sarah, Sam and Nic all thought of him as a brother. I was so lucky that he was their friend. He spent so many hours at our house! I will miss the Red Robin french fries he would bring over. I was also so lucky to work at Wasson during his time there. His class was the first class that I was with all four years. Junior and senior year he came into the attendance office everyday just to say hello. Finally senior year we decided that I would be his unofficial Godmother. He always called me "Madre". (mother in spanish) Terry, Steve and Emily, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though his time was cut way too short, the world is a better place because Kyle blessed it with his presence

Theres so many good things to say about kyle..I dont know where to start. I think the most memorable moment I had with kyle was when me him and robin would go to luch and kyle would act like he didnt know how to drive a stick. his truck would jerk and sputter the whole way to the mall haha it was great. there would never be a day that went by that kyle would recongnize everyone that he knew with a high-five or even just a hello. i think for that...kyle will be remembered always!

Wow, I only knew him for a short time but in that time I came to know a life loving person. My older brother was great friends their senior year and in this lose I heard my brother cry for the first time. Our family will always miss Kyle

My thoughts and prayers are with your family...love and take care of eachother...

I met Kyle my Freshmen year (his Junior year) and I always knew him as the very handsome guy with the beautiful smile. I never really talked to him until the end of the year when he had his election and I started helping him with his campaign, I have the shirt that he gave to me to help him get elected still actually. I got to know him really my sophomore year in S.O. class and he was just an amazing, talented, sweet, caring guy. He inspired many people, he actually inspired me to run for Cabinet for my senior year ('06) and I remember talking to him about it. I told him that we were having some problems on Cabinet and he helped me through it and made everything right. He was amazing and he is deeply missed. I Love you and Miss you terribly Kyle!

Watz family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I met Kyle when I was a sophmore in our Spanish class. I will never forget that Spanish class. He made it very exciting. I will never forget the times that he saw me walking home from school and picked me up to take me home. He was such a wonderful, caring person. I always enjoyed talking to him when he came into my workplace, Baskin Robbins. He was really great friend and I will always remember him.

I met kyle when i was in the eigth grade and he was a junior in high school because of the local music scene. From day one Kyle was always an awesome kid to me, we ended up playing in a band together a year later and staying friends for the next few years. Kyle brought light into a room and a grin on peoples faces where ever he was. Despite how cliche' that may sound it's compleatly true. Kyle Watz was different than any person I had ever met and was always a positive influence on the people around him. He will most deffently be missed.

Rest in peace kyle.

Dear Watz family,

I never met you but Kyle was so precious to me. He and my daughter Jordan were very close and Kyle was around my house alot just hanging out. Kyle always made me feel good about myself, always complimenting me and just talking to me. He always had a smile on his face. He helped me around the house with things that I needed a man for being a single mom. He helped me hang Christmas lights, he helped me buy and put together my grill this summer. He took pictures of all my kids for me for Mother's Day last year. He brought me gifts on Christmas and sent me flowers on my birthday. He was like a son to me. I feel like a part of me is gone. There will always be a place in my heart that belongs to Kyle. I don't think he realized it but I loved him so much. I can't believe I will never talk to him again. I will miss him more than I can say. He was an angel from God to me and my family. I will cherish every memory, picture, flower that I have from him forever and I can't wait to see him again in heaven. I feel so priveliged to have known and loved him.

Dear Teri, Steve and Emily

You picked the perfect photo of Kyle. The endearing grin and the twinkle in his eyes says it all! What a great gift it has been for me to have known him (and you) since the days of homeschooling. You have so much to be proud of. When reading the other entries in this guestbook, it clearly indicates the many, many lives he's touched in his short time. Kyle will be sadly missed, but always remembered with a smile. My prayers and kindest thoughts are with you all, and will continue to be. Sandie Erskine

Kyle, "Hello my Love" Words cannot even express how I feel. Everynight I lay in bed thinking about you. I think of the first time I met you. I remember hosting at Red Robin and you transfering to our store. We hit it off right away. We would always be dancing in the lobby together, singing together, and always laughing together. Then we both got promoted together to be servers. We were both so happy and excited. We would study together and test eachother to see what we needed to work on. Every time i needed my shoulders rubbed, you needed yours rubbed too. So it worked out great. We both took turns, and you always joked about if we got married we could rub eachothers shoulders every night : ) As the years went by I eventually got engaged and I'll never forget your reaction. You stuck out your bottom lip and asked who was gonna rub your shoulders at night? We have many more to remember.... Kyle I'm sorry i didn't know about the hard times you have been going thru.I'm sorry I moved to LA and never got to see you again. But just know that I love and miss you greatly.You'll never be forgotten.

Kyle was the most amazing person i have ever met. There will never be another soul on this earth that will touch my heart the way that he did. He was the only person that i could count on to be there for me anytime that i needed him no matter what time of day. He had the biggest heart and was the ultimate servant. He would do anythign for anyone even if he didnt know them. I have countless memories of Kyle that will forever be cherished in my heart.To many momories to share,memories that will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Watz, thank you so much for the amazing son that you raised. He adored you both and was a reflection of your huge hearts. I loved Kyle so much and feel so privelaged to have been able to be loved so deeply by him. He was a best friend, a companion, a love. A true gift from above. Kyle was an amazing person that no words can express. there will forever be a huge place in my heart for Kyle Andrew Watz. He will be greatly missed and cherished.

With all my love, Jordan Baker

Steve, Terri and Emily...I am proud to say that I knew Kyle long before there was a Kyle. I feel so old making an entry with all these people that know Kyle from high school and I know him from infancy!! When Steve and I talked the other day we were remembering the day Kyle was born and Terri getting so mad at my Mom and me for making her laugh and making her belly hurt. There are a million memories that will be with anyone who ever knew Kyle forever. I remember a baby with more thick, dark hair than I've ever seen on an adult let alone a baby!



I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling and hopefully your 20 years with Kyle will at least be some small comfort to you and all of Kyle's friends. It is so apparent that he touched so many lives in so many ways and for that you can be grateful...it shows what wonderful parents and a wonderful sister he had.



I know that he'll be making a difference for many years to come.



I soooooo wish I could be with you on Saturday-but believe me, we will be there in spirit.



I love you guys-Susan "Doo"

I meet Kyle my freshmen year at Wasson. Kyle and I where in the same Spanish class my sophomore and his junior year. Kyle always made the class fun. You never know what he was going to say. kyle will be missed, but its not good bye its say you later.

Dear Watz family,



I was deeply saddened to hear of Kyle's passing. I can remember the days when we were young and one of us came across the street to play. While we did not stay in touch over the years, I was well aware of the outstanding individual he had become. The level of his accomplishments and character are rivaled only by the number of lives he touched. He was a good man and he will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Watz Family,

I was so deeply saddedned to hear about Kyle. While I first met Kyle my senior year at Wasson, through Emily, I got to know him by working with him at Red Robin. He would always walk through the restaraunt talking to everyone he knew. Many times he would disappear and I would ask where he went and would then see him sitting at a table with guests just talking away. I would walk away with a smile on my face shaking my head. He had such a great sense of humor and would always be smiling. I am kept awake at night thinking about Kyle and all I can do is pray, for him, and for all of you. I can picture Kyle up in heaven filled with complete joy, praising his savior for eternity. I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son/brother and will continue to pray for you. In Christ, Katy

Watz family,

I was so deeply saddened to hear about Kyle. While I originally met him my senior year through Emily, I ended up working with him at Red Robin. He was always going around the restaraunt talking to everyone he knew. Many times I would ask where he was and I would see him sitting at a table talking to the guests. It always put a smile on my face as I walked away shaking my head. He had a great sense of humor and he will be greatly missed. I have been kept awake at night thinking of the tragedy and all I can do is pray, for him, and for all of you. Try to remember that he is so full of happiness as he is now with his savior, praising him for eternity! I will continue to pray for you all during this difficult time.

As a teacher at Wasson, I had the previledge of seeing his smiling face everyday. His heart was so pure, and I will never forget his greetings of "Schoen!!" as he walked past my door. He will be missed--I am so sorry for all of our loss.

DEAR, WATZ FAMILY

I FIRST MET KYLE WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN AT WASSON, WHEN WE WENT OUT FOR FOOTBALL. KYLE LOOKED AT ME AND SAID" HEY YOUR A REALLY BIG GUY" AND I KNEW THAT WAS HIS WAY OF SAYING HELLO TO A PERSON. I FELT NO HARM FROM KYLE HE HAS THAT POSITIVE VIBE THEN YOU CAN SENSE A MILLIONS OF MILES AWAY. IM NOT KYLE'S BEST FRIEND BUT ME AND HIM WHERE "COO". I HEARD FROM SAM QUEEN THAT KYLE PASSED. I JUST LOST MYSELF FOR A MINUTE. AS I LOOKED UP TO THE SKY ON THAT CERTAIN NIGHT AND THE MOON WAS BLUE AND I BEGUN TO WRITE SOMETHING ABOUT KYLE ITS A POEM CALLED "CHARACTER" AND I WANT KYLE TO KNOW THAT FROM ME HE IS TERRIBLE MISSED.

I REMEMBER WHEN WE GRADUATED HE SENT ME OFF WIT A POSITIVE MESSAGE AND I KNEW THEN THAT KYLE WOULD NOT CHANGE. AS I WRITE TO THIS IN THE FAMILY GUESTBOOK I BEGIN TO TEAR UP CAUSE SOMEONE I NEVER FORGOT FROM MY CLASS PASSED AWAY.



MR. AND MRS. WATZ, I HONESTLY ENJOYED THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING KYLE, GRADUATING WIT KYLE,AND PLAYING FOOTBALL WIT KYLE. NOW THAT I KNOW THAT IN 25 YEARS WHEN WE RETURN TO WASSON FOR THE CLASS REUNION ITS NOT GONNA BE THE SAME CAUSE I WAS VERY MUCH INTERESTING INTO SEEING KYLE TURN INTO SOMETHING SPECIAL AND SEE THAT SMILE.



MISS EMILY JUST KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A BROTHER THAT LOVES LIFE AND IM SURE HE WANTS YOU TO GO ON WIT HIM ON YOUR SIDE AND GRADUATE SO YOUR PARENTS CAN SEE THE SAME SMILE ON YOUR FACE AS THEY WITNESSED ON HIS FACE.



KYLE WATZ GONE...? NO WASSON KYLE WILL AND MUST LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER

CAUSE I KNOW HE WILL LIVE IN MINE



"DO IT BIG UP IN HEAVEN BIG K" AND ILL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE SOME DAY



LOVE

E'LANN G. BROWN

I met Kyle my freshman year when we had the first day of football practice. He was such a laugh, he knew how to make everyone smile. After football, we both semi-went our own ways, but still managed to chat every now and again. He was the best! He knew just what to say for any situation, and knew the right joke to make you smile. I did not get the privelige of keeping in touch with Kyle after graduation, but I know he will be dearly missed by anyone who had the chance to know or meet him, even if only for 5 minutes. My thoughts and prayers are with those that knew him best. R.I.P. Kyle, we all will love and miss you forever!

Kyle was a good man.He tried his best to be a leader. I played on the football team at Wasson for two years with him. He also provided some memories that will forever be with me.

Kyle will be missed for many years too come

Steve, Theresa, and Emily...

I am so very sorry for your loss.

He was one of my favorite "teenagers". I have known Kyle since he was 15, and from the first day I met him, he never stopped smiling for me. He was very silly. I noticed myself getting very protective over him anytime he would tell me about his weekend or school activities. He was like a little brother to me. I worked at his financial institution and had the pleasure of taking his calls on a daily basis to transfer money so he could gas up his "stylin van". I will never forget when I told Kyle I was leaving CSCU. He gave me his pouty lip and came behind my desk and hugged me. He asked "Now who am I gonna bug?" I saw him later at Red Robin where he treated my family to dessert. (paid for out of his tips)

This was a very special young man in every way. I have no other words to express the loss I feel except that I am completely heartbroken.

I went to school with Kyle and was blessed to know this wonerful and amazing guy! He always put a smile on your face and could make your heart melt. He will be truly missed by all!

steve,ter bear and em,

i love you all so much and my heart breaks for you. Kyle was honestly the greatest guy around, he was such a handsome, compassionate genuine person who cared about everyone he came in contact with and i will miss him so much. I remember em always told me to marry him so we could be sisters, there arent many guys in the world that are like kyle he was one in a million. I will miss him so much. You all are such a wonderful family and you have raised the most amazing kids in the world. I just want you to know that you are constantly on my mind and in my heart. Kyle is a beautiful angel now on a new journey, and i know he loves you very much and is watching over you. I love you all with all of my heart and am so sorry for your loss.

Kris

Kyle was such a happy guy. It's incredible to think this happened. We want to let you know how terribly sorry we are. We are and will be praying for you and send you our love.

Sue, Keith, Monique, & Jeremy Decker

Dear Steve, Terrie and Emily,

It has been my privilege and honor to know you and Kyle for nine years. As a neighbor the memories could fill a book, they are all precious and wonderful. As they say, the good ones are never here long enough and my friends, Kyle was the best. God bless all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Harlan

I will never forget the first time I met Kyle. My sister Amanda and Emily were the best of friends and were so excited for us to meet. They were bound to get us together! And they were set on us marrying eachother! One night when Emily ,Amanda and Nikki and other friends went out, she dropped me off at Kyles house. We were supposed to "hang out" but it was a date in disguise just so we didnt get nervous around eachother. So that night we watched a movie in the little livingroom right off the kitchen and Kyle made me this huge breakfast at 11 at night. Terry came down and was so baffled that he was going all out on breakfast at such a late hour. I must say that was one amazing meal!

Another time that I remember with Kyle is when Terry had surgery and sent him grocery shopping. He asked me to come along to help him becuase he wasnt so sure about this. We took the little black vw and filled the backseat with food. We both laughed because we acutally felt like a married couple, going shopping for food together.

After I changed high schools we would periodically drop in and say hi to one another. He never held it against me if I forgot to return his phone call or didnt instant message him back right away...he was always a kind soul. I have many fond memories of Kyle..some that I wouldnt trade for anything.

The last time I saw him I was driving down by Platte stopped at a red light. This person next to me that I could see in the corner of my eye was in this huge old van and would not stop honking his horn! I was scared to look over, but then I finally did and it was Kyle! We pulled off down the street to chat. He told me he was going to band practice or something like that. We exchanged our new phone numbers and he wished me good luck my first year at UNC.

Ill always remember that bright smile he always had on his face. And the jokes he would say to try and make me smile when i was having a bad day. And the love that you could just feel from his heart everytime you gave him a hug. Ill never forget him or the times we shared.. He was an amazing young man and I will truly miss him.

I keep you all in my prayers.

With love and deepest sympathy,

Allison Ruhmann

Kyle-

A ginuwine person filled with joy, compassion, and truth. A guy who would do anything for you. For all these reasons you will be missed. My prayers and thoughts go out the family and friends. Love ya bro.

Kyle was an amazing guy, there is no other way of putting it. He never failed at making me smile, and his hugs were one in a million. He could light up a room just by walking in, and he was always there when a person was down or in need of a friend. He will forever be loved by many and I await the day when I can receive one more hug from him!

I went to Wasson High School with Kyle Andrew Watz. He was a year younger than me. He was a very kind person to everyone he came into contact with. He will be missed forever by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was the type of person who never let his smile down. He made everyones day a little better just by being who he was. His heart was too big, and God decided he wanted him to spread his love and dreams with everyone in Heaven. Kyle Andrew Watz, I hope you are now at peace, and we will all see you again....

I remember the first day I met Kyle. He was just so full of life. He was on of the nicest people I have ever met and probably will ever meet. He always had a smile on his face. He was always the one to cheer you up if you were down.

I had a lot of great memories with Kyle. I wish I had a dozen more, but I will always cherish the ones I do. I wish I had more time to spend with you, but one day, we will have all the time in the world. I only wish I could have impacted your life as much as you have impacted mine. I love you Kyle

I knew Kyle only through my son Benjamin who was part of the student body officers (Treasurer). He was a good friend to my son and I will remember him best when the two of them worked together to have a bonfire one year when no other high school could. Kyle came up to me as if he knew forever and welcomed me there. My family will always be very touched by knowing Kyle. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kyle was always such an amazing person...always smiling and always had a knack for making others happy. He was such a wonderful spirit and will be missed greatly by everyone whom he has touched. :(

Kyle never failed at making me smile. He was one in a million, but most of all he was an amazing social butterfly. My thoughts are with Kyle and his family.

sincerely,

-kelly hardin

Kyle was a dear and close friend to my daughter, Emily. My experience with Kyle included a breakfast at Denny's until 4 am after a show last March. It was then that I learned what a sweet, gentle soul Kyle had. He was often hanging out with Ems taking pictures, drinking coffee - she took the photo identifying Kyle on his MySpace page.



Kyle, you are so missed. We will see you in Heaven sweetie!

Dear Watz Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. As parents of one of Kyle's many friends we always appreciated how respectful and outgoing Kyle was with us. He was always welcome at our home. You could tell he had great parents, he always spoke so highly of you both, you did a great job raising him to be a truly wonderful person. We will miss the post it notes he would leave for us on the kitchen cabinets and playing foosball with him. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Our deepest sympathy, The Grimm Family

I remember one of the first days of my sophomore year my friends and I all picked out guys that we thought were cute. Somehow every one of us chose freshman. That's what we labled them "my freshman"

Kyle, you were my freshman. I always had a spot in my heart for you. You made my days at Wasson that much brighter every day that I talked with you. I know that we grew apart but I do want you to know that I thought of you often. You touched many lives and will be remembered for your bright personalilty and your gorgeous smile. Kyle I miss you more than words can say... till we meet again! I miss and love you!

I recognized Kyle's photo and also the mention of him being a Red Robin employee. The day after Christmas he was the waiter for myself and my 5 year old daughter, and he was the sweetest guy. He was extremely attentive to my daughter, and I was struck by his gentle spirit. I told all of my family and friends about him and said they should ask for him when they go to Red Robin. I am so sorry to hear of what has happened. Even one encounter with him left a lasting impression on me...

I met Kyle while working at Red Robin. He was the kind of guy who was always in a good mood, and wanted to learn to do it all. We spent lots of nights together playing poker with all of our friends, and he almost always took me out!!! Kyle was a great person who will be missed very much.

Steve and family. I am so sorry to hear about your son. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. Please know you are in our prayers and if there is anything we can do, please let us know. Shalom. John

Kyle was a great guy. We will all miss him very much.

I am writing here in memory of Kyle, whom I met when I was a freshman at Wasson High School. I remember him as being the kid who everyone just couldn't get enough of. When I first met him I thought he was very kind and he seemed very interested in his school and his friends. Although I left Wasson after my freshman year, over the last couple years, I have seen him many times and a lot of get togethers around town. Everytime i saw him there was nothing but a smile on his face, like he was just happy to be around his friends.I also noticed his love of music and found that very inspiring. Now that Kyle is no longer with us, one can only hope that he is in a better place now that he has ever been in. God Bless and you will be missed by many.

I didn't know Kyle personally, but I did go to school with him and got the privlege of seeing his smiling face day after day. His friends and family were lucky to have him in their lives. Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Stay strong for Kyle, I am sure he would have wanted that.