R.I.P Kyle William Phillips.

On August 16th, 2010, Kyle Phillips was killed in Trinidad Colorado. He was stabbed at one of Trinidad's bars and died not to long after the incident (article: http://www.kktv.com/pueblo/headlines/100810939.html).

Last week after I heard the news from my good friend Dusty, it was a huge shock to me. I have known Kyle ever since they moved here from Oklahoma, and we lived in the middle of no where together. He was always the most loving person I have ever met. Never in my life did I see him put others down, and was always supportive and believed in everyone. We have a lot of memories together up in wet canyon. From totally F-ing our selves up inter tubing down some really snowy slopes, blowing our fingers up with fire crackers, having Kyle, his brother Michael, and my brother Sky tie Tanelle (kyle's sister) and me to a pole and throwing stink bombs at us, and watching Kyle and Sky squirm from intense stomach pains after eating worms. We were always having fun with Kyle, he ALWAYS knew how to make us smile.

When you live in the middle of no where, you really truly cherish your friends, and the Phillips were very dear to me. I spent a lot of night over at their place having sleep overs, snowboarding and sledding, and enjoying out LONG ride on the bus every morning and evening. So many memories, and none of them are bad ones.

I did not dare to venture back up Wet Canyon because I knew the memories would have been so overwhelming. On the drive down to trinidad, i had to stop three times because I was crying so hard. The closer I got to trinidad, the more real everything seemed. I had to say goodbye to someone who had such a life in front of him.

The viewing was by far the most heartbreaking thing I had to face this year. The last time I saw Kyle was a good three years ago, and I remember how happy he was that he was going to marry Amy, and i was so happy he found that one person he searched for. If there ever was true love, those two ppl have it. I remember how happy Kyle was when he messaged me that he was expecting his first child. Now he is leaving behind a wonderful women, and two beautiful children, tho I believe he will continue living through his children.

Helping to bury Kyle was my final goodbye, but I know he will always be with me. He is finally resting in beautiful Sarcillo Canyon, watching over his children and Wife. And I know he will be watching everyone that he loved.

Kyle, your impact on anyone you encountered was truely a beautiful thing. You taught many to love, and you loved everyone you came across. I love you, I will miss you, Rest In Peace.