"Ty Shelly,& family, please know that you and your family have been in our and our church family's thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,. God works in such mysterious ways. Ty, we so appreciated our discussion when you shared your faith and told about your family when you were working on our home project a couple of weeks ago. We feel like your son is touching even more people in his death than in his life."
– Kathleen bradfield, Acquaintance,
Hudsonville, MI, Mar 01, 2021
"I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray the Lord will hold you close in his loving arms and bring you peace during your time of greatest need."
– Jen (Talsma) Kittredge-Hageman, Classmate,
Grand Rapids, MI, Feb 27, 2021
"Ty, Shelly, MeKenna, Kyah, and Max,
I am sending my love and sympathy your way today. You know I loved TJ. He is a student I will never forget. I am heartbroken and will pray for your family that God meets you in your grief and gives you comfort. So many people are better off for having known TJ, and that includes me. What a blessing it was to be a part of his life! I've kept my eye on him, looked him up occasionally just to see what he was accomplishing in high school. I knew he would be successful! I've always admired your family for being so strong and so close. I will be praying for all of you."
– Joe Brower, Teacher,
Grand Rapids, MI, Feb 26, 2021
"Ty & Shelly. Our hearts are breaking for you. We did not know TJ personally but we have already been so touched by the way he lived his life as a young man and his testimony that was shared through news articles and the beautiful funeral service today. Our prayers will continue for you, your children and your extended families. Gregg & Jane Bareman"
– Gregg & Jane Bareman, Friend,
Jenison, MI, Feb 26, 2021
"Praying for all of you continually as you journey this path of sorrow. Our hearts are breaking as we remember and mourn the life of your precious son, TJ. "May the Lord Bless you and Keep you, make His face shine upon you and give you His 'everlasting' peace". With all our love,"
– Bill & Holly Postma, Teacher,
Hudsonville, MI, Feb 26, 2021
"May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We had this happen in our family when we lost our grandchild. You are in our prayers!"
– Bill and Linda. Westveer, friend,
Byron Center, MI, Feb 26, 2021