Now there’s a heavy question for your weekend.
If you haven’t read the latest few comments on this blog, take a look. They are both from teachers of Dylan and Chris.
Our families have a huge influence on who we are. How we’re raised, the home culture, values etc.
When I think of Chris, I can’t help but think of all the amazing influence outside the home that helped to shape him. Teachers, coaches, trainers.
I was reading Dylan’s obituary today…(hard to even type that). There are a few lines that so accurately describe him.
Dylan was charismatic, genuine, optimistic and never shy or awkward. He enjoyed life and excelled at anything he set his hand to. He was quick with a grin and a smart remark and was loved by everyone he met.
Yes. That is exactly Dylan.
Dylan comes from a great family and has been shaped by them of course, with the continual positive influence of teachers, coaches and mentors over time.
For all teachers and coaches…please know that your legacy reaches far beyond the achievement of a grade or success at a sport. It shapes young men and women who in turn provide positive influence in their circles and beyond. We continue to see that in Chris’ legacy as people all over are aiming to Be The Best. We love it.
As we grieve for Dylan and his family, we know that the legacy of laughter, caring, acceptance, kindness and excellence will live forever.
Here is Dylan’s obituary in full with a link to the memorial site.
REICHELT, Dylan James February 4, 1993 – November 12, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our son Dylan James Reichelt, who died in a car accident on Saturday, November 12th, 2011. Dylan is survived by his parents, Bill and Cathy, sisters, Keri and Keira, twin brother, Jesse, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Born and raised in Langley, Dylan had a passion for golf, hockey, Iron Maiden, Manchester City FC, working out, refereeing, fishing, boating, video games, wakeboarding, wake surfing, steak, and Caesar salad.
He attended Murrayville Elementary, graduated from Brookswood Secondary in June 2011 and was in his first year of a business degree at Kwantlen University. Dylan enjoyed all forms of athletics, playing baseball, golf, soccer, ice hockey, street hockey with the boys, tennis in the park and he was always game to go to the gym. He enjoyed being a referee for Langley Minor Hockey and “”Gatorade”” boy for the BC Lions Home Games.
He was ranked #1 in points with the Maple leaf golf tour in BC and had been invited to the MJT National Tour Championships in Orlando, Florida, along with his best friend and brother, Jesse. Dylan was charismatic, genuine, optimistic and never shy or awkward. He enjoyed life and excelled at anything he set his hand to. He was quick with a grin and a smart remark and was loved by everyone he met.
A celebration of Dylan’s life will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Christian Life Assembly, 21277 – 56th Avenue, Langley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to RBC, account #00608-003-5018650 in support of the Dylan Reichelt Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com
Arrangements under the direction of Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, Langley, BC.
Be The Best. 