I have had an incredible Christmas this year. I had the honor today of going to the home of Tyler Graebner and taking him a new computer so he can be on line and see all of the support he has. Today I received phone calls from T.C. Dantzler and Bo Maynes giving their support to Tyler and Bo attending and participating at the clinic for Tyler.

This year, like none other ever, I have seen people come together to celebrate the life of a small child named Tyler Graebner. His life is already been an inspiration to many and his web site http://www.tylergraebner.com is up and running and paying tribute to the wrestling community and those that need support like Aaron Sweazy one of our own. This Christmas may each of us involved in wrestling remember that there is so much more joy to giving and loving than getting and receiving. I know that a little boy has inspired me to be a better man, coach, and father. May that spirit inspire us all. I encourage you that if Tyler has touched you this year to send a comment to his guestbook. It is amazing that Olympic and National Champions are doing that. I saw the smile on his face today as he spoke to Eric Akin and I know how much all of those comments mean to him

Last thing I want to say about Tyler for the day is that I was blessed at how his life has touched not only national champions but the lives of those close to me. My son went with me today and gave Tyler a State Champion t-shirt, one of his National Championship Medals and a 1st place trophy from the Tournament of Champions. Then after all of this the two of them sat down and played ps2 games for several hours. After all of this my own son reminded me, “Papa, those things were nice and I’m glad I gave them to Tyler, but I think he is just happy being a little boy and playing. I think he was more glad that I was there to play with him than anything.” Personal touches add a lot, so remember that in your communication with Tyler and his family. Remember that in the time we spend with family together on this celebration day of another child who came and gave love. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Kwanza or whatever day you celebrate this Holiday season. May the New Years Resolution of us all, be to help those that we can, and touch the lives of those where we feel led. God Bless.