Alex Ryan Terry: Hero

Alex Ryan Terry was born March 2, 2006.  He came in a hurry, being born just 30 minutes after his mother arrived at the hospital.  He had an unconditional love of life and anyone he ever met.  He made an impression on all who crossed his path with his big brown eyes and sweet spirit.  He would often try to carry on a conversation with a total stranger.  Alex was wise beyond his years, not being satisfied with just an answer but always thinking about the why behind it.  He would always finish telling you something with the phrase "Know why?"
Alex returned to Heavenly Father April 11, 2013.  He left in a hurry but peacefully at his home, in the midst of a courageous fight against DIPG, a rare pediatric cancer in the brain stem.  He was supposed to have just a little longer with us but in typical Alex fashion, he outsmarted his disease and ejected before his plane went down.  He is a hero in the eyes of so many as he bravely fought and never complained.  He did not like the things he had to experience these last five months but he always found something to laugh and smile at.
Alex loves his big sister Katelin very much.  His big brother James was his best friend.  His younger brother Charlie will always carry small memories of his big brother.  His baby sister Olivia made it here just in time to make an earthly connection with him.  His parents, Katherine and Andrew love him so and would give anything to hear him call for them once more.
We love you Alex and will not be whole until we see you again.  For us it will seem like forever, for you it will be very soon.  You received a call from home and you answered it.  For that we are so proud of you.  Run fast and play hard until we meet again...  


Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 16 at the LDS stake center at 2535 E Newcastle Dr. Sandy, UT at 11:00am with a visitation from 10am - 10:45am.

In lieu flowers please donate to The Cure Starts Now foundation for pediatric brain cancer:
http://www.thecurestartsnow.org/

Yesterday we lost our brave Alex. We thought we had a little more time but today we witnessed a miracle. Not the miracle we wanted from the beginning but the one we have been praying for of late. That he would go peacefully, not in pain before the horrible tumor attacks his senses and leaves him trapped. He knew it was close. He spent his last night with his mother stroking his cheek. As he sat on the couch this morning he asked for everyone to be with him. He called his little brother Charlie over, kissed him and gave him his beloved blanket. He handed his medicine back to his mother instead of taking it like he always does. He looked ahead at something we couldn't see and went to sleep peacefully. It was too soon and not what we expected but it is a blessing. Angels were with him and now they rejoice at his homecoming. We love you Alex and will carry you with us always. You went from being my son to becoming my hero.

Alex and Andrew getting a chest x-ray

Alex picked an x-ray apron for Andrew to wear

Pictures of Alex

Alex wanted green eggs and ham for breakfast this morning. The ham was too hard to eat but he did eat a bit of the scrambled green eggs.
Alex got a special key from make a wish. It unlocks the wishing room in the wishing tower.