Saturday, April 13, 2013

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/

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22 comments:

  1. Mommason HillaryApril 13, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    What a beautiful gift to this world. We are strangers but sent love and prayers. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

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  2. DawnApril 14, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    What's darling little boy! May you feel him close in the coming days, weeks, & years. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.

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  3. RoxeyApril 15, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Beautiful. Love and prayers from a stranger.

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  4. carleeApril 15, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    I was so sad to hear of the loss of your sweet boy, my heart aches for your family. Alex was so cute, I know I didn't know him but I just love him! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Much love from Salem, Utah
    Carlee

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  5. Jodi MortensenApril 16, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss, lots of prayers are going out to your family at this difficult time. Alex- you are one amazing little boy, Lots of love to you and your family.
    Love Jodi (cancer mom)

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  6. AmyApril 16, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you at such a heartbreaking time. God Bless your family. Love, Amy (cancer mom)

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  7. jamie paulsonApril 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful tribute for a true hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Love, Jamie (cancer mom)

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  8. AmandaApril 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Such a beautiful boy. I am so sorry for you all. My prayers are with you today as you lay your baby to rest. Much love to you all.

    Amanda Flamm
    (Millie's Mom from the cancer mom page)

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  9. SadieApril 16, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Prayers and much comfort and Love to your family- hoping they will be felt-
    Love, Sadie Schanz (cancer mom)

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  10. Wendy BurrApril 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a beautiful tribute for your beautiful boy. I pray your family will have peace and comfort. Sending love.

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  11. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Praying for you and your family! Sweet Alex is in a beautiful place now and doesn't have to fight that horrible monster.

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  12. LaraApril 16, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    I pray for your family and am sadden that he lost his fight with the same tumor our daughter is fighting right now. I don't know your pain but I know it must be huge. Prayers, love, and comfort.

    The Olson Family

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  13. nsudburyfamApril 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    There is lots of love and prayers being sent your way. The story of the moments before Alex's passing brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing it. I hope your family can find peace and joy in happy memories during this sad time.
    Mystee (cancer mom)

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  14. BrianaApril 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    This post was beautiful and brought me to tears. What a special little boy! I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Much love to all of you!

    Briana (cancer mom)

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  15. MeganApril 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Thank you for sharing your son's story with us and we hope you will feel our love as we pray for your family during this difficult time.

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  16. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Sweet, sweet, boy. So sorry for your loss. I wish I wasn't saying any of this and he was still here with you, but am so grateful he went so peacefully.

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  17. Nay FamilyApril 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Lots of love and prayers being sent your way. What a beautiful boy! God bless you and your family

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  18. AnonymousApril 17, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Alex, you fought a good fight. You will be missed. Thank you for making this journey a little brighter.

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  19. AllisonApril 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I do not know if you are feeling strong right now, but your family's faith and strength are an inspiration to me now. I pray for your family, and for a cure for this terrible disease. Love from another cancer mom.

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  20. ShannonApril 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Precious boy, you will be missed. I am so sorry for your family's loss and grief. Sending our family's love and sympathy. Shannon Snow

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  21. BeccaApril 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Hugs and prayers being sent your way. I'm so sorry for your families loss. <3 <3 <3

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  22. ErikawithaKMay 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    So, so, so sorry for the loss of your sweet Alex. I'm sure the past 6 months have been surreal and confusing like none other. I lost my boyfriend Ryan to a DIPG in August 2012. He was 27 and that seemed like an unbelievable robbery even though I know he lived a lifetime in comparison to most with DIPG. I read an earlier post from you that was full of fire and we've got to keep that fire in our bellies, keep their memories and lessons alive and do SOMETHING about this. A 0% prognosis is something that NO one should ever hear. I hope and pray that you are doing as well as can be even though I'm sure you're not. Lots of love - Erika

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