This past weekend Sam Lyons graduated from McCallie. It was a normal matriculation for most people but for us it was a time to celebrate with a family that have become so much a part of our lives. All three of my boys went to school with one Lyons boy or another over the past eight years. Two families connected through their sons, holding our hearts together to the point that we would drive 5 hours to see the last Lyons boy graduate from McCallie.
But these were the boys that left everything behind and drove for hours to visit Joe during his last days, to be in attendance at both of his funerals without question. They were the ones sitting in the chapel for both of his talks. They are the ones that have taught us loyalty, friendship and the meaning of family. Sam recorded Joe's service and made copies for us. It is just what the Lyons family does.
One family with a heart of gold eased another family through grief with such incredible grace. And I tip my hat to the Lyons family for their unending giving of their hearts.
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