Thursday, June 8, 2006 Tyler Isaiah Gaymon was born to Craig Gaymon, Sr and Shauna L. Thomas. It quickly became apparent that Tyler would be special to everyone he encountered.

At the age of 3, Tyler could tell you the full date of his birthday and the full name of his grandparents. If asked who the President of the United States was, Tyler confidently responded in his baby voice - President Barack Obama.

Tyler began his formal education at Public School 52 of Queens, New York. He excelled in all that he did. He received the New York City Council Certificate of Honor & Achievement Award From Council Member Leroy Comrie — celebrating his academic achievements. On May 25, 2012, Tyler earned a Certificate of Acceptance by the National Heritage Academies and was accepted in the highly esteemed Riverton Street Charter School. Tyler earned the Certificates of Excellence Awards for impressive use of vocabulary and for outstanding achievement in the areas of science, reading and creative abilities. Because of his excellence in reading and history, he was honored with Class Bookworm and Young Historian awards. Tyler also loved to play challenging video games. He was phenomenal at reaching the difficult levels in a short amount
of time.

On May 22, 2014 at the age of eight, Tyler gave his heart to God at Praise Tabernacle, Inc. Church. His sincerity of faith demonstrated in his living. Tyler was humble and always grateful for everything, big or small. He was polite, respectful and compassionate, never wanting to see anyone cry.

In September 2015, Tyler became ill, but forged ahead continuing his education through homeschooling graduating with a Certificate of Achievement with Honors from Riverton Street Charter School. Tyler was hospitalized and endured some surgeries. As his body began to change, he became quite the researcher, determined to be knowledgeable concerning his medical challenges. Dr. Brochstein of Cohen Children's Hospital commented that Tyler was by far the most intelligent young patient he knew. In St. Mary's Children Hospital, he was welcomed with open arms and soon became part of the medical staffs family.

Tyler encouraged himself through two of his favorite songs: "Intentional," know that all things were working for his good and "Worth" knowing that Jesus Christ thought he was worth saving, keeping ..."You thought I was to die for".

Tyler Isaiah Gaymon was summoned to his eternal home on the evening of July 15, 2017. He leaves cherished memories with his amazing mom Shauna L. Thomas, his dad, Craig Gaymon, Sr., Godmother Linez Gordon, Godfather and uncle Clive Thomas, Jr., seven sisters and two brothers, grandparents Clive Thomas, Sr. of Florida, Clarence Nelson, Henry S. Orr, Myrtle M. Levy, and Sarah A. Gaymon, nephew and niece Caleb and Faith all of New York, and a host of relatives and friends.

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