Tyler Andrew Garcia was 14 when he died on October 26, 2014. A native of Iowa Park, Texas, he was born November 8, 1999, in Temple, Texas. Tyler was active in music, theater arts and his school’s ROTC program, served as an altar boy at St. Mary’s, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Authorities ruled his death accidental; there were no arrests or suspects. The community held a memorial service at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. His family suggested memorials to the Iowa Park High School ROTC Program, the Lupus Foundation and A World for Children.

Does anyone from Iowa Park remember Tyler or have information to share about his life and legacy?