Kyle Dwight Bird was 16 when he died on January 6, 2014. He was from Denton, Texas, born November 10, 1997, and is remembered by family as kind, energetic, faithful, and a natural leader — on the baseball field and in his circle of friends and family. His parents are Chuck and MaeLani Bird; his sisters are Kaeli and Kassidy.

His funeral was held January 11, 2014, at Denton Bible Church and he was buried at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Kyle’s family and community recall his love of fishing, the outdoors, and his devotion to his faith.

If anyone knew Kyle or has information about what happened, please share what you remember.