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In memory of Tristan Nicholas Jordan Shy.
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Columbus City Council extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tristan Nicholas Jordan Shy on the sorrowful occasion of his passing.
Early in life those around Tristan knew he was a special child. Born April 4, 1986, Tristan had an infectious smile and warm spirit that could fill a room. Tristan is a shining example of a person who demonstrated how much he cared for his community by his continuous involvement with organizations to improve it.
Tristan graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 2005 and was attending Otterbein University at the time of his death. As a member of the Columbus Youth Commission, his interest in local government and politics became evident and his hope was to pursue a career in this field in the future.
At the age of 15, Tristan found out why he was given an extra dose of everything good from the Father. After an accident while performing with his school choir, Tristan was diagnosed with a terminal illness that he battled with unwavering courage for the last 5 years of his brilliant life.
In Tristan's short time with us, he touched the lives of countless teens and adults alike. His positive disposition and willingness to share will be missed, but never forgotten.
As we continue in service to our communities, Tristan's legacy can live on in each of us through the contagious optimism that he shared so freely. As we reflect on his life and how fortunate we were to have been touched by a friend of God, let us remember "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."
Now let us comfort one another with the love of the Lord and in the knowledge that Tristan has fought the good fight and finished his course. Henceforth, there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby pay tribute to the memory of a truly honorable young man, Tristan Nicholas Jordan Shy, this 1st day of December 2006.