Letter from the Fundytus Family

We would like to take this opportunity to express the most sincere thank you to the many, many people who have extended their well wishes and condolences to the Fundytus family.

Our family has experienced the most shocking loss imaginable. Losing our beloved son and brother Kyle in such a sudden and tragic manner can only be described as devastating. Someday we hope to find the answers to so many questions, why him, why now.

Throughout this entire nightmare though, never could we have imagined such an outpouring of support and kindness extended to our family. We have to first acknowledge the amazing response and efforts of the South Side Athletic Club. To the many individuals involved within the club who took charge and cared for our needs as well as the players and the coaches, we will be eternally grateful. Establishing the Kyle Fundytus Memorial Scholarship Fund as a tribute to Kyle's time with the club is something we are extremely proud of and will be used to benefit so many players within the club for years to come.

To all the SSAC families and friends. It was overwhelming to say the least, to see the ourpouring of support. Your thoughts, your prayers, your kindness and your generosity are something we will never forget. Too many names to mention but to all the families and teams who called or sent cards, our sincere thanks.

To all the hockey communities from across the city, the province, the country and from all around the world who sent condolences and well wishes for our family, thank you so much. To all the teams who are remembering #11 by wearing either a helmet sticker or a patch, you are truly incredible team mates. Keep playing the game you love and thank you for remembering Kyle.

To all the families and new friends who didn't know Kyle or our family, who took the time to express well wishes and condolences to us, we will be forever grateful.

To the staff at Holy Trinity High School and St. Clement Junior High. The tributes and memorials you arranged for Kyle at your sites was nothing short of amazing. All of the teachers and administrative staff were very special people in Kyle's short life and we are forever grateful for the time you spent with him. To Kyle's friends at school. Your thoughts and prayers and all your tributes to Kyle will never be forgotten. Kyle was so fortunate to have so many incredible friends from school. Please never stop thinking of him and continue to high five each other just like he would do. You are an amazing group of friends and students. Look after each other.

To all the coaches at SSAC who Kyle had the opportunity to play for. Thanks to all of you for your guidance and mentoring for the four years that Kyle was with the club. Each of you left your mark on Kyle and helped to make him the young man we were so very proud of.

We want to thank our Don Wheaton family. For the past two years, we were so fortunate to be associated with the greatest group of parents and the most amazing group of young men. Kyle had the opportunity to play the game he loved with team mates who shared the same passion. Whether thy played on Don Wheaton or Lakewood, there were special bonds amongst these players. Our family was never more impressed than when our Don Wheaton team stood for their fallen comrade at the funeral for Kyle. That was the bravest thing we have ever witnessed. You are all very special individuals and we are extremely proud of each of you. The past two years, Nathan, Travis, Darwin, Greg & Brandon, you each had an influence on Kyle that only a coach and a player could understand. Kyle respected and admired each one of you and his passion for the game and his zest for life was something you coaches and friends had a direct hand in. Thank you so much.

In closing. Thank You everyone for your thoughts, your prayers, your generosity and most of all, your support. In time, we hope we can join you in an arena somwhere but until then, please stay in touch and remember 'Hug your kids often'.

The Fundytus Family

Laurie, Sue & Jenny