Many years ago, Kyle and I met at the 1st Avaya IP Office Technical Masters class.  There were 40 or so of us from around the world all sharing our stories and learning from each other.  From the moment I met Kyle I knew he was special and was very brilliant.  
Time passes by and things change but there are times when things never change.
  When I met Kyle, I too was a Business Partner.  Fast forward to 2012 when I was ready for a change and  fortunate enough to be hired by Avaya as a Tier 4 support engineer supporting the very product that had brought Kyle and I together.  Tonight,  seven years after Kyle’s passing,  I was working a case for a site 1800 miles away from where Kyle once lived.  I happened upon some programming in that system that I immediately recognized and knew the author of the brilliant work.  It was a project that was the brainchild of Kyle back in 2010 – 2011.   I had to take a step back a pause to remember what a great and brilliant person Kyle was.  Even though he left us way too young his flawless work and impeccable character lives on. 
Rest in Peace my friend.  You are greatly missed.


Kyle, 5 years of your passing is coming up. Life has gotten easier without you here. I think of you daily of all the great memories we have. The grandkids ha e grown so much you would be very proud of them. Kyle II is in collage, JJ just turned 18 and will be graduating this summer and your little princess is 16 and just started her first job. Kenya is still the best Mom and loving daughter in law. 
I want to thank all the people at Tek-Tips who have kept this guest book open. 
Love you my son, 
Mom

It comes up on the 2 years that Kyle has been ripped out of our world and I still think of him almost every day.
I wish I had met him in person and experienced his humor I have heard from other people.
He is still an often discussed topic in our circle of techs and his memory will shine upon us like his generosity and willingness to help has during his days when he was with us.
Gone - but never forgotten

I too am from the tek-tips community. I found Kyle and I only lived 20 miles apart; unfortunately I never got the chance to meet him.

Kyle helped out in many different ways, he is sorely missed. You'll never be forgotten.

Well Kyle it has been a year since you left this world and entered Heaven. I feel your spirit and know you are watching over your loved ones.
I miss you Kyle.
Love forever, Mom

Kyle was a great guy, and helped me quite a bit when I knew him. My sympathies go out to his family; he will be remembered.

The time goes by and live goes on but you are still sadly missed Kyle.

My heart goes out to you and your beautiful children. I hope you know you can turn to me for anything... anything at all.

Kyle was a tremendous resource to all of us who dealt with IP Office. I never met him but will miss his input. I do hope your family allows a continuation of his website. 
My condolences to his family and friends.

Dennis Shaw
IP Office Instructor, Miami, FL

I have been a member of the Tek-Tips community for several years. Kyle helped me a lot when I was learning the Avaya equipment. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with friends and family.

Kyle was a popular contributor on www.Tek-Tips.com where is knowledge has earned him the respect of many who never knew him personally myself included.
he will be greatly missed.

A Ware, IP Office support engineer UK

I am also a member of the Tek-Tips forum and am very thankful for the knowledge that Kyle shared with so many people. To the children of Kyle, I have also lost my father and would love to tell you that time cures all but I would be lying to you. After almost 10 years it is still very hard knowing I cannot pick up the phone and call him as I have done a million times but I will assure you this. Close friends and family will help you through the tough times tremendously! Tell the ones you love everyday just what they mean to you. Tomorrow is never guaranteed... My thoughts and prayers go out to all the friends and family of Kyle. He will definitely be missed by many.

As another member of the Tek-Tips group, Kyle was a real professional, He was taking time to post many helps and tutorials. Thank you so much. You will miss us.
My sympathy to his family and kids

Will be missed! Thanks for taking the time to lend your knowledge to all of us Kyle. My condolences to the family, Great man!

I start typing, I stop, I still can't believe my best friend is not a phone call away.  I remember the day Kyle and Kenya brought Kyle II into this world, I remember video taping his birth.  I remember seeing the happiness, the love, and the family grow and grow.  I didn't quite understand the love he had for Kenya until I truly fell in love for the first time!  Now I get it guys, :) The laughs we shared when Kyle would drive Yordis' "PT Hottie" car when they were in town.  Kyle would just get red and give me that look.  He was my best friend, and I don't have many of those.  I am glad you met Nora, glad you met my whole family, and I have been so very blessed to call you my friend.  You never turned me away, even when I had the dumbest computer questions, you didn't laugh, you just helped.  Allowing me to be a Godfather, how amazing.  Not killing me when I would crank call you disguising my voice as our old boss, thank you my friend.  Kenya, kids, you are so very loved by so many.  Your Dad was, is, and forever will be a man of great character who loved you so very much.  I miss him every day!  Lots of love to all of you from the Starna Family: Eric and Nora, Eric Jr., Sara, Reese, AJ, Emme, and Andrew, Grandpa Gene and Grandma MaryAnn.

May your hearts always remember the love and laughter your loving father, husband and son gave and showed to you. Use that love and laughter to help you through this time. Your friends and family are by your side to help. Please know that we all love you. Kyle will be remembered dearly in the hearts of those who knew him.

I have worked closely with Kyle for over 10 years. He was my friend and my mentor. I would not have the career I do now if it weren't for his brilliant mind and willingness to share his genius with others. Througout all the time we worked together he always talked of his beloved wife and children and Mom. He bragged about all of you constantly. Kyle, I miss you so much. To the family- I am so so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. My life is better because I knew Kyle, and the world is a better place because he was here.

As another member of the Tek-Tips group, my thoughts are with all of you. Kyle was a dedicated professional who always took the time to help us with with our questions and made the effort to maintain a large amount of support information at no cost to those of us who used it. We will all miss him.

Thinking about you all during this tough time. We think about you and pray for you often. If you need anything let us know.

My daddy was a man of many word some not every one got but the word I loved to hear was princess because that showed I ment the world to my daddy and he ment the world to me I have been taking it hard but all the support helps me to know that I am loved by more than my family. ??

I had 39 wonderful years of a loving son. He was my hero, he loved his family beyond what any words could express. He gave me 3 beautiful grandchildren Kyle, Jayrod, Kamryn and a beautiful daughter in Law LaKenya who has always welcomed me into her life with opened arms. 
Knowing Kyle is with his grandmother, grandfather Holladay and his Uncle Wayne whom were very influential in his life and he missed them so much, makes this transition in my life easier.
Reading all the messages from everyone all over the world fills my heart with pride. 
Thank You for all your prayers,
Kyle's Mom

Kenya, I don't have the words to say how sad I feel about your loss, I want you and my little cousins to know I Love you all very much.

I have never personally been in contact with Kyle, but has used his gratious help many times. No doubt a very giving man, and worth all respect that can be given. Thank you for all the unselfish work Kyle. The world would be a much better place with more people like you. Thank you so very much.

La Kenya, Kyle, Jayrod, Kamryn and Yordis, I am sorry for your loss, may God comfort you through this sad and trying time, I love you and will keep you in my prayers.

To Kenya, Little Kyle, JJ , my punkin' pie Kami and Aunt Yordis we want to say we love you all and are thinking about you.  Wish we were closer to give hugs!   Please know you are all in our thoughts.  Love to you all.

Yordis, LaKenya, Kyle, Jayrod and Kamryn.  I am so very sorry for your loss. 
There are no words to express the sadness of losing your loved one.  Our hearts and prayers are with you all.  He will always be in your heart.  Remember all the good times and smile!  Love, Sandy Howe Mahnken

Yordis this is the first I hear about this sorry for your loss I will be praying for you & your family May God be with you & your family

My daddy was a man of many word some not every one got but the word I loved to hear was princess because that showed I ment the world to my daddy and he ment the world to me I have been taking it hard but all the support helps me to know that I am loved by more than my family.

Sorry for you lost. May God keep you in his care.

Yordi , we are sending our love to you and your family ..although we never met Kyle , you will always be part of our PT. family ..lOVE Wayne and Betty , Ca

Lakenya, Kyle II, Jayrod & Kamryn…, I am so very for your loss.  Our hearts and prayers are with you today and always.  May the wonderful memories of your husband & dad bring you comfort and peace.  May the presence of God be with each of you forever and always. 

Yordis, you are my sweet and dear friend and I love you very much.  I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son.  My heart aches for you, all of you.  My prayer is for peace and comfort to be with you always.  May our sweet and precious Lord be with you today and always.  

May your wonderful memories of Kyle (your dad / husband & son) bring you such a peace & comforting smile to your hearts.  

God bless you all. 
Love, Tina Preuss & Family

~+~ Sweet Man, Friend, Son, Father,
Husband, =Angel=
We will always love you and miss
you. Kyle,God bless your loved ones, till we all meet again. xoxox

My Nephew, My Other Son.  Very special from the moment you were born, very loving and sensitive to others.  Memories of you growing up are treasured and make me smile. Much Love to Kenya, K2, JJ and Kami, my Sis Yordis.

Thank you Kyle for sharing your life with us. There are no words to express how you are loved and will be missed.

Kenya, little Kyle, Jayrod, Kammi and Yordis. We are so sorry for your loss you are in our hearts and prayers during this very difficult time. Love Joe & Rhea

My condolences to the family, although I never met Kyle, I am sure he was a great guy. I pray that you Lakenya have plenty of family and friends to help you through this hard time

Such a great and personal writing. His memory will be preserved by his wonderful family. Prayers for you all

My Heart & Prayers are with you & your family God's Blessing Yordis

Didn't realize we went to Channel Islands together....you were a brilliant mind...may your children keep your legacy alive.

Our prayer to you all,may you find peace
in this sand time.May Gog bless you.
All our love.

Kyle, the unselfish help you have given out over the years through Tek-Tips and your site have been invaluable to so many people, including myself.
I hope your family can find peace in this sad time.  RIP Dude!

Kyle you will be very missed, we spoke a few times and your contributions we will always remember.  RIP Kyle and god bless your family.

His family should know that Kyle not only had exceptional talent, he shared his talent with the rest of us. 

Thank you, Kyle.

Never really knew Kyle but have used his vast knowledge on many occasions.  He will be greatly missed.  RIP Kyle.

Kyle will be missed by those of us on the internet who worked on phone systems and consumed his advice and materials.

A great loss to his family, real family as well as Tek-Tips family. He was a special guy dedicated and very good at what he was doing. Not many of those around any more. May you rest in peace and I, and may of us, will remember you.

I've just decided to switch our Friday schedule to Monday, which means that the test we take each Friday on what we learned during the week will now take place on Monday before we've learned it. But since today is Tuesday, it doesn't matter in the slightest.

We never met each other, I known him by reading the Tek-Tips forum where I found his precious knowledge and all he was happy to share for free. Thank you Kyle for that, my condolences to the family.

We run the Tek-Tips Forums site where Kyle spent time helping and teaching others.  He was very thoughtful in his dealings with people and one of those rare types to make each interaction a learning opportunity.  He was also a member of our advisory group and helped mold the technical IT forums through his talents and insight.  He will be missed.

God bless him and his family.

We never met either, but we all used his great resources for our technical forum. He was always kind and thoughtful and will be sorely missed.

Kyle, may you peacefully rest, and thanks for all the wonderful memories.

We never met in person, but I still like to consider myself a friend. I will always have fond memories of the messages and exchanges we shared. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge so freely, it's a testament to generous, kind hearted person you were.

Farewell Kyle, you will be missed.

OBITUARY

Kyle Holladay Sr.

July 18, 1973 – March 26, 2013

Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel

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