Elder Tyler McCoys mission farewell
























 Elder Tyler McCoy had his mission farewell.  He gave a beautiful talk, Spencer played a musical arrangement, and family and friends were all there.  We had a luncheon with family and close friends afterwards where Tyler was able to say goodbye to them before he starts his mission.  Later that afternoon Tyler was set apart as a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It was a beautiful day.  

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