Cpl. Tyler S. Trovillion
January 29, 1982 - June 15, 2005



Corporal Tyler S. Trovillion, age 23, of Richardson, Texas was killed in the line of duty while proudly serving his country in Iraq. Cpl. Trovillion belonged to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Alpha Company, 2nd Platoon of Camp Pendleton, California. He was born January 29, 1982, in Longmont, Colorado to Mark K. and Gina Lynne (Patton) Trovillion. He was a 2000 graduate of Plano East High School and attended Collin County Community College. He played with the Dallas Athletic Rugby Club and attended Hillcrest Church in Dallas, Texas. Cpl. Trovillion is survived by his parents, Mark and Gina Trovillion of Richardson; sisters, Austin and Skye Trovillion and brother, Jazak Trovillion all also of Richarson; grandmother, Phyllis Coppock of Indiana; grandfather, Larry Patton also of Indiana; and grandparents, Adolph and Lucille Trovillion of Florida. His sister, Jennifer Angela Trovillion preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Grace Outreach Center, 3301 Preston Rd., Plano, Texas 75093. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 21, 2005 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.



Registry Book

Mark, Gina, Austin, Skye and Jazak We are heartbroken over Tylers' loss to your family and our nation. Our prayers are that our Lord Comfort and Hold you in His tender mercies. Thank you for Tylers' patriotism, courage and loyalty. Our nation can never repay your loss and we are in your debt. Tylers' sacrifice to make this world safer and a better place will never be forgotten anytime we see the stars and stripes in the wind flying high or we cross our hearts when we say the pledge of allegience. We love you and thank you for his service to our country.
- Richard and Cindy Hampton
My condolences to you and your family. SEMPER FI
- SSgt Matthew Thomas-Duaine Smith USMC
With deepest condolences on your loss. Tyler was a wonderful young man, who will be deeply missed. It was always a pleasure to help & assist Tyler, and Gina, with their vehicle service needs while I was employed at North Central Ford. God Bless.
- Jeff Aber
Thank you CPL. Trovillion for your service. We will always remember you and your sacrifice.
- Patrick T. Kernan
Until Jesus Christ returns to earth, everyone will experience physical death. People are often concerned about death and the process of dying. God's Word contains hundreds of references to death. It is a formidable foe, "The last enemy that will be destroyed by death.(1 Cor 15:26); but also a conquered foe: " Death is swallowed up in victory" ( 1 Cor 15:54) Jesus Christ's death and resurrection have forever changed the meaning of death. Jesus promised that He has prepared a place in heaven for Christians. At death, a Christian's spirit enters immediately into the presence of the Lord. Physical death is only a transition from earth to heaven. Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me. IN My Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you will be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know. We love you guys and share in your loss of your son, Jimmy and Diane Chapman
- Jimmy Chapman
I didn't know Cpl. Trovillion, but read about him in the obituaries. I wanted to express mine and my family's condolences to the Corporal's family and let them know that the people of this country are aware of his sacrafice for our country and that his death is definitely for a noble cause, the protection of this country and the freedom of another. God bless him and his friends and family. May God give you peace and heal your loss.
- Cindy A. Rejkowski
Tyler, you have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your country. You are a true hero. All of your rugby teammates are honored and proud to have known and play with you. We'll always remember you. - Dallas Athletic Rugby Club
- Greg Necastro
I did not know Tyler but I am proud of him. My heartfelt prayers go to the family.
- Carl Scott
Tyler meant so much to us and will be missed. We loved him dearly. We are proud of him for his duty and honor to our country and will be kept in our hearts forever.
- Bobby & Libby Chamberlain
You don't know me, but I met your son Tyler at the Plano recruiting office when my son was in the delayed entry program. I will always remember your son because he stood tall like a Marine, and he had all the qualities of a true leader. I am heartbroken at the loss of any Marine, but you should be proud of your son, and the service he performed for his country. Your family, and all military families around the world will always be in my prayers. Semper Fi! Annette Ramos
- Annette Ramos
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Mark Trovillion, On behalf of all fromer Marines and the legions of fallen Marines of all past generations, please accept our most heart felt sympathy for you during this trying time of family sorrow. Words alone can not adequately express our feelings for a fallen brother Marine. But you may be assured we do understand your grief, for Cpl. Trovillion will always be one of us, a United States Marine. Thank you for his service in preserving freedom for generations of Americans to come. I am, repectfully, Jimmie J. Wilson Captain, United States Marine Corps, retired
- Jimmie J. Wilson
Our hearts and love are with you, Uncle John, Aunt Susan, Eric, Kristen & Tammy
- Dr. John & Susan Thompson
I was proud to be with Tyler on the rugby pitch, proud of that fact Tyler was servicing all of us on the battle field and I am proud to have known him...God Bless
- Tim Williams
Tyler was an amazing young man. I have the best memories of him from middle school & high school. Tyler, thank you for proudly serving our great country and making the ultimate sacrifice. You will forever be in my heart.
- Anne Wieland
Dear Trovillion Family, My deepest and most sincere sympathies for your family. I truly know what you are going through. In April of 2004 we lost our nephew, Marine Lance Corporal Michael Blake Wafford. He also was a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. It was his second tour of duty in Iraq. God be with you in the days ahead. Your dear son was an example of the marine motto: Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful. Psalms 144:1-4 says, "Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow." [NIV] Your family will be in my prayers in the days ahead. Remember, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Matthew 15:13 [KJV] Cpl. Trovillion is forever numbered with the best and brightest.
- Ron W Holland
I was lucky enough to have gone to school with Tyler from the ninth grade until we graduated at Plano East. Although i did not know him that well i did have classes with him, and he truly was a good hearted person. It says a lot about a person who is willing to give their life to better others. My deepest condolences go out to Tyler's family, he really is a true hero.
- Bryan Hughes
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Tyler. He was a great young man for serving his country so honorably though I never had the pleasure to know him. May we all never forget the great sacrifice paid by these young men and women and may we keep them close to our hearts forever. God bless you all.
- Nancy A. Breshears
as a fellow richardsonite and ww2 veteran.....i wish to offer my condolences to the family.my prayers for tyler and the family god bless.......mr e.h. hoff
- e herbert hoff
Dedicated to Nephew Tyler WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me, and I am not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we never were able to say. I always knew you loved me as much as I loved you. And each time you now think of me, I know you'll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me there, please try to understand, That God's angel came calling out my name, and took me by the hand. He said my mansion's ready, in Heaven which is far above, And that I had no choice but leave behind, all those I dearly love. I turned to walk away from all, a tear fell from my eye. For my short life, there on the earth, I never really planned to die. I had so much to live for and so much more to do, It seemed almost impossible, that I was now leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays: the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the joy we had. Then as I walked through Heaven's Gate, I felt so much at home, Almighty God looked down at me, there from His awesome throne. He said to me: "Child, this is eternity and all I promised you," This day your life on earth is done, but here it starts anew." "I promise no tomorrows, your 'now' will always last, For here each day is just the same, you'll never long for your past. I find you've been so faithful, so trusting and so true, Yes, I know there were some times, when you did things you knew you shouldn't do." "But my Son has given forgiveness, and now, at last, you're free, So come and take my hand, my child, We'll share eternity." To you on earth who are coming, to stand before the Throne, In spirit I'll be praying, that you know that you're not alone. It takes you making the decision, to live your life for Him, The choice that you'll be making, is found in John 10, Verse 10.
- Rev. John and Susan Thompson
We didn't know Cpl. Trovillion, but read about him in the obituaries. We wanted to express our condolences to the Corporal's family and let them know that we are very proud of what he gave for his country. Being a fellow Vereran of the Viet Nam War bless all the men and women who servered their country and gave of their lives. God Bless you and your Family. Douglas & Theresa Compton
- Douglas & Theresa Compton
Tyler is a HERO, and if my two boys become half the Marine/Man he was I (and my wife) will truly be blessed. "Some people will go an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference, your son (and my brother/friend) won't have that problem - Semper Fi and with the most deepest sympathy) - Sincerely, Gunny
- Richard Earl Evans Jr
To Tyler's Family and Friends: On behalf of the Todd family, we send our deepest condolences. We feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Our prayers are with you in this most difficult time. We thank you from the bottom of our heart for sharing Tyler with us. He was a precious young man and such a wonderful friend. I can't tell you how sorry we are that his bright life has ended so suddenly. God Bless Tyler for the sacrifice he has made. We will always remember Tyler Seth Trovillion. We pray for him each day. Gerald and Marilyne Todd
- Gerald and Marilyne Todd
I am also a Marine parent, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the sons and daughters that give and sacrifice for our United States of America. I am praying for your family and all of the others that have had children pay the ultimate sacrifice, God be with you and guide you through this time of pain....SEMPER FI
- Stanley Pridgen
Even though we didn't know Tyler, we want to give you our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Having a young cousin in Iraq we feel each loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Richard & Janie Ussery
My deepest sorrows for your loss. Its soldiers like him that keep our country safe.SEMPER FI brother SEMPER FI
- gerald thomas warden,jr
Thank you Corporal Trovillion for your sacrifice in defense of all we hold dear as free Americans. You are a hero who will not be forgotten. Semper Fi! I want to thank your family for raising a man with the character to be a Marine and to answer the call to serve in order to make a better world. I am just one of many Marines who would like to honor your sacrifice and express that your loss is grieved by many of us who believe that his service has made a difference for all of humanity. My son graduated from Plano East two years after Tyler and I am grateful that my son had the opportunity to walk the same halls tbat a leader like Tyler did. May God bless you and keep you all.
- Capt David Link USMC retired
I am sorry for the loss of your son. He will be in my thoughts and prayers, as are all the others deployed abroad. Semper Fidelis.
- LCpl Trey Pridgen
Cpl. Trovillion is a true hero. He and others like him are unselfishly serving their country so that our citizens do not have to face the terrorist enemies on our soil. Cpl. Trovillion's belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God has placed him in heavenly hands where he will be welcomed!
- Ann Vilches
Iam so blessed to have known Tyler since the 7th grade, Tyler has a heart of gold and his smile still warms my heart five years after we graduated from high school. Every time we passe din the hall, he smiled, waved, and asked how I was. He was so kind, caring, and full of llove for everyone. Thanks for defending my freedom, just as you defended my name in school. Thank You Tyler. Semper Fi. I will continue to pray for the Trovillion family, and every time I see a flag, I will remeber Tyler's amazing smile.
- Amanda Sampica
Mr. & Mrs. Trovillion, As a very proud American, I offer my sympathy to your family and my gratitude to your fallen boy. It is apparent he lived his very short life with courage, pride and honor. I am praying for God to send you the strength and faith needed to recover from the death of a second child. As a parent, I can't imagine the depth of your pain, but please take some comfort in the knowledge that your son is honored and mourned by a very grateful nation.
- Letha Noska
I cannot put into words what Tyler meant to me, how much I loved Tyler and how he is going to be missed. He was so very special to me. I love you Tyler.
- Diane Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Trovillion, Austin, Skye, and Jazak, all those who grieve for this precious soldier, know that we in American care and are so grateful for his sacrifice for our freedom. I am a grandmother who is grieving with you for this loss to our country and our state and your family. "The glory that You have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as We are One, I in them and You in Me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that You have sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me." John 17:22-23
- June J. Miller
We know your grief and pain as only others who have shared the same experience can, and send to your family our deepest sympathy and understanding. Your son and my nephew will always be the truest heroes, serving their country, doing what's asked of them, and paying the highest price. May God bless your family and all of our troops.
- Pam Hanson
I was so deeply saddened to hear about Tyler. I taught Tyler in his senior year at Plano East Senior High and he was such a bright student and so sweet to everyone. He came back to East with the Marines and came to see me in April and just awed my students with his good humor, intelligence and poise. I got to spend some time with him at lunch and he said how lucky he was that he was so close to his parents and how so many students never had that...he was looking forward to going into business with his Dad. My heart hurts for your family and no words can express the terrible loss of such a fine young man. I shall never forget him.
- Lisa McKeever
What good can't be said about Tyler. While our paths only crossed recently I felt as if I had known him forever. People go through an entire lifetime and never meet anyone like him. I am a better person for having known him. Thanks Tyler...for everything.
- Ryan Todd
To the Trovillion Family, We can not express how sad we are for your family for the loss of your son, Tyler. I never had the pleasure of meeting your son, but I’m quite sure he was a fine young man, and a great marine, and he is a true HERO. Tyler made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, friends and family. Tyler and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your son, and know that there is a special place in Heaven for Hero’s like Tyler. Mark, if there is anything at all that we can do for you or your family, please ,please let us know. Dale & Debbie Goodwin
- Dale K Goodwin
I did not know Tyler except for what I have read and can see in his expression. I follow the war in Iraq regularly and have been bery proud of our soldiers while realizing the danger we ask them to face for us all. Daily, I pray for them and their families and especially now for this family. God bless you all and never let us forget him.
- Ken McKee
My condolences go out to the Trovillion family. I have the great memories of hanging out, and playing roller hockey with Tyler when we were younger...the Canterbury Court days. Tyler was always a great friend, and will be missed. He is truly a hero. “I only regret, that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Captain Nathan Hale (1755 - 1776)
- Jon Hale
As a nation we grieve for the loss of any of our uniformed best. And without a doubt in my mind Tyler was one of these. But to those who share his family we especially will miss the valor, strength and courage – let alone the love that made up his being. His sprit lives on in memories, stories and forever in our hearts. I will always remember the sacrifice your Tyler made for my family and for our country – especially when I see a flag, hear the anthem or see another soldier in uniform. Our pain pales in comparison to a mother and father’s grief, but always and forever remember you and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
- R Patton
While reading the paper, I caught a glimpse of your son while turning the page. I turned back and read about him and how he gave his life for this country. I cannot imagine what you are feeling, but I am sure that one of the feelings would have to be pride. What a wonderful testimony to his life to read what friends, family and strangers had to say about him. I pray that God will bless your family with peace and comfort in the days ahead that your beautiful, brave son, is resting in his makers arms. God bless you -
- Angela Terilli
I want to send out my love and respect to Gina and Mark and the family. I really miss you and love you. I am going to miss my cousin Tyler. I am so proud of him. Any one who has met Tyler knows how extraordinary he is. He will truly be missed and loved. May God be with you. I love you!
- Kristy Lynne Watson
Like others who have written, I am not acquainted with your family, but read Tyler's death announcement in the Dallas Morning News. I cannot begin to imagine how profound your grief must be, but know that you do not grieve alone. The congregation of Morris Memorial United Methodist Church here in Chico, Texas is praying for you, that you will find strength and comfort in God's eternal love and power, knowing that Tyler now lives where there is no terrorism, war, pain, death, or tears. May your sorrow be, in some small sense, tempered by the pride you must feel in this handsome young man--his ideals, his courage, his life, his sacrifice. God's peace be with you.
- Rev, Elaine Bussey
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family for the loss of Tyler. He made the ultimate sacrifice for me and my family and that is something that we will never forget. Thank you Tyler - may you rest in peace.
- Chris Pomeroy
I can only recall the best memories of Tyler, all the way from Bowman to Williams to Plano East. He grew into a truly remarkable young man and I am honored to have known him. I will always remember his unforgettable smile--may that and other memories bring you comfort during this time. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. God Bless.
- Kate Watts
I did not know your son and brother, but after reading his obituary I felt compelled to write to you. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to understand how you must be feeling. It takes a very special person to serve in the military, especially during war. I honor your son and brother for the sacrifice he made for our country. He will be remembered, along with the others who have given their lives for our great country. My thoughts are with you.
- Donna Palvadeau
Dear Parents: We were saddened to learn of the death of your son. We thank you so much for the brave sacrifice he made in protecting our freedoms. There is much honor in serving in the military and we want to thank for raising such a son who would join. May God give you strength to bear this great loss. Know that many, many people are thankful for our servicemen and women. Dean and Rae Philpott
- Rae&Dean Philpott
I miss him so... An amazing man with not a bad bone in his body or ill will in his soul. Honest, smart, driven, successful, athletic and beautiful!!! Not to mention absolutely hillarious. He was always making others laugh. I will always remember those crystal blue eyes. We had been deeply involved since August 2004 when by pure chance we met eachother in San Francisco. From that moment on we spent a lot of time together. He had called me 1 week before he passed. His absence hurts so much, but I know he is in a better place. Tyler--you will be greatly missed and thought of every single day. I love you babie!
- Vicky LeAnn Oates
Vicky and Trovillion family, There is very little that one can say or do to bring comfort at this time and help to strengthen you...But may it somehow help to ease the loss that you must bear to know that there are many hearts that understand and care. Tyler was a very unique and amazing young man. He captured our hearts and we treasure the time we were able to spend with Tyler and Vicky at Thanksgiving 2004 at our son's home in San Diego, CA and New Years holiday 2005 at our home in Elk Grove, CA. Tyler was so special. So caring, intelligent, respectful, and funny. He loved to make you laugh. Our family will miss him greatly. We had such expectations in having him be a part of "our" family. Mark and Gina, your loss is our loss too. May God speed your healing. You are in our prayers every day. Much love. Jim and Joyce Oates
- Joyce Oates
Tyler. we all miss you so much, life isn't the same in second platoon without you. we've had so many good times in the two years we've known eachother, and regardless of all the miserable times i've had as a marine through training and being in iraq, it's all been worth it because i got to know you. you've never hesitated to help me when i've needed it, and you've always given me good advice when i've needed it. you've been the honest, most loyal friend and marine anyone could ask for, i mean that with all my heart. i take comfort in knowing that you watch over us here in iraq, and take care of us in these dark times. i love you and miss you so much tyler, i'll see you when i get their bro.
- justin matthew miller
Tyler...I love you babie! There is not a day that goes by in which I do not think of you. You will forever be special in my heart, mind and soul. I love you T...
- Vicky LeAnn Oates
I went to Williams and Plano East with Tyler, and only recently hear of his passing when I saw the news report about the new youth center dedicated in his honor. It is so fitting to have a place a peace and comfort dedicated to him since that is how he made people feel when around him. My heart-felt sympathy goes out to the Trovillion family. You raised a wonderful and honorable son, brother, nefew, grandson, and friend. He will always be remembered by the people who knew him well, and even those who did not. God bless your family and may you know what a blessing Tyler was to this world.
- Erin Hannah
It was an honor to be part of the PVA Rifle Team that attended the plaque ceremony hosted by Jim Reed.
- Jack & Hannah Richards
I didn't know your son. But I am sorry for your loss; Appreciative of his sacrifice. And share with the brotherhood of rugby players in expressing our love for his commitment to God, family and country.
- D Miller