VETERAN

Kyle Donovan Elstak

Army SPC

December 3, 2002 – March 30, 2024

Lived 21 years

Holy Cross Cemetery · San Antonio, Texas

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#NeverGiveUp

In service to country

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Kyle served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.

Life story

Kyle was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 3, 2002, to Donna and Everett Elstak and was a true blessing to all that loved him. Kyle's life journey, though brief, was marked by his incredibly bright spirit of kindness and his strong magnetic charm that drew many to love him.

Kyle's passion for the military developed at the tender age of three.

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Kyle Elstak Basic Training

Kyle’s Basic Training Send Off

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The world Kyle knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

2002

Born December 3

2005

Kyle was 3 when the first video was posted to YouTube

2008

Kyle was 6 when Lehman Brothers collapsed amid the financial crisis

2016

Kyle was 14 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908

2017

Kyle was 15 when the Houston Astros won their first World Series

2019

NJROTC Drill Team Commander

2019

Cars

2019

Birthday Celebrations

2020

Joined Army

2020

Letter of Commendation Basic Training Letter of Commendation

2020

U.S. Army Basic Training Honor Graduate Basic Training Award

2021

Graduation High School Smithson Valley High School

2021

Army Basic Training

2022

Kyle was 20 when ChatGPT was released to the public

2024

Family Barcelona, Spain

2024

Passed away March 30, age 21

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Lyndsay Elstak 90w

My Sweet Brother

Kyle, Through thick and thin you are always by my side. Even when you thought I was annoying or acting like your mom instead of your big sister, you always have my back. Hitting milestones in my life don’t feel quite the same without you, but I know that you still do have my back in a whole new way. You show me you’re with me at the times I need you most and I thank you for that. I will continue to let your name be known and bring you with me everywhere I go. I love you my sweet pain in the butt brother! I can’t wait till we meet again and share everything you’ve been up to in heaven.