Yesterday was the anniversary of Dylan Meier's death. I never met Dylan, but was still inspired by him. Dylan Meier was a young man who lived life to the fullest. I knew of him because he used to play quarterback for the K-State Wildcats. Each time you saw him in a game or off the field, he was smiling. From stories of others who were around him more, he was a great guy with a passion for life, adventure, and enjoyed traveling.
Dylan Meier at KSU
Dylan died in a tragic way, falling off a cliff while with some family members exploring the Arkansas wilderness. Word spread pretty quickly across the message boards frequented by KSU fans. Stories began to pour out of people about the young man, and at 26 he had lived a life, I hadn't even thought to dream of. His passion for life and positive outlook were a common theme in every story. Another person had posted a letter he and other friends of Dylan had received within the last year of Dylan's life. I don't remember the details of the letter, but as I read it, it changed my outlook on life.
He told his friends about a few of the experiences he had had. He also spoke about taking on challenges and the rewards of trying new experiences. Even after his death, he had managed to show me that I should never again take the easy route and live life to its fullest. For the most part I have kept to this for the last year, and hope to continue this way of life for the rest of mine. I know I am not the only person who Dylan had an impact on; there were plenty he touched while he was alive, from his teammates in Pittsburg, KS and KSU, to his teammates in Germany where he played for a few years.
Dylan's friends and family have even started a foundation in his name, encouraging people to be active and to live full lives. Get Busy Livin' Foundation
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