Caden Tyrna-Leshko Obituary (2008 - 2024)

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Caden Alexander Tyrna-Leshko, known by his teammates and friends as TKO. Born on May 13, 2008, in Baton Rouge, LA, Caden's journey led him to many places before he eventually made his home in Sarasota, Florida. He was a young man of many passions and talents. Caden was a funny, witty, loving and smart individual. He was a shining star in the field of academia, scoring in the top 98 percentile on the PSAT, which led to him receiving over 130 college recruitment emails and letters. His intellectual prowess also saw him triumph at the science fair twice. However, Caden was not just an academic; he was a sports enthusiast too. He cherished football above all else and was recognized with the JV Spirit Award from Sarasota High Football. His crowning glory was winning the flag football championship in 8th grade. In his free time, Caden enjoyed video games like Minecraft, Fortnite, and Madden. His taste in TV shows ranged from popular series like Stranger Things to the quirkiness of Rick and Morty and Pokémon. Caden was also a voracious reader and found solace in the Heroes of Olympus series. His love for music was eclectic, with artists like Eminem, NF, Wit Lowry, Sick World, and Ollie often playing out of his headphones. Caden's life was one of vibrancy and connection. He had a natural affinity with younger children and adults. His loving spirit extended to all he encountered, and he will be dearly missed. Caden is survived by his father, Matthew Leshko, his mother, Abbey Tyrna, his sister, Adaline Tyrna-Leshko, his brother from another mother, Rider, and his snakes Phoebe and Brian. As we mourn Caden's passing, we also celebrate his life, his love for football, and his accomplishments in academia and beyond. And we will watch our Eagles fly. Fly Caden, fly. We invite all who knew Caden to share their memories of him, upload photos, and celebrate his life on his memorial page. His spirit will continue to live on in the stories we share and the memories we cherish. “Be kind to someone and I will see you in the next one.” In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to show your support by contributing to the Sarasota High Football Boosters in memory of TKO who always left it all on the field. https://sarasotafootball.com/boosters