On Tuesday December 24, 2013, Kyle Anthony Walter Markes joined God's army of angels, following a thirteen-month battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Kyle was born to Mr. Walter and Dr. Jackqueline McLean-Markes on March 31, 2002 in Stamford, Connecticut. He attended pre-school at Mothers Little Helper in Stamford; kindergarten at Newfield Elementary School; and was in 5th grade at New Canaan Country School when first diagnosed.

Kyle was a proud student of New Canaan Country School, member of Jack & Jill of America, Stamford/Norwalk chapter; First United Methodist Church Children's Choir; Stamford Football; Stamford Youth Soccer; Stamford Youth Basketball; and Go-Kart Racing School Grand-Prix.

Kyle's love of learning shared equal time with his love of sports. He loved to play, watch and follow basketball, football and soccer.