Kyrie Larry was a fun and loving three-year-old who had autism. He tragically drowned in a pond near his family's home about two weeks ago. Though devastated by his loss, his family is committed to honoring Kyrie's memory by advocating for autism awareness and safety. Kyrie’s was his parents’ Marcus and Jasmine Larry’s bundle of joy. “Kyrie was very friendly, funny, laughing a lot. He was a sweetheart,” Jasmine said. His playful spirit is something they said they will miss the most. “Kyrie is always in my father's mind. Kyrie always makes him smile, happy, laugh all the time every single day,” Marcus said. They said every day is difficult. The community along with dozens of Pinellas County deputies were on scene using K-9s, drones and a dive team to find Kyrie. “I'm very heartbroken. I miss Kyrie,” Jasmine said. The National Autism Association said drowning is among the leading causes of death for individuals with autism. His aunt Sheila Rhymes works with people with autism. “A lot of people misunderstand what ASD is all about,” Rhymes said. Kyrie's family said, now, they're his voice. “Early intervention is the key. On behalf of Kyrie, let's make a change. We have to do this earlier because the earlier we deal with these things, the better the chances are. Swim lessons, swim lessons, swim lessons by a professional that's trained to work with these kids,” Rhymes said. She said her pain gives her work new meaning, and their family is turning their loss into an opportunity to create change. “Kyrie was not what his diagnosis was. He was bigger than that. We're going to keep sticking together participating in autism walks and education in hopes to save more kids as as with the water,” Ashley Jackson, Kyrie’s aunt said. Kyrie was the youngest of three brothers. The family said they're grateful for the community's help finding Kyrie and for ongoing support as they heal.