‘Outpouring of love’: Hundreds gather for vigil at park in remembrance of man found in Detroit River

ECORSE, Mich. – It was a stunning outpouring of love and sorrow at John Dingell Park on Wednesday night.

More than 100 people filled the park tonight for Tyler Bojanowski, the 25-year-old Wyandotte man who was found dead in the Detroit River on Monday (March 30) afternoon.

“The love and support that we received from everybody, that helped,” Delray Dillon, Bojanowski’s stepfather, said. “We just really want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the support, the love, and the prayers.”

Dozens of candles were lit, many with his face on them, as people came by and gave hugs to his heartbroken parents.

Between prayer and tears, Tyler’s family took time to thank everyone who loved him and helped in the search.

Tyler was first reported missing by his mother, Nicole Dillon, after he failed to return home following a night out with friends on Feb. 4.

She told police her son had also recently suffered a brain injury from a car crash.

The vigil was held at John Dingell Park, which, sadly, was the last place Tyler was seen alive.

His passport was found in a gazebo on the day he was reported missing.

There is no official word on how Bojanowski died, as the medical examiner has not reported the cause of death.

A GoFundMe Page has been set up to cover his memorial services.