Shella

Ry~ I'm still not believing...but I guess I have too. So many things I miss that I would take back in a heartbeat: Your greasy footsteps on our carpet, I would put that carpet back in the house if I still had it. Your diesel filled handprints, I would take the new paint off our walls if only I could see your handprints again. I miss watching you with Christian, you taught him sailing and taught him how to fly airplanes. Atleast I have those memories and atleast Christian will forever hold on to those memories. I wish Alyssa had more time with you. She now sees your picture and points to it and tells us: "It's Uncle Wyan". She will always remember you, know matter what her age is. Your brother...well, the only thing in the World that he wants...Is you back. God Ryan, we miss you and love you more than words could ever say. It doesn't stop hurting. I wish Ry..I wish I would have told you how much I love you as my wonderful Brother-in-law but also as the wonderful person you are.

Trina

We miss you! So many times, I have sat here doing this very same thing,trying to find just the right words to tell you how deeply your missed and just how much you meant to the kids and I. I will never forget the great times we shared. The water fights, the practical jokes, the family meals, I could go on and on. Every time I look to the stars I cant help but think of you. Thosa times we shared were some of best times of our lives. Ryan, You touched our lives and showed us the meaning of true friendship, how to live life completely, making every day count. I am so thankful for the memories we have and yet very sad for the ones we will miss out on creating. I could sit here all night and never be able to come up the perfect words to say. I realize no matter what I say the meaning is always the same. Ryan, We miss you so very very much! Soar high and watch over us. I will keep reaching for the stars maybe one day I will reach yours! We Love You! Forever Friends, Trina, Robert and Stephanie

Keeley

It has been over 4 months and I am still in disbelief that you are gone. I have dreamt about you and saw you so clearly that until I realized that in my dream you were a young boy did I realize you were an angel. You were walking with your mom holding her hand, next to your dad. In my dream I was sitting next to Grandma - I asked her - Do you see him? And with tears streaming down our faces we nodded and watched as you gave your mom's hand a squeeze and took your seat next to your brother. You seemed to know that your family needed you the most. I awoke with tears streaming down my face to realize that you are truly gone. I grieve that I will never be able to share your wedding with you as you did with me. I grieve that I will never see you hold your children up high as you did with mine. I grieve that I will never have an opportunity to tell you how much I love you or how very much, I will forever miss you.

Jessica Rae

Never a day goes by without you in my thoughts.Everything reminds me of you;Everytime I see or hear the sound of a ford,or a plain flying over head or a familar song.On every road trip involving mud or a broken down rig.Every tree,mountain,desert, oceans; rain,snow,sleet,or hail storm I see,and to the clouds and stars each night to which I look upon to pray,and to find comfort in knowing you exist in everything we see,hear,feel,do,and are.I LOVE YOU CUZ,AND ALWAYS WILL!!!!

Shoana

I am so saddened to hear the news. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I am honored that I had the opportunity to have you touch my life. You will be forever missed and never forgotten. Shoana

Mom

Well, Ry, it's been 3 months now since I last saw you, talked with you.....and I miss you more each day. Most days, it still doesn't seem real. But it is. A few months ago, you told me that you still had your SPIRIT RC Glider. We looked everywhere for her. We asked everyone. She finally turned up at Rob's. I was thrilled to find her. I will keep her forever in memory of all those times you flew her at Pacific City. And in honor of your time that you owned the Chriscraft boat "FANCY", your Dad and I bought Ron's sailboat. She has never been named but now she is....RYAN'S SPIRIT and RYAN'S FANCY. When we sail her on the lake, we will know you are with us and we will remember the good times...way back when to Timothy Lake where you used your tent storm flap to create a sail for your inflatable boat. You were always so creative. A make-do sort of guy. Loved and missed by so many. I am so blessed that you are my son. Mommie

A Friend

There he goes can't you see,as he soars above all of us both you and me. He was and still is as special as the morning dew,and i know he meant alot to all of us including me and you. Even though he is gone from our sight of everyday life, he will always be in our heart in times of happiness and strife. He wore his smile and made life easier for all around him and others too, just listen to the wind if you need help and ask him what to do. To some he was there strength and solid rock, and to others a good friend if you just needed to talk. He is and will always be missed by us all, you and me and everyone that liked and loved when he would just call. I hope your having a good time Ryan wherever you may be, because i know your still smiling and soaring free.

Jeremy Cash

I am a long lost friend of Ryan who is currently a commercial pilot and almost finished with my instructors rating. I will always remember Ryan and will now work harder to achieve what Ryan was wanting to do.

Brian Mowlds

Hey Ryan, its me Brian, man we miss you so much, I still cant believe it happened I just hope that where ever you are you know that you have a lot of friends and family that miss you a lot. I am afraid to go four wheeling because if I get stuck who is gonna help me get out. I am so glad that I had you as a friend. I just wish that I could see you again, even if it was just once so I could say goodbye and show you how much we all love you. Nothing around here is the same without you. All of the trips we go on, its just not right without you. I remember the last time I talked to you on the phone like it was yesterday. How you tricked me and said you were sargent coleman and that I was going to war. That was pretty good, I was thinking of a good way to get you back. I was so happy when you were telling me how you were going to start flight training because we would both be doing it. Always know that we miss you and we will never forget you. love, Brian

Bret Mowlds

Ryan, I hope you know somehow how all of your friends miss you so much. No get together or camping trip will ever be quite the same without you with us. You were always the one who never forgot anything, which in turn let us be able to be forgetful. Whenever you were with us on a 4 wheel drive expedition, no one had any fears. I am fairly new to the 4 wheel group, but always knew that I was in the best of hands. You gave our small group a presence that will never be equaled. For that I thank you. I piece of you resides in all of us and always will. I hope you have made it to your "Island in the sun" Your friend, Bret