I met Ryan when he was about 15 years old and watched him grow up through those remaining teenage years and into adulthood. He was just a salt-of-the-earth guy. He once mustered up the courage to come up to my house and ask for my permission to ask out one of my daughters. I was so impressed with his respect and propriety. I think he knew the sacred nature of women and whose daughters they really are. I think he understood a lot of things about life, family and the eternal nature of things. I’m sure he even understands more about those things now. Thanks for blessing us here on earth for the relatively short time you were with us. We’ll see you again good friend and brother.

Ryan had such an amazing heart and was an amazing friend. He just had this energy that made you want to be around him. He opened up his home to our family and was the most patient person teaching us all his passion for guns. You will be missed my friend. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We are also extremely blessed to have had the privilege of you being in our lives. Rest in Peace brother!