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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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January 25, 2010
Good bye my sweet man. But not forever, thank in the Lord for that. I love you more than words! You are SO loved. Your Wife
January 22, 2010
Dear Rex and Barbara,
I have thought about you so much this year, and especially during the holiday season. I know it must seem so unreal to you that Ryan has been gone for so long already. I am sure the pain is still part of your life and will be for a long, long time, maybe forever in some way. But I pray for God's comfort and grace as you emerge from this first year. I am glad you have the grandchildren who are a real part of Ryan to hold onto. Please take care of yourselves and each other as you move into a new life without your son's physical presence. He will always be with you in spirit and in your memories of times shared.
Holding you up to the Father.
Love, Janice
Always a family.
Kara Gallaher
November 9, 2009
Ryan,
This is the first time I've been able to view this site. I've wanted to write something, but couldn't get the courage to get here. I never got the chance to say goodbye. I don't think you suffered, but I pray every day that the angels were w/you immediately. I wish I could have saved you, Baby, please know I tried! The kids & I miss you so much, sometimes I can't believe it's true. We WILL see you again in Heaven. You were an amazing husband to me, & daddy for our kids. We were blessed to have had you in our lives. I just wish it didn't have to end! You will always be in my heart. Thank you for being the man you were! This isn't goodbye. I can't say that b/c we all will be reunited one day. So long...for now, B.L.--(oh, how I miss our inside jokes!)
I'll love you forever.
Your wife, Kara
Barbara and Rex Gallaher
March 6, 2009
Our dear Ryan,
Your were our delight and our love for almost forty-one years. You left a legacy for all of us left behind to strive to attain. You were our son, a husband and a father that all who know you should strive to emulate. Why you died now I do not know. I tell myself our Father knows best. You now rest with the Father where we shall again meet and our tears will be dried. We miss you, our son. You left us much too soon and our heart grieves. You have taken the journey we all must take alone and is part of the Master's plan. We miss you and we are trying to let you go. Rest in peace, our beloved Ryan.
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Dina Golding
March 4, 2009
Kara and family,
My heart is heavy hearing of your loss. As hard as it seems now, God will sustain you. Always know that I am here for you any time day or night - please call.
Lisa Malloy
February 21, 2009
Ryan,
I miss you so much. I loved you because of who you were. Now that you're gone and I see all that you did to try to make sure your family would be taken care of once you were gone, I love you even more. You were a good man, Ryan. I love you with all my soul.
Leigh Leik
February 1, 2009
Kara-
I have not stoped thinking about you and the kids since we spoke. Ryan was a really special guy and together you made such a great team. I love you and I am praying that you are able to find comfort and peace in the days to come.
Suzanne Tamiesie
January 29, 2009
Dear Kara, I'm so sorry I misspelled your name. I had been thinking about one of my favorite Catholic hymns - Ubi Caritas. The first line is "Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there." From my brief time with Ryan I know that Ryan, you and your children had and will continue to have a home where God is always there.
Love and prayers,
Suzanne (Sandy's sister)
Suzanne Tamiesie
January 29, 2009
Dearest Cara, Cooper and Colleen, Although I only had the pleasure of spending time with Ryan at Sandy and Gary's rehearsal dinner I will always remember him. His delight in talking about his family, his warm smile and infectuous laughter are what I remember most. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and father. You are in my heart and prayers.
With love,
Suzanne, (Sandy's sister)
Troy and Marcia Weicht
January 29, 2009
Dear Rex and Barbara, our hearts are grieving with you, Kara, and the children as we lift you up to our Lord. We ask Him to give to each of you the comfort, love, and strength needed for each moment. We love you.
Winston Trice
January 29, 2009
Kara,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending prayers your way.
laurie & robert longanecker
January 28, 2009
Rex and Barbara - We are lifting you up in prayer and will continue to do so. May He bless and keep you as you praise Him that Ryan is in your future.
lovingly -
laurie & robert
Mike Gibson
January 28, 2009
To Kara and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please call on us if you ever need anything. Ryan was a remarkable person. He will be missed by his carpool buddies.
May God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
Mike and Shelley Gibson
Dan Fenner
January 27, 2009
To The Family
Ryan was a great guy, and a very hard worker at work, and he will also be missed at work. He always said something funny to make you laugh, even when you are having a good day. The last day we talked was about family, and you could tell how much he cared about his family.
God Bless You All.
Kimberly Howell-Johnson
January 27, 2009
Kara, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Walt Brown
January 27, 2009
Rex and Barbara,
Cannot find the words, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susie Atkins
January 27, 2009
Kara,
I really don't know what to say. When something like this happens, you start to think of things you haven't thought about in years. I only met ryan a handful of times, but I remember thinking, at your wedding, how nice he was and how happy I was for you. I am sorry for your loss and please don't hesitate to get in touch with me or anybody in my family. You know the Nolan's will always be here for you. Love Susie (nolan) Atkins
Kimberly Rossbach
January 27, 2009
Kara,
I was so saddened to hear about
Ryan. I've been thinking about you and the kids and praying for you ever
since I found out on Sat. The Lord will help you through this and all of your family. When the time is right for you, I know of a widows group
that may be of some help to you.
Just let me know when you are ready
and I can get the details for you. I
will continue to pray for you and the kids.
Micheal & Amy Payne
January 27, 2009
Rex & Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nicole Henley
January 27, 2009
From my family to the Gallaher family
God Bless and keep your family at this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. And may you find comfort and knowing that he has found his way home where he is now an angel. There to watch over and guide until you meet again.
(Qimonda)
Brenda Boxley
January 27, 2009
Kara
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Cooper and Colleen. May God bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Jenna Peterson
January 26, 2009
Kara, Cooper & Colleen, Ed & Connie and Lisa -
When the sadness and fear threaten to overtake you, remember that you are firmly in His grip. And when we see each other next, you will be firmly in mine - in a huge hug. Love you all and see you soon, Jenna
Janet Johnson
January 26, 2009
Ryan was a great person and truly will be missed. My prayers goes out to you and everyone who loved him and will miss him.... I'm so sorry for your lost...
Troy Bellam
January 26, 2009
Dear Kara and family -
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I will truly miss Ryan at Qimonda. It just will not be the same without hearing Ryan's voice on the Nextel radio. He was a dedicated worker and was always there to help me with the metrology tools.
We were supposed to go to the Qimonda Tech Academy together. I remember how disappointed he was when the program was cancelled. Ryan was looking forward so much to getting a full college degree to show to you. He was always saying such wonderful things about you and the kids. I am glad I was able to know Ryan. I will miss you buddy!
Harriet White
January 26, 2009
To the Gallaher Family,
To all of you goes my deepest sympathies. I have worked with Ryan for a few years now at Qimonda. I know he had a very fond love for his wife and children, for he spoke of them often. Ryan was a very special person and he will be sorely missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas & Michelle Barnes
January 26, 2009
Kara,
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. May God bless you, Cooper and Colleen and help you through this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Starke Family
January 26, 2009
"Many happy memories will carry you through this sorrowful time"
Carpooler and Friend.
Brenda DiGiacomo
January 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I just heard from somone else from Qimonda that Ryan had passed. I have know your husband for a long time through work and he truly talked about you and the kids all the time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Del Mccoy
January 26, 2009
My condolences to the Gallaher family in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Heather Grimm
January 26, 2009
Rex and Barbara, Kara and Family
We send our heartfelt condolences to you.
We were so sad to hear about Ryan's passing.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
It's so difficult losing a loved one and our hearts reach out to you.
Rich & Rita Perks
January 26, 2009
Rex, We are very sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will ease your sorrow.
Kenny Stein
January 26, 2009
Dear Kara,
In my conversations with Ryan I learned several things. He had a terrific since of humour, he cared about others, and that he truly loved his wife and family.These are some of the words you may hear or read in the next few weeks however there are no words that can truly express our sorry for your family's loss. We can only pray that God gives you and yours the strength to endure.
Morris & Janice Walker
January 26, 2009
Dear Rex and Barbara,
We were so sad to hear of Ryan's passing. I can't even imagine the pain you must be in right now. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and our prayers during this terrible time.
Ryan was a fine young man and we know his passing will leave a big hole in your hearts. Be comforted by God's love and care, and lean on Him.
Love, Morris and Janice
Tom Quintal
January 26, 2009
I'm Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely.
Tom and Ellen Quintal
Stoneham MA
Eric Cottrell
January 26, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. My family will keep you in our prayers. Ryan truly was a man to admire within the workplace for his kind disposition and hard work ethic.
Lee Richmond
January 26, 2009
Rex and Barbara:
My thoughts are with you and will remain with you throught the days to come.
Fatima Carter
January 26, 2009
Kara,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know those words will never make up for what you and your children have lost. Please know that our thoghts and prayers are with you at this time.
Renard & Fatima Carter
John and Doris Theurer
January 26, 2009
Rex and Barbara,
You and your entire family are in our prayers.
Stephanie White
January 26, 2009
Ryan's family,
You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers. My husband Kirk and I bartended with Ryan. We will remember him for being so laid back and his smile. He was truly a nice guy.
Neil and Pat Miller
January 26, 2009
Our prayers are with you all.
Mel Kosler
January 26, 2009
We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this trying time. God's love will bring you strength as will the love of all the people whose lives have been touched by the Gallaher family.
Bob & Diane Tschantz
January 26, 2009
Barbara and Rex, Kara and Family,
At times like this there are never enough words to express our grief, love and hope for the future. But please know that our thoughts and prayers as well as those on many, many others are with all of you as you continue to love Ryan and visit all the fond memories that you made together.
Carl Powell
January 26, 2009
Rex and family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Russell Cook
January 26, 2009
To Rex and Barbra:
My heart goes out to you both. My family will pray for you.
God Bless you.
Russell and Susan Cook
Tammy Barnett
January 26, 2009
You have my deepest sympathy and I am truly saddened by your loss. I know that Ryan will always remain within the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May God give strength to you and your family. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
arthur martineau
January 26, 2009
Rex,
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Gallaher family. You and Barbara, Kara and of course, your son's children, are in my prayers.
Art Martineau
Pamila Johnson
January 26, 2009
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Angie (Sizer) Aleksa
January 26, 2009
Kara,
I'm so sorry to hear this news about Ryan. My family will keep you, Cooper and Colleen in our thoughts and prayers right now and in the months ahead. My husband, Michael, worked with Ryan bartending and nickname him "ChiChi".
God bless you!
Cheryl Mlekoday
January 26, 2009
Rex,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Tracy Arthur
January 26, 2009
Rex, my deepest sympathy to you and your family
Sadhoo Ramrup
January 26, 2009
From my family to the Gallaher's family, our deepest sympathy.
Nancy and Jim Nichols
January 26, 2009
Barbara,
You and your family have our heartfelt sympathy. We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patty Williams
January 26, 2009
Dear Kara, Cooper, Colleen, Ed, Connie and Lisa -
I am so deeply sorry to hear of your devastating loss. I wish I could be there to do something for you or just to give you all a hug and kiss. Kara, you have a wonderful family to lean on and they will help you through this terrible time.
Love to you all.
Sean Hall
January 26, 2009
Rex, I'm sorry to hear of your son's passing. I hope you are able to find comfort and peace in this time of need.
Saundra Ashby
January 26, 2009
To Ryan's wife and family my heartfelt sympathy is with you. To his father, Rex, mother and family, my condolensces. May God's Peace be with the family. USPS colleague
Angie Copp
January 25, 2009
Kara, Cooper and Colleen -- no words can describe how very sorry we were to hear of Ryan's passing. We are thinking of you and wishing we could be there with you. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. May God be with you and keep you and give you the strength you need during this devastating time. We love you.
Angie and Tim
Myrtle Ambrose
January 25, 2009
Kara, I am so sorry. Keep trusting the Lord. He will see you through. You can see him again. If there's anything I can do Let me know. Love you. Myrtle, a part of your church family
Mark Whetstine
January 25, 2009
Dear Kara,
I don't even know what to say. Ryan was a very special person. I know how much he loved you and the kids because we talked about things like that a lot. He was very special to me too, and he helped me through some rough times. Sometimes by just listening, and other times by kicking me in the butt. I don't pretend to understand why things happen like this. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Cooper and Collen. If you need anything, I'm here.
With Love,
Mark
SHEILA BULLOCK
January 25, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.
QIMONDA CO-WORKER
Paula Shaw
January 25, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ryan will truly be missed by all.
(Qimonda)
Evon Bush
January 25, 2009
"When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well with my soul." My prayers are forever with you in this difficult time.
Tracy Hancock
January 25, 2009
This is Vickie Bryant's sister, Tracy. You and your family will be in our prayers. There are no words to describe what you are going through. You will get through this in time.
Sherman and Ruth Wessells
January 25, 2009
God Bless you and your family at
this time of sorrow. Our prayers
are with you.
The Sutherland's
January 25, 2009
Kara, Cooper and Colleen,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we are here for you.
James Nice
January 25, 2009
Barabara and Rex, Kara and Family,
I'm so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Jim
Michelle Trask
January 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emily Skinner
January 25, 2009
Kara & Family:
We were deeply saddened to read of the loss of your husband in the paper this morning. We are praying that the God, of all of our salvation will comfort your hearts as only HE can do.
Thomas, Ron and Emily Skinner
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