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for Ryan Mastin
Tara Jackson
July 11, 2008
I am vey sorry to hear about Ryan, I lost touch with him almost two years ago, and I just so happened to be reading the obits the day it was in the paper. I couldn't believe it. Ryan reached out to me after he got out of the Harbor. I spent a lot of time with him, trying to distract him and trying to get him away from drinking. We would watch movies, hockey, go to the park, take walks, he was really trying. I know he was in a lot of pain, at night he would shake so bad from not drinking, I didn't know what to do but talk to him, and it really hurt me seeing him like that. Something happened for us to not talk anymore, he started drinking a lot more, and I told him I would not watch him to that to himself. I am very sorry for your loss. Ryan was an amazing friend, he will be missed.
Joy Goulette
June 24, 2008
Mike and family - I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Joy
J
June 23, 2008
I knew Ryan pretty well from Columbia. I hadn't thought of him untill I heard of his passing. The mention of his leg injury really brought me back. To me that defined him as a person....He spent all of that year on crutches, but never seemed to let it get him down. I remeber asking him about it and thinking back I'm shocked because he seemed to hold no ill will about the incident. From that, I can only imagine the kind of person he grew into . You are missed Ryan.
Christine Dessureau
June 23, 2008
Donna and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -Christine, Rich, Richie and Justin Dessureau - Goff Middle School
Linda Shedd
June 23, 2008
Mike and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and Ryan in my prayers.
Margaret (Jacobs) Bradwell
June 21, 2008
Dear Donna & Mike,
Our sincere sympathy to you at this time.
Fondly, Margaret & Bill
amber vogel
June 20, 2008
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Ryan was a wonderful person and will be truly missed by alot of people.
amber vogel
Mary Lynn
June 20, 2008
To Ryan"s Family, I did not know Ryan, but I was very touched reading about his life. He was a brave soul and he clearly had a very tough life. My thoughts are with you.
Mary Lynn
Janice Horvath
June 20, 2008
I can't imagine losing one of my sons. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I can relate to Ryan's death because my brother died from alcohol addiction last year. I feel that we're left here to spread the message of how bad addictions can be for them and especially for their loved ones that are left behind. I know I will always feel guilt, wondering if there was just one thing that I could have done to help him to stay away from alcohol. As hard as it is now, you will come through this dark time in your life. My prayers are with the family. Just remember his suffering is over now and he is at peace.
Kathleen Podemski
June 19, 2008
Mike & Donna;
Words cannot express our deepest sypathy. Sorry for your loss.
Love,
Jerry, Kathleen (Liston), Kimberly Podemski
June 19, 2008
Thinking of all of you at this time - Sue & Dennis Kugler
Patricia Regan
June 19, 2008
Mike and Donna,
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers,as is Ryan. It seems so unfare to loose a son the way that you did. Rest assured that he is now in the loving arms of God and his "Poppy".Sharing Ryan's story must have been painful for you but it was such an admiral thing to do;with the hope of helping others.
Be strong for Ryan and know that you are loved by many friends.
Sincerely,
Tom&Trish(Patty)Regan
Sandy
June 19, 2008
As a recovering addict I understand the pain Ryan was in. I am so sorry and can only hope he is free of all of his turmoil. Take Care.
June 17, 2008
Mike, all your friends and co workers in western mass send their condolences on the passing of Ryan.
s c
June 16, 2008
I'm sorry for the loss of your son,Jay.
I believe the Lord wants us to finish out our journey on this earth for his purpose, but sometimes the pain of this world becomes to much to bear and God allows us to go home. Rest in knowing that God comforts the brokenhearted. May Jay's spirit be at peace. 1Thess.4:13,14
June 16, 2008
'we will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind'
I share in your grief, loss, sadness; my much loved only son, 22, is in a local facility after almost dying a month ago from a drug overdose; addiction takes its' toll on many families; i pray for you, that your memories of your loved one will carry you forward; it's a difficult life both for the one with the addiction and for the family; may you find peace. An understanding mother...
Sue
June 16, 2008
To Ryan's Family,
My heart cries for all of you. I too recently lost a loved one (my son) to similar circumstances. I am sure that he is happy now with his Grandma and Poppy. He will always be with you. My prayers will be with you at this sorrowful time.
June 16, 2008
To Ryan's family and firends, and the entrant who lost her own husband,
You are lovely to share your stories of love for family members who struggled. Thank you and blessings.
Bill Liston
June 16, 2008
Mike as a father of three I can not imagine the loss of a child. Our prayers are with you and your family.
C
June 16, 2008
As the wife of an addict(clean 10 months) I have often feared it would be his obituary that I would be reading in the paper. Your painful loss and your words to help others in his obituary was touching and obviously heartfelt. I hope it will help to save another although your Ryan is gone now. I am very sorry for your loss and want everyone to know that addiction can happen to anyone and can claim even the most innocent of lives. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
June 16, 2008
Dear Mastin Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful, warm young man and that anyone who met him came away a better person from that interaction. My husband passed away at the age of 28 from the same circumstances. I know how hard it was for his parents and siblings. Please just lean on and love one another. May your wonderful memories of Ryan sustain you and knowing that he is at peace help you during this difficult time.
God bless you all
Jeanne Mastin
June 16, 2008
Ryan~
"Love is stronger then death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death."
Ryan, you were loved by many and we are all blessed with many memories of you, which will always keep you alive in our hearts. I know you are up there looking down at us, playing cards and talking about baseball with Grandma & Grandpa M. Memories now will bring tears, but in time will bring smiles and laughs. God Bless, you will always be loved and missed by us.
Love, Jeanne, Cousins- Dan, Jeff, Matt & Mark
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