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ANDERSON, RYAN DOUGLAS, 20, of Harwood MD, passed away February 16, 2013 at U.MD Shock Trauma Center as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash in Edgewater on Friday night, February 15, 2013. Ryan was employed at Holiday Point Marina in Edgewater. Ryan loved fishing and skate boarding and was known for his sunny smile and great disposition. Ryan is survived by his mother, Barbara Cassidy McGowan and her husband Nicholas McGowan, brother Nicholas Aloupas, and uncle Douglas Boughton of Harwood; father Brett Anderson, brother Joshua Anderson, and sister Katie Anderson of Saint Cloud, MN; grandmother Dorothy Anderson and aunt Kara Anderson of Tucson AZ; grandparents Bruce and Mary Boughton of Morehead City, NC; and various other cousins, aunts and uncles. Ryan is an organ donor and also donated his body to science research. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10am at Christ Episcopal Church, 220 Owensville Rd., in West River, MD. Memorial donations in his name can be made to the Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland, Family Services Dept, at 1730 Twin Springs Rd., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21227.

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Published by The Capital on Feb. 20, 2013.

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Ehrick Sotengco

February 23, 2013

Last time I saw Ryan, we were both young children. Life took us in different directions but I remember him well. What a joyful kid he was. Years later, and I can recognize the light he had back then in this updated photograph. Barbara, I wish you much strength and support.

-Ehrick

Tiffany Haden

February 23, 2013

I'm so sorry to his loved ones. I know his mother and know he was her world. I know he was a wonderful person, now a wonderful angel. I love you barb and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tiffany Haden

February 23, 2013

I'm so sorry to his loved ones. I know his mother and know he was her world. I know he was a wonderful person, now a wonderful angel. I love you barb and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie G

February 23, 2013

Barbara my heart goes out to you! Losing a child is heart wrenching. Sometimes is may seem like life is unfair and even cold sometimes. At times when you feel that way turn to God in prayer. Romans 15:3 says "the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant YOU to have among yourselves the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus" So Barbara please pray for endurance and comfort

February 22, 2013

I miss him so much....

Someone that cares

February 21, 2013

Sincere condolences for your loss.. So sad for someone so young to have passed. I didnt know Ryan but boy did he sure have a beautiful smile! Being a mother of 3 boys my heart breaks for his family!

noel dillon

February 21, 2013

barbara and noel dillon and family

Michele Mershon-Fleck

February 21, 2013

I worked with Ryan at HPM for 1.5 years before my husband and I relocated. He was a great guy and always had a smile... I will remember that most about him... Deepest Sympathy to his family and his girlfriend.

February 21, 2013

We did not know Ryan, or the family, but our our hearts go out to them and pray for your peace and strength to sustain you.

The Jones Family
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Vera Sohovich

February 20, 2013

My most sincere condolences for your loss. It is just heart breaking.

Morgan Clark

February 20, 2013

To Ryan's family,
I am so deeply sorry that this has happened,you will always be in my prayers.

R.i.p Ryan you'll be missed but never always forgotten

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