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Ryan DALIN Obituary
A native and lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a 2005 graduate of Kecoughtan High School. Ryan was a very loving young man and was always available to help his family. He loved living in Fox Hill and enjoyed frequenting the Belle Island Marina where his boat was kept. He had just begun a career in commercial fishing and worked for his uncleat Precision Weld Technology. Boating, electronics, ham radio, the beach, and riding in his father's Corvette were among his favorite pastimes.
Ryan was preceded in death by his father, Randy, who he missed terribly.
He is survived by his mother, Cindy King Dalin; his fiancEe, Megan Perras; his grandmothers, Barbara King and Dee Dee Dalin; his uncles, Bill King and Dale Dalin and his wife, Nancy; his aunts, Pat Hannum and Katie Swayngim; and his cousin who was very special to him, Casey Dalin.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Ernest L. Gardner III. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan DALIN
November 16, 2010
I'd like to tell you how sorry we are about your sons passing, if we can do anything to help, please let us know.
Alan & Susan Hess
18 Lorigan
Jim&Tera Miley
November 16, 2010
Dearest Cindy,Words could not even begin to explain how sorry we are for your loss. You are such an amazing an beautiful women, who has touched our hearts forever. Just remember that you have two friends that are hear for you no matter what. Jim and I will be keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers. We love you!
Love Jim & tera
Jim & Tera Miley
November 16, 2010
Dearest Cindy,Words could not even begin to explain how sorry we are for your loss. You are such an amazing an beautiful women, who has touched our hearts forever. Just remember that you have two friends that are hear for you no matter what. Jim and I will be keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers. We love you!
Love Jim & tera
Eva Winters
November 16, 2010
Dearest Ryan,
You could light up any room with your beautiful smile and make anyone feel great with just a few words.
I am so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing such a kind and loving young man. I so enjoyed our long talks on the phone while you were away. You were constantly worried about your Mom and made me promise to keep an eye on her and make sure she was safe. This I still promise, Ryan. I can't believe you're gone, but know you are in the very best company up there in Heaven with Wede & Randy. Please tell them I love them and miss them with all my heart, and we will all be together again someday. May God Bless you Ryan,
Love, Eva
Gearrity Family
November 15, 2010
To Ryan's Loved ones, my family and I are so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing my children went to school with ryan and thought the world of him,he will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
lydia
November 15, 2010
Cindy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Words can not express how you must feel, but always know you now have 2 beatiful angels to watch over you and guide you. May god bless you. Love lydia, crystal, bubba and phillip
November 15, 2010
Cindy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Words cant describe how u must feel, but know now that you have two beatuiful angels watching over you at all time. God Bless. Love lydia, crystal, bubba and phillip,
Cindy Dalin
November 15, 2010
My darling Ryan,
You were so very precious, the light of my life. You are the best son a mother could ever wish for. I'm so glad we talked about prayer and God the night before you passed away from me. You replied to me how you prayed every day of your life. You then recited the prayer you said. I love you with all my heart and always will, I feel a large piece of my heart is missing. When we lost your father, I know you missed him greatly, so did I. I've lost the two greatest loves of my life and know we will meet again one day at the Gates of Heaven. I am so thankful your father and I taught you how to love, respect, give willingly, be honest, and truthful. Your smile was a guiding light in darkness, you touched many lives in the best way. I am proud that you turned out to be a giver to all, never expecting anything in return from anyone. Never taking anything for granted. The bond between mother and son will never be broken by anyone, no matter what. We talked about everything and I will miss those talks and the sweet letters you would write to me.
Thank you for your protection, support and love during difficult times in our lives. I know only with the help of the Lord above and prayers I will make it through this.
I would like to thank everyone, especially my Macys' cosmetic "Cover Girls" and all my friends in the store.
Thank you also to my Fox Hill and Buckroe friends and family.
I love you my son, forever....
Mommy
November 15, 2010
Dale, Nancy
So sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary, Johnny & Sean (Florida)
The Girls
November 14, 2010
Ryan, Ryan, Ryan, u will never be forgotten... and everytime i think of you i smile because you brought everyone laughter and there's nothing better than that...us girls love you and always will, oh and that black leather jacket you always wore lol...
Cindy Dalin
November 14, 2010
My darling Ryan, I will miss you so much. Since you were born i was so overprotective of you. I will miss how much you loved me and protected me since you father died in 2008.Im so glad I taught you about love, prayer, forgiveness and treating people with respect. I know your happy and in heaven with your father Randy Dalin. I love you forever and I know we will meet in heaven one day.
Love your mom,
Cindy King Dalin.
Alyse Darouse
November 14, 2010
I remember Ryan in school always wearing that black leather jacket. He was such a sweet man. I will be praying for my good friend Megan and his family. Stay strong.
Diana Mill
November 14, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, and megan if you ever need me im here.. God Bless
Mike Andrews
November 14, 2010
I had some class with him and road the school bus from new horizons.He made people smile and laugh.He was a great freind. Ryan will be greatly miss.
Amber Barrack
November 14, 2010
First and foremost, I have to say that Ryan had a specific vibe about him. He would make you feel at home when you felt lost, and he would comfort you if you were down. It has been about a year since I last saw Ryan and Megan, but I'll never forget it. I'm so sorry for the loss of such a great person who tried so hard to make sure everyone felt loved and taken care of. Rest in peace. My heart goes out to Megan and Ryan's family.
Kelly Easter
November 13, 2010
I'd known Ryan in high school and he always made a lasting impression with his kind smile and bright personality. I am so sorry about the loss of your son, fiancee, grandson, nephew and cousin. He will be missed greatly!
Amy Edwards-Memmen
November 13, 2010
Dear Cindy,
I can't imagine how painful this must be for you, I am deeply sorry for your rough few years you have had. Ryan was so sweet. Although I have not spoken to him in years I do remember how adorable he was when he was little and how the neighborhood kids and I would play with him. I am here if you need anything Im just across the street don't ever think your bothering anyone my grandfather and i do not mind cutting the grass or anything else you may need, just knock on the door or send someone over.
Johnny Dawson
November 13, 2010
Ryan was good man he always could make me smile. i will miss him with all my heart he never did no one wrong and im glad 2 say i knew him. Ryan was a true freind and 1 of the nices people u could ever met.
diane langley
November 12, 2010
Dearest Cindy and family,
My heart ,thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest condolences. Their is no greater loss then the loss of a child. God Bless you. Love you Cindy. Diane Langley
November 12, 2010
I met Ryan in high school and we had classes together. I always saw him with a smile on his face. If I was down and he saw it he would always make me laugh and forget what happened. Ryan - you will be loved and missed by many <3
barbara king
November 12, 2010
Ryan was a beautiful person and always there for me and always with a smile. I have so many precious moments to remember and I will cherish them forever. Ryan waits for us and his spirit remains with us forever. Cindy will be fine as she is so strong and her love for Ryan will keep her going. Thank you for your prayers and concern for Cindy and family. When you ride by a body of water always think of Ryan. Ryan"s Nonnie King
Billy Conley
November 12, 2010
I had Ryan as a classmate my senior year of kecoughtan high in mrs. simpsons geometry class. I always remembered him as a very nice guy, very funny and smart. It was a pleasure having known him during my short time @ kecoughtan, and he will be missed dearly. my heart goes out to the Dalin family, and Ill keep ya'll in my prayers.
John Melzer
November 12, 2010
Ryan-
You were all ways a true friend to me and of which as I felt I was to you. I'm happy to see that you got to accomplish a life long dream of working on the water. Either current or ex-Watermen as yourself and I, all have a deep connection- it's almost like a family bond. From day one when we met each other at Asbury I knew that you would be a life long friend- tride and true- (with your cowboy boots and your slicked back "dapper dan" hair :) ). You really were one of a kind. It's funny in life how no matter even if it seemed that we grew apart from each other that we always seemed to run back into each other- so much that it seemed that someone greater then us was orchestrating us to meet again. I believe that this someone also has a plan for all of us and no matter how it seems- he is always helping us for the better... one day as I know we will again cross paths again; we'll catch up on lost times again and talk "fishin"...
My deepest sympathy goes out to your fiance' and family for of which I know your passing has brought them great sorrow.
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Ryan has the most beautiful soul that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and I am forever grateful that I was able to share his life with him.
MRP -n- RLD
I will love you until the end of time....and after.
Jennifer Humphreys
November 12, 2010
Cindy,
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Angela Booth (Kirkland)
November 12, 2010
I am sorry for your lost. Ryan was a good friend back in high school. We rode the same bus to school back then. He will be missed.
Cindy & Brian Gibbons
November 12, 2010
Cindy - We cannot express how deeply saddened we were to learn of Ryan's passing. God has definitely handed you some tough obstacles over the last couple of years. May you find strength in your church, family and friends. And, by all means, please call us if you need ANYTHING...
David Jacobsen
November 12, 2010
My condolences to the Dalin family.. I was a classmate and neighbor (alaric drive), i knew him well. He will certainly never be forgotten in our minds or hearts.
jenni nguyen
November 12, 2010
Ryan was a really great childhood friend, he will be truely miss dearly, my hearts will go out to his family sorry for your lost cindy he was the only child and will me miss.
Amanda Clark
November 12, 2010
I've know Ryan since we were kids i remember him running around the play ground in elementary school and he always took up for me when I got picked on. He would always get more pretzels than anyone for getting more math problems right in class. We had a garden in elementary school and I can see him now digging in the dirt. He was in my high school history class we use to write notes back and forth and get in trouble for doing it. I'll see you in heaven Ryan I Love You My thoughts and prays are with his family and friends
Cindy Lee Webster
November 12, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Mary Sechrist-Bernard
November 12, 2010
To The Dalin Family,
My Deepest Sympathy Goes Out To Your Family. I'm Very Saddened To Hear About His Passing. Ryan Was An Amazing Friend And Fellow Classmate. He Touched The Hearts Of So Many With His Smile And Humor. I Wish I Could Say Goodbye The Right Way..But I Know Hes Watching and Sees That Everyone Loves Him And Misses Him Deeply. RIP Ryan...You Will Be Missed Buddy!!!
Erica Turpin
November 12, 2010
Im so sorry for your loss. Ive known Ryan for over 10 years and he was a wonderful person. Ryan everyone will miss you! RIP
Leigh
November 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Ryan's family! Ryan will be missed! May he rest in peace!
David Jack
November 11, 2010
sprit in the sky ,is where you are, RiP ryan till we meet again my friend
Fred & Peggy Dixon
November 11, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Donna Simpson
November 11, 2010
Dear Cindy and family,
It was my pleasure to have Ryan as a student at Kecoughtan. He was such a delight and always made my day brighter with his beautiful smile and that twinkle in his eye. He had a gentle spirit and a loving way about him. It was quite evident that he was in a home filled with love.
I will always remember Ryan with fondness and i will never forget him. My heart-felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
autumn
November 11, 2010
rest in peace ryan you will be missed <3
Robert Bazzani
November 11, 2010
To the Dalin Family,
My deepest sympathy over your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
November 11, 2010
Cindy,
We were very saddened to hear about Ryan and hope you know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.God Bless.......
Alan and Barbara Parrish
November 11, 2010
The Hurt & Haag Family send their heart felt condolences to your entire family. Ryan was a nice young man and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace.
Cathy Crump Hurt, Pete Hurt, James Haag & Shane Haag
Pam Hale Johnson
November 11, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathi & Keith Purington
November 11, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 11, 2010
Megan,
Your IEI Family loves you and we are soo sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved Ryan and the pain you must be feeling. Just remember that there will come a day when you will get to see him again. If you need ANYTHING at all, we are here for you!
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