Michael D. Ryan

I was fortunate enough to have worked as a volunteer for Mike at the Maricopa County Attorney office. What an honor to learn from such a wonderful man. One day at the law library, I don't think he understood my emotion, so I confessed that I was totally puzzled by someone like him showing me so much respect. A lesson I will always carry with me, until we meet again. I can't imagine the loss his family feels, but I do know he would want you to be happy.

Dear Karen and Family,
We were so sorry to hear from Aunt Fran of your unexpected loss. We never were lucky enough to meet Mike, but have heard so many wonderful things about him from Aunt Fran and Uncle Dick.
I remember your kind words and wonderful stories when Mom and Dad died. I am not very good with words, but just know that you and your family
are in our hearts and prayers.
HUGS
Stan and Rosie (Ostrowski) Gonsior

Karen and family, we are so sorry for the unexpected loss of Mike. We met him in 2002 when he was the Guest of Honor of the RS Phoenix Marine Corps Birthday Ball. He is truly a special person to everyone. We have kept in touch with him since we left AZ in 2005 and have always appreciated his guidance and suggestions. We know that he will watch over you and your beautiful family. We wish we could of attended his memorial but we are on the East Coast. Jon recently talked to him about a...

Karen and family, From your extended family in Ohio we were very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Too many years go by and we don't see our family then we have those regrets in times like this. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

We knew Mike through his professional involvement on national criminal justice issues, and had the opportunity to work with him on a number of projects. He was a man of great professional stature, enormous personal warmth, and character. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him here at the Center for Effective Public Policy.

I never had the honor of meeting Judge Ryan, but am a distant relative who knew, respected and loved his parents, Don and Kay. What a reunion they are having now, with Sean, too! I am sorry I didn't get the chance to know Michael, too. May God hold you in this time of grief.

My condolences on Judge Ryan's passing. I always appreciated him both in and out of the courtroom. He was a good man and my prayers are for the consolation of all that knew and loved him. May his soul rest in the loving arms of Our Father in Heaven.

Karen and family - we are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I know how much he adored his family. What a wonderful man. Karen, you and Michael were the model couple. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I grew up with Michael in St. Paul MN. In fact I lived next door to him and babysat him on occasion. He was a pleasure to know. You have my sympathies.
Elaine (Jahn) Mielke