Ryan James Close

Sarah--I was so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. I know how hard it is to lose a husband. Remember all the good times you shared and the happy times you had together!!!! Know that you are loved!!!!

Ryan wouldn't want us to be sad, but he sure left a big empty place. We've been playing some of his original songs and listening to his recordings today. It's hard knowing that there won't be any more. Earth lost a great soul, and I hope Heaven appreciates him as much as we miss him.

Ryan was a great friend, always doing thoughtful things for others. He made every day more fun. I remember when he was a supervisor at Ross back in our high school days. Best Ross ever had. We were all lucky to know him. Miss you, Ryan!

I also do not know Ryan...but then again, I do. After reading this yesterday, the words of great prophets, great Holy men and women, mystics in all religions who attain what few of us do kept coming to me. I "saw" the actions of Ryan, a young man, like Jesus, as one who selflessly and with great trust,abandoned himself into the mysterious and loving hands of God. This may be the hardest thing, as human beings, for any of us to do. Ryan, a young man, in the path of Jesus, showed us how...I...

My condolences to your family. Ryan was truelly selfless. Bless you through your time of need. God called his angel back to him.

I do not know Ryan, I just happened to click on his obituary while looking for my daughters. My daughter was born with heart defects and had she lived, would have eventually needed a transplant.
I am so honored that I read Ryans and saw what a precious, selfless person he was. Reading how much he loved life is like my little Faith...she was the same. Maybe, somehow, the ones that are only meant to be here for a short time are wiser to the lessons of life....love and be loved.