Ryan Elwin Gilman

I have been traveling and I had no idea that Ryan passed untill now. Bummer. He was one of my best buds since he came here for his first year of college. We have shared many fun times and had a lot of cool memories together. Ryan will be GREATLY missed.

It's hard to believe almost a year has gone by since Ryan's passing. It seems like yesterday sitting on his couch having the same old nonsense conversations. Ryan's face, voice, laughs and cries are imprinted in my brain like a feshly inscribed tattoo and will continue to be forever. I, as well as many others love and miss you dearly Ryan. I'm sure some day you and I will reunite, and belive me the anger I once felt will be overwhelmed with joy to see you once again.

Peace...

My prayers go out to Ryan's family and friends. Although I had not been in contact with him after my leaving UMFK Ryan was always in my thoughts. He was a wonderful person and taught me many things while we were friends. He was caring and always had a wide contageous smile to share. He made me love the outdoors and made college fun. He was patient with me and was like a brother to me. I have wonderful memories that will be with me forever and he was truely a gift from God.

Looking at all the entries i have finally been able to sit down and read all of them. It moves me at how much he was loved by everybody and I'm glad all the memories were shared. I miss him so much. It's never going to be the same without him here but he WILL and HAS shined through Ethan. See you on the flip side Uncle Ry!!! I Love You!!