Ryan James Elliott, 17, a student, left this earthly life to be with Jesus Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004. He leaves behind many friends and family who loved him dearly.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Chapel of Fort Worth, 5617 Diamond Oaks Dr. South, Haltom City. Burial: Azleland Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at White's Azle Funeral Home.

Ryan was born in Azle and lived here his entire life. He attended both private and public schools in Fort Worth and Azle. He enjoyed many interests, including karate, band, anything to do with cars, camping, fishing and swimming, which he learned at an early age. He was very gifted with anything electronic. Ryan was a 2002-2003 member of the Who's Who Among American High School Students. His lifelong dream was to enter the medical profession.

Though Ryan suffered through many problems his last few years, we rejoice in the fact that at age 13, he gave his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized at Calvary Chapel in Fort Worth. We thank God for giving Ryan to us to love and cherish for 17 years and we know we will see him again in God's presence.

Survivors: Mother, Diane Roberson and stepdad, Waylon Roberson; father, Dennis Elliott and stepmom, Wanda Elliott; brothers, Alex Roberson, Justin Elliott, Josh Powell; grandparents, Danny and Paula Strange Roberson of Azle, Campbell and Gracie Strange of Reno, Nev., Ann Jenkins of Weatherford, Dave Jenkins of Joshua; aunts, Susan Pingeon Attebery and husband, Mark, Cindy Wei; uncle, Bob Pingeon; cousin, Jeremy Pingeon; numerous more cousins, aunts, uncles; and many, many friends who could always make him laugh.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Elliott

82 Entries

Brittany Gann

February 18, 2005

I just wanted to say one last time that I love and miss you...

Love always,

Britt

Gods Elf

February 17, 2005

It has been an honor & privelege to sponsor this guestbook. I hope and pray that it has brought peace to those who read it and/or write in it.

We all miss Ryan in our own way. He lives on in those of us who loved him. However, we must live on. Ryan would not want us sitting on a pity pot or walking around with a sad face. I know it's easier said than done. However, just for today, we can live life to the fullest. We can laugh. We can smile. We can be happy. Ryan would want it that way. If at 1st you have to "act as if" that's ok. Do it!! We are as happy as we make up our minds to be. Why not take that energy to do good in Ryan's memory for others.

Yes, there will always be that space that Ryan filled. However, God chose to take him Home. His purpose on earth was finished. He is like a rose bud in Heaven. He will be that rose bud when we join him. We have hope. Thank God we have hope. Thanx to Jesus, we know we will see Ryan again. When we think of Ryan, let us look up at the moon. That can be our connection to him. We all see the moon from time to time and it connects us all together as one.

I would like to leave you with this thought. It is one of my personal favorites.

BROKEN DREAMS:

As children bring their toys

with tears for us to mend,

I brought my broken dreams to God

because He is my friend.

Instead of leaving Him in peace to work alone,

I hung around & tried to help with ways that were my own.

I finally snatched them back and cried "How can You be so slow?"

"My child," He said, "what could I do? You never did let go."

In His Love,

Jamie Brents

February 11, 2005

hey buddy,

this is jamie. sorry i haven't wrote you i just happen to seen this guestbook for the first time today. so how are things.i hope everything is doing good. and i bet it is an awesome experience. before i wrote this i read all the letters. you sure are a ladies man.j/k so ne ways things are pretty good here. jacob is doing good and so is dustin. david i coundn't tell you much about him b/c he moved. i really miss u. everytime i see those spinner hub caps i think of the time you came over with jacob and you were mad b/c you lost one driving down the road. you were so worked up about it. and all i could do was laugh. well i guess i'm going to get off here. I MISS YOU RYAN more than anything in this world and i can't wait for the day that i can see your smile again.

love ya lots,

your buddy

Leslie Wilson

February 10, 2005

hey, im going to miss writing about ryan i miss him so much i think about ryan everyone and hope hes ok where he is now i love you ryan and your in my heart forever

Diane roberson

February 8, 2005

The guest book will only remain online for another week or two. I wanted to thank 'God's Elf' for allowing my son's guest book to stay online for a year. I look several times a week to see who has written in it. I thank all of you for your kind words and wonderful stories you have shared about Ryan. This guest book has meant more to me than you will ever know. Thank you for remembering him always. Love, Diane

Brittany Gann

January 16, 2005

Ryan,

Hey you... I was going to wait until tomorrow to write but its going to hard enough with out you here and I am going to try to make it thru the day... Can you believe one year already?... I spent a lot of time alone today just thinking about you and what was going thru my mind last year at this exact time... I miss you so much... I hate being alone going thru this, it hurts so bad... Well, I have to go now I have been crying for a while now. Just wanted to let you know that I love you... I miss you...

Love you,

Brittany

Leslie Wilson

January 2, 2005

ryan,

wazup im in school its winter break now and i got alot of stuff im having a kid on a way i hope im having a boy i have been prying i want twins both boys its been 1 year since u died i hope your happy we all miss u

Darla Wilson

January 1, 2005

Hello Ryan,

Well Ryan only met you once in both our lives now you are gone and its been a year since you left us all.

You left a very heavy impression on me and everyone around you.

I am just so blessed for knowing you and letting you be part of my daughters life for such a short while. I know now you were so blessed with so many things in life.

Now in my apartment I still feel your presence and it is such a great feeling. One day we will all be with you. Ryan thank you so much for bringing my daughter home safe that night very late I trusted you then and still do.

Please look over her she needs you espcially now. Shes a junior in High school and please guide her to some happiness in her life.

I love you for being her friend

Until we meet one day love

Darla Wilson

Leslie Wilson (MOM)

Rachel Martinez

December 28, 2004

Hey Ryan, how are you doing? Everything going ok in Heaven? Im doing good. I cant believe that its about to be a year that you left us. Days goes by that I dont think about you. Everytime I think about you, it seems so unreal to me still, like your still here, or something. I miss you so much, and I love you!! I miss you smile so much. I think your smile was the best thing about you. But I'm gonna go cause its like 3:10 a.m. and I'm really tired, so you take care, and I shall talk to you soon.....Love you!

Brittany Gann

December 7, 2004

Ryan,

I didn't realize that this time of year would be so hard. I didn't expect it, I think about you so much now. It's hard for me to sleep some nights, like now its 6:07 a.m. December 7th, I haven't slept at all since I got up at 10:00 a.m. on the 6th. There is so much stress going on in my life with finals coming up next week. I miss you soooo much, its so hard to explain. I try not to get depressed over it, but its hard. I never thought loosing someone that I loved would hurt this bad, but I was wrong. I keep telling my self its going to get easier but it ain't happening.

Sitting here thinking about you,

I hear you call my name.

As I turn to see who's calling me

I see no one, but only hear your voice

I glance across the room

To see if anyone else hears it too.

But no one seems to notice the look on my face.

I miss you so much

I keep telling you

But you don't seem to hear me

Still you're calling out my name, only louder.

As the tears roll down my face,

I glance around the room

And see you amongst my family and friends

The look up your face says your peaceful now.

I realized it was time to let you go

Although I will always love you and miss you

I turn my head to see if anyone notices you.

Then I turn back, and you're gone.

I hear you, so very gentle say,

"I love you." "Good bye!"

"Bye", I say...

I love you....

Brittany

naomi russell

November 17, 2004

hey ryan this is naomi um i was just gonna say me and your lil bro are tight now and i cant even explain how cool your family is and i just wish that i could of got to known you sooner cause from what people say you are the coolest!haha well i guess ill see ya!naomi

Brittany Gann

October 19, 2004

Hey there. Just wanted to say hi, and drop a little note in here. School is ok, its kind of easy, I am making high c's and low b's with out really having to try, so I guess thats good... Sunday was that day that I have dreaded for the past year, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would have been, but it was still hard to deal with. I miss you more than words can describe. I will be back to write more later on. I love you,

Brittany

Leslie Wilson

October 5, 2004

hey ryan i really miss u when i can drive im going to go see your mom i hope your ok in heaven

Leslie Wilson

September 5, 2004

you would be 18 right now i wish u were here to see your 18th birthday my grandpa died i miss him so much its like everyone is dieing that i know i think about u everyday i get up in the morning my life is so different with out u and my grandpa

Britt Gann

August 30, 2004

Happy Birthday! I love and miss you,

Britt

Brittany Gann

August 26, 2004

Ryan,

Wow dude can you believe that I am actually in college now! At times it don't feel like I should be. Sometimes I get to feeling a little lonely and stuff runs thru my head which makes it hard sometimes but I know that this will only help me later in life.I miss you a lot, well just in case I don't get on here on time, Happy 18th B-Day!I got a tattoo and my nose pierced on my 18th bday! Well I g2g need to read some stuff for my Old Testament class.

I love you,

Brittany

Leslie Wilson

August 5, 2004

Hey Ryan,i was thinking what happens after we die i still feel like your still alive but your not will im going to 11th grade i have 1 more year after this then i will be done with school will im going to church now my b/f has changed me im happy but i would be happer if u were here but it happened for a reason im changing my look now will i have nothing else to say but i love u and i miss u

Brittany Gann

August 3, 2004

Ryan,

Hey! Man can you believe that almost a year ago we were together for the first time! Man how time flys by. Its hard to believe that 2 and 5 months later my life would be changed for ever. It still feels like I will wake up from all of this and it will be a dream. I know that its not true no matter how much I want it to be. People ask who that guy is from the sticker on my truck, and I began to explain the story and it makes me sad and upset to have to talk about it. I know people don't realize the impact that your death has had on me, I never realized loosing someone could change my life and me as a person this much. I got to get going. I will write more later probably after I get moved into college and get settled back down.

Love Always,

Britt

Brittany Gann

July 6, 2004

Hey! Wow, times flying by now. Our 18th birthdays are coming up soon, a little over a month away. I will be here on my birthday, but I will the next day for college. Its going to be great to get away, there is so much stress here right now. Other than the stress, everythings going pretty good. I am going to go now. TTYL

Love ya,

Britt

Leslie Wilson

July 5, 2004

Ryan,

hey wazup im working at tom thumb we have 2 more week of work left we are working for 6 week i hope i get the job i will be a jr. next year im so happy i have 2 years of school left my grandma has cancer i hope she alive to see me finish school im doing this for her i love her so much i want her to go to my gradually in 2006 i miss u alot ryan i dont go one day not thinking of u will im going to go now ok I miss u and i love you ryan I wish u were here but your not everything happenes for a reason ok I love u Ryan

Leslie Wilson

July 5, 2004

Ryan,

hey wazup im working at tom thumb we have 2 more week or work left we are working for 6 week i hope i get the job i will be a jr. next year im so happy i have 2 years of school left my grandma has cancer i hope she alive so see me finish school im doing this for her i love her so much i want her to go to my gradually in 2006 i miss u alot ryan i dont go one day not thinking of u will im going to go now ok I miss u and i love you ryan I wish u were here but your not everything happenes for a reason ok I love u Ryan

ashley chapman

May 28, 2004

hey whats up well schools out so im pretty much happy about that just as i have started to accept that you arent gonna be at the drive through when i go to casa now another one of my friends dies in a car wreck its not near as bad for me as it was when you died but its still hard for me i just dont want to think of how many more friends im going to lose but they say everything happens for a reason, but god is in control and he knows exactly what he is doing. i have to go so ill cya later bye

Brittany Gann

May 27, 2004

Ryan,

Hey! Well tomorrow is the big day, I have been waiting 13 years for, graduation! I start college in August, I go register in June. Kind of scary, Plainview is a long way away from everyone here. Its really going to be tough. I miss you a lot, I went out to the grave today, spent sometime out there before I came in to LW to Brian's. I finally started dating again, at first I didn't think I could but time has healed some sorrow and I need to try to get a head in life and move about my ways. I need to get going need to get a shower and get ready for work. TTYL, watch over everyone ok. Love you,

Britt

Leslie Wilson

May 25, 2004

hey ryan,

wazup tomorrow the last day of school im so happy i will be working this summer so i can move out when I turn 17 b/c i have to alot of problems with ever one i wish u were still alive i miss u so much i wish i could see u and hang out ever sence u died i have been going to church and praying i love u ryan and miss u love leslie i miss u i wish i could see u again and say good bye i wish i got to say good bye i love you ryan love leslie

Brittany Gann

May 17, 2004

Ryan,

Wow, 4 months, seems like a lot longer. I miss you so much. I know some people are like do you ever move on, but it's not that easy. I can't just keep on going with out thinking about you. Your in my mind everyday. I love you,

Britt

A quote I found for anyone who wants to read it.

"You think the dead we loved ever truly leaves us? You think that we don't recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble?" Ryan is alive in his friends,and he shows himself most plainly when you have need of him.

Rachel Martinez

May 4, 2004

*~!Hey Ryan*~!

Well it will be 4 months since you have passed, and it is still hard on people knowing that you are not here anymore. I miss you so much, and i never stop thinking about you! Right now I'm in school, and its my first day back from AEP! Im glad to be back and see all my friends again. Ashley and Tabatha were with me, we all went to AEP together. Well I need to go and I will talk to you soon again...Love you!~!~!

!~!~Love Always!~!~

*~Rachel*~

Brittany Gann

April 30, 2004

Ryan,

Wow where to start, its been over 3 months going on 4 acutally. Your memory is still very fresh in my mind and the pain of you not being here is still very real. I think about you every day most all day long. I would give anything to have you here with me again. Questions of what if cross my mind everyday, what if you stayed at LW, what if what was suppose to have happened happened, what if we stayed together, would we all be going thru this pain. No one knows the answers to any of my questions, no one has been able to answer any of the ones that I want to know the truth to. I miss you so much, nothing is the same anymore. You are up there with him now. I know its all going good up there for you two now. I miss you and I love you,

Britt

ashley tennison

April 24, 2004

hey hey handsome, well its already been 3 months. but dont worry a day dont go bye that i dont think about you.. i sure do miss you.jacob was havin trouble with his truck last week so i got to pick him and dustin up for school,ofcourse we were almost late but hey ya know.. you know what else i havent ate taco casa in about 4 months i only ate there to see you take peoples orders ha ha.i went out today and lloked for a new car got some ideas but ya know newayz just wanted to say hello and goodnight and sweet dreams ok love you forever and always.

ash

tabatha erwin

April 24, 2004

~*Ryan*~

hey there!!! whats going on? well we all miss you and dont kno what to do w/ out you.. it has been 3 monthes and a few days since you have gone and we miss you more every day... well i will see you as soon as i can!!!

~*! love ya always !*~

*tabatha*

Brittany Gann

April 22, 2004

Hey! Just wanted to write and say hi. I will be visting you on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, depending on what day I get out there. I don't have to be at school until 11:45 those days. I miss you a lot. Everything seems to be ok down here for now. I need to get going I have some work to do. RIP

Love you,

Britt

April 5, 2004

Ryan,

Hey! Its peculiar how time passes by so rapidly. It's been along but fast 3 months. The first hour, day, week and month were so rigid, tough, and so lengthy. Now its like time just flies by. There is not a day that does not pass by that you don’t cross my mind. Day by day at Taco Casa can even be hard to deal with. Some days can be easy then other days but then the emotions set in and all is tough to consider. It still doesn’t feel right, it feels like you should still be here with us, laughing at Jacobs comments. I know you are safe now and out of harms way. But as selfish as it sounds I whish you were here, I know I am not the only one who thinks that so it's not as bad. But I g2g bell is about to ring.

Love you,

Britt

Jeanne Mosal

March 31, 2004

Ryan, you are truly missed by many. It's amazing how we take things for granted and then just one day, without warning, our worlds are turned upside down because a loved one is gone. Many probably never even told you they loved you and were in your fan club.

I too hold faith that one day we will be together again. The bible says that our days are numbered before we are even formed within the womb. It also tells us that each one of us is "God's Masterpiece". Yes, you were His Masterpiece. I hope you knew that!! If not, you sure do now!!

We don't always understand His plan or His purposes in our lives. As we all search for the answers to questions that have no answers, I take comfort in knowing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Even if you were the only one, He would have gone thru that for you. And I take comfort in knowing that He is in control. With Easter around the corner, it reminds me just how much He loves each and everyone of us.

As Jeff & I face our own trials right now, I hope you watch over Jacob and help him. It's a pretty scary time with Jeff's sudden health problems and my emergency surgery. Soooo, Please Ryan, watch over Jacob, nudge him towards Jesus, and hug him when he needs hugs.

We love you and miss seeing your smiling face around our fire pit & hanging out in the driveway. Jamie misses you too. She always called you her "buddy" She loved harrassing you as I'm sure you loved recriprocating. DOn't worry, I'll give her a little extra for you.

In His Love,

R. Blair

March 25, 2004

Ryan,

I am missing you so much...Being able to read all the things your friends and loved ones write is theraputic, you are loved and missed so much! I find my self thinking of you and its hard to believe your gone, my heart sinks and Im in denial, so I pray for strength and guidance from above, We Love You Ryan.

Love Always, Lil Bobby,Kristian,me

Papa Danny Roberson

March 23, 2004

Ryan, Last week I ran into a good friend of mine, Jeff Hampton, at a "vendor trade show" and we began talking about many things. I told Jeff that I had just recently seen the guest book of friends and relatives that signed the book at the funeral held at Calvary Chapel. I thanked him for his attending the funeral. Jeff stated that "...he was amazed at the great number of kids that were present at the funeral...". (Thinking to myself) "...I was not so amazed at this fact because of the great number of friends that you have- good friends that really love and appreciate you for who you are.

Ryan, you touched so many people in such positive ways that we could not begin to count. Yes, there were some difficult times for you in this short life, but there were those who prayed for you and lifted you up daily that no harm would come your way. However, our prayers are not always answered exactly as we desire,and God called you home to be with Him on His timetable causing such a shock to us all.

This emptiness in my heart comes to bear often now, more so than at the moment God first called for you. But, I know where you are and whom you are with. I pray that all who called you friend will place their trust in Him that holds today "and" tomorrow - in the precious Person of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God; For in Him do we live and breathe and have our being.

I cling to God's promise that whosoever trusts in His Son Jesus will forever be with Him, and this means that I will see you again, Ryan, in His heavenly home.

Missing you until that day, I love you with all my heart.

- Papa Danny

Brittany Gann

March 23, 2004

Hey! Well I talked to Jacob and Mom for a while about you last night. It was so odd for us to sit around and talk about you, and knowing that you are not there. I miss you a lot. Mom knows the truth now, so thats a lot of my back. Hayden will be 1 Saturday, you never liked to hold him, when I sat him on your lap when we were at my house, you just sat there and stared at him. It was funny. Well I g2g, need to run some copies off for the sub. I miss you and I love you.

Britt

Leslie Wilson

March 22, 2004

ryan,

your mom send me picture of you when i opened it i cryed my eyes out and was thinking what i life is going to be like with out ryan i may of meet ryan 3 times but i feel like i have know him all my life its really odd I miss you ryan my lifes so different with out you I Love you ryan and I miss u I was thinking I wish i died with you but your in heaven now and happy I love you ryan i wish u new how i feel i love you

Brittany Gahnn

March 22, 2004

Ryan,

Wow! Two months already. I miss you a lot. This seems to be getting a little easier on some days, but then there are those days and nights when you are all I think about. I ran into Ashley at the store by my dads, that is the first time I have really seen anyone besides Kris. since this all happened. I have a lot on my mind, one thing that I thought I could just forget about keeps coming back. I whish it would have happened, it would have made all of this easier. I haven't told Mom or Dad the truth yet, don't know if I can. I might go see them today if I don't work. Prom and Graduation are coming up soon, going to be hard. I miss you a lot. I Love You.

Britt

Ashley Tennison

March 17, 2004

~!~ mOm ~!~,

Thank you for everything that you have done, i never really thanked you before. Youve been strong through all of this and i guess thats what gives you your strength. No one expected this to happen but ryan knew we all loved him very much and that a day doesnt go by that we dont think of him. Thank you for being there for all of us through this.. love you

~!~ happy st.patrick's day ryan ~!~

Rachel Martinez

March 16, 2004

~*RyAn~*

Hey there! Tomorrow we be 2 months, since you passed away, and not a day goes by that I dont think about u!! I think about you 24/7!! I know that you are in a better place now, looking down on us. I miss you and love you bunches, and hope to see you again!!!

*~!Love Always*~!

~!~Rachel~!~

Kristian Church

March 15, 2004

Ryan,

Well.....where to begin? Ummm....it's been hard since I've lost you and theres not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or dream of you. Every day theres always something around me that reminds me of you and it kills me inside. I sometimes think about the conversations we had about us one day getting apartment together and having lawn chairs and tables as our furniture or how if we never found anyone that we would marry eachother. Those were the best times of my life. We always joked around or watched stupid movies together, but now I know why they say the best things in life are shared with someone you truly love. And I did truly love you with everything I had inside of me. I pray every night that your okay and that you know I love and miss you so much. I love you alot!

~*Love always*~

Your best Friend! Kristian

Ashley Chapman

March 14, 2004

Hey well friday Im movin to Arkansas things havent been good here so im gonna go live with my grandparents im gonna try to go see you one last time but i will NEVER forget about you thats for sure. well i better go ttyl

ashley tennison

March 13, 2004

~!~ rYaN, hey buddy, well its sure not the same without you thats forsure. I miss you bunches and im just so glad that the memories didnt go when you did. All the times you came over at 10 on a school night, and how we washed my truck together when it was like 20 degrees out side. and just all the fun times we shared with jacob david kris and everyone else. But my fav was the time we almost got kicked out of mcdonalds... thank you for all the good times and i miss and love you deeply... love always ashley

R. Blair

March 12, 2004

My Dearest Ryan,

its already Spring Break, and Buff and I are missing you so much. Remember how we would all talk about how this last Spring Break was our last together, because you guys would be 17, and could drive yourselves? Well it will never be the same without your sweet laugh and smile.

There is not a day that goes by that Buff does not talk about you.

You will forever be in our hearts.

WE LOVE YOU RYAN.......

naomi Russell

March 11, 2004

Ryan,

You werent my best friend or anything but i have known you practically all my life.I always thought you were funny and all and you always smiled(unless you were mad at me cause i was gettin on your nerves)well i will see you in heaven when i get there....Love ya always,Naomi Russell

Amanda Brawley

March 11, 2004

Ryan,

I don't know why but I find myself thinking about you nearly everyday, I have even had a few dreams about you. This is weird to me because even though we weren't extremely close, your death has hurt me more than I had ever expected. I see your family come into Taco Casa and I want to say something, but I am not sure what to say, heck I don't even know if they remember me. All I can say is I hope I was a good friend to you and I want you to know that I truly miss you.

Brittany Gann

March 9, 2004

Hey! Well everything seems to be getting better down here,slowly though. I was at your house and Mom had pictures out, there was one of you on your 17th bday, and Kris. and I were in the background. I remember that day,we went to see your dad, then back to your house, the we went to Saltgrass, then to your house again, then to Kris'. That was the night I got home at 2. Man it was a lot of fun with you, I miss all those times. I miss you a lot. I will write more later on.

Love you,

Britt

"This is the way we will always remember you, happy."

R. Blair

February 29, 2004

Dear Ryan, we all miss you so much,just yesterday, Lil Bobby was saying "Mommy I have to take care of Mister Hamster because Ryan gave it to me!" Kris and Big Bob even help they take the hamster out of the cage and hold him. Sometimes they will leave the cage open and Kitty has come close to hurting him! But we eventually find him in Kris's room,under the bed..ha ha..I think its because thats where she stashes her junk food!.
Ryan you touched so many hearts, everyone writes such sweet things about you! And what Godself did proves it, its poeple like them that keep our faith strong..may God bless them. Kris goes and talks to you almost everyday since your so close to us. We love you ....

Paula Roberson

February 28, 2004

Dear Ry, It's been six weeks now since I last saw you. It seems to get harder and not easier as time goes by. Spring is just around the corner and I remember how You were always the first one to use the pool each year. You couldn't wait for the hot weather! But you loved it. HOW I MISS YOU!! Your last words to me as you left here the night of the accident were, "I'll see you in the morning", then you laughed and said,"Whatever time that is." You didn't like waking up early. Well, sweetheart, I will see you "In the morning". On that Bright and Glorious Morning, When we're together again! I'll always love you, Nanny Paula

Brittany G.

February 26, 2004

Hey! Well everything seems to be getting better over here. But still the pain is tearing on in us. I have been pretty low on money so I have not been able to get the stickers, I know everyone wants them but right now its hard to afford them, but they will be made I promise. I let everyone at work hear your voice from your cell, kind of is a little freaky but comforting at the time. I am so bored in school I have 3 classes where I do nothing but run copies and staple papers, pretty boring! Well I guess I can go now, I'll write more later.

Love Always,

Brittany

Ashley Chapman

February 26, 2004

Hey, everytime i go to Casa for some reason i look to see if your working the window and i know how much you hated it i would always go through there and get Tea from you and you never said much to me when i came through but when we were both on break together you always had alot to say about your Car Norma and i miss you i took her to see you the other day and it took us forever to find you but we did and it helped me realize that you are in a better place me and norma love you and we will see again though we arent sure when we look torward to that day

Ashley chapman

alex roberson

February 25, 2004

hey,jacob was over here yesterday and dustin. jacob was talking to naomi on the internet on aol instant messenger asking her all of these questions like who likes me and all that stuff.Brittany was over on monday and she gave us some pictures of her and i got some to put in my binder. yesterday was the tak's test and i was the verry last person to get done in the 7th grade,it was so easy.well i will write later bye.

Gods Elf

February 19, 2004

To all of Ryan's family and friends: I know that it takes more than 1 mos. to grieve the loss of one you loved soooo dearly. As my gift to you, I am sponsoring this guestbook for 1 year for you to sign in, write letters of encouragement, condolance, memories, etc. Ryan lives on in each and everyone of us. He touched many lives. He will not be forgotten.

I want to thank all of you have called or sent messages to the family (Diane, Waylan, Alex, Dennis, Wanda, etc) and to Jacob, Ryan's lifelong best friend.

I know your pain. I pray for you. I suggest you read the book "Good Grief" It's only 60 some pages and is a remarkable book for all ages.

In His Love,

Gods Elf

Brittany G

February 19, 2004

Hey,Well today is the last day for this site to be up. I miss you a lot. I also still go vist your family, though I have never stopped even after we broke up! I don't really talk to Jacob anymore, but I hope he is doing ok, I am doing better but it's taking time. Just watch over everyone and be with us in the time of need for you. I don't know what to say I am still confused about it all, and still in shock. It's all crazy now. Adriana's dad died, so be with her ok. I will always love you, I miss you a lot. I will see you again, don't know when but I will, I promise!

I Love you,

Britt

jacob mosal

February 18, 2004

hey i was one of ryans best friends we spent alot of time with each other we spent almost our whole life growing up together and know that hes gone i cant I dont know how im getting through all this but i am slowly but surely i still go to his house and talk to his family just like he was here. we went through a lot but i wont forget all the good times we had laughing and hanging out with our friends that we shared like david and dustin they have helped me get through this. i dont have much more to say but i miss you and i love u like you where my brother because we where practily brothers well ill see u someday ryan until then take it easy and rest in peace

Darla Wilson

February 18, 2004

Ryan,

You have been gone from us a month now. I took Leslie out to your grave. She still misses you and thinks about you alot. Been praying alot for her and all your family and friends.

Brittney emailed Leslie nad I feel like it will help them both talking about you. Everybody misses you alot. I only got to meet you that one time. You sure were a very impressionable young man.

I trusted you with my daughter and Candice. Now you are gone. Ryan just wanted to say again thank you for being a small part of our lives.

Even if it was a short while.

I still remember those late calls you use to make to Leslie.

She jumps ever time the phone rings thinking it might be you.

One day we will all be together again. I feel all your pain is gone now and God is looking down and helping all of us through this right now.

RIP

Until we meet again

Darla Wilson

Leslie Wilson

February 14, 2004

Ryan,

I really wish u did not pass away but it happened sunday me and candy aka candice were going to find were u are bared at candice sleeped with your picture she misses u alot we all miss u alot we love u so much will we all will try to find were u are bared at we love u

Britt G.

February 13, 2004

Hey,

Well tommorrow is Valentines Day, even though I dispise that holiday, Happy Valentines Day! If it don't ice over real bad today or tomorrow Amanda and I are going to go to the grave site. It has almost been 1 month, its weird still. I am going to go now, I will write me next week. I only have 4 days of school left and then I am out for good.!!!!! Well ttyl.

Love you,

Britt

Susan Attebery

February 2, 2004

Ryan,

It has been a couple of weeks since your passing. It's hard to believe that you are gone. When I allow myself to think about it, sadness consumes me as I realize I have attended your last birthday and the holidays will now be celebrated without you. Memories flood my mind, it pains me to know things will never be the same.

I will always remember our last conversation. I told you that I thought you were brilliant and I had no doubt you would achieve your dreams. If you put your mind to it, you could do anything. We both knew this was true. I only wish the world had a chance to benefit from your brilliance.

I bring this letter to a close as tears fill my eyes. Ryan, although you will remain in my heart forever, your presence will be sorely missed.

Love always,

Aunt Sue

Britt Gann

February 2, 2004

Hey! How are you doing? Much better I am guessing. Everyone is slowly getting back to normal life, except when it hits us, and it hits us when we least expect it and hits hard. It is still hard to believe you are gone. When I think about you I always remember the good times, not the bad. I never think about the breakup, or when you hated me for a while. I always remember all the time we spent together, either at your house in your room or the game room, or at Jacob's, or on break at Taco Casa. Life is hard, everyone at school says I am not the same since your passing. I kind of see what they mean. I am now scared of everything in life, of loving someone and then they are taken away. Your family is the greatest they are always there, they loved you a lot. Prom and graduations coming up, but I don't know who I am going with to Prom now. I am still going to go, but probably not with a date, it wouldn't feel right b/c you said you would go with me even though we broke up. Well I am going to go I have some homework to get done, I just wanted to write you since this won't be up much longer..

Love ya,

Britt

Rachel Martinez

January 30, 2004

Ryan,
You will be missed so much! I miss you so much. I know that me and you didnt really get along that much, but you had the best looking smile that I have ever seen on a guy. I remember that night when Ashley, you, and me all with bowling and you were mad that whole night cause you were losing to 2 girls!! And then finally you got a strike and you started winning. I remember you smile as soon as you turned around and I took that picture of you. I miss you and I love you so much. And my heart and prayers go out to your family. You will always be missed...Love You!

Leslie Wilson

January 24, 2004

Ryan,

I know u by my friend Candice I only meet u 3 times your were a nice and sweet guy.

I wish I got to know better and longer i wish u did not die but god had a reason for everyone to die will we all love u and miss u keep a watch on all of us. Watch Candice alot nad help her out she misses u alot and so do I RIP Ryan you were so nice nad a sweet guy i miss u so much.

Brittany Gann

January 23, 2004

Ryan,

Hey! Its been almost a weeks since you left us, its still hard, but there is some healing knowing that you are no longer in any pain. Your family and friends miss you a lot. Its still weird that your not up at Taco Casa like you would do every night, manily just to talk to us or to eat. The two nights I stayed in your room after your death, helped me out. You wouldn't think it would but it did. We use to spend so much time in that room. Jacob still makes comments about it, and how he would call all the time. Its crazy to believe that you are gone. You will be missed greatly and don't forget I still love you. Please watch over everyone, and you know whats going on in my life now, with me living with my dad. Just help everyone out. We will see you soon..

I love you,

Brittany

Darla Wilson

January 22, 2004

Ryan,

I only meet you once. I helped you to get to my house and you thanked me. You got lost trying to come to my house to pickup Candice and my daughter Leslie. I was afraid for you because I wanted you to get to my house safely you did. When you got here I liked you right off.

You were very pleasant to me and every body around you. I let you take the girls out late and you brought them back I was happy for trusting in you and believing in you. Now you are gone Ryan and I am truly blessed for having you in my house and our lives forever.

I already feel your presence will be praying for you and your family until we meet again. We all love you Ryan.

Darla Wilson

Leslie Wilson

January 22, 2004

I know Ryan by my friend candice I only meet him 3 times he was really nice and cool to talk to and really sweet my mom talked to him on the phone 1 time he was a cool guy i wish i got to know him better and longer Ryan I will miss you candice is missing u alot stay in peace Ryan me and candice love you you are our heart

Cyndy Millican

January 22, 2004

Brittany G. I did'nt know Ryan was just looking thru the obits & came across his.Read the heartbreaking letter You left him.And, just want to say to you and everyone else that tho I did'nt know Ryan. And, don't know how you lost him. I know the pain you are ALL feeling.I lost my 28 yr.old son Oct. 26th,2003.He had problems but, none of his family knew how bad they were until the day he left us.I believe that God never gives us more then we can handle and, tho we don't understand why our loved one's have to leave us.God WILL get us ALL thru these heartaches. God bless you all.And, if any of you ever need/want to talk my e-mail address is on here.

Josh Miller

January 22, 2004

Dennis and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss. Your family has been on my mind since I heard Saturday. I can't begin to say I know what you are going through because I don't. You will always have your memories.

Josh

KAREN KIESLING

January 22, 2004

DENNIS I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AS I HAVE BEEN DOWN THAT ROAD. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Elizabeth Martin

January 21, 2004

Although I can't be there for the good byes I am sorry. We grew apart in our teens but I still miss you. I hope your family can find peace as well as your friends. You will remain in my heart and prayers.

crystal harington

January 21, 2004

ILOVEU

Dave Jenkins

January 21, 2004

Ryan

I love you and you will be missed.

Grampa Dave

Diana Terry

January 21, 2004

Waylon,

Dennis and I were off work Tuesday and when I returned today and heard this heartbreaking news abut your stepson I was so grieved for the pain you and your wife are walking through. In conversations with you at work I know you know the ONE who will sustain you during this time and I want you to know that our prayers for strength and comfort will be going up for you. You always had such good things to say about your stepson. I admire your wonderful character.

We are so sorry we can't make the services today, but will be there in spirit with you and we will certainly be praying for you and your family.

Our hugs,

Dennis and Diana Terry

MOM

January 21, 2004

Ryan,

I will always love you. I miss you so much. You were my baby boy and now your gone. I know you have no more pain and for that I take comfort. We will somehow go on, although I don't know how. I will see you again one day. I NEVER gave up on you. Love always, Mom

Tammy Kimling

January 20, 2004

Wanda & Dennis,

Although words can't begin to ease the sorrow of your loss, please know that you are in my prayers and in the prayers of so many who care.

God is our Refuge & Strength. An everpresent help in trouble. Psalm 46

Stephanie Alejandre

January 20, 2004

Ryan,

You were such an intelligent, and sweet and caring person. I always looked forward to going to biology class to see you. Even when you were frowing, I always seemed to get something out of you. You were a very good friend, and for that I will always love you. Thank you for always being there for me through the tough and the bad. You were the greatest. Love always,

Stephanie Alejandre

January 20, 2004

Ryan,

You were such an intelligent, and sweet and caring person. I always looked forward to going to biology class to see you. even when you were frowing, I always seemed to get something out of you. You were a very good friend, and for that i will always love you. Thank you for always being there for me through the tough and the bad. You were the greatest.

Jeff & Jeanne Mosal

January 20, 2004

Ryan was at our house ALOT. We always loved having him over, except when we didn't have chicken nuggets on hand. Well, then he'd trot to McD's to get some.

He was a great kid. We had alot of laughs and tears with him. We will miss his smile and sense of humor.

We will always remember the incident where he was asked "What size?" and his response was, "Uhhh, I don't know!"

Ryan lives on in Jacob and others. He will not be forgotten.

We loved Ryan and will miss him. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of us left behind.

Remember, we have HOPE!! We will see Ryan again thanx to the blood that Jesus shed for all of us.

With Love, Jeff, Jeanne and family

Patsy Frazier

January 20, 2004

To my dear friend Dennis and his lovely wife Wanda,

I am truly sorry for your loss and would like for you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. This is not an easy obstacle to overcome, but through the grace of God you will somehow come through.

Love always

Patsy Frazier and Family

Rosalie Blair

January 20, 2004

Ryan,

I will miss you so much it hurts, you were like a son to me, we had so many good times together! my heart aches at what you've been through, but I know you are at peace now, I love you very much and will never forget you!

Sherry Sutton

January 20, 2004

Dennis I am sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brittany Gann

January 20, 2004

Ryan,

I can't even start to explain how bad this hurts, with out you here. I know we only dated for about 3 months, but you meant a lot to me, and I loved you with all I had. I don't know where we went wrong but I do know there was a reason for it. I still miss the late night talks we would have. Even though I acted like I didn't care about you, I did. I was always worried about you. That phone call I got Friday the 16 at 6:30, scared me. I wanted to go see you then but I couldn't b/c of school and work. I was on my way to see you when your mom called and said you didn't make it. I wanted to see you alive, I wanted to let you know I still love you, but I waited to long and now your gone. No one in MY family understood you like I did, no one understands now why I am hurting so bad but YOUR family. Your family is so great, they ALL love you so much, I would love to have a family like yours, its like I am apart of the family (Hayden and I),but its hard to explain. I miss you so much, I am sorry for everything I did, that caused us to go wrong. Please forgive me and keep an eye on me and your family and help us get through this..I LOVE YOU FOREVER... RIP..

Brittany G.

Amanda Brawley

January 20, 2004

Ryan,

I am so sorry I couldn't be there for you more, when you really needed someone. I have comfort knowing that you're in a better place where all your wounds, physically and emotionally, have been healed. You will truly be missed.

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