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Kaseem "Ka" Ryan
1972 - 2024
Kaseem "Ka" Ryan
1972 - 2024
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BORN
1972
DIED
2024
Kaseem Ryan Obituary
Kaseem "Ka" Ryan was a prolific Brooklyn-based rapper whose lyrically-rich albums earned him accolades, and who was also known for his two-decade career as an FDNY firefighter, where he rose to captain.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
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11 Entries
Tony
January 20, 2025
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted fans of Kaseem "Ka" Ryan. Kaseem "Ka" Ryan was a prolific Brooklyn-based rapper whose lyrically rich albums earned him accolades, and who was also known for his two-decade career as an FDNY firefighter, where he rose to captain. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Kaseem "Ka" Ryan. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
Has
October 24, 2024
Ayo ka, which means spirit, you changed my life lordy, energy cannot die so either you newbodies or roam, i pray its the latter, be free from your flesh prison. Thanks for teaching me how to play life and chess. All love.
x-Has
Jim McCullough
October 22, 2024
Kaseem was a NYC basketball player that played well and was humble. He appreciated and cheered his contemporaries who advanced further than he did. I knew him as a good guy before he made it obvious to everyone. Broke my heart to read he died.
Rob
October 20, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Ryan family,May God dry your tears and heal your hearts. Truly sorry for your loss.
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Naeemah High
October 17, 2024
He walked with me in my darkest hours. From youth to infinity. You are my ancestor. A upright man. U didn´t take advantage. A walk I will always look forward to. Hear and after.
Where is my pirate
October 16, 2024
Carson Loveless
October 16, 2024
Condolences to his family
Chris
October 16, 2024
I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Kaseem Ryan. Life gone too soon. May the God of all comfort help you cope during this difficult time.
RA
October 16, 2024
A great voice, great firefighter. Too young to no longer be here. God be with the Ryan family.
RB
October 16, 2024
An incredible rapper whose lyrical talents were like no other. It put him in a class by himself. His dedication to NY as a firefighter showed a love
of people and NY. Prayers for the Ryan family. May God be with you in your time of loss.
Elizabeth Bell
October 15, 2024
RIP Kaseem
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