Ryan Christopher Fowler

As my birthday is tomorrow, it´s not the same without you celebrating with me. Ryan and I would celebrate ours together. Growing up Ryan never had the opportunity to celebrate birthdays or holidays. He felt bad not being able to do so. So later in life he enjoyed these things. Ryan until we join each other in Heaven, please watch over me and guide me. I love and miss you so very much!

I met Ryan in Kindergarten at Nathaniel Hawthorn Elementary. He taught me my first drum beat with my hand and fingers. I thought that was the coolest thing. LOL...He was a beautiful soul from day one. I always wondered what ever became of him and some of my other classmates. I Google him tongigh and surprisingly found him right away, along with the sad news. I was so close to being able to reach out to him. This saddened me deeply tonight. My deepest condolences to you all.

We had so.much fun together!

My dearest Ryan, I am sorry I was not there to be with you as you transitioned to Heaven. God called you home to give you sweet rest. You fought a good fight against the cancer that ravaged your body.

I loved you from the moment we met and I will always love you. Your smile, your laughter, your strength, and those AWESOME hugs from you will be greatly missed. I will miss our long phone calls and talks about life where you displaced your intellect and knowledge of the world. You are an AWESOME guy. I miss you and cry alot that you are no longer here with us. I know that you and Jeff shared a special love and Uncle Clyde and I will keep in touch with him. I am thrilled that you got the opportunity to meet all your second cousins on the Henderson side. Samiyah enjoyed dancing with you!! I hope I gave you your roses while you were here to enjoy them! I love you Ryan. Always. Ms. Janis/Auntie

As each day passes, my grief hits me harder than ever. Ryan when we first met in 2000, we connected right away. Our experiences were very similar, you met my friends and family and were accepted right away. We travelled across the country and Canada. Together we worked on professional growth and personal goals. Our humor was contagious, your laughter was iconic! Our love for each other was seamless, you would always surprise me with cards, candy and letters. We worked together for awhile in the corporate world, living a "secret " of our relationship sneaking a kiss when no one was looking. Your kindness and compassion was incredible, we made the perfect couple. Everyone wanted our life, we never argued or got upset ever. We enjoyed car shows, our BMW´s and road test drives. You´ll always be my guy! I was the luckiest man to have you as my partner and will forever have you in my heart !!! Love you Ryan. Thank you

Sending prayers of strength and comfort to Ryan's family during this time.

Ryan you will never be forgotten and loved.

Ryan you were a sweet soul and always so kind to your coworkers and friends. I´ll never forget that you have my son his first book and you will be proud to hear books are one of his favorite things and he has over 100 books now! Dan , Regi, and Aaron

My dear cousin Ryan, I enjoyed the time I was blessed to spend with you in 2023, along with your aunt Janis and uncle Clyde. I wish I could have spent more time with you. May you rest in peace.
Carmen Henderson

I remember when Ryan came to visit Grandma Mary and the rest of the family in Evanston. He told us he was writing a book. He seemed like nice guy. I also remember when I sent him a Christmas present. It was a Bible and journal combined. I told him he could write all his thoughts in it and read the Bible as well. He called me back to thank me for the present. He said he would write in it everyday. Ryan you are in no more pain now. For now you can be with all your relatives. For they are welcoming you. Rest dear Ryan rest. Love Aunt Marilyn

I met Ryan for the first time at nephew Eddie's funeral. Although, I only knew him for a short time I felt as if I had known him for years.

I met someone who was kind, thoughtful, respectful, articulate and very intelligent. He was also someone with a great sense of humor and a southern gentleman.

Ryan I will miss your phone calls and your texts, but I am relieved that you are no longer suffering on this earth and you are at peace.

Remember, God always knows what is best for us. Ryan, you maybe out of our sight, but you will always be in our hearts.

Good Bye Ryan. May you forever rest in heavenly peace.
Miss Rozine
Auntie

Cousin Ryan, I am so glad that I got the chance to know you. I will miss your kindness, joy and talent, but am so lucky that we got to spend time together. I hope you are at peace and know that you are missed and loved. Cousin Frances

Nephew Ryan, there are no word to describe how much you will be missed.

Love ,
Aunt Sonya

Nephew Ryan, I'm so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know you for you were truly an amazing young man. I wish we could have gone to a car show together because I also like fast cars. Ryan you will truly be missed. Rest in peace Nephew for you are home now. Love always and forever, Uncle AlvinWalker

I'm so sad I didn't get a chance to see you or even hear your voice, I just want you to know that I have always thought about you. I love you with all my heart, your Aunt Carol

Cousin, we have missed you so much! Now your gone. May God keep you safely in his arms.

My friend you forever be in my heart. Loving you always. Miss hearing your voice. Your crazy puertorican