Ryan J. Essman

While working with Ryan at the Courtyard, he was responsible for teaching me how to do certain parts of my job. During one of my first ever shifts, I made a mistake with a reservation, I had to ask for Ryan´s help to resolve whatever I had done and somehow ended up with the nickname "Gidget." Over the years working together I got to know Ryan and briefly stayed in touch with him after moving out of state to be with family. I´m deeply saddened by his passing and will always remember him as a fun loving and compassionate friend.