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Bonnie Gordy
March 21, 2004
Dear Connie and David, Our hearts are broken by the loss of Ryan. We can't even begin to imagine the pain you both feel. Ryan was always up to something and loved nothing more than to aggravate any and everybody, but we all knew it was always in fun. He always had that little mischievious twinkle in his eyes. I remember how he stayed so little for so long while Scotty and his other friends were growing like weeds. Several years ago the Posse ballteam were all sitting around on the bleachers and I stood up and Ryan stood up in front of me and said "Look Mrs.Bonnie, I'm as tall as you!" I was so proud and bragged about the fact that he grew so much. Well Edward Sasser was sitting there looking very unimpressed and he asked me "How tall are you?" I said almost 5"5 and the whole ballteam groaned and rolled there eyes. It didn't matter, it was still proud moment for our little Ryan. You know how much Scott enjoyed coaching him and he really loved that youngin'! We miss him! Love always, Scott,Bonnie,&Alaina.
Lisa Gilchrist
March 11, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Ryan.
Sandy Daniels
March 8, 2004
David and Connie,
Our heart were sadden with we got the news about Ryan. Matthew and I was thinking about the time Ryan and Mr Melvin came to the house fishing together. You are in our hearts and prayers. The whole Carter family is very special to us. We love you all. May God bless with of you.
Sandy and Matthew Daniels
Teressa Brown
March 5, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Teressa Brown
Tracy Davis
March 5, 2004
Connie, You are such a wonderful teacher, and friend. You were also a wonderful mother. Ryan knew that in his heart. I love you. Tracy
Joanna Fanny-VanArsdale
March 5, 2004
Ryan was a wonderful person and will be missed. I will continue to pray for you in your time of need.
SPC John & Joanna VanArsdale
Natalie and Nathan VanArsdale
jennifer strickland
March 4, 2004
dear carter family,
my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. ryan and my brother were good friends they played baseball together. he will be missed very much. just know that god is with you during this time. my prayers are with you all.
Linda Lewis-Vanderlip
March 4, 2004
Connie and David,
So many people were saddened by the news of Ryan's death. I can still see him sitting in my 7th grade first period class....with that mischievous sparkle in his smile. I will always remember that smile. I am so happy to have spent an afternoon with Ryan last summer. I can't imagine how one deals with this sort of tragedy but please know my prayers and thoughts are with you. There is so much work to be done with the young people in Effingham County and I know you will honor Ryan's memory by making a positive difference as will others who knew and loved him.
Monica Hughes
March 4, 2004
Dear Ryans family,
I was really sad when i found out about ryan gosh it seems like only yesterday i saw his smilin face him and my brother were pretty good friends and he was distrougt at the news of ryan he was a great guy and i know that me and my family will surely miss him. me and my family send out our love and prayers to give u comfort and love at this awful time.
we miss you ryan see u when i get there, May you forever rest in peace
Mindy (Justice) Volker
March 4, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Carter
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Ryan is definitely in a much better place and will be watching over you two. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Amy Bowen
March 4, 2004
Connie and David,
I was so saddened by the news of Ryans death. There is no way that I can know the pain you are feeling now, but I do know that you can depend on God to help you through the difficult days ahead. Both of you are very special to me and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Overstreet
March 4, 2004
Connie and David,
As much as I search my soul for words to help take away your pain, I cannot seem to find them. My heart aches for both of you for anyone else who was blessed to know Ryan. His smile and the twinkle of his eyes had a way of making me smile. I will be here when you need me :)
Pat Williams Silvers
March 3, 2004
Dear David & Connie,
I am so sorry of your loss. I know it must be so hard, I will keep you in my prayers. I love you and all of the Carter family. May God help you find peace.
Love ya,
Pat williams Silvers and Family
Ted and Becky Stroud
March 3, 2004
Connie,
Our thoughts and our prayers go out to you and your family. God could not have made earthly ties so strong to break them in eternity. Love is eternal. God Bless you all.
Tina Hillman (Mattingly)
March 3, 2004
Dear Mr & Mrs Carter,
I am very sorry for your loss. The loss of your loved one is so unexpected. My heart goes out to you. Your loved one made a wonderful difference, May these memories be a comfort to you. You shall remain in my thoughts and prayers. I care about your sadness in your loss. Call on me, if I can help in any way.
Love always,
Former student and member of RUMC
Chanon Ogilvie
March 3, 2004
To Connie, David and the other family, I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss of Ryan. I can always remeber Ryan because of the Love he had for my Grandparents. He was always like one of us. I will never forget his pretty smurky smile. He was such a handsome young man. My heart goes out to all of you and just know that now he is in a better place and may peace be with all of you. With much love from The Ogilvie Family!!!!!!!!!!!
Sandy Hall
March 3, 2004
Connie & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son. We cannot begin to imagine the depth of your grief, but please know that you are in our prayers daily. I pray that God will carry you through these difficult times & give you peace & strength like you have never known before.
With Love,
Dion, Sandy, Nicholas & Emily Hall
Jack & Dorothy Henry
March 3, 2004
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time.
Angie Trull
March 3, 2004
I understand that there are no words that can ease your sorrow, as a mother my heart breaks for what you must be going through. Our family will be praying for you ceaselessly in the coming weeks. Connie, you've made such a difference in the lives of so many children, including my daughter, and I, as are many others, are very grateful to you. God bless and keep you both!
Kay, Wendy & Ashley Dowd
March 3, 2004
Mrs. Carter,
May God wrap his loving arms around your family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you.
Leslie Glick
March 3, 2004
Connie & David,
There are no words to say that will help you at this time. Just knowing that Ryan is with God is a comfort. We have been friends along time and we have had some rough times together but we were there for each other. I will be there whenever you need and I will try and take some of the pain away. Time will not heal your loss, but it will help you through each day. Please know that you and your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers and only God and your faith can see you through this difficult time. Ryan is an "Angel" in Heaven looking down on us and enjoying time he is spending with his Grandfather. My Heather is with him also, so maybe they can take care of each other.
Love to you and David.
Melissa Shuman
March 3, 2004
Your family will be in my prayers. Ryan will be missed.
Melissa Shuman and Jason Payton
18 Mitchell Drive
Rincon, GA 31326
Charlene, Shelley and Toni Robider
March 3, 2004
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
We just want to express our condolences for your loss. Ryan was full of energy and he passed that energy to everyone he came in contact with. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Charlene Robider
March 3, 2004
May the peace of God envelop you and all who were privileged to know your sweet boy. Time passes so quickly...it seems like only yesterday that I talked with Ryan in Stan Fox's driveway. Ryan has now taken his place in Heaven's choir of angels, alongside our other young people from Effingham who ventured there in recent years. Feel Ryan's peace as you seek to understand; let Ryan's love help to heal your wounded hearts.
Charlene, Shelley & Toni Robider
Tiffani White
March 3, 2004
Ryan, I'll miss you but I know you are looking down on us from heaven
Ms. Connie i love you and my prayers are with you...
Cheryl Brinson
March 3, 2004
Connie and family,
Somehow, I don't really know the right words to say. I can express sympathy and all the support that a friend can offer. I feel your grief, but can only imagine the extent that you both must feel it. I wish that I could take away just a portion of the pain of losing your son. It is hard to comprehend why things like this happen, but God must have a better plan for Ryan. Draw strength from those around you. Stay occupied. Connie, somehow, I envision you utilizing this whole thing as a teachable moment.
Be assured that you are in our prayers and that we are here for you no matter what your needs might be.
Jason Mock
March 3, 2004
dear carter family,
I can only tell you what my heart fell and that is that god had a poupse for my good friend. I will never forget the times that we had playing ball for the posse times we went hunting those memories will never go away.Im truely hurt and will aways have a place in my heart for ryan.
Corinne Dixon
March 2, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have not lived in Effingham for some time now but I remembered Ryan and speak for everyone when I say I always will. Mrs.Carter you to this day were my very favorite teacher, you touched my heart.
Bill Charles
March 2, 2004
David & Connie,
Ya'll were (and still are) an influential and memorable part of my college days and I was devastated when I heard about Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with you both always.
Bill
Shirley Stokes
March 2, 2004
Dear David and Connie,
Our heart cried for you and those who loved your son. We were so saddened to hear of his death and wanted you to know that you are being held up in our prayers. You were pregnant when our son was in your class and you shared the excitement of Ryans arrival with your students, making them part of this special time in your life. Our sons, William and John, and Earl and I send our LOVE and PRAYERS to you at this.
The Stokes Family
Cindy Williams Graves
March 2, 2004
To The Carters,
You are all in my prayers.
In Sympathy and Love.
Cindy Williams Graves
Glenda Herrin
March 2, 2004
Mrs.Carter & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.(Cody Herrin)
Victoria Siegfried
March 2, 2004
Mrs.Carter,
My family and I are so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you cared for Ryan and how much you loved him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you so very much.
Love always,
Victoria
Stelly, Kelly, and Wendy Driggers
March 2, 2004
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. May god bless.
Haley Colson
March 2, 2004
Mrs. Carter and family,
Ryan was such a special person. He knew how to light up a room. I'll never forget his outgoing personality, and how he always made me laugh. It hurts me to hear of this loss. I send my sympathy and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacey Carter
March 2, 2004
It came as a shock to be told that Ryan passed away. I thought back all the way to Kindergarten at South Effingham Elementary. I cannot tell you how many times we were both asked, "Are yall related?" "Are yall twins?" and sometimes when Brian Carter was standing beside us, all three of us were asked the same questions we have heard all throughout school. I left South Effingham High at the end of my ninth grade year, Ryan and I had a class together with the rest of our friends and we were still asked by our teacher were we related. It's amazing how you can recall the simple things in life after something like this. We have all lost a few friends lately and makes you think about how precious life and friendship are to us. Ryan will always be in our hearts and I will always remember the jokes and laughs we had throughout the ten years we went to school together. Ryan will be missed, but he is in a better place now.
Sylvia Smith
March 2, 2004
The Carter Family: I have never been so shocked, as when I was told that Ryan was no longer with us. It is still so hard to believe. He was just at my home to see my
Son, Tony, a few days prior to his death. We talked and Tony was asleep and I remember telling Ryan, "Go on back there and wake him up as it is time to get up."
We talked about his education in the Navy. He wasn't my Son but I was so proud of him. He brought a lot of light and laughter to us when he was around. May GOD help you get through this terrible loss. Our family will never forget him.
Sylvia Smtih & Family
Jenny Moore
March 2, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Carter:
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ryan was loved by many and he will be missed very much.
Emily Nease
March 2, 2004
I don't know what to say at a time like this, it's hard to believe. I know he is in a better place now and I want to let all his family know that they are in my prayers.
Patti Hendley
March 2, 2004
Connie,
As a parent I cannot even imagine your grief and pain...You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Tammy E. Monroe
March 2, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
LeeAnne Rushing
March 2, 2004
I talked to Ryan just a few days ago. He was such a wonderful person who was always full of life. Ryan would do anything for anybody. He was truly an awesome person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless.
Becky Woods
March 2, 2004
Connie and David, Allen and I were so sorry to hear about your son Ryan. I remember him as your beautiful little boy of many years ago. Your son is now with the lord and heaven is a better place. Our most heartfelt sympathies to you both.
Jesse Martin
March 2, 2004
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lara Webber
March 2, 2004
Ms. Carter,
My thoughts are pryers are with you and your family.
Matt Stroud
March 2, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ryan will be truly missed.
Nancy Martin-Harper
March 2, 2004
I have your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss and I am sure Ryan is in a wonderful place now.
10 Mitchell Drive
Rincon, GA 31326
Karla Bryant
March 2, 2004
I just wanted to let you and your family know that you all are in my heart and in my prayers.
Tabitha Smith
March 2, 2004
I am very speechless at this time. Words or actions couldn't heal the pain and sorrow we all feel. It seems as if God is calling us home now one by one.Ryan will be greatly missed! I will always remember him by that smile. Ryan had a smile that could light up a room. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends at this time in need.<3
Jennifer Lovell-Cole
March 2, 2004
Your family is in our prayers.
Elise Proctor
March 2, 2004
Ryan, you were like a brother to me when you stayed with us .. i am gonna miss you greatly!!!
Ms. Connie my prayers are with you....
Melissa Smith (Duggar)
March 2, 2004
Mrs. Connie and family:
I am so sorry to hear of you tragic loss. Ryan was a very nice and talented young man and will be deeply missed. It's hard to know what to say or do in a time like this, but I know that you are a very strong woman that so many of us love so much and I know you will find the courage and strength to get through this. May God bless you and your family.
Love always,
Melissa
Letitia Taylor Ricketts
March 2, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Karen Floyd
March 2, 2004
My prayers & thoughts are with all of you. May God give you the strength to help you through this and heal your broken hearts. Love,
Karen Williams Floyd
Torian White
March 2, 2004
I send my deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you, the Carter family. We've known each other for a while now, and I believe that you know I am behind you all 100%. Most importantly, the Lord is your strength in your time of sorrow.
Rejoice in knowing that Ryan was saved, and we will see him again with Christ.
DeLynne Trull
March 2, 2004
Dear Mrs. Carter,
When I found out about Ryan's death from Ashley, it really shook me up. Ryan was a very funny person to know. I met him back in 2001 from an old friend. Just yesterday me and Ashley were talking about the night that we were all in your kitchen this past summer talking. He is in a better place now. He lit up everyone's world. I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and your family.
Rich, Linda & Mike Slater
March 2, 2004
Out thoughts are with you.
Linda Proctor
March 2, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley Mell
March 2, 2004
I have such fond memories of the times we shared together. I know that the shock and devistation that I feel do not even come close to the loss you are experiencing. My prayers go out for you.
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