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for Ryan Welch
June 5, 2009
ryan made so many people laugh. i don't think he ever met a stranger. he will truly be missed. staff a crestwood custom cuts. our hearts are very heavy and our prayers are with ryan's family.
Katie Rodemacher
June 5, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss... I work at the Custom Cuts in Crestwood where Ryan was a great client... He was always funny and sweet and always making us girls laugh.. He truly will be missed!!!
Jim Frick
June 1, 2009
Ryan was a very close friend of my son Brandon.
The last time I saw him was at my sons wedding in Springfield,Mo. on May 16.
The night before the wedding,Ryan,and I talked for hours.
I was shocked,and hurt when I heard the terrible news. He will be greatly missed by all of us; Especially my son.
My prayers go out to Ryan's family.
June 1, 2009
Rick...
I am so saddened for your loss. It is especially times like these that I wish I was not so far away, for I would love to give you a HUGE HUG and shed a tear with you as I am doing right now.
I don't know if you knew, or remember that I lost a son too. Only it was at birth so I never got to see him grow as you did with Ryan....Ryan and my son Evan would have been the same age...
We take so much for granted....too much...we need to hold our friends and family close to our hearts....they are only gone in body, their spirit lives forever.
God Bless You
John (Bope) Metzelaars
Cole Lilly
May 31, 2009
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time Ryan was a great guy and he will always be remembered. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Beckler
May 31, 2009
Rick & Tina
I am deeply sadened by the by tragic loss of your son, I can't begin to feel what pain and sorrow you two are experiencing. My deepest sympthy goes out to both of you.
Scott and Jeanette Griffy
May 30, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Ryan. God has a very special part in Heaven for Ryan. His journey is only beginning, not ending. God will help you get thru this and Ryan will be that special angel when you need one the most.
May 30, 2009
Very sorry to hear the tragic news about Ryan. Deepest sympathy for you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
April Thies
Taurina, Tim, Blake & Tommy Rardin
May 29, 2009
Rick, Frankie, & Family, Our prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort at this so difficult time. Ryan was a special guy.
Bob White
May 29, 2009
Rick and Family.
I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. I hope you and your family are well. May God Bless you all.
Love
Bob White
Darlene, Paul, Jacob, Mitchell, Samantha & Nicholas Bonczkowski
May 29, 2009
Rick, Family & Friends, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ryan had such a ZEST for life and lit up EVERY room he ever walked into he will be deeply missed.
Ryan we love you and miss you,
Lisa Richeson
May 29, 2009
Love you Ryan. You will be missed.
NATALIE KOPECKY
May 29, 2009
Ryan had my heart for many years. He taught me to grow, how to find "me" and lead me on my own little adventure at the age of 19 when he moved me to Houston. Ryan and I remained the best of friends and he ALWAYS came through whether the issue was small or larger than life.
He made a gigantic impact on many people in this great big world. He truly lived his life to the very fullest. He did exactly what he wanted to do, saw the things he had always wanted to see, spoke words without holding back, gave to people when they needed (even if it was as small as a laugh) and loved with every single piece of his heart. He was literally at the highest point in his life and wouldn't have wanted his story to be any other way. Ryan was extremely adventurous and in many ways, "electric."
Always in my heart,
I love you,
Natalie
Kristine Soltwedel
May 29, 2009
To Rick and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan & Pam LeCrone
May 28, 2009
Rick, Frankie, & Family,
Our Thoughts,Prayers,and
Love are with you at this
time.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Dan & Pam LeCrone
May 28, 2009
I did not know Ryan but know his father he's friendly and cool I'm sure Ryan was the same.
Best Wishes to the Welch Family
Walker Runnels
Clarence& Kathy Haney
May 28, 2009
Rick& Tina
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Clarence& Kathy Haney
Pat Orsborn
May 28, 2009
Rick, Tina, Grandma Frankie and all the family. I am so sorry for your loss.May God be with you in the days ahead. Love and Prayers
Tiffany Manning
May 28, 2009
You touch many hearts in Tomball we will miss you, My deepest Sympathy to your family.
Elesha Allen
May 28, 2009
We miss you so much. You are so loved and greatly missed. You made such an impact on our lives and everyone's lives you came in contact with. I just know God is taking good care of you. We'll meet again one day so save my place! I love you buddy and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly Wallach
May 28, 2009
I hope the angels are taking you on a real adventure. You were the son I never had.
Jessica Christian and Family
May 28, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dianne Miselbrook
May 27, 2009
Its an honor and pleasure to have known you. You will be missed greatly...
Adam Lock
May 27, 2009
I knew Ryan since Jr. High and I can remember many people wanting to be like him. He had many abilities and talents. One that comes to mind was his ability to jump with a bmx bicycle! I can vividly remember one day at Klitzing Park in which he cleared a section of rairoad tracks in the park to everyone's amazement! He also had a great ability on the basketball court whether it was throwing the GG from half court alley-oop playing turk-ball at Wendlings or coming in for an injured player during a 3 on 3 tourney and battling back from a huge deficit for the Win! Ryan was also notorious for dating the prettiest girls in school. A feat which we were all envious of him for. All in all Ryan was a very likeable guy with many friends and will be sadly missed by many. I will continue to keep those close to him in my thoughts and prayers.
Tanya Powless
May 27, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
THE SANDERS
May 27, 2009
I ONLY KNEW RYAN A SHORT TIME, BUT HE SEEMED LIKE A FINE YOUNG MAN. WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN HIM LONGER.
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