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for Ryan Rames
May 9, 2017
He was nice
May 9, 2017
Ryan was the best brother
November 7, 2016
ryan was my best friend he will never be forgotten he will always be loved i knew something was up cause i always wait by his locker and we will go walk to class but i knew that certain day was very off cause he didnt came. when people told me i couldnt believe it i thought it was my fault cause i should have been there.
Emily thurman
June 27, 2011
Ryan you will never be forgotten. your still deep in everyones heart. no one will ever forget you. cause you were one of the nicest boys, in all of minooka. we love you ryan<3
January 6, 2011
Gone but not forgotten. WE love you Ryan
Marty Shimkus
October 29, 2010
I think of Ryan and his family quite often since this tragic accident. I was one of Ryan's Wrestling Coaches at the Intermediate School. I can honestly say that when others post that Ryan was a very special kid that they are "spot-on". His positive attitude and contagious smile in that wrestling room was appreciated and made my job fun. His smile made ME smile! Ryan seemed like the type of kid that enjoyed being wherever he was at the time doing whatever. He was always happy! Not a care in the world. I will miss him very much in that wrestling room this year.
The Shimkus family can only offer our condolences and I cherish my thoughts of Ryan of the time I did spend with him. He was only a couple of practices away from mastering that double leg takedown! Again, Ryan was a great kid and will be sadly missed by everybody.
nicole smith
April 23, 2010
this is nicole and i wish i could have knew ryan but he passed befor i could. from what i have heard, i bet he was a great kid and im sorry for your loss. i have lost a lot of important people in my life but i havent lost a son (then again im only 13). but i want you to know i am a very good friend of your daughter and you know me and that we are best friends. i dont know how to tell you how sorry i am. but i can tell you even if you know this, ashley thinks about him everyday. she even wants to make a poem book for him. she is the best sister, daughter and friend anyone could ever have and i know you know that but i wanted you to know that i know that. ashley has some great poems and i dont know if i was suppose to tell you that she was making a book but i did so to late haha. but you are like a mom to me even if a barley met you. i feel we are close. also i cant tell how much i wanted to meet your son. i dont know how much i can type than actually talk but im not with you now so this is my way of telling you all this. i dont think i could handle telling you in person without crying by the first word i say. i dont think i could even stand to see you cry if you would cry to this. so i just wanted to tell you this and hope me and ashley stay bff til the end and we never get in fights. i love amber and talynn and john and you and ashley like my own family. and i want to keep it that way. i will always dream of how ryan was and what he was like and i will pray for the sake of your family even if we are in fights or we disagree. i want to stay in your family not trying to push in the family i woulg never do that after ryan. i just want to stay as a friend and over time it might change but not now. so i hope you look at this and remember im thinking of you and your family!
Patty
February 16, 2010
Hi I lost my only child a few months ago .So I wanted you to know my Heart is with you missing your baby! Mommy to mommy when your alone at times and feeling sad Please remember your lil guy is right there with you and I promise you they don't want to see that they caused us pain .Smile and hold him tight in your Heart!!!!
God Bless you Mommy
From a mommy in Ohio feeling ur saddness I don't know you and you don't know me...Just our Angels know each other.May this bring you a little comfort one day soon:)
February 15, 2010
hello u don't know me and i don't know u.. but i have viewed ur memorial website. i cried wen i saw this. i read all ur entries and see ur son has touched so many lives. i too share ur grief. i lost my husband on 10-27-09. i truely miss him i have 2 little angels who he has left behind an i too think that god had a plan for him. he was put here to make a difference in my life 3yrs ago and we they knew i was strong enough it was time for him to go. i am truely sorry it had to be ur son. but he is in a good place smiling down on u and he would not want u to be sad any longer.. remember all the good times u had with him and hang on them.. wen ur sad pull those memories out and have a good laugh.. Rest in Paridise little Ryan fly with the angels..
~julia~ Fresno California
joann Mennicucci
February 12, 2010
There are no words that can be said for your family feelings.Ryan was the the type of child who put himself before others.
I,m deeply sorry for your loss.
GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
A Guest Reader
February 7, 2010
You do not know me,nor I you, however I found Ryan by accident while looking for someone else. Or was it an accident?? All I can say to you is that Ryan is with Jesus at this very moment. Please get the book "90 minutes in Heaven", it is very popular for those of us who have lost a loved one. It goes into detail what Heaven is like. It is the story of a young man who died for 90 min (pronounced dead by paramedics at scene of accident), went to Heaven and was told it was not his time, that he had to return to earth, he did not want to, but was forced back into his body. So please, I urge you to get the book, the beginning of the book is the most important is the first few chapters that describe his experience in Heaven, after that it is really too much detail for anyone. My loving, kind, caring husband died all too soon two years ago, suddenly. I was encouraged to buy this book for my 2 children to read to help them deal with loosing their father so suddenly and so young. I hold onto that book and read it over and over some days to assure me that he is there and that he is happy. The best part is that one day we will be together again, that is God's promise to us, if we believe in Him. Turn to the Lord, He will give you the grace you need to get through this and call Him for His promise, I did! One day I will be with my husband again, until then I just have to hold God to His promise. Oh, by the way, I also do a lot of praying, it really does help. May God Bless you all at this tragic time in your lives, I am praying for you and your family. But, as you said, he was only on loan to you for a short while. Jesus needed Angel Ryan at that moment or He would not have called him home!
February 6, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss.. They always say that there is a reason for everything the saddest part is sometimes we may never know the reason.. may you hold you son close to your heart and believe that he will always be there with you in spirit.. god bless you and your family..
alontre warren
February 5, 2010
our thoughts go out to the rames family.ryan will be dearly missed.he was a great kid ....
Jeffrey Ferradino
February 3, 2010
My most heartfelt sympathies to the family. I just lost my best friend and brother on January 14, 2010, in a car accident. He was only 26 years old. I know the pain you are going through, I share it with you. To me, there is no understanding a little boy like Ryan, passing away. It is beyond the capacity of thought. All I can say is PRAY, everyday, and as God to give you the strength you need to move forward in life.
Dawn Barajas
February 1, 2010
Matthew 19:13-15
14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." 15 When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.
I thought you'd like this poem:
You never said "I'm leaving"
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it,
And only God knew why
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried
If Love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died
In Life I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
In my heart you hold a place,
That no one could ever fill
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you,
The day God took you home.
Ellis
February 1, 2010
I am so sorry you and your family and all his friends of Ryans Death. I only hope that we all can live through his memory and remember his laughter and love that he showed each and every one of us. Emily loved playing with him and getting to know him... Megan Loved to sit with him and chat with him on the bus .... We truely miss him and Love you all so much
Keith Rames
January 24, 2010
I just learned of Ryans death, may God take care of you buddy. Im sure you will be watching over all of us. I havent seen him in a long time but he really was a happy little guy and everyone loved him!
dan c
January 20, 2010
May God watch over this family. I did not know Ryan but came across this guest book and learned of his passing. What a beautiful boy. My heart goes out to Ryan, his family and friends.
The Chaneys
January 17, 2010
We will miss Ryan so much. Megan says she liked playing with him so much. Words can not express how we feel but we are comforted in the knowledge that we will see him again someday. Our prayers to you and your family, we are here for you.
Autumn Terborg
January 17, 2010
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of this tragedy. I keep your family in my prayers, and hope for the best.
Holding onto his baby sister. He was a great big brother.
January 17, 2010
brendan rymarz
January 14, 2010
I love you Ryno. I miss you.A very special little boy. My heart is broken.
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Please allow the wonderful memories of Ryan and Sammie to carry you all through this trying time. Please take comfort in knowing that your not alone and look to each for strength.
The power of love will help heal the heart.
MARK HIMES
January 13, 2010
ALTHOUGHT WE DIDN'T KNOW RYAN PERSONALLY AND HIS FAMILY, OUR PRAYERS&CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD HELP YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE LIVE IN THE SUBDIVISION AND WE USE TO SEE HIM WALKING HIS DOG EVERY DAY, MY HUSBAND WOULD SAY THERE GOES THAT LITTLE BOY!!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS MARK,CINDY HIMES
Melissa Joyce
January 13, 2010
I did not know him very well or for very long but Ryan radiated life and love, innocence and faith... he was the SWEETEST boy and we who knew him were truly blessed. There are no words to truly console a family who has lost a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, or a cousin... but Ryan has finally gotten the last piece of his angelic soul, his wings. He looks down on us all and smiles that beautiful smile. He is our guardian angel and may he always be remembered.
We love you Ryan, always and forever!!
Kelly Melendez
January 13, 2010
Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult loss. We live in the subdivision and when we heard the tragic story it hit our family very hard. My daughter attended school with Ryan at MIS. She did not know him personally but saw him walking the hallways everyday. My daughter told me he was the kindest boy and he always had a smile on his face which would brighten up her day. He will be missed dearly.
Jaworski Family
January 13, 2010
My heart is heavy for your family. My son Ben knew Ryan from the wrestling team at school. From a mother to a mother, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences on behalf of our family. Rest in peace Ryan for you will be greatly missed.
Glenn Steed
January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this unspeakable tragedy. May it give you comfort to know that you will be forever protected by a very special Guardian Angel.
Sincerely, Glenn and Judy Steed
Trisha Jackson
January 13, 2010
I never got the pleasure of meeting Dear Ryan, but I did get to meet his wonderful mother, Danielle in a JJC class last year! Based on Danielle's kind, great personality I know he was a wonderful kid and will be greatly missed! My love and prayers goes to the whole family, may you and your family be strong and know Ryan is in a safe place.
Gary Hutchinson
January 13, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure when Ryan would come over and play with our kids. Preston would get so excited when he would call or just stop by with Sammie for a short walk. Our family will miss Ryan very much.
Hutchinson Family
Morgan Family
January 12, 2010
We are so saddened by the news of Ryan's death. He sounded like an awesome kid and we can't imagine the pain this tragedy must bring! Our son is also a 5th grader at MIS, although he did not know Ryan personally. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and may God's grace comfort you ~ today and always.
Carey Zeller
January 12, 2010
Words cannot express my shock when I realized that this tragic story was not only connected to a family I know; but the smiling boy in the picture was the sweet little baby I cared for over 10 years ago named Ryan whose smile lit up rooms even then. Words seem inadequate; but please know we extend our deepest sympathy to your family and will keep Ryan in our prayers. God gained one more special angel.
Hill Family
January 12, 2010
Our Deepest Condolences. We did not know your family but the story has touched our hearts. God bless your family in this tragic time. May your son always be watching over you guys.
riley thean
January 12, 2010
Ryan was a great kid! He would always smile and laugh!! He also cheered everyone up!! Ryan was on my cross countrey team and he was a great kid! I know everyone will miss him but we need to think of when he made us smile or laugh! I know i will never forget ryan and his family!
Hartsell Family
January 12, 2010
our prayers go out to the entire family
at this time...may you allow God to
comfort you now and forever.
Nate Glade
January 12, 2010
i feel so sorry for ryan. he was in my school in the 5 grade. one of his friends dylan was crying when he died. dylan was on the wrestling team. I was in cross country with him. Such a nice boy and i wish he didnt die. Especially by drowning in a pond
Kylie Pucel
January 12, 2010
I am sure Ryan was a great kid and brought joy to the family. I am very sorry for your loss but always remember the memories and all the good times you got to expeirience with him. I am praying for Ryan, Sammie, as well as his family.
Jessica
January 12, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. Know that Ryan and Sammie are both looking down on his family. May God be with you and you with God during this time.
Preston Hutchinson
January 12, 2010
Ryan was my best friend. He never made fun of me or hurt me. I am very sad that he has died. Ryan was such a good kid, he doesn't steal or hurt other people. He was my only real friend in my third grade class, but when he went to Special Ed I was very lonely. May Ryan and Sammy rest in peace. Love, Preston Hutchinson.
Strand Family
January 12, 2010
My family was so struck when we heard of the tragedy for Ryan and his dog. We do not know Ryan or his family, but we are in his subdivision. We are so deeply saddened by his loss. Our hearts, prayers and love go out to his family.
Carly Spirakes
January 12, 2010
As a child who lost her dad i know what its like to lose a very close family memeber but when i heard about this i couldnt stop but to think he is now in a better place & may ryan & sammie rest in peace .
Linda Vanderhurst
January 12, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Felecia Lockhart
January 12, 2010
Barb and Family,
May God bring you comfort during your time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss my prayer's are certainly with you and your family.
Hopman Family
January 12, 2010
Our thought and prayers are with u at this very difficult time. We did not know your son but can not help being struck by his smile, may that smile and your memories help pull u thought this time.
Hannah
January 12, 2010
I personally knew Ryan as a student at Minookia my prayers are with his family and may God Bless!!
The Flores Family
January 12, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family and friends at this difficult time.
Pat Schoenbeck
January 12, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family . May God give you and your family comfort and strength through your time of grief. God Bless you and your family.
Kim Pasch
January 12, 2010
We are friends of the Cull's and the Pasch Family sends there deepest sympathy to all Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
The Brown Family
January 12, 2010
Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Christina Davila
January 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss, as a mother of 4 I cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. May God bless you and your family in this great time of sorrow.
J. Martinez & Family
January 11, 2010
Our deepest condolences from my family to yours...My daughter was on the cross country team with Ryan.
January 11, 2010
We are friends of Sharon and Casey. We wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jeff, Lynn, Jacob and Gabrielle Harner
Hannah Wagnon
January 11, 2010
Im very sorry that you had to experience this loss. I go to school with Ashley. She wavery strong today at school, and i want to say she is a saint. Anyway, i know what its like to lose somebody. When i ws in PRESCHOOL my best friend was diagnosed with cancer. She got better, then she died a month later. I give you my sympathy for ryan and i know its hard. If you would like some advice, you can go to a counseler for help. I wish you the best of luck.
Natalie Wold
January 11, 2010
On behalf of my whole family, our prayers go out to my friend Ashley and her family. God Bless You.
Hough Family
January 11, 2010
I only knew Ryan indirectly...I was Ashley's bus driver 2 years ago and my son was in wrestling with Ryan, but I feel a tremendous sense of loss. I want to do something to try and help your family through this horrible tragic event but I know there is no earthly thing that can be done.
Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that you are not alone....an entire community is by your side.
Watson-Stavola Family
January 11, 2010
Although we didn't personally know Ryan or his family, our prayers & condolences are with you. May God help you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
George & Jeni Krzeczkowski
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. As a fellow classmate to our boys, Ryan was always a pleasure to have around. We and boys will deeply miss him.
January 11, 2010
We are praying that God gives your family strength and peace through this time of grief.
Ryan sounds like a hero doing his best to save his dog.
Philippianes 4:7
God Bless
Brandon Cline-Viken
January 11, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
The Nielsens
January 11, 2010
Our son wrestled with Ryan on the Minooka Junior High team. Our son told us Ryan was a great kid and that he really enjoyed practicing with Ryan. While we did not personally know Ryan, we had seen him at practices as well as meets and he was always smiling. My son is truly saddened by this terrible loss and wishes to see his wrestling buddy again.
Ryan, we all love you and will miss you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dawn and Cole
January 11, 2010
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies as you grieve through this ultimate loss. My son was a classmate of Ryan's at Aux Sable and saw him in the halls at MIS everyday. He said he is going to miss seeing the smile Ryan had on his face every single day. May you find comfort knowing that he is remembered so fondly by so many. Rest in Peace Ryan and Sammie. God Bless your family.
E Brandom
January 11, 2010
Our prayers are with your family at this time!
January 11, 2010
Our deepest condolence on the loss of your little Ryan. We did get the chance to meet him one summer day last year as he was walking Sammie. Very polite young man, told us his dogs name with a warm smile. We will miss seeing him walk his little buddy. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. God will be with you.
The Slatterys (Marigold Neighbors-Minooka)
The Mahoney Family
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Jennifer and George Krzeczkowski
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficuct time. My son, Tyler, was friends with Ryan, rode the bus with him, and played with him in the summer. We live right down the street from your family. I can not express in words how sorry i am for your loss. Please know hes in heaven now watching over you.
January 11, 2010
There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other is wings. Gordon & Donna Wietting, Jennifer Bertrand (Minooka, IL), Anna Bertrand (Morris, IL), Katie Bertrand (Springfield, VA)
Don & Stephanie Raddatz
January 11, 2010
Our deepest thoughts and heart felt prayers are with Ryan, Sammie and Ryan's family.
Margaret Manthey
January 11, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Wesolowski Family
January 11, 2010
Always remember that God is with you. Carrying you through your grief. We are praying for all of you.
January 11, 2010
My dear condolences to you and your family at this very trying time.
Aaron Strauss
January 11, 2010
I do not personally know the Rames family. As a member of the community, I am deeply saddened by the loss of this fine young man. May God grant you peace and serenity during this difficult time.
Deborah Anslyn
January 11, 2010
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Ryan. God will see you through this difficult time. He was a very happy & loving young man. My prayers & heart are with your family. God is holding him in his arms.
The Hawkins Family
January 11, 2010
Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Ryan was a wonderful kid. Always a smile and a wave when I saw him.
babs carusa
January 11, 2010
Having the love of a child in us is a gift from god, if he cannot be with you physically, keep his love always in your hearts. He is smiling down on you, wishing you to heal and smile again.
Smith-Ellis Family
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. My daughter is friends with Ashley.
Stacy Boetto
January 11, 2010
We were so sad to hear of the loss of Ryan, my children also go to school at MIS. Our prayers are with you during this tragic time. Please remember Ryan will always be with you, by memories, and the love you have for him in your hearts. It is so hard to believe, but God is with you and your family always, and Ryan is watching over you.
God Bless,
Mrs Stacy,Jerrod, Torie,and Martine Boetto
Angela Wright
January 11, 2010
My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the Rames family. My daughter, Cassie, was a classmate in Aux Sable and she remembers Ryan fondly. Nice smile and good laugh. Cassie sends her prayers to her buddy, too.
May God hold you close today and always.
Ryan & Jennifer Van Der Karr
January 11, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Brogan
January 11, 2010
To Ryan and his family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to in this most diffucult time. May you find strength in one another now and always to help and comfort you and help you learn to deal with losing Ryan. God Bless....
Hilde Frost
January 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family during this very difficult time. I work with Barbara and was so shocked when I heard about this. My deepest sympathies. May Ryan Rest in peace.
Shawn & Brady Norris
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God will see you through this time. Keep his memories alive in you.
Dudson Family
January 11, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family. Know that Ryan was loved and will be missed by many. My son is also a student of MIS and remembers Ryan fondly.
Kathleen
January 11, 2010
As a mom who has recently lost a child, my heart just hurts for Ryan and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with Ryan, Sammie, and the family.
Mike Burgie
January 11, 2010
I don't know Ryan or any family member, but I have to express my deepest sympathies to the whole family at this terrible time so you know you are not alone in your pain. I know there are many questions...but there is a beautiful picture of Ryan in heaven in the arms of Jesus which hopefully helps ease some pain. Your pain is shared by many, you are not alone. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. Ryan, Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus. You are an angel
Todd & DeAnne Pehlke
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Caulfield Family
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. Please know God will see you through this.
Ryan was a classmate of my daughters a couple years ago. They both attend MIS however are not in the same classes this year.
Darren & Carol Cissell
January 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families during this most difficult time.
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