Condolence: I am so sorry to read about your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that death is only a temporary part of life. (John 5:28,29) Although your time with Ryan was too short, you can have the hope of being reunited with him forever, with perfect health and under perfect circumstances. (Revelation 21:4) In the meantime, even though the pain may at times seem insurmountable, rest assured that God will give you the strength necessary to endure. (Psalm 94:17-19) Please accept my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.

Condolence: I would like to say how deeply sorry I am for your family's loss!! I was a CNA for Evergreen and immediately had a connection with Ryan. We were close in age which made it easier to get along and joke around and I also have a friend who is a paraplegic which reminded me a lot of Ryan. And what a jokester he was....he always had me in stitches laughing at some come back he would throw at you. He was a special guy and unfortunately he was dealt a crappy hand in life but he made the best of it and I'm happy to have had the chance to help him enjoy the last month he had spent living at Evergreen Manor in Saco. I love the picture you chose for his write up....shows how infectious his personality was. You raised a great guy and I feel well knowing he is no longer in pain fighting his battles he faced. Rest easy Ryan....take care up there big guy!!

Your friend ~ Darsha, CNA

Condolence: Ryan was a beautiful soul. He was a great friend to my children Richard and Kaimarie Hagenbuch during their school years in West Paris, Maine, and in those memories I recall his love and generosity and how he opened his home to them – unconditionally – as family. He was thoughtful, sensitive and kind and it was a joy to be in his company even when you had to take particular care not to become the brunt of one of his or his mother Tanya’s jokes. They appeared to be an inseparable team and he loved her dearly which brings to mind the tender poem he wrote at her passing in 2008. It was a pleasure to have known Ryan and I’m thankful for delightful memories left behind.

May family and friends find peace and comfort in the many memories Ryan made for them.

With Deepest Sympathy