Ryan James Close

Dear Ryan,

It's been a lot of dumbness here without you! There isn't a day that passes that I don't think about you. The little girls think you are cool... especially because you have 2 dogs. Emeline didn't ever really get to know you, but she will always know that you didn't approve of her name. But I think you are cool because you are my big, bad beautiful little brother. I know you are out there doing whatever you do all day...(wish I knew what that was)... and that you are happy... We can't hardly wait to see you again in your perfect body. Prepare us a place... with a few dogs for the girls and a big hug for me! love you PHNS.

~ Melody

Will always remember you, your generosity, your humor. You continue to inspire me. ~Ed

Ryan, you've touched people's lives in a very unique and different way. The memories you have given me are ones that truly make me smile! Thank you for that wonderful gift. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, ~ your friend Mandy

Dear Ryan, I miss you and hope you have an amazing Easter in Heaven! It must be the most incredible thing that we can only wait for until we meet again. I remeber when we all got together and did Easter egg hunts and I wish we could sit down and talk music and watch Me, Myself, and Irene together. I know you continue to do courageous things and good works while we are down here missing you! I miss you and wish you were still with your wife and family. We are all taking good care of each other. I love you, I don't care what you say. I will always tell you. I love you.

~ Love always your cousin, Aimee

Ryan,

We still laugh about the good old days and the funny things you say. It would have been fun to talk about school with you. I just bought Aubrey a prom dress and she looks great. Sure do love you and miss you. ~ Lisa