Ryan was my friend. We lived at the same apartment building in New Westminster. He was a kind, thoughtful, intelligent, hardworking person. I remember almost everyday, we would hang out in the back alley after a work day and just talk about life. There were 6 of us in the group and we were all incredibly close. We would go camping, crabbing, hiking, watch movies, do groceries, dinners together. We had a lot of fun.

Ryan has definitely taught me a lot over the years. The value of self, family, friendship, and career. It's not impossible to put into words the importance of friendship and how much he meant to me, to us.

Ryan has positively influenced me in so many ways. And I will miss him with all of my heart. I will especially miss his smile, his laugh, his dad jokes, sarcasm, and his country music singing.

Even though he may be gone, his memory will live on in all of us forever.

Ryan, I appreciate your friendship and will never forget you.