Ryan 1999 - 2022
Ryan was a special young man who was filled with love, laughter, and kindness. He experienced joy in the simple things and anyone lucky enough to spend time with him got to see the world through his eyes.
Colorful blinking lights and spinning toys would cause his face to light up with joy. Riding shotgun on the Gator in the open fields would fill his face with excitement. Cuddling up with Curious George, his favorite stuffed animal while watching Monsters Inc. would let you know he was relaxed. One of his favorite channels from a very early age was the Catholic Channel where he enjoyed Mother Angelica saying the Rosary. He also loved to go for rides in the car with mom by his side in the back seat with him. One of his favorite places to be on a hot summer day was with his mom and family playing on the beach at their cottage.
"Ry Ry" was blessed to have a family that loved him beyond measure and a team of supporters that were part of his extended family. Ryan was a warrior and a teacher. He had ADNP, a rare genetic syndrome which symptoms include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and impacts the development of speech and motor skills. His life presented him with many challenges, but he had an amazing amount of strength and purpose.
What Ryan brought to the lives of everyone he encountered was the opportunity to break down their own barriers and open their hearts to experience compassion, patience and unconditional love. That was his gift to everyone he met and he was a great teacher for so many. His smile would light up a room and fill any heart that was open.
Colorful blinking lights and spinning toys would cause his face to light up with joy. Riding shotgun on the Gator in the open fields would fill his face with excitement. Cuddling up with Curious George, his favorite stuffed animal while watching Monsters Inc. would let you know he was relaxed. One of his favorite channels from a very early age was the Catholic Channel where he enjoyed Mother Angelica saying the Rosary. He also loved to go for rides in the car with mom by his side in the back seat with him. One of his favorite places to be on a hot summer day was with his mom and family playing on the beach at their cottage.
"Ry Ry" was blessed to have a family that loved him beyond measure and a team of supporters that were part of his extended family. Ryan was a warrior and a teacher. He had ADNP, a rare genetic syndrome which symptoms include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and impacts the development of speech and motor skills. His life presented him with many challenges, but he had an amazing amount of strength and purpose.
What Ryan brought to the lives of everyone he encountered was the opportunity to break down their own barriers and open their hearts to experience compassion, patience and unconditional love. That was his gift to everyone he met and he was a great teacher for so many. His smile would light up a room and fill any heart that was open.
