"damn, september 11 already past. the first of many that Danny will surely miss, unless he becomes Danny Phantom fuck yeah nigjig"
In loving memory of
Danny Ransom
July 20, 1993 - March 28, 2012
Madison - On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 we unexpectedly lost our beautiful, beloved son, Danny Ransom.
Danny was born on July 20, 1993, in Brookfield, to Ginny and Scott Ransom. He was a senior at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison. His creativity was expressed through his artistic endeavors and love of photography. The beauty he was able to capture in life's simplest moments was inspiring. He was accepted into a number of colleges and was deciding where to pursue his degree in education.
Danny was defined by his lovability and individuality. A hug from Danny, whether it was a greeting or reassurance, was guaranteed to make your day a better one. The supply of hugs was infinite, and he was extremely generous about sharing them. When he entered a room he was noticed by his sense of style, his humor and the energy he radiated, but he was more focused on noticing everyone else. His ability to reach others was unique because he taught us through his actions that we all need to be ourselves - don't judge, live large, and think of others before yourself. If you were to ask Danny, he would be the first one to say, "Be yourself, be real." Danny was also noticed when he left a room...you could tell he was missing and the atmosphere had changed. You can only imagine the void we have in our hearts right now.
Danny will be remembered for his infectious smile, his compassion for others, and the profound impact he had on the lives of so many. The outpouring from friends has been overwhelming with the countless examples of how Danny made people feel good about themselves. Danny's life and spirit will live on in all of us, and knowing his decision to be an organ donor will help the lives of other young people.
Danny struggled with anxiety and was courageously trying to conquer his challenges and was receiving in-patient support at Rogers Memorial adolescent hospital in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin at the time of the tragedy.
His big, beautiful, blue eyes and contagious smile will never be forgotten by his mom and dad, Ginny and Scott, his big brother, Scottie, and his younger sister, Rachel. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Douglas and Coralee Keehn, paternal grandfather, James Ransom, Sr., Aunts and Uncles: Helen (Tom) Carew, Doug Keehn, Jr., Jim (Kris) Ransom, Edie (Steve) Pierce and cousins: Emily and Cora, Stephanie, Eric, and Courtney, and Luke. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marlene Ransom.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 1 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison. The funeral service will be held Monday, April 2 at 11:00 at the church, with Msgr. Kenneth J. Fiedler presiding. A luncheon will follow the service at church. The family is planning a memorial in Danny's honor.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their support, prayers and love during this time.
Tributes
"I wish I could hug you again."
"I met danny in rogers and 4 days before he died i went to a rehab program in colorado. i got really close to him really fast and we had so many plans for when i got home. he was a great kid and made the days of so many people tolerable while i was at roger. Ill never forget him and hes always in my heart."
"danny has touched the hearts of all of us and he will NEVER be forgotten...i miss you danny...i was to bad it had to end this way...R-I-P"
"i met danny at rogers and he was a great guy. He always had a smile on face and always made me feel better. he will forever be in my heart and i will never forget him."
"Scott and family, I just learned of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Scott, Ginny and Ransom Family Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Schultz Family"
"Scott and Ginny - Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. My wife Sandy worked at Ransom's Restaurant for many years and was very close to Jim and Marlene. We are both very sorry for your loss."
"The hardest words to find are those to a parent who has suffered the loss of a child. I am so sorry that your family must go through this. Sometimes when someone so special passes so young, I like to think that they were hand chosen by God to work beside him and have much more power to send love and guidance back down to us until we all meet again."
"We send your family our condolences during your time of grief. May God bless your souls, You may be wondering why did he have to go, But only God and Heaven knows When the day comes you'll see him at the crossroads But until that day Just know God works in mysterious ways. "
"So sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. May you always cherish the wonderful memories of Danny. Take care and have comfort knowing that others are supporting you through this difficult time."
"Ginny and Scott- I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son, Danny.Thinking of you both and your family during this time of immense grief and sorrow."
"We are so very sorry for your terrible loss! There aren't enough words.... You are in our thoughts prayers."
"Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this unimaginable time. May you find comfort in knowing that he is peacefully in God's great hands."
"Ginny & Scott: I am so sorry for your loss. It is beyond words. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you all to carry you through this."
"Ginny and Scott, I am broken hearted for your loss. Although we moved from Madison 8 years ago, you guys were our first friends. Danny came over all the time and Peter and he got into all sorts of stuff. He adored our cat Oreo and always tried to pick him up. Peter went to your house and they played for hours with those countless bins of legos, etc. He was the sweetest boy and I remember those big, blue eyes. You and Scott will be in our prayers and I know God will give you the strength to survive. Love to you all"
"We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please find comfort knowing that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Beth and Casey Spelman"
"Charlie and I are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Your family will be in our prayers."
"Scott and Ginny I am so sorry for your very profound loss. Danny sounds like he was an extraordinary young man. May your memories of him provide you and your family with some comfort. "
"I remember Little League when Danny and Ryan were on the same team, perhaps red and white uniforms, on the upper field, beautiful summer nights watching the boys play. Didn't matter if they won or lost, just that they got to run to the snack stand afterward! Listen for Danny on a beautiful day when there is a whisper in your ear, to stop and see a flower blooming that you were just about to walk by or feel a hand on your shoulder when you really miss him. You have alot of people that care about you!"
"Ginny and Scott-my deepest condolences on the loss of Danny. My heart breaks for you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and our love and support circle you now. God bless you and I hope you can find some measure of comfort in Danny's memory."
"Ginney & Scott So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Love Cousin Keith."
"Ginny Scott Scotty and Rachel We will always treasure our time with Danny on the mission trips and how he had us laughing so hard it hurt. Our hearts ache for all of you. May God hold you and comfort you "
"Dear Cousin Scott, Ginny and family, Our Deepest Sympathies to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time in your lives. We are very saddened for your loss and hope you find comfort among family and friends. Love, Mary Al and Jake Basten"
"Dear Scott, Ginny, Scotty, Rachel, and Extended Family. Life is Eternal. God's blood flows through all of us. Danny's blood flows through all family that came before him and all family that follow him. Two families came together and created Danny with their special, unique blood. With every beat of your hearts, Danny's blood flows through you. You are never without him. Danny is with each of you now and Danny will be will all of you for all Eternity. This is the work of God and all of you. That is why Blood is the living gift from God to be there for you for all Eternity. Life truely is Eternal. This is the work and the word of God. Love Mike and Julie Johnson"
"Dear Scott, Ginny and family, I am so saddened by your recent loss. I was fortunate to teach Danny for not just one, but two years at QP. I will always remember his infectious smile and his excitement for learning. He is one of those students you never forget because he had the amazing ability to leave an imprint on your heart. I am thinking of all of you as you mourn him, but also try to cherish all the wonderful memories that you have of him. Love, Emmi Perrin "
"Dear Ginny, Scott and kids, and family.... I don't even know what to say. I am so sad for all of you and I wish I was closer so I could wrap my arms around you right now. I can't begin to imagine your loss and I wish there was some way I could take away all your pain. I love you always Ginny Bear and I will call you soon. Don't want to intrude on your family's privacy at this point. My prayers go out to all of you."
"Ginny Scott and family I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please know that others care and love you and will be thinking of you always! "
"when someone so young has been lost, it forces everyone to take a look at their life. who they love and have yet to tell, what little miracles they manage to take for granted. Danny will be seen in the darkest of places, his light from God illuminating the world he once knew. the only phrase that comes to mind is "he left before the miracle happened" all i, we, everyone, can do is pray. pray that everyone realizes how sacred life is and how fast it can be gone. i miss you so much already."
"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Danny. We lost our daughter Caitlin less than 2 months ago at the age of 17. Please be assured that The Lord has His Arms wrapped around Danny and your family. With God's Grace you will endure. It is truly a Mystery that we can not comprehend. In Christ who is the source of my strength I have strength for everything. Philippians 4:13"
"I want you to know how much you, Danny, Scotty and Rachel are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss"
"I was so sad to hear of Danny's death. Please accept my deepest sympathy for all of your family. I loved having Danny in my music class at Queen of Peace. He sparkled with enthusiasm and energy and was, always, a joy. A special prayer for brother, Scott, from me. "
"My son also battles with depression and anxiety, and he is a Memorial student. My heart goes out to your family during this tragic time. I am so sorry for your loss."
"Over the past couple years I've had the privilege to get to know Danny. I helped out at the Ransom household whenever Scott and Ginny were out of town. Part of my duty was to keep an eye on Mr Danny... although he gave me a taste of what raising a teenage boy may be like someday, I can only hope that if I do have one that he is just as *fun and caring* as Danny. I will cherish my memories I have of him promising me "no shenanigans" and waking me up to tell me he made it home on curfew and continuing to wake me up by wrestling with the family dog. Even then, I still couldn't look at him without laughing... I will miss him along with everyone else who knew him. Jalissa Hansen"
"I was deeply saddened to learn that Danny is no longer with us. My heart is with all of Danny's family and friends during this most difficult and tragic time. Prayer's and thoughts are sent to all of you."
"You & your Family are in our thoughts & our Prayers at this difficult time. Deborah Bartelstein "
"Our Deepest sympathy, we are so very sorry for your loss. God bless"
"Scott and Ginny, All of our love and prayers for you and your family. May Danny always be remembered and loved by all those he touched in a life too short."
"Dear Scott, Ginny, Scottie, & Rachel My deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your son and brother, Danny. Please know you are all in my prayers. May God guide you through this difficult time with peace and strength. Sincerely, Pam Whalen Comforting God, You have promised that you are near to the broken-hearted. We ask that Danny and his family might sense your peaceful presence with them in these days and weeks ahead. May they find comfort as they remember the happy memories they shared with their son. May they find comfort and glimmers of hope even as they look to the future. May they sense your arms of love holding them. Amen "
"Unfortunately, I didn't know Danny personally, nor do I know all of your family members -- just Jim and Kris, but you don't have to know someone to care about him or her. As a mother myself, I grieve for the loss of your child and for your pain. May God grant you the peace of mind and heart knowing that your Danny is at peace. God bless all of you."
"When I heard the news of Danny's passing my heart ached with sadness. Danny was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy for this horrible loss of your son. Our prayers are with you all during this time of grieving. Love you all!!"
"It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to the Ransom family to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, Danny. May the Grace of our lord be with you in this time of need. "
"My heart aches for the loss of Danny, and for your family's undoubtedly horrific sorrow. I adored Danny, for he truly did light up a room!! He had a huge, happy, generous presence. Even after he was no longer my student he'd often pop in my classroom unexpectedly and say "hi". I will miss him brightening my day in that way, and when I'd see him in the hallway, and at the Princeton Club! Such a tragic loss of a beautiful soul. "
"Dear Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Danny. I only once had the chance to interact with Danny here in the Nurse's Office on a day when he had a cold and needed to go home. I do remember him as being a very polite and pleasant young man. As a parent, my heart is touched by this tragedy and can imagine the sorrow you feel. The memories are already in place and being used to keep him there in your hearts. May God give you comfort at this sad time. Sincerely, Susan Peckham Nurse's Assistant "
"Our deepest heartfelt sympathies and prayers will go out for Danny, Scotty, Ginny, Scott jr, Rachel, Uncle Jim and all of your family in this time of overwhelming sadness. I began praying for Danny as soon as I received word and will continue to pray for the repose of his immortal soul everyday. Please find peace & comfort that God's mercy and love are infinite for Danny and all of us. Danny is at peace. Amen!"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. John and Dee Schmitz"
"Dear Scott & Family , My deepest sympathy . I will keep all of you in my prayers at this difficult time. "
"Danny was one of my all-time favorite students I have had the fortunate opportunity to teach. Beyond his infectious smile, and exhilarating sense of humor, he was very creative and passionate about his work. He was truly talented in that he had the ability to go beyond applying the skill being taught and incorporate his own interests and humor. I remember doing an Andy Warhol inspired project with his class where the students had to manipulate a photo of themselves nine different ways. In true Danny fashion, he took his newfound photo editing skills and applied it to pickles. Over the next few weeks a pictures of pickles in every shape, size, and color kept popping up in the classrooms and corridors of QP. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Danny's family. May you always remember Danny in your hearts and may you find peace in the days to come. God bless. Sara Jane Lee, Alli Anna and Aaron Grode"
"Dear Scott, Ginny, Scottie and Rachel, We will forever remember Danny as the adorable, mischievous little boy next door. He always had a sly twinkle in his blue eyes. We fondly recall many Halloweens and enjoying his amazing costumes. Even as your family grew and we saw you less frequently, his zest for life was apparent every time we met. Danny was always true to himself. You should be very proud for raising a son who knew what it meant to live life with such purpose and who never judged others, who accepted people for who they were. It's a trait that is special and rare. We are wishing you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Ginny and Scott, So sorry to read about Danny. My prayers are with you and your family. Just remember he is will be with you always. Lisa Glandt Prellwitz"
"Scott, Ginny, Scotty, Rachel, Uncle Doug, and Aunt Coralee, our hearts are saddened with the news of your sweet Danny's death. Please know our prayers and love are being sent to you. My memory of Danny was when we were in Florida in the pool at Uncle Doug's. Danny quite young at that time would come up from the water with his blue eyes glistened in the sun and his long eye lashes would stick together only for a few seconds and he would be back under the water. God bless all of you as you step through this journey. You will not be alone you have many to help you. Love to all of you."
"My dearest Ginny, Scott, Uncle Doug & Aunt Coralee,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear about Danny. I only wish I could be there with you during this very difficult time. Know that you will remain in my thoughts, prayers and in my heart. I love you all.
Christie"
"prayers for your family"
"It has been several years since I have seen Danny but I remember his laughter and his smile. He would run around with my little brother or they would ride their bikes around the neighborhood. He was always smiling and had a great laugh."
"There are so many great memories that I have of Danny. He was such a good spirited kid. The things I want to remember most are his big bright blue eyes, his long long eyelashes, and his hugs. Especially his hugs. Growing up with Danny was a good thing for me because he taught me to be less judgmental of people. One thing I want to carry on from what I learned from him is to always be myself and never let anyone make me feel like I need to change in order to please them. My thoughts and prayers go out to Danny and his friends and family. "
"Danny always walked into classrooms with a huge smile on his face. I can still hear him when he calls me "Paul" in this funny voice. Everyone started to call me that after he did, but they could never make me smile like he could when he said it. Whenever anyone calls me Paul from this day on, I'll think of you Danny, and I'll smile. You're in mine and my families hearts forever, and we miss you so much already. I hope that wherever you are you're having a better time than you did here, and I'll truly never forget that smile. RIP Danny"
"He really did make you laugh or smile everytime you talked to him"
"I'll never forget the time you made speakers out of Altoid boxes, and when Mrs. McDonough took it from you, you didn't even ask to have it back. You barged in there, grabbed it off her desk, and when she said "Excuse me, who are you ?" On the way out of the office you screamed, "I am DANNY". Yes, you are "Danny." And will never be anything different, then Danny. We love you, and miss you. I will never forget you Danny, I'll always make sure that I take one extra breath outside when it's nice, or skate a little farther, just for you. I will always try to make my day, A "Danny" day. Much Love friend."
"I've been with Danny since the beginning.... I've never met another person like him. He was such an inspiration as an individual, and someone everyone, no matter who they were, loved. His personality was undeniable and his ability to relate to others was unreal. No one could see Danny and feel upset anymore. He was a ray of sunshine in the darkest of places. He will be forever missed, and always loved. "
"Danny was someone that always knew how to make you laugh. Even though we had our ups and downs, I always cared for him. The time of his death was a sad one, but I'll always remember him for our common interest, his great big smile and the way he just go to you which was something you could never forget. Thanks for everything Danny. I'll never ever forget you"
"I remember how he would skip class to go hang out in the art room last year. One day he saw me making my monsters and he sat down and talked with me about them until Mr. Herman made him go back to class. He the only person I know that ever would have skipped one class to go to another. "
"remember when he would come in to a random class and say "hello"to all the teacher's there...hahaha Will that of him"
"It is in identifying yourself with the hopes, dreams, fears, and longings of others that you may undestand them and help them. ~Wilferd A. Petterson~ Our family thoughts and prayers are with the family, classmates, and those who's heart Danny has touched. May his smile, laughter always be remembered and help everyone in this diffacult time in life for so many. May God send his blessings for all of us. "