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Newport, RI - Ryan William Foley, 23, of 108 Van Zandt Avenue Newport, RI, died at home in his sleep with his fianc in his arms and his dog at his side on Friday, January 23, 2004.Ryan was born on November 28, 1980, in Newport, RI, son of Mike and Debbie Butler Foley. Ryan was a 1998 graduate of Middletown High School. He was a hard working painter and construction worker for the past 7 years. Ryan also worked as a doorman ?bouncer? at several local establishments. He was known for his sense of humor and had shared the senior superlative of ?Class Clown? with his sister Shannon. He was an Altar boy at St. Mary?s Episcopal Church and a member of the Boy Scouts of Troop 82. Ryan lived his last days to the fullest surrounded by his family and friends. Besides his parents he is survived by his brother Jason Foley of Middletown, RI, his sister Shannon Foley of Middletown, RI, his fianc Barbara Ann Rosa of Newport, RI, his son Capone Foley of Newport, RI, his maternal grandparents Edward and Irene Butler of Newport, RI and Shirley and Ben Gallagher of Alfred, ME, five uncles, two aunts and seven cousins. He was the grandson of the late John and Lillian Foley of Newport, RI. His funeral will be held on Friday, January 30, 2004, at 9:00am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be private.Donations in his memory may be made on behalf of his mother to the Debbie Foley Cancer Fund, C/O Maria Barr, P.O. Box 210, Newport, RI, 02840.Arrangements are by the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
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"I know you are always there looking out for us down here ;-)"
"Was just thinking of you today. Hope your family is in good health ;-)-HA"
"It's crazy how long it's been and how many times I think about you every month. Being one of the closest person to me besides my mom, it's hard when something new happens in my life and I still feel the urge to contact you and let you know. Its hard not having you here to share things with. Think about you all the time. Miss you bunches and wish you were here."
"WOW, how strange that I thought of Ryan Today. Then I look in here, and you were here just about one year ago to the day. Guess I won't forget you either Ryan. :-)"
"Hey bud-it's been a while since I have looked at this site. I still miss you so much. In the beginning people would always say 'the grief goes away and it becomes something different' but after all this time it's still unbearable. There's not a moment that goes by that you are not in my thoughts and I wish you were here. Every day I eat lunch I wish you were here having lunch with me as you did every day. I can still smell those awful egg salad sandwiches that would buy from 7-11. your boy is with us this weekend. It so nice of B that she shares him with us. She still misses you so much as we all do. Gotta go now. Say hi to grandma Lillian for us. Love you forever-Dad"
"Ryan, I thought that as time went on the pain was supposed to get better. Isn't that what everybody says? I wish it were true!! We miss you so much, "Bud"! Love, Mom"
"Hey Bud! This is the first time I've been able to this. Even though the pain is still unbearable, I guess this means I'm moving in a positive direction. I still miss our daily lunches together or you asking to "borrow" a twenty. Did you get that last twenty I stuffed into your shirt pocket. I miss your bear hugs and the "Hey Pops" as soon as you saw me. I miss the laughter and how your ability to laugh and make those around you laugh, no matter what the circumstances, always resonated wherever you were. Most of all, I miss you. OH HOW DO I MISS YOU!!! But you left us two great gifts - B and that black four legged mess, Pony aka Capone. We all love that beautiful creature so much. Pony and B love you too Ry. I'll have to end this as my eyes are welling up. I'll talk to you again soon. Love always - Pops aka Dad"
"Ryan: My heart still aches so much but I know that you're always at my side watching out for me. It seems like our family is no longer whole- like a link is missing in the circle. I love you so much!!"
"Ry, thinking of you today as always. love you baby and miss you so much. love always, B"
"Ry, i still think of you everyday and miss you more and more! i love you baby! and pony loves and misses you so much too love always, B"
"Ry, i wanted to stop and share a moment with you. my life has changed so much since the night you left me. i constantly feel your presence in my life-thankyou! you are my angel. thanks for taking such good care of us. i can't wait until we meet again--i know you'll be waiting with open arms: i love you so much baby! B"
"Just wanted to write a few words to you. It's crazy how many times I have gone to pick up the phone to call you, or you pass through my mind. This last time I went home was the first time you didnt stop by my mom's house. And everytime something exciting comes up in my life, I have this urge to share it with you because you are one of the few who understand. But I guess you already know, hehe. I dont think it will ever change much, but I want you to know you are always in my mind and I miss you very much."
"Ry: I know you're here in our hearts and your spirit is still all around us. You've given me several good chuckles with the jokes you still pull on me - like flipping the channels on the TV when I was in the hospital and I told you to knock it off cuz you would wake up the old woman in the next bed and you turned on her TV and started flipping HER TV channels I know when you're around because I get the scent of hyacinth flowers or the Armani cologne you used to steal from your father. I miss you SO MUCH!! Please watch over us and I know you'll be there for me when it's my time to pass over. Just show up on time, will ya?! Love, Mom"
"hey buddy...thinking about ya lots... i don't think I ever missed your birthday, and I don't think you ever missed minethe blow up doll on my 21st is still the best birthday present I ever got...and I don't think I missed ya ever more than your birthday this year...I know you're still watching over me, like you always had...and thanks for answering some prayers...love ya"
"Ry Ry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY! I hope you are celebrating with Jesus today. We are celebrating today too. I hope you like the ceremony--it's especially for you!!! My heart is forever yours, B"
"I didnt know ryan well. He was a year under me in high school. But when i heard the news i just couldnt believe it. Im very sorry for your loss and i know he will be missed by alot of people. I know he touched alot of people in one way or another. my heart goes out to your family"
"My Ry-Ry, My heart is in pieces, life without you is just not the same. I am so unhappy without you and no one else understands but you. When will you come rescue me from this nightmare?? I need you back baby...My love for you is endless."
"Ryan, Thanks for all the great memories! You are missed by many and never forgotton. You've changed my life as well as many others. Rest in peace and I'll see ya some day!"
"Where to begin... I never knew Ryan, actually until I received the phone call I don't know that I ever heard any of the Foley's mention him. Despite all this, from the moment I heard of your loss I grieved with you. You Foley's are very dear to me, of all my Hertz locations yours is the only one that maintains both a staple of excellence in service and in family. Because of this it is no surprise how difficult Ryan's loss must be for you all. My family and my church has prayed for Debbie for many months now. Although I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose my son I do know how much our prayers for your family have increased in this time. I hate to be trite on here, but you must know that we share much more than a business relationship. I'm sorry to say I never knew Ryan, and never knew of him, but I know your loss is immeasurable and I have brought this burden to God in many prayers asking for His mercy on your family through this time. Unfortunately, Ryan is a reminder that nothing is certain in this world... but one thing is certain, something I'm sure Ryan is very familiar with now ... the eternal grace of Jesus. May Ryan bask in it and enjoy it for all of eternity, we will enjoy it with you soon enough!"
"Mike, Deb, and family I wanted to share a cute conversation I had with Ryan just a few weeks ago when I called the Hertz office that I thought you would enjoy. How funny it is to have someone else answer the phone besides the "usual" Foley's and one with such a deep voice. I didn't even recognize that it was Ryan, that is how long it has been since I have last seen or spoken to him. When I asked who it was, his response of course...."It's Ryan, the best looking Foley of them all along with Capone, the second best looking Foley". Although I didn't know Ryan as well as I do Jason, my words can never explain the sadness I have in my heart for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....."
""A brief candle; both ends burning An endless mile; a bus wheel turning A friend to share the lonesome times A handshake and a sip of wine So say it loud and let it ring We are all a part of everything The future, present and the past Fly on proud bird You're free at last." - Charlie Daniels The love that once was born can not die For it has become part of us, of our life, Woven into the very texture of our being. Each of us would wish to leave some part of ourselves, So here and now we bear witness to the one we knew in life, Who now in death bequeaths a subtle part, precious and beloved, Which will be with us in truth and beauty, In dignity and courage and love To the end of our days. - Algernon Black You will live in us forever Foley. May you rest in peace and watch over us."
"I remember the first time I met you. We were at Genia's house back in the eighth grade. WOW huh?! Ever since then we would see each other every weekend out in Newport and of course at the Athletic Club. Although we did not remain that close,I can see all of the lives that you have touched including mine. You were a very special, caring person and you will be deeply missed. RIP Ryan."
"My Wyan, no words can explain how empty I feel...you know what's in my heart. Thankyou for spending the last year of your life loving me! You gave me everything I could have ever imagined! I'm so in love with you baby! ~~Always B"
"Dear Mike, Debbie, Shirley and all your family~~My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I can remember a little of when Matt & Ryan were babies. They even look a lot alike. My heart aches for your loss~~Joan Lisa's Mom"
"peg steve shan jay bambi ponyboy i want you all to know that you are all very close im my thoughts and prayers. Remember... you now have your very own guardian angel to watch over you all. I know that there will forever be a pocket of sorrow in your hearts as well as mine, but Ryan will give you the strength to continue on, I know that he will forever watch over us all. I love you all very much. love always, cheryl"
"deb,mike, shannon,jason: whew..where to begin, what to say? it's hard to sit here without having tears in eyes for your loss. we are sorry and ache for you. we pray that you will find comfort and peace with the support of God and your many loved ones as is evident w/ this guest book and the lives i know you have touched in newport. love, ray and marie"
"Ryan, it looks like you kept your eye out and took care of everyone down here on earth, so God must have thought it would be an easier job for you if you were up there with him. I agree with Nana Gallagher -- you have always mesmerized us women with those baby blues, I remember holding you as a baby, when the nebulizer was covering the rest of your little face, and thinking, when he grows up they will get him anything he wants. I will miss you popping in that unfinished door at Mom and Dad's. You always made us laugh! Thanks for all the good memories. Well as Nana Marley would say-- Behave--No, don't, it really isn't any fun! Tell her we miss her too!"
"Debbie & Mike, So very sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine the pain you all must be going through. May your memories of times shared warm your hearts and help to ease your pain."
"Ryan, We are hurting so much. There are no words to describe the pain. We love you and we miss you so much. We have so many great memories of you, and wonderful pictures of you as a baby, and growing up into such a handsome young man. Deb, Mike, Jason, and Shannon, We sure wish we could be there right now. If it were possible, we would. Scott and I are torn up about not being there. I know Ryan will be Scott's guardian angel and he'll watch over him in Iraq. If there's anything at all that we can do you for you, do not hesitate to let us know. We love you all. God Bless you. Love, Scott, Lisa, and Matt"
"Ry...I remember the day that mom and dad brought you home after being born. The first thing I told them was to put you back and get me another sister. Boy, what the hell was I thinking? Ha ha. You'd do anything. You'd walk across the street with nothing on but a shirt, and all that for a G.I. Joe. Remember tossing the Wise man from the Nativity scene right through the glass window. I'm gonna miss you bud. I know that you'll be there to greet me when I finally get to see you again. You and Capone. I love you sooooo much. Watch over all those that you love. Your big brother, Jay."
"Ryan always was very kind and loving, and I'm going to miss him so very much. He always made me laugh and I loved the huge bear hugs he would give me that lifted my feet up off the groung,or the way we shared many secrets that we had laughed about for years, in this life he was someone that people were very lucky to have known. To the family and friends of Ry-Ry I am sorry for you're loss,you will all be in my prayers. And Finally to my Cuz, I love you big guy, and I'll always remember you, you make me proud to have been in you're life. I can't tell you how much I miss you, but we'll chat often. Love, Jennifer"
"Dear Foley family i am sorry to hear of your loss.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.Ryan will be missed by many.Remember keep looking up Ryan will always be watching over you.Again I am truely sorry for your loss."
"DEAR BARBARA, I DIDNT KNOW RYAN BUT I KNOW PEOPLE WHO DID AND THEY ALL HAVE SPOKEN HIGHLY OF HIM. I DONT KNOW YOU EITHER BUT I SUFFERED THE LOSS OF MY FIANCE JAN 1ST THIS YEAR. I AM 29 AND HE WAS 31 AND IT WAS VERY UNEXPECTED. I FEEL FOR YOU IN EVERY WAY. TREASURE ALL THE MEMORIES AND REMEMBER RYAN WOULDNT WANT FOR YOU TO HURT FOREVER. IT IS HARD AND RIGHT NOW I DONT SEE MYSELF EVEN CLOSE TO BACK TO NORMAL BUT TAKE IT DAY TO DAY. IF YOU EVER NEED TO TALK EMAIL ME AND I WILL GIVE YOU MY #. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TAKE CARE. AND MAY YOU BE IN A HAPPY PLACE RYAN. R.I.P"
"Ryan was a person who reminds me of a friend I had as a child. Funny one addressed Ryan as "Yogi", because that was my friend?s nickname from his old girlfriend. Ryan in the past was my daughter's ?First Real Love?, and at that time we had our differences. That is exactly when it was "at that time". As a mother watching your child go through their emotions of their "first real love" upsets, it tends to break your heart. I?m sure most mothers have experienced this. That time has passed. Ryan and I overcame our differences, which I?m very thankful. My daughter cares for Ryan very deeply, and they have always had a place in each other?s heart for one another. Though they both moved on with their relationships and endeavors, one thing I knew, Ryan would always be there for her if she needed him. I remember there was a time after they broke up; Heather had to call me for help. Moments later she called "I'm all set Mom, Ryan took care of it". Thanks Ryan. I see a consistency through this guest book it was his nature to protect one?s he loved. I?m sure Ryan will still watch over the ones he loves, but at least now when he protects them, he won't have to risk having to "explain himself". :- Well Ryan, I?ve already walked in the gym and missed your presence, actually Saturday morning, I had to walk right out. It just didn?t seem right so soon after you left all of us at the gym. Something all the ?gym rats? assume is that you will be there with Kenny, doing shrugs, and hogging up the power rack. :- Mr. and Mrs. Foley, Jason, Shannon, Mr., and Mrs. Butler, Kenny, Pat, Mikey, Barbara, Maria, Andrea, Katie, and all his other friends and family, my condolences to you too for such a loss. Let?s not forget the one greatest love of his life ?Capone?. I hope you have found a good home with one you love, and loves you back as Ryan did. Oh,and Ryan, keep watchin' over my girl. ;- Randylyn"
"Mike, Debbie, Jason and Shannon, I haven't seen you guys in years, Jason and Shannon probably don't even remember me. I remember them and Ryan. My memories of them are when they were very young and I would babysit for you. Where does the time go they are all grown up. I wish I had stayed in touch more and could have seen what a fine man Ryan had grown up to be. My prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life."
"I am so sorry I will not be able to attend the services in person. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you. Pete"
"Hey Ry, Thanks for the sunny day : If anyone wishes, they can visit a page just for Ryan. http://moontears0.tripod.com/for_ryan"
"Debbie & Mike My heart goes out to you and you are in my prayers - I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to lose one of my children. I know that Ryan is at peace. May God bless you and your family Love Dora"
"Mike and Debbie, We send you our deepest sympathy and condolences. Love and hugs to you both. Fred and Patti"
"I unfortunetly did not know Ryan that well - I meet him at the gym and we would joke around because his beverages were always in my way - he told me that I would just have to work around them!! He had a great sense of humor and I always looked forward to giving him a hard time. My deepest sympathies to his family and close friends. Ryan, I will miss seeing you at the gym. Love E'loise"
"Debbie & Mike, I am so sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you, especially Debbie. You are in my prayers. Gob Bless, Barbara"
"Ryan, aka Fast Phil i wish you Gods speed and will think of you often. Your time here with us was short,in this short time you have given us a lifetime memories and fun, you lived life to the fullest. When i saw you last you were excited and happy about doing your own busisness. To myself i thought boy im getting old but realized that you had grown up, and i am getting old. You will be greatly missed. Deb, one who has been through much more in one life time than many people could bare, you got to be one of the strongest peolpe i know. Love you. Mike thanks for being there for her and being the rock. Ok i love you too! God Bless you Fast Phil"
"Like your grandma said you can say hello to trey. I know you loved him and missed him so much and now you are joining him looking over him and everyone of us. You can also have your moment with the one you talked about up there. You have always had a big heart, especially for animals!! hehe! I remember when Pinky kept escaping his cage you went out and bought a lot bigger and nicer of a cage, and stated in these words, "I figured if he had a nicer home he wouldnt want to run away." God even after all that happened, you still would come over to feed Pinky and make sure he was alright. I thought it was so cute cause you were so against about me getting him in the first place. I have so many memories, but only so few I would want to share outside of us. New York was the best of them all, sharing them at Sean and Heather's. The family was so nice and hospitable. Well Ryan you are and have always been in my thoughts from before the time I left till this day. But I know your aware of that. I will miss you down here but I know I will feel you with me for the rest of my life. Only we know what hell we went through. And love goes out to Capone, he is gonna miss you the most. Talk to you later. -heather"
"I really cant put words to this.. I grew up with Ryan and remember every bit of it. Him being about the same age as me scares me even more. I really wish I could be there for him and for everyone else. Debbie, Mike, Jason, Shannon.. If you all need anything I am here. I will miss Ryan, weve gone through alot together."
"I have only known Ryan for a few short years and in that time he has shown me what a unique person he was. He would always make me laugh so hard when i was down. And he had such a sincere smile that I will always remember. Thank you for always looking out for me. You will always hold a warm memory in my heart."
"Im truly sorry about your loss. I just moved to WI from Middletown RI and got the call from a friend. I was a friend with Ryan through mutual friends, and I also grew up with him and Shannon."
"Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May you rest in peace Ryan..."
"Debbie,Mike,Jay,Shannon, I cannot imagine the pain you are enduring, but just know you are all in my prayers and be sure that Ryan is in a better place. Hold on to your memories every day they are all you have to keep you going. My sincere sympathy for your loss. deb if you need anything I am near. Love to my friends, Susan"
"Ryan was a really good friend, employee, lifting partner, and was developing into a fine man. He was one of the few friends i have come close to since moving to newport. I will really really miss him- god bless you and your family- miss ya man pat"
"Dear Ryan, My beautiful blue eyed Grandson! Your passing has left a void in so many lives, but you will always be in our hearts. Your life has been cut short but may you find the peace and happiness you deserve. Your impish ways will be forever etched in our memories. You had a way of winning the hearts of women in your life. My love for you is never ending and will go on until we meet again. P.S. Say hello to Trey and give him my love and tell him that he is always with us as you will be. Love Nana and Papa Ben"
"Dear Debbie, Mike, Jason & Shannon, Words fail me as this is not the correct progression of life. No parent should endur this loss. Please know that time is a great healer - you will always bear the loss but fond memories have a way of gentling the pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Dear Ryan, I remember when we used to talk on the phone for hours in 6th and 7th grade! I hope you remember! We were very close back then but then we drifted in high school. Then I saw you at the gym pretty much every day and you never had your card!!!! I even made you a temporary one and you lost that one!! But i let you in anyways!!! I wish we had remained close through high school. You know I will be watching out for Kristin and Aunt Mary for you but I might need your help once in a while! Well, I don't know what else to say except keep lifting, and say hello to John Viveiros and George Greenman for me....RIP Ryan Foley"
"We thought of you with love today, but thats nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Thank you Ry for all the great times, I know Brig will take good care of you now. Love you always."
"I heard you were a great man and loved my many. My love and prayers go out to all of the family and friends dealing with this loss."
"ry, you've touched so many lives, and mine especially, for that i thank you. i will always remember the laughs,crys,everything.you are happy,safe,and at peace,our paths will cross,see you soon yogi."
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family now. HLE Corporate Office, RCU, OKC, OK"
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"My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. HLE Corporate Office, RCU, OKC, OK"
"We pray for your strength amidst your loss. HLE Corporate Office, RCU, OKC, OK"
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family. HLE Corporate Office, RCU, OKC, OK"
"Your memories and thoughts for Ryan's family mean so much. We want to let everyone know that his service on Friday has been changed to 10:00 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church on East Main Rd. Be on time, Ryan!"
"To Jason, Mike, Debbie and Bill and family: Praying and thinking of you."
"I miss you Ryan.You will always be in my heart,thoughts and prayers.I know your in a better place.I will never forget when you were a little kid and your mother made me change your diapers.Your mom use to tell me you were just like me.Im so glad to know I rubbed off on you. I love you Uncle Ian"
""Girl, do you ever stop eating?" Yes, Yes, those were the words you used to say to me EVERYTIME you walked into NAC. Half of the time, I was stuffing my face!! Thanks for the endless amount of harassment and the constant nagging! You have definitely touched many lives Ryan Foley! I'll never forget the memories I have shared with you and Mikey. You guys drove me nuts! You two were not only cousins, but bestfriends and like brothers in many ways. Seeing the huge impact you have made on his life has put a permanent smile on my face and I thank you for that! Im sure im speaking for him when I say he'll miss you like crazy...We all will. Look after him Ry and for others. May God hold you at the hollow of his hand! Take Care sweet angel! ="
"Mike and Debbie, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Margaret Woon-Castro The Hertz Corporation"
"Ryan will be missed dearly.He was a good guy and it wasn't his time.It sure is shocking at 23. My deepest sympathy to the family,especially Debbie.My thoughts and prayers are with you. God will take care of him now.Hes in good hands. God bless his soul."
"Ry, I am going to miss you so much, but I know you are watching over all of us! You were the first person I met when I moved to RI and I am going to miss the great times we shared. You'll always have a special place in my heart. And thank you for always looking out for me and caring so much!"
"I contemplated over whether I should write anything or not because you know how it is with family -- unfortunately, nobody has time to spend together these days and it's been a while since the last time I saw Ryan. I thought about if this kind of thing ever happened to one of my children, I would want to hear as many good things about my child as possible. So, I remember when we were camping together Mikey, Ryan, and the rest of the Scott family and Mikey and Ryan were truly in their adolescence, trying hard to feel like MEN. I can't tell you the words that were exchanged between Mikey, Ryan and my husband, Ivan, but ohhh - the look on the boys faces. Some of you will remember and maybe I can tell you more at some other time. One thing I do know, is that alot of people looked up to Ryan. Even though I shouldn't speak for my husband, I'm going to. I know he not Marley blood was always impressed with Ryan's demeanor and presence. He wished the best for him and knew Ryan could do anything he set his mind to. We all enjoyed his sense of humor and most of all how he always looked out for my brother, Mikey!! Thanks Ryan for the great times and the great things you were able to share with us."
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers here in Maine..... Tracey"
"Ryan touched so many lives and I want to thank all of you who have written messages to him or about him. It means so much to us to have that. We will have journals at the wake that we also want people to write in and share a funny moment or interaction that you had with Ryan. If you prefer to write it in a letter and put it in a sealed envelope for us to read later we would be honored. The funeral service will be Friday at 2pm from Memorial to St Mary's Church in Portsmouth. The Newport Police Dept is even providing a motorcycle escort - can you see Ryan chuckling over that? He would be in his glory! After the funeral we will be meeting at The North End Club in Middletown to get together and share funny stories - Ryan always said that when he died he wanted everyone to celebrate his life, so we will! Also, everyone wear something blue-his favorite color!! Love you all!"
"Ry-Ry, I will miss and love you forever! I'll never forget your jokes, your kindness or your love. Sleep well, I'll be seein ya! ~Kris TO REMEMBER ME Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face or the love in the eyes of a woman. Give my heart to a person whose own heart has caused nothing but endless days of pain. Give my kidneys to one who depends on a machine to exist from week to week. Take my bones, every muscle, every fiber and nerve in my body and find a way to make a crippled child walk. If you must bury something, let be my faults, my weaknesses and all prejudice against my fellow man. Give my sins to the devil. Give my soul to God. If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all I have asked I will live forever. by: Robert N. Test"
"Ry...Well man, I guess you're up there regulating now...Keep em in line. I respected you as an associate as well as someone who would stand up if he thought something wasn't right. Whether that be in school, on the job, or on the street, you would be the first person to speak up and get involved if you thought something was...well, f-ed up. I know you covered me in a few situations and I wish that I could've done the same. Sleep well, I'll see ya when I see ya. My thoughts and prayers are with those who were close to him, and those who weren't so close I am sure we are al feeling the loss now. To Jason, Shannon, and his mom and dad. I pray for you to have strength as a family through what I am sure is a difficult time. Thanks for the memories Ryan, I am sure that St. Peters already replacing water fountains in heaven by now. Peace. Chuck"
"Ry, Nothing I can say will ever amount to the things you've done for me. Thanks for always having my back through out high school, and staying a loyal friend after. I will always love and miss you. RIP. Tan"
"Dear Debbie & Michael, My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember Ryan when I worked at the video store and he would come in with his beautiful smile and make everyone smile. May he rest and peace and may you find the strength to go on. With sincere condolence. Love and friendship, Christine A. Williams Scotton"
"May you rest in peace."
"I did not know Ryan very well. I met him 3 years ago and I remember he told me how much he loved his mother. He also said that he admired his father more than anyone for the way he treated her and took care of her. It was such a beautiful and honest thing that I have never been able to forget it."
"I miss you buddy...I am going to miss you every day, we all will... I hope there is still someway for you to know that I appreciate everything you ever did for me as a best friend, as a cousin...I love you"
"Your the man foley....let's get big....your right I'll probably never be as big as you, but i'll take your advice keep lifting and keep drinking the coffee RIP...I'll see ya someday"
"R.I.P. Ryan You will be missed by all but you will stay in all of our hearts day in and day out"
"We miss you Ryan, and we will always love you.."
""It is very hard to lose someone you love, but remember God now has that loved one by his side"- unknown RIP Foley you will be missed by all"