Book of Memories for Ryan M. McBride

Condolence From Kathleen Gray Kobreek

Tue, 19 May 2015 05:00:53 EDT

Dear Sandy: I am very sorry to hear of your son's passing. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are going through. I know you have faith in God and I hope that gives you strength to cherish all the loving memories of Ryan.

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Sat, 16 May 2015 23:27:08 EDT

"The tragedy of life is not death, the tragedy is what we let die inside of us while we live." I read this quote the other day Ryan and I couldn't help but think of you & how true this saying is. Grief is hard & changes us all. The challenge is to not let it destroy us. Its hard to believe in that right now through because it still doesn't feel real and I'm positive there are so many that feel the same. I guess it just hasn't sunk in all the way yet and maybe that's OK for now. However, as I sit here writing you this, I need you to know something. Meeting you was a blessing and even though our road this last year was full of ups and downs, I'm thankful that in the end we could put it all behind us and start over. Your friendship meant a lot and your forgiveness so much more. Your memory will live on in your friends, your family, & your fiance I heard so much about. You will truly be missed Ryan. "You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back or you can open your eyes & see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love he had for everyone. You can turn your back on tomorrow & live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry & close your mind, be empty & turn your back. Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Anonymous

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Sat, 16 May 2015 09:19:37 EDT

Condolence From Glenda

Fri, 15 May 2015 23:46:35 EDT

So sorry for your loss. One memory I have of Ryan Is how important his children were to him. He beamed with pride. RIP my friend. Till we meet again. Peace

Condolence From Naomi Fuller

Fri, 15 May 2015 22:57:53 EDT

So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you during this difficult time. May time provide you with some peace.

Condolence From Thomas Merkle

Fri, 15 May 2015 21:52:19 EDT

Very sorry for your families loss. It's sad that life was cut so short for him. He was a great person and friend. He will definitely be missed.

Condolence From Kim Dulin

Fri, 15 May 2015 16:42:06 EDT

I'm so very sorry... May your memories and the love of God, family and friends bring you comfort during the days and weeks to come.

Condolence From Tama Allen

Fri, 15 May 2015 16:14:41 EDT

McBride Family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Ryan. This must be such a shock for all of you. My heart breaks knowing Ryan passed at such a young age and the loss his children will have without him. Thank you Aunt Ruth for letting us know. I will give you call later today. Many prayers for the McBride family. Love, Tama & Brian Allen