There are no words to describe the hole left in my life and our family today. We lost Ryan far too soon, and the world feels a lot quieter without him. Ryan was my everything. He lived life with so much passion—whether he was helping me out around the house, helping his grandma, fishing, or cheering on his beloved Bears. He had a heart as big as his personality, and if you knew him, you knew you had a friend for life.

Right now, I am trying to navigate a path I never expected to walk. The weight of losing him is heavy enough, and I want to make sure I can give him the beautiful send-off he deserves without the added stress of the financial burden that comes with it. I am reaching out to our community for help with Ryan's funeral and memorial expenses. Any contribution, no matter the size, will go directly toward honoring his memory and helping our family through these coming weeks. ​Direct Support: For those who prefer to use Cash App, my code is in the gallery or my tag is $Rileybrat66.

If you aren’t able to donate, please just share a story or a photo of him here. Reading about the impact he had on all of you brings me a small piece of comfort in the middle of this storm. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for loving him and for standing by me.

With love, Lisa.

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