PFC Ryan Jeffrey Larson, age 19, of Friendship, Wisconsin was killed in action while serving in the United States Army on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 exactly one year to the day he left Adams-Friendship for basic training.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Adams Friendship High School in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. T. Christian Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Adams-Friendship High School.
Ryan was born October 29, 1991 in Rockford, Illinois to RaeAnn Larson and Richard Himmel. He moved to Adams Friendship in 1992. He attended Castle Rock Elementary School. He was an active, lively, interested student. He was involved in Youth Football, Green Demon Wrestling, and Little League Baseball. In middle school, he was active in wrestling, baseball, student council, and played trumpet in the band. He was the first boy to do flag corp for Cadet Band. He had the inner strength to do what others couldnt. He was confirmed in 8th grade as a member of the United in Christ Lutheran Church in Dellwood.
In High School he continued to play in the band, bowled on the Mauston Bowling Team, wrestled, ran cross country and track, was a member of the freshmen baseball team, and played some AF golf. He was Student Council School Board Representative and was voted class President his senior year, all while staying on the honor roll all four years.
He always had a passion to serve his country. He decided the Army was the best fit for him. He enlisted his Junior year and left for basic training 10 days after graduating from High School. His belief was to protect the people he loved. He was eager to deploy to Afghanistan and so excited to be able serve his country.
Ryan always had a twinkle in his eye and smile on his face which made him a friend to all. He had a caring heart, and a good ear to anyone in need. He was well known for being an avid Bears fan.
He will be greatly missed by many family members and his friends.
Ryan was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Col. Roger Himmel and Sweetness.
Survivors:
Mother: RaeAnn Larson of Friendship, Wisconsin
Father: Rick Himmel of Rockford, Illinois
Grandparents: Ron and Ellen Larson
Grandmother: Sophia Himmel
Great-Grandmother: Myrtle Pavlak
Uncles/Aunts: Ronald and Shelly Larson, Russell Larson, Ritchie Larson, Jim and Wendy Himmel,and Cindi Himmel (Marty Cielesz)
Cousins: Rebecca Larson, Ashley Witters, Maggie Cielesz, Mick Cielesz
Further survived by other relatives and his many friends
In lieu of flowers, care packages may be sent to his unit in Alaska
C/O
Larry Addy
Bco 1-5 IN, 1-25 @ SBCT
FOB Tarnack APO AE 09355
or memorials to the AF Scholarship Fund; or the AFHS Band.
Go Army beat Navy
Visitaion & Funeral Information line for PFC Ryan Larson 608-339-0000
Larson it seems like yesterday we were still in basic getting smoked for no reason trying to make due until we were trained to be soldiers…it took so long for me to even receive the news of what happened but you will always be remembered man and never forgotten keep an eye on us from above because even though you are gone you can protect us from above
larson bro we miss you here more then ne thing its soo different with out you youll always be in our hearts and never will be forgoten youll always be a bulldog and a part of rage and my best friend i miss you bro RIP
I didn’t know Ryan Larson or his family but I am so Sorry to hear about your loss he sounded like from everything I read a good person and I thank him for fighting for our freedom.
The pain you are feeling must be unbearable. Please know that others also feel great sadness and mourn Ryan’s loss, even those who never knew him. The sacrifice he made will never be forgotten. His picture is etched in my mind forever….he reminds me of my son who is the same age and attending the Air Force Academy. Tears fall all over the world for Ryan, now and always.
My Heart goes out to your family. My son served with Ryan & spoke of him fondly. I asked my son to give me a couple names of soldiers to send a package to. He sent me Ryan’s name and he got my package just a week before he passed. I was so sadden by the news of his passing. My family greives for and with your family. May God comfort and bless you at this difficult time. My prayers are for you his family. Ryan is in God’s loving arms.
I’m not at all surprised at what a fine young man Ryan grew up to be. He brought me a flower in the last day of school at Castle Rock Elementary knowing I would not be there the next year. That was the last time I saw him but I’ve always thought of him whenever I see buttercups. Thank you Ryan for your service and so sorry to his family for their loss. I have a bouquet of buttercups on my table and will have every year in his memory.
am sorry to hear you loss
May God keep you till youer reunited R.I.P and sorry for youer loss but Heavens gain
Im so sorry about your loss. My thoughts a prayers go to you in this time of your life.
RIP Ryan, My girls and I thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for everyone in the United States. You’ll never be forgotten and will always be a hero in my eyes. My condolences to the family.
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the loss of your son, brother, grandson and best friend. I know all too well how this is and unless someone else has been through it, it is hard for them to truly understand. I lost my Dad in Vietnam and I just wanted to let you know we are a family when it comes to this type of loss.
May your family find peace in the days to come and know that Ryan is now in the arms of the angels. God bless all of you!
God bless you Ryan Larson, I read several articles about you and all of the comments posted here. Reading the articles told me much about who you were. You were an honor roll student, that tells me you did not have to enlist in the military, you could have went to college, you probably could have went to most any college, and done so on a scholarship….but you enlisted instead.
When you took the test to see what jobs you qualified for, you scored high…and yet you enlisted 11B…at the time of your enlistment there was no enlistment bonus…so noone can say that you did it for the money. You were just 19, fresh out of school. You chose one of the most physically demanding positions the Army offers, and one of its dangerous ones. This tells me you had heart, the ability to reach down deep inside oneself and find the strength to endure hardship.
In reading about you here I found out that you were a joyful person, and your smile lit up a room and lit up the hearts of those around you. You loved a young lady and her parents thought the world of you. Others say that you never once looked down on anyone; you were a friend to all. You loved the Army and were very happy with what you were doing with your life.
So many people mentioned that you had a special sense of joy and adventure and that you always left them laughing. And another said that you had a bright soul that shined like the sun.
Although when I gaze upon your picture I see a bright and cheerful young boy, so fresh and full of life, your comrades in arms state that you were a great soldier and a good man and that they will never forget you. They say you had a good and brave heart.
Thank you PFC Ryan Larson, for your service, without men such as you our nation would be bereft of all its strength and hope. I am so very sorry that your willingness to serve and protect us has cost you your life. I shall ever be grateful and your name shall be added to my remembrance list, and you shall be honored in my home until the day I die. May God grant all comfort and peace to those who loved you, and may they dwell in the security and knowledge that they will see you again, for you dwell in a better place, a place where your bright soul can truly shine like the sun.
I am the Infantry
I am my country’s strength in war,
her deterrant in peace.
I am the heart of the fight
whereever, whenever.
I carry America’s faith and honor
against her enemies.
I am the Queen of Battle.
I am what my country expects me to be,
the best trained soldier in the world
in the race for victory.
I am swift, determined, and courageous,
armed with a fierce will to win.
Never will I fail my country’s trust.
Always will I fight on
through the foe, to the objective, to triumph over all.
If neccessary I will fight to my death.
By my steadfast courage I have won 200 years of freedom.
I yeild not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superiour odds.
For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight.
I forsake not my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty.
I am relentless
I am always there, now and forever
I am the Infantry
Follow me!
I do not know Ryan or his family, BUT I am so proud of this young man for fighting for the freedom of our country. My heart goes out to his family…I am so sorry for your loss…Be proud, you raised a wonderful son and he will be watching over you from above always.
It is with tears in my eyes that I write this. I too lost my son 6 years ago at the age of 14. I more then most truely feel your pain. I wish I could tell you some thing that would help with the pain but there is no magical secret to get through this.
Ryan sounded like a wonderful young man with a sense of patriotism that is unheard of these days. He knew his duty and he knew what he had to do. He is a true American hero.
God bless you Ryan. You will forever be in our hearts and our memories.
Peace and love to the brave young mans family.
The ultimate sacrifice.Thank you
We remember this guy when he was a little guy, memories from the store. You are in our prayers Ellen and family, he was a great kid.
We send our thanks for your son protecting us here in the US. So sorry for his young life was taken. God bless you and your family.
I feel your pain, gone but never forgotten… My son is in the Army in Iraq second term…you are in my thoughts and prayers.
He was a great kid and we’re going to miss just seeing him around. You could always count on getting a smile from him 🙂 and they were always real smiles straight from the heart, never forced. He lived a very happy life and brought joy to many.
So very sorry for your loss. Please know that many others are thinking of you and offering prayers for your family. Your loss is so great, but this is also a loss to his friends, the community and our nation. We need more young men like Ryan to make a difference and lead this nation.
May the Lord Jesus Bless and keep you. Though I did not know you, I know the type of young man with outstanding character you were. R.I.P.
Although I didn’t know your son, let it warm your heart that he sure was a special young man and I’m sure you already know that. But rest assured knowing that just by everything written and spoken about him made him so very special to anyone he came in contact with.I’m sorry for your loss and the days ahead will get easier but never the same. God bless.
We did not know Ryan personally but we are truley sorry for ur loss. He will always be a hero to us.
im truley sorry for ur lost msy god always be with you
you are deeply missed ryan larson
and to the larson family we will keep you guys in your THOUGHT and PRAYERS
Dear Larson Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Ryan was a great man.May God be with you all at this time. I feel your pain because my son will be home one year in october from Afganistan. He is in the army reserves. His unit is the 467th of Madison. If you ever need to talk please call me. God Bless you all. David,Kathy, Jason, and Chelsea Zant
RaeAnn and Rick,I did not know Ryan but from everything I have read and heard he was a fine outstanding young man and Soldier.I feel your pain and my heart and my prayers go out to the family and friends that Ryan made along the way. I’m so sorry for your loss God Bless each and everyone of you.Ryan thank you for all that you have given and for all that you have done. You are now in the arms of an Angel rest peacefully and may God Bless.
Darla Neitzel
May he rest in peace as he served with honor.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the Larson family. You have been in our thoughts each and every day since God took Ryan home. He has touched so many lives and will leave a lasting impression on this community. He is a true hero.
Thank you for your all young man from one that is totally humbled and grateful for your unselfish devotion to God, Country, Family and your fellow man. You now take your place at the side of our Lord and will live for eternity.
Thank you for your all young man from one that is totally humbled and grateful for your unselfish devotion to God, Country, Family and your fellow man. You now take your place at the side of our Lord and will liver for eternity.
Our sincere sympathy to the Larson family. Ryan gave his life protecting the freedom we have. Surely he will be watching over everyone from Heaven. Our prayers are with all of you.
i m so sorry for your loss. ryan was a caring young man, who had a dream,that was cut short.hugs to all!!!
Thank you for the ultimate sacrafic for your country…
Godspeed young man.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LARSON FAMILY. RYAN SOUNDED LIKE QUITE A REMARKABLE YOUNG MAN.GOD BLESS TO YOU ALL.
Words can not express the pain we feel for your family. Larson became a large part of our lives this past year. He held our daughter’s heart in his hand and took very good care of it. We will miss him dearly. Know that he was doing what he dreamed of and he was doing it with pride. He will forever be in our hearts and always on our mind. Be proud of him. He was an amazing person. His job was to protect our country and now his job is to watch over us from heaven. Godspeed PFC Ryan J Larson… Godspeed.
Thank you Ryan for your sacrifice’s that you have made! You will always be a hero to our community and our country! Amber my daughter got to know you at Castle Rock school, you both were in band together. She will never forget your sense of humor. She enjoyed the time spent with you even though she may not have known you well, you did make an impression in her life! She will never forget you nor will the rest of this community or country! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family!
my thoughts and prayers go out to ryans family
"Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; My eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief" Psalm 31:9. My heart goes out to you in your grief. I ran cross country with Ryan. I graduated in 2007. I can see his beautiful smile and the joy he had for life always evident in his eyes as clearly as if it were just this morning that I had seen him. He was always making me laugh; I believe he made an art out of making people laugh. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Ellen I know Ryan meant the world to you, I didn’t know him but it sounds like he was a wonderful person. I’m sure you are all proud of him for his sacrifice.
Deepest condolences to the family. Our son is in 3rd BGE, 2-35 in Kunar. We pray every day for our sons. Thank you Ryan for your service to your country. May God bless you and your family.
It still seems like to us that it was only yesterday that Ryan was at house spending the night . Ryan and our son have been friends as long as we lived here . When we last spoke , he was home on leave . I asked him how he liked the army so far ? he was very happy about it . He went from the boy we knew to a man . Time passes so fast . Rest in peace Ryan you will deeply be missed . Thank you for protecting us and being a part of our lives .
We wish to express our condolences to the Family of PFC Ryan Larson, Ryan thank you for giving the ultimate sacrifice for us! Although God has called you home you will live on in the hearts of all of those whom you have so proudly defended. "Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on earth is done." Thank you!
Peggy & Charles S Hargett Corporal, USMC
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST HE SOUNDED LIKE A GREAT MAN
I did not know your son, but i am so sorry for your family, he sounds like a very brave and good person.
a friend to some
a hero to all
A normal person has 1,000 wishes. A SOLDIER only has one, to come home safe. In honor of someone that died, a wounded warrior, or who is fighting (or has fought) for your freedom, in their honor.
R.I.P. Ryan Larson
Raeann & Ellen,
Ryan came into my life when he was in 3rd grade and I was the secretary at Castle Rock Elementary School. I watched him grow into a wonderful young man. He was always kind and caring.
During this most difficult time, please know that there are many people around you who care and also feel this huge loss. We are here for you and want you to know we care!
Thank you Ryan for service to the United States. Even though you are gone, your memory will live in our hearts for an eternity. May you and God watch over the remaining troops and keep them safe.
with all my heart I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of such a fine young man.
Ryan graduated with my son and my son speaks very highly of Ryan and is upset with the loss of a friend, schoolmate and fellow athlete.
It is young men and women like Ryan that make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the country they love and the family and friends they leave behind.
I thank the family friends and everybody that made Ryan who he was and made him such a fine young man rest in peace soldier and thank you for your service
Ellen , Raeann I am so deeply sadden at the lost of your son and grandson …..May god comfort you and , hold his memories of him close to your heart as I know you will ……
On behalf of the Adams-Friendship Area Education Association (your local teacher’s union) please know how thankful we are for Ryan’s service. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
our condolences goes out to the Larson family, you are in our hearts and thoughts, Ryan will be deeply missed by all who knew him, God Bless you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. My son is in the "ARMY". Though I don’t personally know your family and friends; you are all in our heart, thoughts, and prayers. No matter what branch your "soldier" is in, we are all Military Families and we need to be there for each other. So our hearts break along with yours for the loss of a fine "soldier". May you have some comfort in knowing how many people are out there that do not know you, that have you in their thoughts and prayers. Thank you for raising a fine man and soldier.
Chris
I am sorry for the loss of such a fine soldier. I did not know PFC Larson but I knew his stature and the kind of soldier he was. I am sending care packages to his unit. My god bless. Sincerely,
Rusty Barnes
CW3
US Army (RET)
To the family and friends of Jeffrey Larson,
While none of us knew Jeffrey we were saddened to hear of your loss. As an office we provide care packages to those serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. May you be comforted in the fact that by reading of his passing and your desires for his unit, we will be sending a package to his brothers and sisters he was stationed with.
May God Bless all of you in your time of sorrow and we thank you for his service to our great nation.
Mass Financial Group
Loves Park, IL
Dear Ellen and Raeann my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please let me know if you need anything here at the M&I.Catherine Crabtree
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I did not know Ryan at all, but my daughter talked highly of him and for what I have read and heard, he was a great kid. I thank him for all he did for our freedom and know he will truely be our hero. Not only in our minds, but in our hearts.
R.I.P. Ryan and Thank you!!
Dear Larson Family
So sorry to hear about your loved one. Our prayers are with you all. A loss of a loved one is always hard but in time God will ease the pain. We will never forget them but it does get easier. He was a good child. He was doing what he wanted to do. God bless you all and take care. A friend who cares.
Dear RaeAnn & Rick; I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ryan. My daughter went to High School with Ryan. We pray for you and your family and may the lord help console during you.
Dear Sophie,
I am so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. I wish I could be there to hug you. It’s been a lifetime since we worked together at the bank. I know I told you before, but I had a deep respect for Roger too. Ryan is a hero..a true hero. May God bless you and the rest of your family. Your friend ..from long ago.. Van
I am sorry for your loss, it is sad when someone dies when they are so young. I know it hurts but I am sure that he loved what he was doing. May he Rest in Peace. May you have HIS comfort during this time.
We pray for you and your family all the way up to Pope Benedict.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ryan. My daughter went to school with Ryan. He was one of her best friends. She would come home from school and say "mom do you know what Larson did today, and she would go on to tell me of some funny thing he did in band . He will be truley missed by all that knew him.God Bless you and heal you from this sadness.
I send my regrets for a life that was so short. But, from all the information I know of Ryan he had a great heart and was doing something that he loved and that is never a waste. He was Truely a Army of One.
My Sympathy and Prayers go out to the family and the many friends this young soldier had in life. I have heard and seen what an awesome person he was in life the last few days. I didnt know him personally but it looks as though he touched a lot of lives in his brief moment here on this earth.. Thank You Again Ryan for Serving and Defending the USA.. God Speed.. and rest in peace..
I do not know Ryan but grew up in Arkdale and graduated from AF. I was very proud to drive into town this weekend and see the flags at half staff and all the yellow ribbons in honor of your Ryan. From all I have learned about Ryan since God called him home was that he was an awesome young man. May you find peace and comfort in the love of family and friends. Your young man was the true American Soldier…Peace to you and yours.
Our sympathy on the loss of your son. We appreciate his service to our country. We appreciate, as parents of two Army soldiers and one Marine, your support of him in achieving his dreams. May God be with you in this tragedy.
All though I don’t personally know your son, he is still a brother of mine.I served in O.I.F. 3 tours returning in Feb from a 2 year stint, so I consider Ryan to be a fellow brother in arms.My words are only faint in comfort compared to the grief family and friends are going through. So please try to remember this:
It is not how Ryan died that made him a hero, it is how he lived his life that makes him the great man he will always be remembered by…..
My deepest sympathy,
SSG Robert A Kipp
US Army
While not knowing PFC.Ryan Larson we want to thank him for giving the ultimate sacrifice and defending our country and our prayers and thoughts of comfort go to his family and friends may God bless this fallen soldier
god bless you & yours through these are trying times keep your heads held high!!
Our prayers go out to the family of this amazing, giving, loving young man. It’s amazing all the lives this 1 selfless person has touched. God blessed our community with such a remarkable young man. Prayers of comfort & strength go out for all who knew him.
While Harold and I didn’t personally know Ryan, our grandchildren did. We are in prayer that the Lord will give you the grace to get you thru at one of the tuffest times in your life. Ryan gave the greatest sacifice for the love of his country and his loved ones, but he did it to keep us free.
Harold and Mary
Sir larson was a great friend who helped me whenever the need arose when we were in highschool I offer my greatest sympathies to you & your family I will miss my friend RIP we shall meet again one day.your friend always christina class of 2010
I’m sorry for your loss.. No words can make you feel better right now .. Know that he died with courage and honor serving the country he loved ..
I dont know how to say what I want to say to you. I am sory for your loss and hope that God helps you to find a way to heal.I want to say thank you for raising such and awesome person as Ryan was. He never seemed to look down or differently at anyone. He was true friend to Brandon who was a fellow class mate. He took the time to help him and to listen to him. Ryan is a hero. Not only to Our Country but to his family and friends in many ways. He was obviously raised by caring people that instilled in him values and valor. This young man was truly a special person. Ryan will be remembered always. He will live in Our Hearets and Memories forever. RIP PFC Ryan Larson. May God lift you on Golden wings to watch over and protect us forever .
I do not know you or your son but my heart is breaking for you and your family! I am an Army Mom and cannot imagine your pain! But please know that my family will be praying for you over dinner tonight(and for days to come) that you may find peace in such a sad time. Ryan is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO!!! God keep and bless you throughout this difficult time. Thank you Ryan for paying the ultimate sacrifice!
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EASE YOUR HURT RIGHT NOW
BUT PLEASE REMEMBER …..
THE PAIN YOU ARE FEELING IS A SYMBOL OF LOVE
RATHER THEN LETTING THE HURT IN YOUR HEART BE A SIGN OF YOUR LOSS … LET IT BE AN ETERNAL REMINDER
OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GAINED.
FROM SHARING IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE SO SPECIAL
THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE REMEMBERED
WITH LOVE AND HONOR.
MY CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
HIS SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN HE WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO .
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT YOUR TIME OF LOSS
FROM A SOLDIERS WISH LIST / WISCONSIN
TRICIA WISCHMANN
My son is a soldier in Alpha Company also. May God bless you and keep you and Ryan. Hold him close in your heart until you see him again in Heaven.
I will always remember Ryan’s sense of adventure and the joy he took in life! What a smile and sense of fun! He always left me laughing! It was an honor and a privilege to watch him grow from a boy in to a fine young man. Words cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel that his life was cut short so tragically. Thoughts and prayers are with his Family and all of his Friends.
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. ~Joseph Campbell
I offer my prayers and condolences to his family and friends, may god bless you all.
Watching Ryan grow up to be a great man was a privilege. He had such character, not only in that he was an awesome guy but a funny, unique one too. He always had a laugh, a smile, and a positive comment. Thank you Ryan, for your sacrifice. And to his family, my sincere condolences and prayers. Your Ryan touched so many, and he will be missed greatly.
I remember ryan from comming in and talking about band I remember his bright soul that shined out it was real. Great he will allways be here in my heart
I remember Ryan as a little boy riding his bike up and down our street. He grew into a man defending our country. Thank You Ryan. You have given the ultimate sacrifice.
The future can only be determined by the obstacles we face today. PFC Ryan Larson was an outstanding person to be around. I had the pleasure of getting to know him from my Kindergarten to my 7th grade year, he was a grade ahead of me. I would like to commend his parents for rasing such a fine young gentleman. Never once was he judgemental of anyone. He was a very respectful person with a smile that could make anyone’s day. Ryan was a leader, one whom many wanted to follow. He will be greatly missed! He may be gone but all the memories will live on forever, for a HERO never dies. May the wings of the eagle raise you up to the Heavens above. Rest in Peace Soldier, God Speed!
To Ryans Parents, I want to thank you both for the Great "Hero" that you Raised….Also I am Greatful for my Soldier to had known Him, He was a His Brother/ Friend/ Battle Buddy. My Soldier will Sadly Miss Ryan, But Never will he Forget Him this is for Sure.He was Loved by My Soldier like his little Brother !! God Bless…And May Ryan RIP Forever.
Larson was such a great person. I can’t believe he’s gone. Of all the people in the world, why Ryan? I’ll never understand it. I miss you, Ryan. I wish we could bring you back. Rest In Peace my friend 🙁
As a fellow veteran, please accept my prayers and condolences on the death of PFC Larson. I thank you for the service of Ryan, in his defense of our country. My prayers are with all of you.
I wanted to let you know that my son of Alpha company. Has told me many things about Ryan, Brett was stationed with him in Alaska and is also now in Afghanistan they went there together but were separated shortly after landing. I have heard how great your son was as a soldier and man. My son would like you to know that he will never be forgotten God Be with you at this time.
While I did not know PFC Larson, I offer my prayers and condolences to his family and friends, especially to his classmates, and citizens of Dellwood. The Lord will give each of you strength in this time according to your prayers. As a member of the U.S. Armed Forces… one last salute for PFC Larsen…thank you for your sacrifice to our country…
Dear Raeann, Ellen and family: Ryan spent 90 minutes every day for four years in my classroom. After all that time, I still never got tired of seeing him or talking to him. I think I learned as much from him as he did from me and I will certainly miss his leadership, loyalty and infectious smile. He touched the lives of all of our band "family" at AFHS and his spirit will be honored and his legacy remembered for years to come. Best wishes as you heal and remember Ryan with smiles instead of tears.
RaeAnne & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. He has always had a special place in my heart and always will. I find it very hard to put into words the feelings that I have felt for you and your family since I heard of this tragedy. Please know I am here when you need anything, be it a month or even a year down the road. With love and prayers,
We would never have known of this young man’s sacrifice if not for his association with our nephew Nicholas Richardson. We know that nothing we say will ease your pain, but we hope that in time you will come to know that your son is a hero. Our prayers go out to you.
May the Lord hold you in His arms & heal the sorrow you feel. Our sympathy is with your family. "Thank You Ryan", for fighting for what you believed in.
I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. I didn’t know him well but Ellen and Raeann you are in my thoughts and prayers and the whole Larson family
Our prayers go out to all of you . Ryan was an awsome kid ,my girls have nothing but great things to say of him Tonya and Kelly were very upset to hear he lost his life for all of us . He will now be our angel still looking out for us . God Bless you all !
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Larson Family, you are in our thoughts & Prayers Philomena & James Kreten Friendship
I did not know your son,but my heart goes out to your family. I thank him for defending our Country. From what I hear he was a wonderful person. So very young. He looks so proud in his photograph.