| Location | Walsall |
| Age | 31 years |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1974 |
| Date of Death | 25/05/2006 |
| Visitors | 13,084 since 29/05/2008 |
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27th July 1974 - 25th May 2006
Words by Claire Hunt - Ryan's Wife
On the 25th May 2006, Ryan was fatally injured in a terrible road collison in Doncaster, involving a
skip lorry. The driver failed to observe the road properly and didn't indicate which lead to the
untimely and unnessary death of my beautiful husband. Ryan was on duty at the time, he had been
seconded to Doncaster to work on an undercover drugs operation. Due to Ryan's hard work and bravery,
a total of 22 people have been charged with class A drug -related offences.
Ryan had been a serving police officer since June 2001 and was based at Bridge street west police
station in Birmingham. Ryan was a popular police officer and had many friends within the police
force, prior to this he had served in the Royal navy for 5 years. Ryan achieved so much in his short
life, he was so brave and courageous, as well as being the kindest, caring most gentle man i have
ever met. He made myself, his family and his friends so proud everyday.
Rye loved sport, he played rugby, football and often coached a children's team in Birmingham which
he loved. He also took up judo at an early age and had a natural talent for it, as a child he won
many competitions and at 15 became The British judo champion for his weight category. In 2001 Ryan
entered the police judo team and again excelled himself winning many competitions. Ryan was always a
good sport, always unassuming, unaware of his talents, modest in victory and gracious in defeat. His
layed back attitude to life was inspirational. He had so many friends, so many people loved him. He
made a difference to so many peoples lives, nobody has ever had a bad word to say about him. Ryan's
death has left such a huge void for myself, his family and his friends. Ryan is desperately missed
by all who knew him and will never be forgotten, he will remain in our hearts forever.
Me and Ryan had been together for almost 9 years, we got married on the14th August 2004 at St Marks
Church. This was the happiest day of our lives. I was so proud to be marrying Rye, he was the best
thing that ever happened to me. I am honoured to have become his wife.
Ryan made me so happy, he was not only my husband, he was my best friend, my soul mate, my reason
for living. He was so caring always putting me first and always making me laugh with his dry sense
of humour. Whenever i was feeling down he'd always say, "look your'll always have me, i'll always
look after you" That always made me feel better. That and the cheeky smile he always had on his
face. The love we feel for each other words simply cannot express.
He made me feel so special everyday, now Ryan has gone i'm heart broken. There is such a massive
void in my life now, it's unbearble without him.
We were meant to grow old together and have our own family, which we were both looking forward to.
Rye would have been a great dad. Why is life so incredibly cruel?
I know that one day i will be with Ryan again and only then will i be happy again. This hole in my
heart will never heal until we are reunited again.
Rye, i miss you every second of the day and i'll love you forever.
loads of love
Claire. xxxxxxxxx
You were always in my thoughts and prayers...
I am so glad to see your site again, Ryan, as I missed lighting candles for you, leaving some messages for your family.
You were in my thoughts and prayers always, as well as your loved ones.
Sending my love to you, your dear mum, Steph, Claire and the rest of the family. May God's blessing be upon you always.
As you said in your tribute Steph I don't think reality will ever sink in that we will not see our Brothers again until the day we arrive in heaven ourselves. But remember they will forever be in our hearts. From a heartbroken sister to another..xx
A FRIEND FROM ABOVE....
I prayed for you before we met,
Not knowing who you'd be.
I asked the Lord to send a friend.
One chosen just for me.
I asked that they'd be Godly,
With wisdom of His ways.
A friend to help and guide me
I the troubles of these days.
So often in life, we need someone
To listen while we talk.
Someone who will not condemn or judge,
But encourage us as we walk.
The narrow road we choose to follow
May sometimes make us stumble.
But to have a friend to catch our fall,
Teaches us to be humble.
When I asked the Lord to send a friend,
Though many came and went.
He gave much more than I ever asked,
For you are the friend He sent me
Love always Barbara xx
Football
Ryan, Just wanted to let you know Sam had his first eleven a side football match today for Chase Athletic.. They played bloxwich & won 6-1!!
It was a great game & I thought about the game you come to watch just before you were taken from us when Sam didnt play too well.
Well mate he played like a trooper today, he has come on so much & you would be so proud of him & i wished so much today that you could be there to see him play..
Its so bloody unbelievable to think we cant speak or see you,
its just too much to take..
I don't think any of us will ever properly accept that you've gone.. I miss you so much Ryan, each & every day..Keep watching over us all..
Love you always dear brother & friend..Steph xxxxxxxxx
my precious son
Hi Ryan,
When I took flowers yesterday to your resting place yesterday it started to rain and I hope you heard me ask you why you always soak me when I go there. I imagined you laughing at me getting very wet. I will always remember your wicked sense of humour and how you had a way about you that always raised a smile to our faces. I am so proud to be your mom, so lucky to have had a son like you.
I just wish that we could have you back with us so that we could all smile again just like we all used to when you were with us.
Miss you so much. love mom xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hi steph
just to let you know we are going away on friday for a week so we wont be able to light any candles but our thoughts will be with you thankyou for everthing you do xxxx.
I got down on my knees today,
And said a prayer for you,
For you are always in my heart,
And I often think of you,
I asked the Lord to send his angels,
To protect my dearest friend,
I prayed that all the joy and happiness,
You have will never end,
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
When you are feeling blue,
And when you have a tear,
He'll wipe away that too,
I asked the Lord to bless our friendship,
So our ways will never part,
For true friends always stick together,
For we're in each others hearts.
Miss you
Hi Ryan
Just wanted to let you know how much I miss you.. I have so many great memories of you but its so unfair as there should have been so many more..
I have just been away & saw a young man on the beach who looked just like you & he was holding a young baby & you never got that opportunity & I know how much you wanted that..
Every minute of every day I think of you & grieve for you & for all the things you never got the chance to do.. Although I know you fitted so much in to your life & you travelled all over & I am so glad you did that Ryan..
Charlotte & Jack still look up to the moon & talk to you.. You would be so proud of Sam, he has another opportunity down @ Walsall FC tomorrow, so if you are looking down please send him some luck..
Love & miss you always mate..
Forever in my heart..Love Steph
Tributes
Hi Ryan, hadn't realised Your site was back on again. We missed lighting candles and leaving messages for You. You are still in our thoughts and always will be, we shared some good times and have very fond memories of You Ryan xx
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