| Location | Walsall |
| Age | 31 years |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1974 |
| Date of Death | 25/05/2006 |
| Visitors | 11,736 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
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Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.
FOR MONDAY
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
FOR TUESDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Tributes For This Weekend
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THE GIFT OF MEMORY……
One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure
One that knows no time, no place
And one gold cannot measure
The precious, poignant tender gift
Of Memory...that will keep
Of dear ones ever in our hearts
Although God gives them sleep
It brings back long remembered things
A song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place
...because
We had them for awhile!
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I AM YOUR ANGEL......
I am an angel by your side,
Don't be scared or try to hide.
For I am here guiding you the way,
By your side here to stay.....
I will be with you, when times are hard,
So please do not worry, or put up a guard.
For I want you too see I am still here,
To keep you safe, and keep you near....
As an angel I want so much for you to know,
'How much I Love And Miss You So'
So if you see me, please do not hide,
I am the angel by your side...
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Family Chain
We little knew that morning,
God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
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I PROMISE I WILL HEAR…..
Don't think of me as dead and gone
Please understand I have just moved on
God took my hand
When you thought I had died
And led me over to the other side.
There's a better life
Than the one we know
And to it one day we all must go
No more pain, hardship,
Or times of misery
Instead there's all our loved ones
As happy as can be.
You may not see me for a little while
Hear me laugh or see me smile
But I promise you with all my heart
From the ones I love I will never part.
I will always be with you,
However far you walk
I will always listen,
When you feel you need to talk
So when you are saddened
Or driven to despair
Take comfort from the knowledge
That I am always there.
One day soon I will share with you
The happiness I have found
And you will see life doesn't end
Six feet beneath the ground
Forget about graveside visits
And fresh flowers every day
A yearly verse in the papers
Is surely not the way
When there is something you want to say
Or you wish that I was near
Just talk to me like you always did
I promise I will hear.
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear.
Fond memories linger every day
Remembrance keeps them near.
FOR WEDNESDAY
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Looking back with memories,
Upon the path you trod,
We bless the hours we had with you,
And leave the rest with God.
FOR THURSDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure...
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure...
FOR SUNDAY
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Your touch, your smile,
Was always so tender,
Today, tomorrow,
We will always remember.
FOR MONDAY
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We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.
FOR TUESDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Please don't be unhappy,
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it's not many years
I don't want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven't really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I'm closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there's nothing I can do.
But I'll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to cross over,
I'll be there to take your hand.
LOTS OF LOVE SENT TO A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL
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Tribute For This Weekend
A Special Angel
There's a special angel in heaven
That is a part of me
It is not where I wanted him
But where God wanted him to be
He was here but just a moment
Like a night time shooting star
And though he is in heaven
He isn't very far
He touched the heart of many
Like only and angel can do
I would've held him more often
If the end I only knew
So I send this special message
To the heavens up above
Please take care of my angel
And send him all my love
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How I Feel
I don't know how to feel
It's all locked up inside,
The emptiness is waking
The tears are running dry.
Your the one who held me
Gave comfort when things went wrong,
What do I do without you
I feel my faith is gone.
My heart just doesn’t realise
That you are really gone.
A loss that came so suddenly
But will last my whole life long.
Our time just meant so much too me
I know it always will
The memories locked inside of me
Forever to hold on too
You told me that we'd be,
Together forever more
Part of each others lives
But now the door is closed.
Never too be opened
Kept locked on both sides now
Although you may have gone away
Your spirit will forever stay
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My Life Changed
My Life changed, the very moment I found out
That you had passed away.
I couldn't stop it;
There was nothing I could say.
You've touched my life so deeply
To a point you will never know,
I try to think about you
When I am feeling down and low.
Sometimes when my day gets hard
I will think about your beautiful smile
And if I listen hard enough
I will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give me a reason
To go on with my day,
And now if I want to see you
I'll bow my head and pray.
I catch myself looking for you still,
In the halls and at your front door,
But when I call your name
There is no reply any more!
I never thought a day would come
Where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings,
We have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute,
God, is all I ask- why can't you give her back;
It seems like such a simple task.
I guess people are right
When they say God only takes the best,
I know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
Memories Today, Thoughts Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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take that Rule the world xx
You light, the skies up above me
A star, so bright you blind me
Don't close your eyes
Don't fade away
Don't fade away
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
If walls break down, I will comfort you
If angels cry, oh I'll be there for you
You've saved my soul
Don't leave me now
Don't leave me now
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you,
Yeah you and me we can ride on a star
If you stay with me girl, we can rule the world
Yeah you and me we can light up the sky
If you stay by my side, we can rule the world.
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
All the stars are coming out tonight
They're lighting up the sky tonight
For you
For you
Ryan, I love the words to this take that son & went to see them in concert last week.. I know you loved them really!!
You are always in my thoughts & it breaks my heart knowing i wont see you..
I miss you so much & long to see that smiling face..
Love you always m8.. Steph xxxxxxxxxxxx
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In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day,
That we do not think of you.
FOR WEDNESDAY
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Your gentle face and patient smile
With sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each
And died beloved by all.
FOR THURSDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
FOR SUNDAY
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We can't have old days back
When we were all together.
But secret tears and loving thoughts
Will be with us forever.
FOR MONDAY
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Thank you for loving and sharing,
For giving and for caring.
God bless you and keep you,
Until we meet again.
FOR TUESDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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FOR A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL
It’s So Hard To Believe That You’re Really Gone
And To Know That We Will No Longer
See Your Smiling Face,
Or Hear The Sound Of You’re Laughter
You Left So Many Memories, Which Will Never Part
You Will Always Live Deep Inside Our Hearts
We Are Thankful That God Graced Us
With Someone As Special As You
It’s Just Hard To Believe
Your Life On Earth Is Really Through
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