| 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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WE MISS YOU
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If luck was a raindrop
I'd send you a shower,
If hope is a minute
I'd send you an hour,
If happiness is a leaf
I'd give you a tree,
And if you need a friend
You will always have me.
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This morning when I wakened
And saw the sun above,
I Softly said, “Good Morning Lord,
...Bless everyone I love!”
Right away I thought of you
And said a loving prayer
That He would bless you specially
And keep you free from care!
I thought of all the happiness
A day could hold in store;
I wished it all for you because
No one deserves it more!
I felt so warm and good inside
My heart was all aglow---
I know God heard my prayer for you
---He hears them all you know!
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We had so little time to share,
Too soon, I had to leave.
I know how much you love me,
I know how much you grieve.
I know how sharp your pain is,
I feel the aching in your hearts.
My life so quickly ended
Before it barely had a start.
I remember how you held me,
And kissed my face and hands,
You cuddled me so gently;
But, God had other plans.
I was your perfect angel,
From God you knew I came,
Suddenly he called me home again,
And now God holds my hand.
I know you’ll always miss me,
I understand your pain is hard to bear.
Just remember that I’m in heaven
And we’ll see each other there.
So smile when you think of me
And wipe away all of your tears
I’m cuddled now in heaven
By our family members here.
I’m waiting here in heaven,
And on the day we meet again.
I’ll be the first to smile and greet you,
When God calls you home.
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
FOR WEDNESDAY
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No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.
FOR THURSDAY
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Our thoughts are ever with you
Though you have passed away.
And those who loved you dearly
Are thinking of you today.
For Monday
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Everyday in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are always near
Still missed, loved and always dear.
For Tuesday
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Tribute For This Weekend
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Hug Is The Perfect Drug
No moving parts, no batteries.
No monthly payments and no fees;
Inflation proof, non-taxable,
In fact, it’s quite relaxable;
It can’t be stolen, won’t pollute,
One size fits all, do not dilute.
It uses little energy,
But yields results enormously.
Relieves your tension and your stress,
Invigorate your happiness;
Combats depression, makes you beam,
And elevates your self esteem!
Your circulation it corrects
Without unpleasant side effects
It is, I think, the perfect drug:
May I prescribe, my friend… the hug!
And, of course, fully returnable!
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I’m sorry you are hurting
But there’s nothing I can do
I’m watching you from up above
I wish you weren’t so blue
If there was anything
That I could do or say
I take away your pain
I’d make it go away
I know you cannot see me
But please be rest assured
I’m by your side every day
And I can hear what you say
I love you too and miss you more
But please do not be sad
I want to see you smile again
I don’t want you to feel bad
You see I know something now
I did not know before
I’m in a place where we will meet
And be together for ever more
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♥ A SHINING STAR ♥
When I had to leave you
I didn't go too far
Look up to the Heavens
I’m a Brilliant shining star
May this light show you
As it glistens from above
A very special thank~you
When you lifted me with love
A little star that brightly shines
A star that’s free from pain
Held gently in God's loving arms
Until we meet again
As you go on your journey
Be the best that you can be
And know that God is there for you
As he is here for me
When we miss each other
And what each other near
You shine your light upon the earth
And I'll shine my light up here
So we will always remember
When we seem so far apart
To shine our lights together
With love upon our hearts
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If Heaven Had A Phone
I cannot dial your number,
I can't get through to you,
I called the operator,
She did all that she could do.
There is no code for heaven,
I cannot place the call,
No numbers left to call,
I reckon I've tried them all.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
There's things I want to say.
To tell you that I love you,
And miss you every day,
How much I prayed to god,
That he could let you stay.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
I'd hear your voice, know you're okay,
I just want to speak to heaven,
Please do you have a direct line,
Operator says no number,
But your loved one says they're doing fine.
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If I should go tomorrow
It would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.
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If we could only speak to you,
And hold your loving hand,
No matter what we said or did,
We know you’d understand.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
FOR THURSDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Proud Mum
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THANKS A MILLION!!!!
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The last two weeks have been very difficult
for us as a family, it was Christopher’s
Birthday & Angel Anniversary within 2 days
of each other on the Monday My Father-in-Law celebrated his 81st Birthday sadly on the Tuesday he passed away. The day before what would have been Christopher’s 32nd Birthday
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each
and everyone of you that left messages, candles,
tributes, gifts & photographs on Christopher’s website I read every single one.
You are all truly kind, special, amazing, thoughtful and a wonderful bunch of people that have taken the time to make me feel better when you are all dealing with your own private grief.
Thanks again
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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I Love And Miss You Son
The golden gates stood open
God saw you needed rest,
His garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best
I love you Son
I miss you Son
I think of you Son
You will always be with me.
Wherever I go,
Whatever I do
My day always
Starts and ends with you.
The hardest thing in life to bear,
Is to want your Son and he's not there.
Sorry Son that I still weep
For you I longed to love and keep.
FOR MONDAY
If I Could Travel Back In Time
If I could travel back in time
For maybe just one day,
To talk to you and laugh with you
Before you went away.
I wonder what you'd think of me
And all the things I've done;
If you'd see the child you knew
In the woman I've become.
The memories I have of you
Are fading now and few.
I walk familiar streets to tread
On pavements you walked too.
We never got to say goodbye
All those years ago,
I was too young to understand
You were too ill, and so...
If I could travel back in time
For maybe just one day,
I'd say these words, "I love you Dad"
Before you went away.
FOR TUESDAY
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Proud Mum
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FROM A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL IN HEAVEN
Home is not a place on earth,
Of wood or brick or stone;
For I've gone on to better things,
Now Heaven is my home.
Don't listen for my footsteps,
To fall across your floor;
Don't grieve for me forever,
Or wait to see me at your door.
Take comfort in my memory,
And you'll never be alone;
For I am so much richer,
Now that Heaven is my home.
Don't listen now to hear my voice,
Or look here for my face;
For I have a home of perfect peace,
And I'm now there in that place.
As long as you remember me,
You'll never be alone;
I will be here waiting for you,
Now Heaven is my home.
A Glimpse
Ryan,
Sometimes I think I catch a glimpse of you standing just close by
I turn and see you're not there at the corner of my eye.
I want so much to turn around and see you standing there
for you to stay and let me touch your hand, your face, your hair.
I long to hear you call me Mom in your lovely voice,
I want you to stay with me but I know you have no
choice.
So I'll keep on trying to catch a glimpse when you're just beyond my sight
I feel you there, I know its true and not a trick of the light.
I know one day there'll come a time when there'll be no doubt I'm sure.
I'll find you ther with arms outstretched and I'll be home with you once more.
love you and miss you beyond belief,
mom xxxxxxxxxx
Thinking of you always xx
Life goes on without you nothing is the same.
Its hard to hold back the tears when someone speaks your name. My heart still aches with sadness, tears for you still fall, but living life without you is the hardest part of all..
Love you always my dear Brother..
Love Steph xxxxxxx
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