| 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
If I should pass before you,
At my graveside do not cry.
Just like the love between us,
My true self will never die.
Do not trail with endless flowers,
What was buried is just a shell.
My Spirit will be free,
In that Summerland I will dwell.
I’ll visit you with the morning sunbeams
That through your curtains sneek,
And just before you wake,
I’ll place a kiss upon your cheek.
I’ll mingle with the raindrops
That run softly down your face,
And feel myself against your skin
Just like we would embrace.
I’ll join in with the laughter
that brightens up your day,
And when you’re feeling sad,
I’ll wipe you tears away.
So if I pass before you,
At my graveside do not cry.
Just like the love between us,
My true self will never die.
GOD BLESS RYAN. LOTS OF LOVING AND HEALING THOUGHTS TO YOUR FAMILY ON THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY.
xxx
My Rainbow
I think of the rainbow
Colouring the skies
I think of the colour
of your smiling eyes
I think of the yellow
Reminds me of the sun
The sunshine of your smile
There could have been one
The blue is my sadness
While you are away
The pink is my dream
That you are here to stay.
Three years today Rye since you went away, we all miss
you so much, love you loads and loads, mom xxxxxx
For Ryan's mum...thinking of you today and always
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I’ll never let my child go even though he died.
He’s with me every minute in the pain I feel inside.
When that dreadful thing happened I thought I might forget
His voice, his shape, his smile, his words – it hasn’t happened yet.
He’s in my every waking thought, in all the tears I’ve cried,
In every step throughout my life I’ll walk with him inside.
So in this constant agony when it hurts too much to bear
It’s just his way of telling me that always he’ll be there.
I used to sit and wonder what I’d done so wrong.
Why does the road ahead of me seem so very long?
I’ve lost so much in this life, "why me dear Lord, I pray...
You took what meant the most to me and I needed him to stay...
I'm not at all trying to question you, for I know you have a plan,
But please just send an angel to help me understand.
I feel so lost and incomplete, as if the heart's gone from my chest.
Never did I imagine, I’d lay my son to rest.
The days go by and people say just what they'd do if they were me.
How can they say such a thing, when they haven’t the slightest clue?
I know their intentions may be meant, not in a harmful way,
But how can someone who's never lost their child, know the pain I feel each day.
I thank you Lord for allowing me the chance to see your love.
For you sent to me an angel who now dwells with you above.
Could you please just take a minute and hold my angel tight,
Tell him that I love him and think of him each night.
I miss him more than words can say and although my heart is gone.
Ask him to watch over me, ‘til you also call me home.
I'll go now Lord and thanks again for hearing this prayer of mine.
I now know I was lucky, ‘cause angels are hard to find.
Written by Dawn Elmore
Tomorrow.
Hope tomorrow is a wonderful day up in Heaven!,what will you lads be up to?! Im sure you will behave,policeman always do!!!!!!!!!! Ryan,please dont forget to stay near Claire,your Mum & Steph. You are missed more than you will ever know. You & Pete watch out for eachother,Im thinking of you always.xxxxxxxx LOTS OF LOVE CLAIRE,KATE & STEPH,IM SURE THINKING OF YOU ALL LOADS & LOADS.XXXXXXXXXXXX
3 years tomorrow Rye. And it still doesn't seem real. We miss you everyday, and theres not been one day go by where you haven't been in our thoughts.
I'll be having a drink for you today Rye, and remembering how special you were.
Always in my heart mate.
Miss you
x
Dear All,
As this is going to be a difficult week for our family I am lighting the candles & tribute for this week today.
I want to make sure all your angels don’t miss out on the candles and tributes I hope you all understand
I will be back on Sunday with Monday’s candle
It would have been Christopher’s Birthday on Wednesday, he was on his way home from having a drink to celebrate his 27th Birthday when the accident happened and sadly he died 2 days later.
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In our hearts your memory lingers
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day, dear angel
That we do not think of you.
For Mon
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We know that you're beside us,
In everything we do,
But life's just not the same
Now that we've lost you
For Tues
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Things I feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say
My dearest one, I love you
In a very special way
For Wed
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Your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
And missed beyond measure
For Thur
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Tribute For The Weekend
I'm sending a dove to heaven
With a parcel on its wings.
Be careful how you open it
It’s full of beautiful things
Inside are a million kisses
Wrapped up in a million hugs
To say how much you mean to us
And send you all our love
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Babies are angels
That fly to earth
Their wings disappear
At the time of there birth
One look in their eye
And we're never the same
They're part of us now
And that part has a name
That part is your heart
And a bond that won’t sever
Our babies are angels
And we love them forever
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It happens without warning
Time and time again
I go along and join the flow
But still remember when
You were there to share it all
That made it all worth while
The memories keep flooding back
And once again I smile
Then reality returns to me
And once again your gone
If only this little dream I have
Could simply just go on
I try and hide the heartache
But I feel it none the less
These are my words I send to you
I MISS YOU……..
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Just the average family
We didn't ask for more.
Then life was changed completely
With that knock upon our door.
This awful thing had happened
And none of us knew why.
You were never coming back again
And we didn't say goodbye.
Our world just fell to pieces
We cried with disbelief.
We had to stick together
To overcome our grief.
We'll never understand it
It all seems so unfair.
We wish we'd hear that knock again
And see you standing there.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
Sent with love ♥
Why is our heart breaking.
When we think of you,
Why is our body aching
With our memories so true,
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Why did you have to go,
We need you now today,
Its because we love you so,
In each and every way,
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We will try and keep on going,
We will try to keep so strong,
But you should be here beside us.
In our home where you belong.
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Written by Jan Morris
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Right now I’m in a different place
And though we seem apart,
I’m closer than I ever was.
I’m there inside your heart.
I’m with you when you greet the day
And when the sun shines bright.
I’m there to share the sunsets too.
I’m with you every night.
I’m with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two.
And if a tear should start to fall
I’ll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart.
I’ll smile and hold you close to me.
Forever in my heart.
I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know...
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
LOTS OF LOVE AND ANGEL BLESSINGS
Tribute Is For This Weekend
Candles Might Not Be Lit Until Monday Next Week It's My Birthday On Saturday So I Will Be Missing Christopher Even More Than Usual... Bless Him X
Grief Is Like A River
My grief is like a river,
I have to let it flow,
But I myself determine
Just where the banks will go.
Some days the current takes me
In waves of guilt and pain,
But there are always quiet pools
Where I can rest again.
I crash on rocks of anger;
My faith seems faint indeed,
But there are other swimmers
Who know that what I need
Are loving hands to hold me
When the waters are too swift,
And someone kind to listen
When I just seem to drift.
Grief's river is a process
Of relinquishing the past.
By swimming in hope's channels,
I'll reach the shore at last.
If I Knew
If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
So I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
To stop and say "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance
To make everything just right.
There will always be another day
To say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance to say
Our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong,
And today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
And I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
You'll have no regrets about today.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
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