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Not a selfie! I've never typed 'please read', but I need the world to know about my boy.
This is my 13 year old son Ryan. He tragically lost his life last night. I'm laying next to his hospital bed as I type this. He was pronounced last night at 9:45pm. He is still on a ventilator and his heart is still beating because he is donating all his organs so others might have a chance at life. He is my hero.
Ryry was the goofiest, funniest, happiest, most loving kid I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and loving. He was on imgur constantly, just like daddy. We were always trading memes while I was at work and it made my day awesome. His other passion was gaming. You could hear him laughing and carrying on at just about any hour of day or night. He would have played Xbox 24 hours a day if we let him. Nerf guns!! There are Nerf darts in every corner of the house from him. He loved to ambush his step sisters and step mother, then run away laughing. His food was PBJs and loved Mallomars.
He stayed out of trouble, was my wingman on countless adventures and bike rides, and was the favorite family member of our dog Barley.
Ryan developed epilepsy at age 10. Thursday he went for a quick nap after school and never woke up. He had a seizure in his sleep that ultimately took his life.
13 is not enough time. Not sure how I'll make it without my little man. He was loved by everyone, but none more than me.
Sorry this is long, I just wanted the world to know he was here. Happy adventuring little man! You're in my heart always. Daddy loves you.
TLDR; The world lost an amazing boy yesterday.
Edit: Imgurians- This is the community that me and Ryry talked about. Thank you all so much for the kind words and comments.
You guys have been amazing and have all made such a difference in this darkest time, and I just wanted to tell all of you how very much we appreciate you!
Ryry is so loved and will never be forgotten.
Thank you all. Xo
catsandcoke
I’m so very sorry. I hope you can find some comfort that he will be saving the lives of others. 13 is too young.
SethCronyn
I’m so sorry for your loss. I teared up reading about Ryan. He sounded like the best kid you could hope to have as a dutiful son.
chompychompchomp
Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss...
DavidHeld7
Sorry for your loss. I lost a son at 13 suddenly from asthma. Eventually things will be almost normal. Hang in there.
thegiantsdrink
Ryan is a champion now and forever.
jlriosJumper
So sorry for your loss! No parent should have to suffer the loss of a child! God bless you for your sacrifice of his organs to others!
joeyecho101
My oldest boy will be 13 on his next birthday. Next bike ride we have together will be for Ryan.
tehdeathkitten
One of mine just left 13 and hit 14 today. We're going to have an epic nerf battle for Ryan tonight ♡
LagerthaL16
My heart aches for you.
StarscreamAndHutch
NotTheChad
Sorry op, I can't even imagine. Ryan looks like he was the best, I can hear the love you guys shared, be thankful for the 13 years.
MyBrewHeaven
I am so thankful for our 13 years together. He touched so many lives, and was so loved. Not enough time, but every second was a blessing.
scarscantstopme
May his memory be a blessing to you always
CrazyMrowLady
Oh my friend. Words will never help you overcome this tremendous loss, so I won't even try. He was truly beautiful.
DualSupernova
I cannot imagine what you are going through. I’m sorry for your loss.
Nicalanius
Jesus. That is so unfair. It sound like you had an amazing boy. I hope my son is like him one day. Sorry for your loss brother.
MyBrewHeaven
Thank you. Please hug him harder tonight and enjoy every single second with him.
notsigningupforthis
Goodbye and thank you, Ryan.
AlexAxenty
JustDriftingAboutTheInterWebs
FoxlovesCookies
Op, he knew he was loved. He looks like a goofball, a kind, lovable goofball. I am so sorry for your loss.
MyBrewHeaven
He was! Thank you. That made me laugh through the tears.
swearty
My goodness - I am so, so sorry. And thank you for sharing, it's wonderful to see and read of such amazing people, and of your love for him.
roamer145
As someone who was affected by the love of a donor, thank you, @op. My wife wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for her donor heart valve.
MyBrewHeaven
Thank you for that. We're hoping he can make the same difference in someone's life.
Scugwuh7
He will. I wish you hadn't lost him, but at least some small part of him will live on and give life.
onepieceofgumleft
Rumpleteazer
Oh friend. My heart aches on your behalf. Thank you for choosing to give life to others. Ryan seems wonderful.
MyBrewHeaven
Ryan would haven chosen this himself. I'm sure of it. He often asked about donating his toys to kids who needed them more than him.
PackedCatMeowingPowerDensity
You raised a good little gentleman. May his and your soul find rest one day.
RoboCritter
Sounds like the world was lucky to have had him. His donations could mean the world for other parents about to lose their kids.
EvilCatCreations
I am epileptic and this could be me any day. I feel especially for you. I dread leaving my mother with this feeling. I wish I could hug you
finnwin
finnwin
@op How are you doing? Please take care of yourself!
Redisia
Good luck and my condolences to your family. My awkwardness makes me think you might need a funny;
SheWhoRunsWithRaptors
I work in the OR and after someone donates they post a sign showing how many people were given a second chance at life by this one single 1/
SheWhoRunsWithRaptors
Act of kindness. It touches me every time and I would to thank you and your little boy. He is a hero and we will never forget that.
Rumpleteazer
Ryan is a special kind of wonderful. As are you. Thank you for sharing him with us. ❤️
MyCommentsUsuallyHaveTypos
Good thing I'm about to go home because I'm fucking crying at my desk.
OfallthestupididioticWTF
I lost my wife in April yeah in her sleep heart failure I wish I could have said goodbye it's so sudden it is affecting the kids now too
OfallthestupididioticWTF
My daughter is 12 and is on my PS4 playing fortnite as much as we let her being stuck here she could talk to other kids during lockdown
meigle1
I can't imagine what it would be llike to lose my little boy. Stay strong and know that mine and many other hearts are with you tonight OP.
MyBrewHeaven
Please hug him harder tonight, and enjoy every single second with him. Thank you.
meigle1
Done! Last night and tonight and every night!
whatamisupposedtodo
ICU nurse here; he is respected and loved. Be strong and lean on others. We are here for you. ❤️
jonestown
I'm so so sorry
Joshposh11
My son is the same age and he sounds a lot like Ryan. This punched me right in the chest. I’m very sorry for your loss.
MyBrewHeaven
Please hug him, and enjoy every single second with him. I would give everything I have just to hear him say 'Daddy' one more time.
andsy
Going to hug my kids now. Just need to stop crying first
surelyoneoftheseusernamesisavailable
Tell us Ryan's username and we will make him glorious. It's not a lot, a gesture, but we can do that. We see you Ryan. We see you dad.
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mimomisu
I've done my part but you can make a post for it, ti's a neat idea.
MyBrewHeaven
And many comments. He tell me about most, but I never really read them all until tonight. His love trying to make people laugh comes through
usingYourMomAsAHat
He went from 995 to 2600+ points during the last hour. I love this community sometimes.
MensaForDummies
this place has the most beautiful souls on the internet.
icomeheretobedistracted
Let's keep this going!
MyBrewHeaven
Themineturtle12. From his love of Minecraft and memes (I like turtles). He had one post about his love of making pillow forts for our dog.
AgoraphobicArtichoke
What a sweetheart! I can't fathom losing a child. Please let us know anything we can do to help.
TheFirstQuarter
So it’s easier for others to get there: @Themineturtle12
Berts122
I’ve done my part. What a sweet guy he was. Rest in peace.
OldCaptKraken
ceeeffgee197724
Holy shit. I'm so fucking sorry. He knew you loved him. I really don't have the words. I hope you are able to find some peace.
MyBrewHeaven
Thank you. And he did know. There wasn't a single day that I didn't tell him I how much I loved him, or how proud I was of him.
ceeeffgee197724
Thank you for donating his organs. My friend's little girl received a liver transplant from an organ donor. It's an amazing gift.
MyBrewHeaven
Ryry would have asked to do this. 1 of our Christmas traditions was buying a cart full of toys and bringing them to the PD for the toy drive