| John, When I left IBM I think Ryan would have been about 7 years old. The pictures tell of a happy childhood and great parents. Thanks for sharing your story. Dan. |
Dan Ratliff
2003-12-31 |
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| I was fortunate enough to have met Ryan a few times at my brother's family functions. Ryan was a sweet and loving child, and the news of Ryan's death shook us all deeply. Today, when I try to imagine what John and Kelly are going through my heart goes out to them. Recently my wife attended a SEPTA meeting (my son has autism). The subject of the SEPTA meeting concerned the bullying of special e...(trimmed) |
Stephen Zaino
2003-12-22 |
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| My Christmas wish for you(the family of ryan) is to continue sharing your son's story. I feel I know him better through all his friends comments...I read his story & will pass it on to the principal of our middle school...in the hope it will save another troubled youth... |
Elizabeth Ryan
2003-12-21 |
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| Thank you John for opening your heart that others may learn. This is a wonderful tribute to Ryan. Jack |
Jack Langdon
2003-12-21 |
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| John,Thank you for writing to me and letting me know of your terrible loss. I am so sorry. If there is anything I can do for you or your family just let me know. My prayers are with you all. Love Lorraine |
Lorraine Monroe
2003-12-20 |
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| At your birthday party i really showed my self how much i missed u. I cryed that night all night long. i really miss u and i love u soo much. love always Katie ballard |
Katie ballard
2003-12-20 |
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| Dear John and Kelly, I just now looked at the beautiful web site for the first time and see that yesterday would have been Ryan's birthday. My heart contintues to go out to you both, Megan and Conor. I pray for you often and admire the public work you are doing so much. Thank you for reaching out to others in the midst of unbearable grief. Love, Susan |
Susan Miller-Coulter
2003-12-19 |
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!!!!! Going to your party today made me realize what a sweet family you have!!! Love always~CARA~~ |
Cara McSoley
2003-12-18 |
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| Happy Birthday Ryan, you are missed by many. We all love you. You will always be with us in our hearts. |
Dimple
2003-12-18 |
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| Thank your for the powerful quotes by N.V.Peale.I lost my 24 year old husband in the same manner a year ago and now face life as a young,single mother.As you know, there are no words powerful enough to describe a loss such as this.I am so sad for your family and can tell you that time will help heal this hurt, as will the memories of your precious son. Take time to enjoy the simplicity and joy ...(trimmed) |
Jessa Skinner-Baker*my mother is a teacher at ADL
2003-12-18 |
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| Happy Birthday Ryan! We love you and we miss you dearly!!! |
Logan Ballard
2003-12-18 |
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| Happy Birthday Ryan Halligan!! I really miss you and I'll never forget you. One day we'll meet again in heaven...till then, I love you, always and forever! |
A friend of Ryans
2003-12-18 |
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| To the Halligans: Thinking of you all today and praying for God's comfort and peace to cover each of you for today and for this particular time of year. I know the holidays will never be the same. Know that others share your pain and your not alone. Sarah (from new york) |
Sarah
2003-12-18 |
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| Happy Birthday Ryan, we miss you. Our love to your mom and dad and big sister and little brother. Love, Aunt Debbie and Uncle Phillip |
Aunt Debbie and Uncle Phillip
2003-12-18 |
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| hey, i relize that today,December 18 ia Ryan patrick halligans birthday and as i sat here thinking about how terrible it would be to lose my brother and on his birthday for him not to be here...i would be so sad.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN love samme |
Samme T
2003-12-18 |
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| ryan we all miss u i wish u a very happy birthday on december 18 we will all celebrate and wish u were here with us. we all love you and we miss u terruibly it was such a loss. i hope u are watching over us. love always katie ballard |
Katie ballard
2003-12-17 |
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| Dear Mr. and Mrs. Halligan, I'm so sorry to hear the tragic news. As a neighbor and resident in the Fairview Farm, my prayer and thought go out to you. Thank you so much for posting all the important messages on bullying and internet monitoring. |
Mickey Yu
2003-12-17 |
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| I didn't know you very well, but when I hung out with you on occasion at Patricks house, you seemed very friendly. You always had a smile on your face, and you were sure to brighten everyones day because of your humor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless You. |
Sean McSoley
2003-12-16 |
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| Each day I pray -Lord grant peace and understanding to this hurting Family. Give them strength and wisdom to forgive themselves and each other of any blame. Draw them closer to the refuge of the family. Ryan was an innocent victim of an all too little understood enemy, and his soul surely rests in the hands of our Saviour. Lord, use the Halligan's mightily ! |
Anonymous Friend
2003-12-15 |
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| i know i have written in here quite a few times but i cannot express enough how much i miss ryan and how much loss the halligan family must feel. i will always remember ryan as a sweet sensitive boy that simply wanted to be nice to everybody. my thoughts and prayers are with you always. |
Cara McSoley
2003-12-15 |
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| Hi, i never knew ryan personally but from al that ive heard , he must have been an awesome kid, he will always be in our hearts and souls and noone in Essex/Essex Jct. will ever,ever forget him R.I.P.ryan |
Nick
2003-12-14 |
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| god bless your family in this time of need. my prayers are with you and your family. |
Kristen Tinker
2003-12-13 |
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| mr.and mrs halligan (and family) this is katie ballard im sure u remember me. i was extremely devastated when i found out it hurt and was sad and iwas confused he had such a wonderful life. he had a wonderful older sister and a adorable little brother and two very loving parents what more can u ask for. im sure ryan had a reason for what he did. but i try to remember him for all the good things. i...(trimmed) |
katie ballard
2003-12-13 |
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| be all you hoped to be))) No, I did not know you, but you've made me realize something I saw before. I understand everything you went through, the torment of the ignorant... and the surge of endless epiphany reminding us that noone really cares. But, in amist of your death, you've brightened a new path. Showing all of us that there is much more to miss in this life, than there ever could miss us. |
Anne Willey
2003-12-13 |
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| cnt-Do u want the nothing u had?Do u miss your only fate?Do u long for hope again?Or were u blinded only by hate?Are u happy w/your legacy?Now that u are gone? For the world shall seldom forget, your short but sweetsung song.I'm sorry for your misery, I'm sorry for the cost.But, most of all I'm sorry for your loss.May where-ever u have fallen, may all that u can see,be the eternal rest u cried for...(trimmed) |
Annie Willey
2003-12-13 |
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| If only I had met you. Maybe you were like me. All you needed was an escape, to set your troubled mind free. Maybe the smile you held so long, was only to decieve, the anger forming within you, the hell you wanted to leave. Did you feel what they did not? Was death the only way? To allay the fears you held so long? To brighten the rocky way? |
Anne Willey
2003-12-13 |
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| Ryan, you lived down the street from me. And that dreaded morning I saw police cars in front of your house, I knew something was terribly wrong. I will miss you. ~Abbey~ |
Abbey Johnson
2003-12-13 |
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| Great tribute to Ryan and very good of you to send this message to parents and young people. |
Helen Kessler
2003-12-13 |
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| I miss ryan very much and I hope that ryan is in heaven. God is watching over ryan. I will still not forget what a smile he had when he was happy. I hope he is in heaven with our lord jesus christ. I will pray for him every day of my life and I will never forget him. |
Shane
2003-12-12 |
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| Ryan was a great person. He always had something nice to say and put a smile on everyones faces. I didn't really know him that well, but I knew him enough to miss him. He was in my math class in 7th grade and we were partners on a lot of the quizzes that we had to do as partners. Those were good times and I hate to see him go. |
Christina K.
2003-12-12 |
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| TO RYAN'S FAMILY...GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO YOUR SON. HE WILL BE THE WIND BENETH YOR WINGS... |
tina desautels
2003-12-11 |
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| I'm sorry about your loss. Earlier this year, my best friend lost her mother to suicide and she is still missed. From what I have heard from my friends and the Essex Reporter, Ryan was a great kid. I am terribly sorry for your loss. |
Erinna
2003-12-11 |
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| hey ryan. i am hanging out and read ur 2nd story. john halligan i hope u stop the bullying that happens in our school of ADL. i admire youre bravery once again for doing this website. thank you for sharing your story to prevent others from fealing the pain we feel. goodnigh...(trimmed) |
chris sanford
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| HI well right know I'm sitting here totally lost for word reading down through the comments i can't beleive the world allways seems to lose the good ones I remeber always getting picked on I couldn't stand it All I wanted to do was leave I just couldn't leave my faimly I remeber last year I lost my favorite aunt i broke down in class and kids couldn't help but pick on me Ihate that this would happ...(trimmed) |
andrew smith
2003-12-11 |
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| We are so sorry for your loss!Our children have gone through and seen the bullying in the schools. We hope your story brings the attention to this matter that it needs before we lose another beautiful person.Thank you for all you have done and all you are doing.God bless you and your family. |
Harlan & Robin Smith
2003-12-11 |
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| God bless you and your family. Your courage in such a difficult time is truly inspirational. His beautiful and short life will serve great purpose through your efforts. |
Kathryn
2003-12-11 |
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| Dear John and Kelly We just met last evening at our S.O.S meeting It is an honor to know that you are so involved with getting the word out. I didn't know Ryan , but feel as if I did. I'm the mom of 3 daughters two in middle school. You as parents did all that you could. |
Lori Ploof
2003-12-11 |
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| Your website is a beautiful tribute to a sensitive & caring son. Thanks for turning your pain and sorrow into a positive message for teens, and help for other parents. The guestbook shows Ryan was liked by far more people than he realized. |
Ramona
2003-12-11 |
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| ryan, you're going to be missed forever by everyone, we shared the same birthday (dec. 18) and its never going to be the same without you. We love and miss you! ~Morgan |
Morgan D
2003-12-10 |
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| As a friend of Ryan's Aunt Debbie, I can only say how sorry I am for your loss. In reading all the emails here it's clear that Ryan was one very special person. Having lost a loved one to suicide a few years back, I empathize with you and admire you all so greatly for the grace with which you seem to be dealing with things. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family. |
Joan Carlson
2003-12-10 |
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| Today my son, who is 10, asked me for a "mental health day". Usually I would force him to go to school, but the Essex article came to my mind. I sat down and put my arms around him and listened. He cried, told me about frustrations at school, how hard it is to fit in and how lonely he feels. He's home today. I thank the Halligan family for sharing their broken hearts - i...(trimmed) |
Rev. Deborah Laporte
2003-12-10 |
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| Just read the article in the Essex Reporter. My heart goes out to you and your family. This should be a must read for all middle school/high school kids. We will keep you all in our prayers. |
Mary Gagne
2003-12-10 |
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| John,Kelly&Family, I just read the Reporter. My heart and prayers go out to you always. Thank you for sharing your pain, sorrow and thoughts. Shame on those who can't respect your pain by writing the hurtful things they did! May they never have to experience this kind of tragedy! |
Maggie Hjort
2003-12-09 |
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| Please visit: http://www.parentsofsuicide.com Please post Ryan Patrick Halligan as he was loved by so many here in Essex Junction, Vermont. Meet other families who share your pain. |
Another Caring Parent
2003-12-09 |
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| ryan we had alot of good times together playing going back to space in meghans closet lol driving around in my little electric car/ lol love ye always. ~*katie ballard*~ |
Katie Ballard
2003-12-08 |
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| Ryan we were friends for so long i reember when i was 3 we would go and hang out toghter. me you meghan and logan. i din't think we would ever stop being friends. but we split up and stopped being friends when i was 4th grade. but when i got in to middle skool we talked alot more. i will always remember the great times we had when we were little. kick the can omg great times. when i found out what...(trimmed) |
Katie Ballard
2003-12-08 |
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| I never knew Ryan, but I know that his death was hard on many. I'm sorry for his loss. He is missed by many. From the comments and article I read in the Reporter, he experienced a lot in life, and he should not have had to go through such terrible pain. It is always the sweet ones that are hurt in such ways. Once again, I am very sorry. |
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2003-12-08 |
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| Hey... I know I have already wrote in here, but the day that I wrote, I read this whole thing, and came home today.. and agian read all these entrys. I really wish Ryan could see how many people really miss him and wish he didnt do what he did. I miss Ryan terribly, and as I said, I lived right up the road from Ryan when we were little, and we were always hanging out.. The memories are just there,...(trimmed) |
Logan Ballard
2003-12-08 |
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| I didn't really know Ryan but whenever I saw him he always had a smile on his face. Middle school is tough and so is life. Everyday is a battle. You never know what's going to happen. I wish I knew him better. Somepeople don't understand why the people who didn't really talk to him were crying but he was apart of the family. The eighth grade family. When you lose someone, no matter who, it hurts. ...(trimmed) |
Leanne
2003-12-08 |
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| I cannot imagine your pain -- please know that you have friends that are here for you, to listen and to pray -- you are in my thoughts and prayers always, as is Ryan |
Martha
2003-12-07 |
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| Dear Halligan Family, I only learned of the death of your son while reading the Essex Reporter today; and, I thought I would stop here to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know that your son was your world; and, your pain is overwhelming. You do have the prayers and support of your community. Just reach out your hand, like we all hoped Ryan could have. We love you dearly. Ann Marie Gar...(trimmed) |
Ann Marie Garafano
2003-12-07 |
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| The tragedy with Ryan relly hurt me emotionally because nobody should have to go through what he went through. I knew he meant a lot to people. He was a great person and i miss him! |
Meghan
2003-12-06 |
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| I didn't know Ryan as well as many others did, but I did enjoy spending time with him. I spent a whole day at school with him getting to know him, it was then I understood what everyone saw in Ryan. Everytime I saw him smile he made me smile. I loved to see him walking down the hall talking with his friends being happy and saying "hi" to him. I wish I had the chance to get to know him better. |
Meghan
2003-12-06 |
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| we miss you so much ryan.why did you do it!!!??? we all love you. and will never forget the goods things that you brought to all of our lives. |
Brendan williams
2003-12-06 |
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| we had so many plans for the future when that happened. he joked about it but we never thought that he would do it. we where going to play paintball and he just started a band(the band is now called the hooligans in his honor) but he seemed to have to many resons to live and so many plans for the futur. but we all miss you and hope that everyone will always remember him i know i will. WE ALL MISS ...(trimmed) |
brendan williams
2003-12-06 |
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| we miss your son so much! he was so nice to everyone and he was the funniest kid ever! we are so sorry for your loss! we will always remember his sense of humor and smile. he was so loved and will be so missed! we love you ryan! |
cara and sarah
2003-12-06 |
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| John, thank you for openly sharing Ryan's story. Ryan and the lessons learned from your family's tragedy will have a great and lasting impact on our entire community. |
Dave Balkin
2003-12-06 |
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| As I flip through the yearbook,I try to avoid your smiling face- Memories of that awful day the when people you look up to are bawling, ADL will miss you, nobody can dissagree |
anonymous
2003-12-06 |
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| Ryan was in my grade and like many people in here, I didn't really know him much. It's an extremely horrific thing that happened, but we all just have to trust that this was for a reason. Maybe his suicide will open the eyes of many and will save more many more depressed people. LIfe goes on, but we'll never forget you or how you influenced our lives. |
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2003-12-05 |
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| (Continued) If deep down beauty is kindness. You can’t control what other people say about you, you have to ignore all that, and have the strength, not muscles, but the strength to carry yourself on to school no matter what people think. “To the world your just one person but to one person u could mean the world” |
Kara McNamara
2003-12-05 |
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| I never was a friend of Ryan Halligan's but everyone is saying that, maybe in our hearts we're all really friends. Under the skin is what really matters, not what you wear to school, not what kind of hair cut you get, if your beautiful; none of that stuff matters |
Kara McNamara
2003-12-05 |
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| I never was a friend of Ryan Halligan's but everyone is saying that, maybe in our hearts we're all really friends. Under the skin is what really matters, not what you wear to school, not what kind of hair cut you get, if your beautiful; none of that stuff matters if deep down beauty is kindness. You can’t control what other people say about you, you have to ignore all that, and have the strength, ...(trimmed) |
Kara McNamara
2003-12-05 |
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| Ryan, You are the coolest! |
Joe
2003-12-05 |
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| i still miss you ryan. doing these notes are sortof like doing im to you except you dont respond. i tried to get dan and cody to go to this website but i cant ever get ahold of them. well i missed you and i know ever body else loved you and thats why you shouldve made a second thought |
kyle tuure
2003-12-05 |
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| Ryan I never really got to know you that well but I remember everyday when I was in 6th grade I would always see you at your locker with a simle on your face. It seemed to me that you really had a wonderful time at ADL and you really liked your firends around you. I wish I had only gotten the chance to be one of those friends. You will remain in our hearts for ever and always and we all hope to se...(trimmed) |
Georgia Boylan
2003-12-05 |
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| (conclusion from entry below) we might get to have a concert. but anyway i love you dude and im so glad i still have brennan,brendan, nick and raph. well anyway we named the band after you. the band is called "the hooligans" in honor of you. all our songs are dedicated to you. hopefully we make it famous like you akways wanted to but i'll never forget the good times in the music room with colby pl...(trimmed) |
patrick mccormack
2003-12-05 |
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| dude, I remember that morning we were going to trade wristbands....... we had plans for the weekend and you told me on the phone that night you wanted to show me the new song you can play on guitar. you made it clear that you were going to live for tommorrow.. i cant live without you dude.i cry every day for you. we still have the band going and it's coming along great, we might get to have a conc...(trimmed) |
patrick mccormack
2003-12-05 |
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| My Name is Cassie I go to Essex High School. I never knew Ryan, but he lives only a few houses down from me..My Brother went to school with him. The day my brother had came home and told us about what happen was heart wrenching i know i didn't know him but it hurts soo much when someone so young makes that kind of decision...I wish i could have met you..I'll i've heard about you is how nice you ar...(trimmed) |
Cassie Trend;e
2003-12-05 |
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| I never knew Ryan Halligan. Why is it that self worth is often in others’ hands? And that, that statement is often true. It seems to me that Ryan’s greatest gift from reading these comments was his ability to reach out to others different from himself. The real tragedy is that humanity desperately needs more people like Ryan. He’s a tough act to follow! |
anonymous
2003-12-05 |
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| dear ryan, we were all in fifth grade together. you were always happy when you came in. you brought a smile to everyones face when you walked trough the door. we will always keep good memories of you, and in our heart we will miss you dearly.see you in heaven. we will never forget you.:) |
bridget and katie
2003-12-05 |
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| Hey, I didn't know Ryan too well, but I really wish I did. He was in my 7th grade English class and I remember he was really quiet and nice. I was so shocked when I found out. I just didn't see it coming, he was so upbeat and almost always smiling. To Ryan's family: I am so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Ryan. |
Ali Moody
2003-12-05 |
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| and i want to say one more thing... to the halligan family im so sorry:( we miss u all ryan! |
Ben
2003-12-05 |
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| Ryan...i miss u soo much. u didnt know me that much and i didnt know u that much but we talked with each other a lot i lived down the street from him he was one of the nicest people ive ever known and he made me laugh when i needed it...u had so many people cared for u i wish we could have been better friends we all miss you and u were a great person Ryan, we all miss u sooooo much well... bye:( |
Ben
2003-12-05 |
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| I didn't know Ryan, but I felt like I did. Thank you Megan for trading awsome little brother stories with me in Latin! X O X O |
Ashley Wright
2003-12-05 |
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| Ryan, Since I moved to Milton I haven't really kept in contact with you. I only saw you at Brennan's partys. Even though we didn't hang out I considered you my best friend. Those long summer days where you, Paul and I played late into the night. Those days were the best of my life. Thank you Ryan. I will forever be in your debt. |
Joe Emery
2003-12-05 |
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| (continued from below) smile on his face, and it was contagious. Not knowing him as a really good friend would, I still feel that he will always live on in our hearts, and may God bless him. |
Bill Etter
2003-12-04 |
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| On the Bolton Ski Trips from ADL, I used to sit in front of Ryan on the way up. I was in eighth grade, and one of two eighth graders on the bus. That didn't matter though, because there was a group of us in the back of the bus, and we all told jokes, stories, and in general everyone had a good time. Ryan was always a part of this, making others laugh and laughing with them. He always had a smi...(trimmed) |
Billy Etter
2003-12-04 |
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| hey man, just saying that i miss u. i know that some people think that since i didnt evan know u that much i shouldn't miss u but i do. me n brendan last year just started chummin wid u and i really wanted to know u. y didnt u just walk home with me man. maybe i could have gotten u into a better mood. dude. we could have been homework buddies. i want to say sorry to patrick and brennan and ...(trimmed) |
chris sanford
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| Hey. Since u took ur own life, britt has been talking about you non-stop. She had said how she had a crush on you when u guys were younger. Man it would be an honor to meet you. C ya soon:( Maybe i will c ya soon n e ways |
Brittany's friend
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| Hey Ry, looking back, on my so far short life, i realize that you growing up across the street from me changed my life for the better. You were always smiling and made Joe and I always laugh. I also remember your creativeness, like that game you made up when You Joe and I were all bored. Stoop Kid. I will never forget the joy you brought to my life. |
Paul
2003-12-04 |
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| I miss you Ryan and Ijust can't stand a life without you I can't really go to school early anymore because you were the only one I wanted to talk to and I wish you could come back. I am so sorry that Dan L. and Cody M. couldn't go to your funeral, I remember in 5th grade we were all friends |
Kyle Tuure
2003-12-04 |
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| i was good friends w/ ryan in the 5th grade. when jr. high hit, things changed, no one was the same, including me. i miss him so much, but i realize so many others (like his family) will miss him more than i could ever imagine. patrick, brennan, brendan,i, and some others spent a lot of time talking to the guidance counslers at school about him. it upsets me that it takes something this trajic to m...(trimmed) |
stephanie gardner
2003-12-04 |
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| I have known Ryan, for almost all his life. I remember when me and my sister, and Ryan and Meghan all used to hang outside together... we were always hanging out, and then I didnt see them for a while, and I got into the highschool and started seeing Meghan around, and I heard what happened to Ryan, and it brought back the times we shared, as if it was yesterday... It was just a reality shock, th...(trimmed) |
Logan Ballard
2003-12-04 |
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| I never knew Ryan, but I'm in Meagan's Chem class this year. I lost my aunt to suicide back in February so all the emotions are still fresh in my mind. If only there was a way to soothe the pain. Meagan, if you ever want to talk, please, I'm here for you. Ryan, sounds like you were an awesome kid and you're missed greatly! We love and miss you forever! |
Jess Smith
2003-12-04 |
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| The tragedy of losing Ryan has saddened us all, students and parents alike. I did not have the benefit of meeting Ryan, but remember you, Kelly, from ELF. My prayers are with all of you throughout the Holidays and forever. |
Cecilia Golnazarian
2003-12-04 |
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| Ryan was such a beautiful boy; gentle and kind, and so well-loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. |
Theresa & Dan Reed
2003-12-03 |
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| Ryan and his family are often in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan worked so hard last year, and I remember him most for his kind soul. I have a Ryan too, so I will use this web site to help me become better at what I do... |
Mary Jane Stinson
2003-12-03 |
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| Ryan was a student of mine for more than two years. I never heard him say a mean thing to anyone and he always smiled through his quiet demeanor. He had recently begun playing the guitar and he seemed to be very content when playing it with me in class or with his friends. To Mr. and Mrs. Halligan and the rest of the family, may your memories be a source of strenghth as you continue living thro...(trimmed) |
Gary Moreau
2003-12-03 |
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| I didnt know you that well, but I did know you well enough to feel really sad. I remember when you, partrick, and I use to hang out at the teen center, that was fun. |
Ben Sprout
2003-12-02 |
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| I didnt really know him, but my best friend told me about him and it really touched my heart. I am so sorry for all of the people that lost him.Even though i didnt know him he sounds like such a nice guy.And when i went to this web site it brought a tears to my eyes.I am sorry every one that loved him! |
Megan Hamilton
2003-12-02 |
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| When I went to ADL, I remember seeing Ryan there as a new 6th grader. I never got to know him but from what I've heard, he was an awesome person and will be missed by everyone who's heart he touched. We miss you so much, Ryan!! |
April
2003-12-02 |
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| To the Halligan family: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go on without your son,and your brother. May your faith and those around you give you the courage and the strength you need to heal and carry on Ryan's memory. Thank You for sharing your story and your messages with young people and parents. What a courageous act of reaching out to help others, during your time of grief. I hop...(trimmed) |
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2003-12-01 |
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| This is a wonderful tribute to Ryan. My heart goes out to the family, we also lost a young man in our family three years ago, the results of a tragic automobile accident, he was 17 a senior at So Burlington High School. Hold on to all the fond memories. This is a very nice web site. |
Becky Ryan
2003-12-01 |
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| I didn't know Ryan that well. But when I found out that he died it seemed like I knew him so well. A lot of people regret not knowing him so well, but its still not too late. He's always in our hearts and when we smile, we'll know that he is with us. Even if you don't know him, its still special to smile and think that his spirit is with. You never know who you care for until you lose them. We'll ...(trimmed) |
Abbie Gordon
2003-11-30 |
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| My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan his family. This website is a wonderful tribute to him. |
Duncan Larkin
2003-11-30 |
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| Ryan used to be in the band as a drummer so I knew him a little bit. He never played much but he did his best to help make everyone around him have a good time. |
Nick Gordon
2003-11-30 |
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| I grew up with Megan and remember Ryan always being around, trying to annoy us. He was an amazing kid, I only wish that he knew how many people devastated here on earth. Even people he didn't even know. God bless you John, Kelly, Megan, and Conor. May He give you the courage to share your story with others. Thanks for the website. |
Nikki Kellaway
2003-11-30 |
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| Thanks for sharing this wonderful life with us. Ryan sounds like a sweet young man that just did not realize how much he was loved. My heart goes out to the family and friends that now miss him so much. May God watch over you and keep Ryan happy now in heaven till the day we are all reunited in heaven. |
Nadine Reeves
2003-11-29 |
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| I am a high school pal of Kelly Kessler Halligan and I am moved beyond words of the tragic event that has occured and affected so many people. From reading the guestbook comments I've gathered, Ryan was a Special young man and he will surely be missed by those who knew him. I only wish I could have known him myself. I can only give words of encouragement to Ryan's family to always remember the ...(trimmed) |
Hilda D. Munoz
2003-11-28 |
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| ryan was a very cool kid from what i knew. |
HackerSlaker88
2003-11-27 |
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| Ryan was my cousin and I just want to give a special thanks to all those who signed this guestbook and continue to help my aunt,uncle, and cousins to get through this time. I am sure they appreciate it and have said so but I wanted to show my thanks as well. Ryan will always be in our thoughts and we will never forget him. I love you guys, Uncle John-Aunt Kelly- Megan and Conor. |
Charles Sladky
2003-11-26 |
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| My son Gordy was a good friend of Ryan's. Everyday Gordy would come home from school and he would share a funny story about Ryan. Making Gordy laugh in the retelling. It's truly a tragedy that Ryan could not know that he was so loved and respected by his peers. John you have done a truly wonderful thing by sharing your heart-felt concerns with all of us. God Bless you and your family.You are...(trimmed) |
Sue Whitney
2003-11-25 |
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| i only hung out with ryan a few times in the summer at the pool and at the park. i talked 2 him a lot online.....i really miss him and some times i go to look on my buddy list for him even i know its not there.....i will always miss u ryan....cya in heaven....dustin |
dustin m
2003-11-24 |
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| Ryan you were a beautiful, sensitive, kind soul. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, until we meet again. |
Peter Williams
2003-11-23 |
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| ryan, i didn't know you that well, but i saw u in the halls. you were either laughing with your friends, or just smiling. i wish i knew u better, especialy from what ive heard. u've touched so many people, including me. ill always miss ur smile and good spirit. rest in peace |
amy
2003-11-23 |
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| Ryan, I never knew you that well. I do remember sitting in english class, in 7th grade, you were always laughing and had a smile on. I hope you are doing okay up in Heaven, watching over all of us. We'll miss you forever! Rest in Peace. |
Sarah Hill
2003-11-23 |
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| I went to school with Ryan and I remember last year he was my parner for drama a lot. I think he could have made it as an actor. He was one of the best actors in our class. When I heard he died I was so shocked. It just goes to show you that you can't take people for granted because they might be gone one day. We miss you, Ryan! |
Sarah G
2003-11-22 |
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| Wow, I didnt know him and I dont even live near him. I found out baout this site threw a friend. Very sad to see someone leave this earth. Im sure he will live strong in the heavens. Jah love |
Sampson
2003-11-21 |
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| I will never forget when I found out Ryan died.It still brings tears to my eyes.I regret not getting to know Ryan better. I will never forget French and English class with you Ryan, you were always full of energy and made every one smile, even if they were having a bad day! *We love you and will never forget you* |
Dzenana
2003-11-21 |
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| Ryan... I miss you soo much, i can't even explain, you always had a smile on your face and you always put one on mine! I have so many great memories of you and me together that i'll never forget.. it was fun while it lasted... I love you Ryan! |
Brittany
2003-11-20 |
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| i never know ryan that well bu i miss him and when i found out that he died i felt so bad and sad i just wish i could of gotten to know him just a little better I MISS RYAN |
Ervina
2003-11-20 |
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| i miss u ryan and pray to got that in death he leads you to a happy place. i was starting to hang around with you more and more but didnt know that the 7th was going to be the last day i saw u. i appreciate the courage of the halligan familly with this site and his sn and all. youre friend ~chris sanford~ |
chris sanford
http://none 2003-11-20 |
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| i never really new u too well but i wish i did. social studies was fun last year. we miss u |
Sam Manna
2003-11-20 |
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| I wish I had gotten to know Ryan better, but what I knew about him, he was a great kid. It says a lot about how great he was if someone like me who didn't really know him misses him very much. I'll never forget you, Ryan. |
Hannah
2003-11-20 |
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| We never knew ryan but the day everyone found out it was horibble i remember seeing him at his locker one day and the next day he was gone he will never know how many people he had that cared for him. |
Carlie and Gina
2003-11-20 |
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| What a beautiful family you have. I share you pain as we also lost our son. He was 35, but no matter their age, they are forever our babies. Thank you for sharing your Ryan with us. The images help to embrace his essence and your deep love for him. My heart goes out to you from another mourning parent. |
Joan, another Mom
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| I knew Ryan since I was 5, we were never were best friends, now i just wish i got to know him beter. He was an awsome kid. We miss you Ryan |
Dana
2003-11-19 |
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| I'll never forget u ryan, even though we didn't hang out much, but when we did we had fun. |
Tri Nguyen
2003-11-19 |
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| I have been so touched by your loss. My daughter also died of suicide, but at the older age of 23. My heart goes out to Ryan's parents because I know the slippery slope you are on. You have a sweet and wonderful family, you'll make it through this. All my love, Jane |
Jane Grayson
2003-11-19 |
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| when i wrote my other "we will miss you" thing. I was not think about how horrible this was and is to soo many peole that day when we all heard what happend.....I just cried and cried beacuse I KNEW that sooo... many people lost there friend and that will alway be a part of them that they will always miss and I will alway remember what happend beacuse this is something that stick through out every...(trimmed) |
Samme
2003-11-19 |
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| Ryan was an awsome kid, he made my life better, he made me a better and a happier person and I will always miss him. Miss you Ryan! |
Thiefaine Magré
2003-11-19 |
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| I've only seen Ryan once or twice, but I know many people that knew him | |
