I will always remember Ivan as he was when I first met him, a nine year old boy who sat in front of me in fourth grade...lol. I actually still have a picture of him from that year. Ivan was...he was a very vibrant part of my growing up. He always viewed everything put in front of him with an open mind, we'll almost always at least :) and I remember growing up around him thinking "I wish I could be so bold, to speak my thoughts without worry of criticism" He was very brave, in that he didnt really care what others thought of him. He felt how he felt and no one would ever change that. He could also be a tyrant at times especially when your ideas didnt coincide with what he believed in, he was definately born to debate, and he and I did so many times within the thirteen years that we knew each other. While we werent exactly best friends growing up, he was a big part of my adolescence none the less. We had pretty much grown up side by side in the small town where we lived. I respected him for his strength in his beliefs and his sense of humor lol. I would also like to add the condolences of my grandfather, one of Ivans former wrestling coaches, coach James Taylor, May you rest in peace Ivan, and may God bless you and bring you and your family peace...

You will always be remembered Ivan, forever in our hearts... Rest in peace buddy