Q. What was Ryan Baumann's first job? Did he/she like it?
Q. What did Ryan Baumann dream of doing with his/her life?
Q. If Ryan Baumann could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Ryan Baumann?
A. I've only recently realized this, but Ryan would have made a good photojournalist (much like Justin, who was with Ryan's unit over in Afghanistan). Ryan loved photography (and was good at it) and liked to travel. Either that or just a photographer, but I think being a photojournalist would have given him more excitement, which I think he would have needed to enjoy life.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Who was Ryan Baumann's childhood best friend?
Q. What Ryan Baumann's favorite book or TV show?
Q. Did Ryan Baumann compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. Ryan played baseball/T-ball for a little while early in elementary school, but soccer (which he played from elementary school all the way through high school) was his favorite sport. He was on the Great Mills High School soccer team.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. What did Ryan Baumann want to be when he/she grew up?
Q. What scared Ryan Baumann as a child?
Q. How did people see Ryan Baumann – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Ryan Baumann?
Q. What was Ryan Baumann's favorite subject? Least favorite?
Q. Describe Ryan Baumann's high school experience?
Q. What was Ryan Baumann's social group like?
Q. Who was Ryan Baumann's favorite teacher?
A. Mrs. Sides (photography) was Ryan's favorite teacher. He talked about her all the time, even after graduation. He would often spend time developing film during lunch breaks and would work on special projects under her direction.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. What did Ryan Baumann do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Ryan Baumann change through his/her school years?
Q. Where did Ryan Baumann go to school?
Q. What was Ryan Baumann's family life like?
Q. Did Ryan Baumann have siblings? Were they close?
A. Yes, Ryan did have a sister (me). My name is Christie and I'm 2 years older than Ryan. We didn't get along all the time growing up (as much as most siblings do), but by my senior year in High School (Ryan's freshman year), we got along pretty well. Throughout the time after that (including me going to college and Ryan joining the Army), Ryan was very supportive of me. We were a lot alike, or at least I think so. We both had the same compassion for others that I think he recognized while he was deployed in both Iraq and Afghanistan. We also both quietly hoped that our parents would get over their differences (we had both talked about it). Ryan was always there for me to talk to when I needed someone who had been through the same childhood as me. (He also frequently backed me up when I knew my mom had said something she "forgot" she said. :o) ) I guess I always assumed he would always be around to talk to. Unfortunately after he got back from Iraq, he didn't call as much, and the day he left for Afghanistan was the last time I heard his voice. I wish I had had the chance to talk to him while he was in Afghanistan like I did when he was in Iraq. But, hindsight is 20/20, as they say.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Did Ryan Baumann have a favorite or memorable family story?
Q. Did Ryan Baumann have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
Q. What were Ryan Baumann's religious or spiritual beliefs?
Q. Was Ryan Baumann athletic? Attend sports games?
A. Ryan was very athletic. I think when he was playing team sports, he felt like he was good at something and felt a part of the group. He also enjoyed going to sporting events, from Cincinnati Reds baseball games with family to University of Louisville football games with his fiancee, Lauren, and our dad.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Did Ryan Baumann enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. Ryan's favorite "art" would have been photography, though he did enjoy drawing. He liked listening to music, but not creating it. I remember, as kids, we would memorize entire songs (usually from movie sountracks and usually with more than one voice) and sing them to our parents.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Was Ryan Baumann an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
Q. Describe the perfect day for Ryan Baumann?
Q. Was Ryan Baumann a romantic?
A. Yes he was romatic he loved Lauren Smith with all his heart and was planning to be married.
janelle (Sep 08, 2008)
Q. What were some of Ryan Baumann's favorite foods?
Q. What were Ryan Baumann's favorite travel destinations?
A. Ryan's favorite vacation place by far was Gatlinburg, TN. He liked the camping, biking, hiking and swimming that the Smokey Mountains offered.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Did Ryan Baumann visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
A. Ryan wasn't much of a museum lover, unless it involved something he liked (i.e., the Spy Museum, aeronoutical museums, and some children's museums). I don't remember him trying weird cuisine (as a kid he wouldn't), but I think he'd try "normal" things.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
Q. Where did Ryan Baumann dream of traveling?
Q. Did Ryan Baumann feel at home in another country?
Q. In what other country could you imagine Ryan Baumann living?
A. Germany; since joining the Army, Ryan had talked about wanting to be stationed back in Germany.
Christina Baumann (Aug 31, 2008)
