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My heart is broken

Andrea Allen Sep 17, 2008

I have had alopecia from the age of six, and I am now 30 years old. Alopecia is difficult enough to grow up with, but now we have to fear getting killed because of it!!!!

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation is definitely working hard to make sure this tragedy draws a lot of attention. The abuse, ridicule and hatred MUST STOP!

To Ryan's friends and family, God's love peace be with you. I am so sorry about this.

I will always miss u Ryan

Crystal Sep 02, 2008

I am Ryan's big sister Crystal ~This is to Ryan~~~
Ryan you touched a place in my heart will never fo away !! You were very special to me I remember the first time I met you They couldnt of pryde you off of me with a pry bar!! After that I could never get away from you but I am very glad that I couldnt get away from you I love you and I dont think I will ever get over this!! All the kids talk about you all the time Destinee and Nahaniel call you Uncle Bryan. They see u on tv and the paper and they make sure they know the everyone knows you are there uncle!! Nathaniel carried ur in memory thing around the other day crackin up ~!! Thats my uncle Bryan !!! it was so funny!!! I love u and I know u know that!! I will never let them forget you and I am not sayin good~bye!!! I know you are gone home to be with my mamaw and to wait on me!!! love you little brother!!!

My Memory of Ryan McDonald

Jasmin Aug 31, 2008

Poor baby, he was so young....hope he get justice!

When will this goverment create a powerful law to control the teenagers violent attitud and their agresive anger against others. please.

Just I am sorry for you all

BeckyB Aug 31, 2008

I know how hard it is to lose someone you love very much. I lost my brother a few years ago, my mom had to decide to take him off life support. I hope no one has said to you, it'll get better because it won't, the pain remains but you learn to cope with pain. My brother was special in many ways because he was handicapped and a GIFT from God. When his death came a person reminded me he was gift and not mine to be upset about losing; "You need to thank God daily for lending him to you so long, his work was well done and he now needs to return home to rest" it made sense to me.
So I hope you can look forward to the day you reunite, he's not gone, just moved far away for now. God Bless You all.

inloving memory

briana brewer Aug 30, 2008

I knew him really well he is my cousin .he was my older cousin chris s best friend . he always could make u laugh even when you didn" t wan't to. the thing was i thought it was possible to be in a bad mood around him because he allways had a ways to make you laugh when all you wanted to do was cry .i will always remember hi/my big couin RYAN MCDONALD for that. i love you and you'll always be in my heart.
briana brewer

inloving memory

briana brewer Aug 30, 2008

I knew him really well he is my cousin .he was my older cousin chris s best friend . he always could make u laugh even when you didn" t wan't to. the thing was i thought it was possible to be in a bad mood around him because he allways had a ways to make you laugh when all you wanted to do was cry .i will always remember hi/my big couin RYAN MCDONALD for that. i love you and you'll always be in my heart.
briana brewer

He was my nephew

Teresa McDonald Cooper Aug 26, 2008

Ryan was my nephew, my brother's son. We loved Ryan a great deal and he will be missed a tremendous amount. I am not sure how we will go on with holidays and family gatherings without him. He was so lively and always joking.

I have too many memories to share, but what came to my mind when I went into his bedroom at my mom's house after we left the hospital was that he was my "Little Bunny Foo Foo" when he was small and I still called him that sometimes. He would always smile and just give me a look of love when I did. Even though we have buried Ryan, I still can't get my mind around the fact that he was taken at such a young age. But he was.

We must find a way through this and hope it changes the way schools handle security in the future. Ryan would want all kids to be safe, especially at school.

Thank you to all of the people who have reached out to my family over the past days since we learned our child was taken. It was overwhelming and greatly appreciated.

Rest in peace my Ryan, I love you.....Aunt Tessie

He was my nephew

Teresa McDonald Cooper Aug 26, 2008

Ryan was my nephew, my brother's son. We loved Ryan a great deal and he will be missed a tremendous amount. I am not sure how we will go on with holidays and family gatherings without him. He was so lively and always joking.

I have too many memories to share, but what came to my mind when I went into his bedroom at my mom's house after we left the hospital was that he was my "Little Bunny Foo Foo" when he was small and I still called him that sometimes. He would always smile and just give me a look of love when I did. Even though we have buried Ryan, I still can't get my mind around the fact that he was taken at such a young age. But he was.

We must find a way through this and hope it changes the way schools handle security in the future. Ryan would want all kids to be safe, especially at school.

Thank you to all of the people who have reached out to my family over the past days since we learned our child was taken. It was overwhelming and greatly appreciated.

Rest in peace my Ryan, I love you.....Aunt Tessie

What a tragedy

LadyTweety72 Aug 25, 2008

I have only read about you and known of your existence for about 5 minutes, and you have inspired me. I am so sorry that you were around such cruel people, but know that you will always be young and beautiful and you are now with our king. Rest in Peace. May justice be served accordingly!

My Memory

wanda wheeler Aug 25, 2008

I am so sorry for this family! i don't know ryan, but i have three teen age kids and i pray for them to be safe as they leave for school or any where they go! my thoughts and prayrs are with you all!

r.i.p.

Traci Aug 25, 2008

I don't know Ryan or members of this community, but I heard about this on the news. I also have Alopecia and I know how it is to build up this tough exterior to try and protect yourself from the ridicule of others. It's such a difficult thing to grow up with and I'm shaken that someone would choose to respond in such a violent way. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ryan - angels are guiding him now. Rest in peace.

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rebekah Aug 24, 2008

I can't remember what grade we were in together, but he was the sweetest person. I don't think you could have asked for a better friend then Ryan... I don't know if he would have remembered me but I definatley remembered him.... if you want to talk to me you can reach my blog at www.myspace.com/r_tates_girl

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