Gene's Blog

In memorium of Kelly Ryan

I’m not going to be writing tonight other than this little piece. My remaining son is in process of divorce with his wife, they’ve been separated over a year, sharing custody of my grandchildren, who are 7 1/2 and a bit over 5. They’ve all experienced a loss this week that I know all too well and that saddens me. Kelly Ryan, the older brother of my daughter-in-law died in his sleep Monday night at the age of 33. He was the second oldest of four children in that family. He battled his demons all his life, addictions of many kinds, but was always the cheerful fun-loving uncle to my grandchildren who are for the first time in their lives experiencing this sort of loss. His girlfriend is 7 months pregnant with their first child, another little one who will grow up never knowing his father. My heart goes out to the Ryan’s tonight and though I know no words can be of comfort to them, I want to link to a song that has special meaning to me and say a little prayer of blessing for Kelly as he goes home.

One Sweet Day, the only song I requested for my own son’s service. May you find the peace there you so struggled to find here, Kelly. much love, gene