You will have to excuse me as I stumble through this emotional posting, but I hope you all gain something from it and by all means PLEASE leave comments if you knew Ryan or were touched by her story.
I appologize for not getting to the last few postings on the blog (Jacob number 2, Brittney G) and promise to get those up as soon as I can.
Ryan Marie Dockter spent the better part of her life explaining to many the uniqueness of her name. While shy to some, Ryan was a free-spirited rock-star to those who knew her best. Her zest for life was intoxicating and her silly nature and honesty touched many. Her amazing brown eyes saw the world from a different point of view and her ability to look on the bright side of anything was inspiring. Ryan laughed at anything and her sense of humor and sarcasm made many giggle with her.
The class of 1996 from Jamestown High School has suffered many losses over our years. It has been our most tragic to see the senseless act that caused Ryan's death. While many of the details are yet to publicly be released it is known that while out with friends this weekend Ryan's trust was so viciously taken advantage of. We may never know the whole story but as much as we know from family and other friends, Ryan was drugged with high amounts of PCP which assumptions have been made that it was somehow slipped in her drink.
I have known Ryan for the better part of my life and am still in disbelief about this tragedy. It was just the other day that I talked to her and shared her excitement about the prospects of her training with me to start her own business of photography.
A talented life...gone too soon.
We will miss you always, you will continue to inspire us from above.
All my love,
Jill
1 comment:
Jill~
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Her and all of her family and friends will be in my prayers.
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