Ryan Slater - Online Memorial Website

So, i'm going to the mountain tomorrow, and i'm gonna do my first ride without you. Its surely going to different, but i know you'll be right there with me. Smiling with your big grin, cruising through the wind next to me. Making sure i don't fall, or get hurt. I love and miss you Ry. <3

 (Big sis )
I miss you, I think of you everyday. Things were so busy I didn't get to see you much. I wish I had made more time for you. I've got this hole in my heart....I can't fill it. I just try to numb the pain that radiates from it. I have so many questions....and no answers. I look up in the sky and wonder where your soul is...I wonder if you found peace or if your death is just that...death. I can't wrap my head around it. I love you...and I hope you knew that. You are a big piece of my life....my past. My daughters loved you so much and it just sucks that you won't be there with them as they grow. I love you, wish you were still here with us.

When tomorrow starts without me, & I’m not there to see Your eyes full of tears, showing your love for me I wish you wouldn't cry so much, the way you did that day Thinking of the many things we didn't get to say I know how much you love me, as much as I love you And each time you think of me, I'm thinking of you too So when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand An angel came & called my name, & took me by my hand It was time for me to take my place, in heaven far above Leaving everyone behind, especially the ones I love As I turned & walked away, a tear fell from my eye Remembering the life I lived & why I had to die I do not want to go, with having so much to do And it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think that we're apart For everytime you think of me, just look within your heart.
I'm trying buddy, I am

My dearest love, Happy New Year. I find myself sitting here crying as I am writing this because I miss you so much. I struggle so much because I am not ready for this. I can only imagine your family's pain, especially tonight. Keep watching over them Ry, and let them know you're with them. We all miss and love you sooo much. I hope you are at peace. And wherever you are, save me a kiss. I love you forever and a day.

My Warrior / Mom (Mother)
The Teaching of Tecumseh

Live your life that the fear of death
can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about his religion.
Respect others in their views
and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life, perfect your life,
beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long
and of service to your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day
when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting
or passing a friend, or even a stranger,if in a lonely place
Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light,
for your life, for your strength.
Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living.
If you see no reason to give thanks,
the fault lies in yourself.
Touch not the poisonous firewater that makes wise ones turn to fools
and robs the spirit of its vision.
When your time comes to die, be not like those
whose hearts are filled with fear of death,
so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again
in a different way.
Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.

 

We all Love you Ryan

Right now I am in the car with your momma and mo, and we are on the way to ct for a few days. We have talked about you a lot this car ride as I'm sure you know. I also filled in your mom with a few crazy stories that made her laugh. You have a beautiful family and I'm so lucky to be close with them. Keep watching over them. We miss and love you.

4 weeks ago I lost my only son. We have had our challenges, but I was so proud of you and the man you were becoming. You helped me so much this past year around the house, with the business, and with Morgan. You left a big hole that no one can ever fill. I'm glad we got to do all the cool stuff we did this past year. Miss you and send me a sign!

I still can't believe your 49ers beat my Patriots Close

Ryan, Ryan, Ryan. Everyday goes by and there hasn't been one that I don't think about you. You were the big brother I never had. I want to make this good but I don't know what to write. I miss your family, especially Mo. I felt/feel broken, so I don't know how they're doing what they are. Your mom got a tattoo in memory of you, and I love it. I wish I could get one, but you know that I'm obviously too young. At your service, all I did was look at Morgan. When we hugged, I'm pretty sure we both didn't want to let go. When I saw you laying in your casket, I didn't go up until the end. But I knew that I needed to say my last goodbye. What I miss the most is when you would look and smile at Steph showing everyone she was your everything. When you guys would pick me up at school, or do whatever I asked. I still remember when you wore my yellow shirt that was 10x too small for you at the Great Escape forever ago. Just make sure you visit Steph in Florida for me. I love and miss you. <3

 

-Ko