William "Will" Ryan, age 17

Lost to gun violence on August 19, 2017 in Magna, Utah.

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  • Nickname:
    18 willis
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    21 Caring
    14 Loving
    14 Outgoing
    12 Sense of Humor
    6 Excellent Cook
    8 compassionate
    8 Contagious Smile
    10 Loyal
    10 Trustworthy
    10 Loved his Family
    10 Respectful
    8 Helpful
    9 Brave
  • Occupation:
    9 loveing son, brother and friend
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    6 Granite Peaks High School
    4 Brockbank Jr. High
    4 Magna Elementary
  • Comments:
    9 I'm Sorry 😟
    8 I love you cousin💛 You have been weighing on my heart heavy lately. RIP Will💛👼🏽
    6 i love you brotha ❤️ rest in paradise. till i see you again 😓❤️
    6 forever in my heart willis❤️ I love and miss you like crazy.
    5 You're always in my thoughts. I miss you with all my ❤.
    6 Youre thought of daily brother ❤️ see you on the other side angel
    6 He was a hoot to be around
    6 i love you willis not a day goes by that u dont cross my mind i miss you like a mf 💔😞
    5 I love you Will. So crazy how long it's been. RIP Angel👼🏼💛
    5 I love you brother, ill see you on the flip side. rest in peace my angel. ❤️👼🏻
    3 Ill miss you forever man, you impacted the person i am today in ways you'll never know.
    3 i miss you so much will not a days go by tbat i dont think about you ❤️ youre always missed 🙏🏽

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