Feeling awfully sentimental today. Ryan, you were my first ever friend. Your kindness and acceptance taught me what it meant to be a great friend. A standard that I still hold to this day.

I remember quite vividly the day we met, weren’t even school aged. You accepted me with open arms and I am forever grateful for that.

It’s warm spring days like today that make me think about all of our childhood memories: playing video games, riding bikes, having sleep overs, playing basketball, side yard football, being with our families, and our endless amounts of little inside humor.

There have been countless times where I wish I could call you, text you, or message you something funny that I know you would enjoy.

I’m really feeling your loss today and I want you to know that I miss you.

❤️

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Ryan, your kind heart in Heaven is missed here on earth.❤

Christmas in Heaven, what will he do?
He'll come down to Earth to spend it with you. So save him a seat, just one empty chair, you may not see him but he will be there. ❤

Miss you my brother ❤️ "We was neva heya" lol

I Love You Sweetiepot❤ XOXOXOXO ❤

Happy Birthday, Ryan! Lots of Ryan memories on my mind today. Love and miss you.❤

Happy Heavenly Easter, Ryan. You are on my heart and mind today so I wanted to say hi. You will never be forgotten.❤

Flyin’ Ryan out in full force today! We love you so much little brother.

Go Birds

Just wanted you to know how much I miss you. Time passes, but the memories in my heart, remain. Your Eagles are killing it this year, Ryan!

Missed you hard on your birthday this year. I tried to stay busy, wishing the whole time we were off on an excursion together or even just having cake with your family. I miss and love you so much. Not a day, more like hour goes by that something reminds me of you. Brings a tear to my eye but always a smile.

Happy Birthday, Ryan! You are in my heart today and everyday. You are missed.❤

Happy Birthday, little bro! We love you so much.

I miss you so much Ryan. Thank you for always being there when I needed you. I love you XOXO

Still think of you everyday. We all miss you terribly. But I have to say...you're doing an exceptional job from where you are Thanks Ry. I love you XOXO

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Hi, Ryan. Thinking about you hard today. It has been a sad year of not seeing you smile and getting some hugs. I just want to say that I was blessed to know you and have you become part of our family. Ryan, you are loved and missed dearly. Hugs to Heaven.❤

Hey Ry ...❤I miss you every moment of every day. I love you so very much! XOXO

Hey little bro, our baby bear. I love you so much and I miss you every day. ❤️ 

Ryan - You were a gentle, kind soul. You were always a very laid back, easy going, soft spoken, creative and helpful person. You were Mister Fixit and you were always fixing things around our house. You were a very creative artist who loved to draw and play guitar. Even after you lost your arm, you managed to learn how to play the guitar all over again, using only one hand. Considering that I am a guitar player as well, I was very impressed by that! If I were in the same situation, I probably would have given up, but you didn't give up. You were determined. There was a child within you too and you loved playing with all our grandchildren and they loved playing with you. You loved our daughter Melody very much and you made sure she knew it. You made an impact on all our lives. You will never be forgotten.

Ryan will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. I've known Ryan Since he was a kid we grew up together. He was my brother Scotties friend and he always made us laugh. I'm gonna miss all the talks we had about life. He had lived life always with a smile on his face or on his skateboard. He had such a good heart. Taken way too soon. I will miss talking to him. R.I.P Ry Guy.

Ryan was my first friend that I can remember in life at around 5years old. I spent more time at his house then my own and so did most of the neighborhood kids. The whole barroclough family was like an extension of everybody’s family. I’ll forever be grateful of the time i got to spend with Ryan. We used to do all kinds of crazy things like build fake amusements parks in the backyard or build half pipe ramps out of rotten wood so we could train for the xgames on our hand me down roller blades that had missing wheels. In those days we didn’t care we were just having fun. I’ll remember Ryan as being one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Honestly thinking back I can’t remember a time Ryan was in a fight or even got mad at somebody. You’ll be missed forever buddy RIP

I knew Ryan all of my adolescent and a few teen years. He grew up around the crew and yet some how excelled all of our nonsense that constantly got us into trouble. He somehow was wiser even at a young age, to learn from our mistakes. One of my and 'the crew's most favorite memory was a song he would sing about his sister Katy, me and most of the gang would fondly reminisce of his jovial satire in the many years following. It truly makes sad and shocked to hear of his passing. He was a good kid, plain and simple, in all the way you could be. It always helps to remind each other that death, is actually part of life, you the final part. Prayers be with the family, his friends and loved ones.

I've known the family and Ryan almost my whole life. His brother George and I grew up together since we were little. Ryan was always like that little brother when we grew up me George an the (crew) lol always had his back as a friend and family. For awhile I didn't see Ryan only because we were getting older and starting families, then I heard about what he was going through with his arm an reached out to him to show my love. There was more talk since and then I found out he's flying high with the angel's, I was upset but then realized and remembered the good times and that he is pain free. Sending my love to Ryan, his whole family, extended family, and Mel.

I really wanted to write something on here but I’m having a hard time finding the words to express how deeply and truly amazing Ryan was to me. Words just cannot describe it. His creativity is unmatched. His journey with one arm over the last few years was beyond inspiring. The thought and time and care he put into every last breath of his life blew me away. Just simply put, he was a gem. My favorite human. Best of the best. He was and will be a part of me forever. Our love was the realist most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me in my 32 years on this earth. Ryan showed me what it really feels like to be one hundred percent appreciated and cared about NO MATTER WHAT. I finally found someone I could be completely myself with which I had lost a long long time ago. He made me feel safe and home no matter what obstacle we were hit with or where we were staying. His sister, Melissa said something to me today I hope I can remember and hold on to when I’m feeling down on myself “He is your biggest fan.” He was and I am his. We were supposed to spend the rest of our lives together but I guess I just got the blessing to spend the rest of his life with him.

It hurts more than anything to wake up without you here Ryan. It hurts to think about my life without you now that you are gone. Such unimaginable pain that could only exist because of the most incredible love and life we shared while you were here with me. I will carry you with me for the rest of my life. Please guide me to make the right decisions and to help show me my purpose for still being here without you. I love you Baby. ❤️

  Ryan Christopher Barraclough - such a sweet, caring, unassuming young man with a very big heart. I love you. You are my third son, my almost son-in-law. Since the day you entered our daughter's life, you were family. I could always just feel how you loved your family, so I knew you were safe for mine.
  You were Uncle Ryan to my grandkids the moment they met you. They were happier to see you more than anyone else. They knew you would soon be playing with them, helping them out. You loved their toys as much as they did!
  You were always ready to give me a hand, be it in the garden, the yard, or Mr. Fixit around the house. Our front steps have hung in there much longer than they should have thanks to your handywork. You have forever ruined pork roll for me as I will never, ever be able to buy it or eat it without crying. I hope you enjoyed every last one of your Christmas Cowtails!
  There are so many memories. But most of all, Ryan, you loved my daughter and she knew it. You made her know it. You made her smile. You made her laugh. You drove her crazy. And I will be forever grateful. I am heartbroken that you are gone from us. I promise to honor you by helping Melody through her devastating loss of you, her love. But you, Ryan Christopher Barraclough, will never be forgotten. With All My Love. XOXOXO
  

I was blessed with the honor of being Ryan's sister in law for 14 years.Ryan always made me feel welcome and excepted.He was a great loving uncle to my children and could always make me laugh no matter how angry I may have been at his brother at the time.lol.He was a special one of kind type of guy who lit up the room when he stepped in.Every picture he has this awesome grin that just speaks volumes.Ryan you will forever be missed and nothing will ever fill the place you had In our hearts.We love you Ryan.

I first met Ryan when he starting dating my sister Melody, since then he's been family and made us feel like part of his family. I have so many memories with Ryan, I will hold into them forever. My favorite would be when Ryan heard our side gate wasn't working right, so he got some tools and went to work. My young son saw this and ran inside and got his play tools and came back out to help his uncle Ryan. Ryan glady welcomed the help from his little buddy. Ryan went on to show my son how to fix the gate and made him feel like he was an important part of fixing the gate. My son was so excited that he helped uncle Ryan!! I will hold into that memory forever.
Barraclough family I'm so sorry for your loss. My dear sister i can't even imagine the pain your going through. I love you all. Ryan, You will be missed forever. We will always talk about you. Rip dear brother.

Hello all, I am Ryan's eldest cousin, Jennifer. Being his eldest cousin there was a considerable age difference between Ryan and I. I was grown and out when he was little. Despite this, I have years of fond memories of him at holidays and family gatherings... times spent with our Grandparents "The Meem and Beeb". Searching my memories there is always a common thread with Ryan- his laughter, his charm, his wit, & his striking (Irish) good looks. I would like to express my deepest and most sincere sympathy for my Aunt Kathy and my Uncle George at this extremely difficult time and for my cousins, Beth, Melissa, George and Katie... and for Ryan's longtime girlfriend, Melody, and Ryan's close friends. I pray for your strength to live through such an incredible loss. 

Ryan was the first friend I ever had, going back to when we were about 4 years old. There are SO many great, positive memories that we shared.

We grew up together, went to school together, played sports and video games, as well as many other things.

His sense of humor was subtle yet hilarious. He truly was a unique individual, one of a kind.

Ryan had a special way of making you feel so comfortable; unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Ryan and the whole Barraclough Family aren’t just friends or acquaintances, they are family.

Ryan....you are missed dearly, my friend. Rest In Peace.

  I knew Ryan Since the day he was born. I watched him grow all throughtout his life. through all his school years. School concerts , birthdays, all the major holidays, church events, i spent time with Ryan and his whole family down the shore. We would all have dinner together , camping. Good times I will never ever forget. I watch him grow into a wonderful caring young man. He was always a generous kind hearted man. He would help anybody in need. I will always miss him and I will never ever forget him . May his soul rest in peace.