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Ryan Matthew Downs

Woodbridge, VA, USA
March 30, 1982 - May 28, 2020
Mar 30, 1982 - May 28, 2020
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Downs Family Christmas party
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So sad to hear this. Prayers for comfort for his family and loved ones.
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I am saddened to hear of Ryan's passing. While it was 20+ years ago, I remember Ryan always being kind and funny to everyone around him. My thoughts are with his family and many friends.
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I was very sad to hear of Ryan's passing 😢. Gone to soon RIP
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Damn bro im really going to miss you rest up big dog i will see you again
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I am so sorry for your loss Rest In Peace Ryan.
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I am just so sorry to hear of his passing.

I will always be so fond of how he was a wonderful friend to me in English class in high school (I was often picked on) and Ryan sat in the front of me in our class. He made me laugh nearly every day and we had some jokes just between he two of us about silly things. He was such a bright spot in my years of school when I felt like I didn’t belong.

His joy will be missed greatly.
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What a beautiful soul Ryan is! He was so special. My heart aches for all the Downs family and friends but most of all for Ginny. May God grant you strength and serenity. We all love you guys! Tammy, Stephen and Danny
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Crab feast!
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Ryan was the epidemy of joy. He had soul. We all have something that he left behind in us. His heart beat was in music. He also had a great burly chest and a great beard. We enjoyed live music together and saw some good ones. He never got a tattoo. Well not one proper. I think he made one with a friend with a pin and ink one time when he was young. He will be missed. Ryan and I were cut from the same cloth and I will always ... I repeat always think of him whenever I hear Red Headed Stranger and a handful of other memorable songs. Oh man any Roy Orbison. We also jammed to Ace of Base with no shame. I am left with a hole in my soul and hope time will heal this hole. It sure ain't easy losing a brother. It sounds so stupid when you think about saying you have a hole in you, but that's what it feels like. Living without Ryan is an absolute, but I will remember him for the brightness he exuded. Love and appreciation to his momma. You raised a great one and now we have another angel to watch over us. Peace and love. Joy and life. Here's to you brother. We will meet again Lord willing and until then watch over us. I feel like I need to say more and don't know how to end this. One love. How about that Ryan. Ending it with Bob Marley.
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