Originally Posted by Rolling Thunder

Rest in Peace Ryan. see you soon.

Originally Posted by RY'SZ06

Over the last year i have been battling one of the rarest fastest growing types of cancer, Aveolar rabdomyosarcoma. unfortunately things have taken a turn for the worst and i have tumors growing faster than my vette vs. a pedal bike. i found and got my dream vette and joined this forum. i got a 2003 zo6 torch red with mod red interrior. but onto why i really wanted to write this post to say thank you to all who have been nothing but helpful and so inciteful with anything that i have had a question about. unfortunately i didnt get to attend any meets with the group but could only imagine how awesome it would be with this great forum. i am within my last month at tops here on earth and to me i beleive everything happends for a resason and theres a reason i got my vette and got hooked up with the forum.

I am wanting to turn my vette over to my dad and hopefully he will start using my screenname on here and get joined up with you! theres one of our family friends im also trying to have hookup with the forum. i asked my dad to at least get on here once to type up a in memoriam post through his eyes to really show what i showed and loved through my vette.

I am from columbus, OH and have had some really good newspaper articles and little clips wrote up on me over my year with the columbus blue jackets and oppurtunities that has made my last year quality of time amazing. my dad and uncle have a blog they have been keeping up if anyone is interested its www.teamsalmons.com

Again, thanks to all. I love this forum and love my vettes and all vettes.

Thanks

Ryan Salmons

Originally Posted by snowmanmdp

As I sit here reading this thread with my eyes filled with tears, I would love to say something but I can't muster up anything more than, what an amazing young man.

Originally Posted by Da Vett

Yesterday was Thanksgiving! As my family and I said our Grace before our meal, I glanced around my table and was very thankful that my wife and children are all healthy. Out of nowhere Ryan's story came to mind. I remembered my post on here from June.
I know this must be a tough time for Ryan's family as they will be going through the Holiday season without him. I just want them to know that their son was an extraordinary young man.
While I never met Ryan, I was still able to learn from his tremendous courage! As you can see from the numerous posts here, Ryan touched many people with his courage. He will not be forgotten!!

Tom

Originally Posted by Da Vett

Fasthwks,

What a great thing for you to do on Thanksgiving! I am sure that Ryan was looking down from Heaven smiling. I am sure that he was happy that you drove the Z to see him. I have always said that Corvette owners are very special people! I am sure that you feel truly blessed to have known such a courageous young man. Take care.

Tom

Originally Posted by DebRedC504

Yesterday was the 7 month anniversary of Ryan's passing. It is always nice to see that his memory lives on. His Facebook page is always filled with new posts
It was sad that we lost Ryan so close to me losing Rick but Ryan enlightened me to the meaning of a lot of things and for that I will never forget him