Ryan White Tributes, Condolences & Bereavement

Ryan White
(1971-1990)

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	July 7: Celebrating Ryan and Remembering Michael / Kerry Manning I was particularly moved today during Michael Jackson's memorial service when Usher sang "Gone Too Soon." I was unfamiliar with the song but looked it up online tonight because the lyrics really spoke to my heart. I was quickly reminded of the beautiful link to Ryan White, to his life and his legacy. My mother passed away in June of 1990, just a few months after Ryan, and had spoken of a dream she had of walking alongside Ryan shortly after his death and before she herself died. Today's poignant performance of "Gone Too Soon" by Usher in remembrance of Michael Jackson brought it all back to me. It truly reminded me of the fragility of life and the beautiful connection between all of us. I remember Ryan vividly to this day, his courage and his example. I am thankful I witnessed how this wonderful young man handled himself in the face of great adversity. When I look at the video on MTV, I can only pause and smile through the tears. He and Michael are now at peace... together. Joy and celebration abound in Heaven tonight.

	May God keep you safe / N. Dhanpat (fan) I know what it feels like to be discriminated on. I am indian, always be called horrible names, and people think I am someone that I am not. I feel your pain, but Let it be known you Legacy will continue to live on. Along with the Former Micheal Jackson, who was the greatest Artist of all time.. May you both Rest in peace, along with all of our LOST LOVED ONES. We miss you.. We love you, May god bless

	You've been a good boy!! / Charis Leones (Fan) hi I first saw ryan in the video of micheal jackson on myx it's a show here in the philippines where they payed tribute to the pop star...well i was curios about the song "Gone too soon" where a beautiful boy was featured...so I searched it in the internet. When I read about his life...i was crying inside..for Ryan has fought for his life knowing that there are people who judged him..but still he remained strong!! and that inspired me the most about him.. I am now 18 years old... that video of Ryan has a big impact on me and I think it also did the same for many people..not just in america but all over the world!! Even though I have'nt met him...but i admire him.... and for the things that he has done in his young life..he has been a good boy..and i knoe it for sure!! God Bless!!

	JUST A FEW WORDS / KENTRELL FONTENOT (NONE) MY MOTHER IS A PCA. SHE WORKS AT A GROUP HOME THAT HOUSES HIV/AIDS VICTIMS. MOST PEOPLE ARE SO IGNORANT TO THE DISEASE THAT THEY FAIL TO REALIZE WHAT EFFECTS IT HAS UPON THE PERSON. NOT ALL PEOPLE GET IT THROUGH BEING SEXUALLY ACTIVE OR HOMOSEXUAL. I'VE COME TO LEARN BY EDUCATING MYSELF I NOW CAN'T BE APART OF THOSE ASSUMING TYPE PEOPLE. HIV/AIDS HAS NO FACE, CREED, OR RACE...THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU CAN HAVE IT AND YOU WON'T KNOW UNLESS THEY TELL YOU. I HOPE THROUGH HIS FOUNDATION PEOPLE WILL BECOME MORE OPEN-MINDED TO LEARNING ABOUT IT AND MAKING OTHERS AWARE OF IT.

	Remember / Dawn Sylvestre (None) It's 2008 and I still think of Ryan from time to time.He is and always be remembered.I named my son after him in 1996.Ryan White's memory will live on in my heart.....always!

	Ryan (king) / J. Paul The meaning of the name Ryan: "Ryan is an Irish name meaning 'little king' A person worthy of the name Ryan is indeed a person of true royalty." Ryan White, that is perfect for you. You certainly were like a king. Quote from book Conversations with God: A true Master is not the one with the most students, but one who creates the most Masters. A true leader is not the one with the most followers, but one who creates the most leaders. A true teacher is not the one with the most knowledge, but one who causes the most others to have knowledge. A true king is not the one with the most subjects, but one who leads the most to royalty. Ryan, you meet all four. You are a true Master, leader, teacher, and king. If anyone is a leader, and a teacher, and a man, it's YOU. You have done more for this world than it could have done for you. You taught us more than we could have taught you. This world has no idea how lucky it is, to simply have had you in it. You were indeed gone too soon, but when you were here, you taught those who were ignorant, lifted fears, touched millions (and continue to touch lives), and accomplished more than many people who live long, healthy lives. Thank you, Ryan.

	TRIBUTE TO RYAN WHITE / CARLTON SPENCER (FAN) I FIRST HEARD OF RYAN BY SEEING HIS STORY ON TV,ITS A VERY POWERFUL REMINDER THAT COURAGE COMES IN ALL SIZES AND ISNT ALWAYS SHOWN ON THE BATTLFEILD.RYAN WAS A FIGHTER HE HAD THE WILL TO FIGHT AIDS FOR AS LONG AS HE COULD HE ALSO FOUND IT IN HIS HEART TOFORGIVE THOSE PEOPLE WHO SHOWED HIM DISRESPECT,A TRAIT WE CAN ALL USE NOWDAYS WHEN IT CAME TO FIGHTING AIDS ,RYAN HAD THE STUBBORNESS OF A MULE(WHICH IS WHY HE SURVIVED FOR 6 YEARS ISTEAD OF THE 6 MONTHS THAT THE DOCTORS PREDICTED.) AND THE COURAGE OF A SAMURAI. HE NEVER GAVE UP HIS FIGBT TO LIVE UNTIL HIS HEART STOPED BEATING ,AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED ,RYAN WHITE WON HIS BATTLE WITH AIDS WHEN HE DIED,BECAUSE HE FORCED IT TO TAKE HIS LIFE BEFORE HED STOP FIGHTING HE WAS AN INSPIRATION TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM.1 THINGS FOR SURE ,RYAN HAS EARNED MY RESPECT,AND HE'LL ALWAYS HAVE IT,I WISH I COULD VE MET HIM FACE TO FACE, BUT MABY ITLL HAPPEN IN THE NEXT LIFE. SO RAN ,REST IN PEACE BRO,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,YOU EARNED MY RESPECT AND MY FRIEDSHIP,AS FOR YOUR NEW LIFE IN HEAVEN,LIVE LONG AND PROSPER,GOOD BY AND GOOD LUCK.

	Inspiration / Jennifer I have never met Ryan....many years ago I watched his movie on TV....it has stuck to me until this very day....Ryan was an inspiration....thank you Ryan....RIP

	i know it's too late nowmy condolence. / Jan Elizabeth Danielle Mendiola (None But i was amaze by him ) I'm Danielle and i'm 15 years old.. I really don't know who he was what are the things he have been through. When Michael Jackson (RIP) passed away i started viewing his musics and videos from that moment i saw his video entitled " Gone Too Soon " even that time i had no ideas that refers to the boy in that video. Viewing that video touched my heart so I got curious so i search his name in the internet - thanks to internet because it is the way i knew Ryan White. I read his story and it gave me a broken heart for the things he been through and for the people who stands by him at the very end. And i felt hatred for those people who had a wrong point of view in him. They didn't give their time to know what he feels inside instead kicking out him to school went to justice for giving a file of they didn't want Ryan to go to school where their kids might have a sickness as him. And giving him a feeling of being alone and more over than they don't want to know him or even seat near by him. I hope in the time when Ryan was living those people who surrounds him must give him love and care for his situation. But what they gave to him were hurtful words didn't respect his side. Ryan showed that he really loved his life and before spreading his wings to fly up where many are waiting for him he taught us how to love those who were have a sickness the same as him. And gave us a strength to keep moving forward and believing in ourselves. He had a very sweet heart to forgave those who treated him bad.

	Miss Him / Miss. Jewel Toews (a fan of his ) That is so sad that is he gone he is such a nice kid why did he had to suffer now people should learn from this what he suffered from hope we find a cure soon ryan white is happy in heaven now no more suffering at least he got to meet ej before getting aids from someone does not mean your gay or not it can be anybody who is not careful will get it you dont have to be gay to get aids period. i feel bad for ryan just because he had aids anyone sould be allowed to go to school and learn at least till the end does not make anyone handicap because they have aids it's a health issue he is a very smart kid and it would of been great to meet him i saw the ryan story how people banned him from school it was not fair people picking on him and photographers wore after him just not leaving him alone will he does not have to go throug that anymore such a young age to die and to soon thanks for reading----"jt"

	Your legacy still lives on / Renee (Fan) I remember 1st hearing about Ryan while watching the made for TV movie, The Ryan White Story. This movie broke my heart. I didn't understand how people could be so cruel to treat him this way for something totally beyond his control. I'm glad that Ryan's legacy is still living on through the foundation. He seemed to be such a sweet boy and I'm sure he will always be missed. Best of luck to the boy who taught us all to love....

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	Jasmine Herrera lit a candle on 03/10/2014: "Ryan is history!!"

	Tina Jones lit a candle on 01/24/2014: "RYAN, AS LONG AS THE EARTH REMAINS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED! SLEEP ON BELOVED."

	Precious Diaz lit a candle on 01/02/2014: "I read your book & it completely touched me! May you rest in peace Ryan!"

	Heather Johnston lit a candle on 12/19/2013: "R.I.P Ryan White"

	Rebecca Cole lit a candle on 12/16/2013: "I just did a big essay on Ryan White. I chose you because you are a strong young man and i hope you Rest In Peace <3"

	Em lit a candle on 12/13/2013: "I don't know how you're inspirational, but uh.. that aids though."

	Walter Barnhart lit a candle on 12/01/2013: "your charity has allowed me to live with hiv. thank you"

	Candy Jennings lit a candle on 11/27/2013: "I have named my son after you in hopes that your grace and bravery would extend to him. I wish he could meet you. RIP"

	Kelly Spikes lit a candle on 11/26/2013: "I am so touched, almost 30 years after I first read your name, by you. Rest in Paradise, sweet boy"

	MIa Hernandez lit a candle on 11/26/2013: "I didn't know him but wish i did. Ryan ur story inspired me. I hope u can see this in heaven, we all still miss you :)"

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