Our Hero … Ryan
Our friend, our hero, our inspiration, and our fighter, Ryan Coe is now one of God’s angels. Ryan earned his wings this evening around 5:00 p.m. It was such devastating news to hear Michele’s voice crying that Ryan passed away.
Please keep his parents, Todd and Michele, his three brothers, Austin, Tanner and Gunner in your prayers. Ryan has fought so hard for so long. He was diagnosed over 2 years ago with AML (leukemia). This year, he has not been able to eat and has spent most of his time in the hospital than at home. It sadness us that he had to give up so much and fight so hard this past year. He beat the leukemia but had so many complications from his transplant and medications. We have known the Coe family since Bennett’s diagnose and they quickly became special friends and family.
The kids and our families on 9west become an instant family. We have such a special bond to some because of the experience you are going through at the same time. When one is hurt or has bad news, you feel it like your own. You also always have that fear and worry that your child could be the next one chosen by God. We have shared so many emotional moments together, we have cried many tears together because we were scared or worried, and we have laughed at the most funniest and silliest things together to just keep us from going insane.
Ryan liked to play sports and was a big hunter. Him and Bennett had so much in common. While they were in the hospital they found many ways to entertain each other (when they felt up to it). We were so thankful that they had one another, trying to have fun and making the most out of a bad situation (especially for a child to endure.) Some times they didn’t feel good enough to talk but they didn’t have too, just knowing that the other one was there helped more than any words could have been spoken.
It breaks our heart for our friends to lose their son, and it saddens me that my son, has to experience the sadness of losing a dear friend to such a horrible disease.
Thank you Ryan for everything you taught us. We love you and miss you. To Michele and Todd, you have sacrificed so much as parents, I am sorry that we lost Ryan here with us, he will always be a special friend and hero to our family!
Dear Mrs. Bennett, I am friends with Michele in Paxton, and I just had to write you a note to tell you what a loving and kind note yours was. Most of us in town have not seen Ryan for a long time, and just rely on the caringbridge site to hear and send updates. MANY blessings to you and your son, and I truely pray for his full and complete recovery. Thanks for the wonderful note and words to read about Ryan! Sincerly–Suzie Breymeyer–a friend
Bennett,
I am so sorry about Ryan. I know that he as a good friend for you and that your families became very close. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda, Kurt, Madison, and Dalton
Bennett and Cindy,
I was saddened by the news of Ryan’s passing. Our prayers are with his family and yours.
We have been keeping Ryan along with Bennett in our prayers. I guess God needed Ryan more and now he is whole. God Bless Ryan’s family and friends. We are sorry, Bennett, that you lost a good friend.
We’re very sorry to hear about Ryan’s passing. We will pray for comfort for his family and friends.
Bennett,
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Ryan. Every one is hurting right now over Ryan’s loss. You were a wonderful friend to him and your family helped the Coe family through this very difficult fight. I know Ryan and you shared so much while undergoing treatment. Now you have to keep living for him. Hold your head high and keep fighting. ..do this for him and do it for you. You are winning this battle and are doing awesome….just keep reminding yourself of this. We also wish that God would have healed him here on earth and maybe someday we will understanding why that did not happen. Ryan is now up in heaven eatting his favoriate meals, hunting for deer, and enjoying life with a smile on his face. …he hasn’t been able to do that for a very long time. He will always be with us and he may even come along with you the next time you go hunting or play basketball. You were a great friend to him and brought many smiles to his face while he was in the hospital. You are going to hurt alot and crying some tears, but remember you can and will get through this. Keep living, keep dreaming, keep being the Bennett that I know. …oh keep hitting on those girls (the ones your age anyways)…he he!
Hang in there…I know this is hard! I am here for you.
Love Always,
Kari Konneman