Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

with the passing of time....it still is not ANY easier. on the outter surface, it all seems well, yet no one knows the pain and agony that we feel on the inside from losing you. missing you and still waiting for you to come home or to wake up next to me or to take me to lunch or just to call and say "i love you, babe" is the most difficult thing i will probably ever face, yet i can't even begin to imagine what your family is dealing with. my prayers continue to stay with them ALL. my family thinks of you all the time and my mother won't, (she can't bare to do it)erase your phone number from her phone. my heart will always beat for you and my love will shine for you, forever. i miss you so much, but you know that......you see it all. you are and always will be everything to me. see you soon and we'll talk later like we always do! i love you my little boy........-amanda =)

Amanda
Ryan's love

January 22, 2008

Ryan,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. Yeah I'm alittle late I always seem to do that. I guess i'll just say it right now that I miss you very much. I dont think that I have ever really gotten over this that much. I think about you all the time and it sucks. Sometimes its better than others but we both know how that goes. I love you and miss you very much. Keep watching over me.

Claire
Cousin

January 21, 2008

Ryan,
I miss you.
love always,mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

January 14, 2008

Dear friend, I hope you are resting easy now as your partners have not forgotten you or the sacrifice you have made in the line of duty. You were an exceptional individual and a great friend. I am so honered to have had the incredible privelage to have worked with you. It still seems so unreal, even after the years have gone by. Thank you Ryan, for everything you gave to the profession you loved so dearly.

SA George I. Nunez
FBI

December 31, 2007

Ryan,
I spent the first year of your death asking Earl everyday if I could just have you back. Earl listened to my request and sat silently. Near the end of the first year I repeated my daily request to Earl. This time he replied "He's not coming back Tina". My heart sank as I knew he was right. With the second anniversary of your death fast approaching I am thinking how I spent this last year. It was a year of accepting that you are really gone from this earth. I know that you are in heaven which brings comfort but there is the mom in me that hurts so terribly. I know in my lifetime this will be the most devastating loss to live with.
I saw a young man at the airport and he reminded me of you. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He had headphones on and was moving his head to the music. His eyebrows were like yours. It was three days before Christmas and I am sure he was on his way to see his family. Tears were falling as I thought how happy his mom would be to see him.
The missing of you never stops. The flow of memories never stops. All of your hopes and dreams shattered. Your vibrant laughing and joking silenced. An amazing young man so full of life gone. I know that God called you for a reason and I am proud that you were chosen. It's all of us here that will never no why.
There are no words to describe this loss. The bond we share started before you were born and will continue for eternity.
It really doesn't get easier. You just learn to live with it. I still leave my cell phone on just waiting for a call. Just a "hey mom" would be priceless.
I love you my Ryan Christopher (Bum).
All my love always,mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

December 30, 2007

Ryan,
I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and let you know that even though it has been a while since you passed, you are still in my thoughts. Our brief friendship really made it hard to see you go. Every time I see your BSO picture, it makes me tear up but also makes me smile. It makes me think about how much you made me and everyone else laugh for hours. I also wanted to thank you for all your help in radar school. It was so hard for me to pronounce your last name every day that I just called you "Penguin". I am glad that made you laugh too. You are one of those people that someone never forgets no matter if they knew you for a day or for a lifetime. I miss you. Thank you for watching out for all of us from heaven and keeping us safe.

Ofc. Eberly
Friend

December 30, 2007

Ryan,

I know you were in heaven watching down on all of us at Christmas time. We all still miss you so much. No matter if Dana has moved 10000 miles away we still talk and say how much we miss you and talk about all the memories we have with you. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you! You are always on my mind, I really hope I make you proud in these next 3 months as I do my LAST student teaching then I get my BA degree. I know that would make you so proud, as it has been a LONG road but I stuck with it and I never once gave up; just like you! You were always the fighter, you never gave up. So I pray you are looking down on me and watching over me in these next few months. I pray I make you so proud and that I pass with flying colors! I wish you were here to watch me walk across that stage (and trip).. But I know you will be with me in my heart and memories forever! But it still is so hard not having you here to talk to and laugh with and tell stories with. I miss you so much Ryan. I hope and pray you had an amazing Christmas in Heaven and you were with each and every one of us in spirit on Christmas. Please keep watching over all of us Ryan and stay close to your mom. She is so amazing! I love you and miss you so much Ryan! You are always with me in my heart until we meet again! Love Always, Ur Umpa!!

Shannon
Best Friend

December 30, 2007

Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas Ryan!

Staci
Cousin

December 25, 2007

Ryan,

I just wanted to say, I love you and Merry Christmas. I know that you'll spend another Christmas in Heaven, but I sure do wish you were here. I would do just about anything to have you here even if it were just one day. You're always in my heart and I Love You and miss you!

God Bless and God Speed this Christmas Morning...and always

Lori Seguin- Ret. Ft.Lauderdale PD
Stepmother-Broward Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Seguin E.O.W. 2-15-06

December 25, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS RYAN!
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY!
Love All of The Burton's

Kathy Burton
Ryan's Aunt

December 20, 2007

Ryan,
Another Christmas without you.It doesn't get any easier. When I think you were here for only twenty-three Christmases my heart hurts. The holidays will keep coming and you will always be missed.
I was talking to Aunt Patti tonite and of course we started talking about you and how much we miss you. I know you always called her for advice and to just talk. She was special in your life and the best Godmother ever.As we were talking I began to cry. It seems it's hard to keep my emotions inside. I guess the only way to get thru this is one day at a time and sometimes one minute at a time. Words can never express what a loss this is to bear.
The blue lights are in the window. We keep one light on all night in your memory.
Ryan, I still have all the "what ifs" run in my mind and can't believe this terrible nightmare is true.
I love you so very much son. Merry Christmas in heaven.
all my love always, mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

December 17, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 10, 2007

I miss you Ryan so much!
With my bday tomorrow it will never be the same without you here! There will always be a part missing *YOU*... Please help me stay strong as you know how things are right now (Hard, Bad, & Crazy)... I miss you Ryan so much! Please take care of Dana also as she is so far away & I miss her so much =*(
Love You Always
*Ur Umpa*

Shannon
Best Friend

December 6, 2007

Son,
I miss you.......always will.
all my love,mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

November 28, 2007

Ryan,

Even though I have never met you, I feel that I have through your father, step-mother and mother. They are great people. I see your father & step-mother often, as we do live in the same town. They do wonderful things for the community & law enforcement in your memory. I feel you were very special and gave your life for what you believed in.
I know you and my son are in God's "Army of Angels" and with us all of the time. You both fulfilled your dream by joining the law enforcment family.

Gloria Egelski

Gloria Egelski
Friend

November 26, 2007

Missing you every minute.
all my love always, mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

November 18, 2007

Ryan,
Hey buddy, I am sure you know all that is going on, not a very good time. I was at field force a couple of weeks ago and it as sooo hard to be there without you. I was sitting there eating waiting for you to walk by make a funny comment, laugh and then pull on your vest at your neck and walk away. What great times we had there and at our local "hang out". The images of that night that changed all our lives will never go away. They say time will only help, I actually think time is making it harder. I know you are there watching over me when I come to work, but its only getting harder and harder to come to work and push the green and white everyday. I guess my macho attitude isn't helping me handle this the way I thought it would. I miss you alot.
Love Ya Buddy

Deputy Pallotto
BSO, Partner

November 18, 2007

Ryan,

I miss you so much! It has been over a week since Dana has left =*( Before she left you know we went by the marker and I asked you to please take care of her. I miss her so much. Its not the same here with you gone and now Dana so many miles away. I cant just pick up the phone and call her and ask her to lunch or dinner or dessert. Its so hard these days, with all that is going on, the people coming and going in my life. I wish I could just go back and freeze the time where everything made sense and everything was PERFECT. I miss you so much! Yesterday was another BSO officers funeral =*( They played some of the songs that were at yours and I just broke down and cried. For everyone who says it gets easier with time, thats a lie. I still miss you just as much as the day I saw it on the news. It does not get easier and loosing someone like you will never be OK in my book. Yes you are in a better place and watching over all of us, but I want you here with us. I know you see all that is going on right now and I pray you give me the strength to be strong and keep my head up. As things right now are so hard! So please Ryan always know you are on my mind all the time and I talk to you all the time and ask you to please help guide me in the right direction! I really need your help right now so I can stop going down all these wrong paths and finally go down the right path to my future (that you would be proud of). I love you and miss you Ryan so much. Please take care of Dana and let her know I miss her so much. Please keep watch over her as I know she is freezing and missing all of her family, friends, and south florida. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you Ryan! You truly were a blessing in my life and the BESTEST FRIEND I could ever ask for. I love you and miss you so much Ryan! Until we meet again in my heart is where you will stay my friend! Love Always, Ur Umpa!

Shannon
Best Friend

November 15, 2007

Ryan,

I was hit by a semi on February 29, 2004 while working a multi vehicle crash on I-25 in Wyoming. I made it through with only a bum shoulder, and a few cuts and bruises therefore I know without a doubt that yours was truly a great loss!!

Thank you for your great sacrifice! Watch over those of us you knew and all of us you didn't.

Trooper Justin Minard
Wyoming Highway Patrol

November 7, 2007

Ryan,
I was thinking on halloween last week when you would go trick or treating. I remember making a Dracula costume for you, it was black silk with a red lining. You won first prize at the Halloween party. The best memory about that cape is how much you wore it after Halloween. You would jump off the brown rocker pretending you were a super hero. There was no pretending.... you are a super hero!
I miss and love you,son.
Mom

Tina lambert
mother of Ryan

November 6, 2007

Ryan,
Thank you for always watching over me. I know you will always protect me. Missing you, Bum.
all my love,mom

Tina Lambert
Mother of Ryan

October 23, 2007

Ryan,
I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you! Not a day goes by that I dont think about you, look back on all our pictures and remember all our memories together! I miss you so much and I know I will see again someday! Everyone says it will get easier, they lie. It will never get easier. Your loss will never be ok for me to deal with. I miss you more than words can ever express. Please keep watching over me & your family & friends. We all will never ever forget you Ryan! I love you and miss you so much!

Love Always, Ur Umpa Shannon

Shannon
Best Friend

October 23, 2007

Son,
You are always in my thoughts. All my love,mom.

Tina Lambert
Mother of Ryan

October 16, 2007

All i can really say is that i miss you so much! Im still working in the mall and every time i pass dillards i think about you! How, me and Kris helped you get a shirt for a wedding...A royal Blue shirt...I still remeber the color and every time i see is i think of you! Alot has happened. Kris had a baby and i so wish u were here to see him! Kaleb will be One on e 22nd of october! I just know that he would have loved you!! your memeory is still with us everyday!through the pictures and just the momories of all the love we shared! I miss my big brother!! And i really hope that we will meet agian one day!
I thakn you for all that you did! the lives u saved and all that you helped me with! I know that u were put in my life to protect me and my family! and i know you still are doing it everyday!

I love you Big Brother!!!!

Kyla (Off.Kris Brown lil sis)
Lil sister and Friend!

October 15, 2007

Hey Ryan! I just wanted to drop a little note to say hello. I think about you every single day. I placed 10 American flags around your marker a few weeks ago. It still hurts driving by the marker every single day on my way into work. While I was placing the flags around your marker several people honked their horns. It's nice to know people haven't forgotten. As you know my health hasn't been great recently but one good thing came out of it. I was able to wheel myself up to see Maury Hernandez and visit with him. He is truely a miracle from god. He is walking and talking. His will to survive is unbelievable. Someone was looking over him that day, I'm pretty sure you had something to do with that. I wish that would have been the same for Sgt. Reyka and his family. It was hard going to the wake. Sgt. Topping, Peralta and myself stood next to your marker and saluted him the day of his funeral. I don't think BSO can deal with another senseless death.It's getting harder and harder to put the monkey suit on.I ask myself why anyone out there is worth risking my life for. I don't know why we do it Ryan. Its just not worth it anymore. Nothing is the same around here. Friendships have changed, new faces make up the district, and promises still get broken. I long for the old days when work was fun, when everyone was friends and when we used to go out and just let loose. I guess its true when they say nothing ever stays the same. Continue to watch over us. I miss you like crazy.

Deputy Kristen May
Best Friend

October 8, 2007