Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Son, the charges from the State Attorneys office are not what we hoped for. I know that the investigation was thorough. I know now that I must work harder to change the penalties for driving on a suspended license. Ryan, I promise you that I will not stop until the law is changed.
Everyday is hard knowing that I will not hear from you. I leave my cell phone on just in case......My heart is so sad without you, I miss and love you, Ryan.
love, mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

June 2, 2006

Well we got the response from the state attorney yesterday, so I guess I am able to write to you now. I am sure you know how I feel about the answer.
How to start? You know I never was a good writer( always getting my reports back for correction). I want to thank you for everything you have done for me at work and outside of work. I want to say thank you for always being my guardian angel. I know you will be there for me and everyone effected. We have had a ton of great memories and I can not stop talking about those memories. You were right about your family they are very loving and caring, and they have helped me and each other allot. This has been a tragedy and I have learned allot from it, I know some of the things I have learned I realized you were trying to show me before all of this.
It is so hard, I always went to you for answers and right now I need those answers more than ever. You are and will be always on my mind. You were a remarkable officer (like you didn’t know.) Bert and Ernie will always be partners, whether it is in our thoughts or when I meet you again someday.

Happy Birthday, oh by the way, I just want to let you know I still do not like Jack but I will always have a little for you.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."

I love you my brother.

Detective Kari P.
BSO, Partner

May 31, 2006

Ryan,
I ran into your Mother this morning. She was walking in the neighborhood around 0500. I was going to ride with my husband on this Memorial Day. She spoke to us as we were heading to his patrol car. She mentioned that she spoke to our Lord while she walked. The conversation between the 3 of us this morning stayed with me all day. As I entered the patrol car heading to the station for his shift meeting, we prayed for your family.

I may have never met you personally, but I know many of your brothers and sisters that wear the uniform. You have joined our Sgt Kight. Your family has joined us in the worst nightmare ever. My husband, Donnie, and I will honor you next May in the Tallahassee.
Ryan have confort that we will be here your Mother (or any of your family) anytime.

Your watch may have ended in our world, but your eterenal watch has just begun. I pray that our Lord will give your family strength that they need, for all thing are possible in our Lord's hands.

Amanda Nichols
Wife of Panama City Beach Office

May 29, 2006

Son, I think of you as this Memorial Holiday is upon us. You are a hero. I miss you so very much. Love you, mom

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

May 27, 2006

RYAN, I NEVER KNEW YOU BUT I'M SURE YOU WERE A WONDERFUL SON AND POLICE OFFICER.

I KNOW LORI AND PHIL. THEY WERE WONDERFUL TO ME WHEN MY HUSBAND DIED.

THEY MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOOSING A CHILD.....I CAN'T IMAGINE.

REST IN PIECE RYAN.

YOU WERE "TOO" YOUNG !!!!!!!!

JULIE G. LEVINE

JULIE LEVINE
FRIEND OF LORI AND PHIL

May 22, 2006

Hey Ryan, I am coming to have a beer with you this weekend for your birthday(I know I am a few days late, but don't worry, one of my friends is coming with me so you can have a beer with a hot blonde for your birthday)I miss you and love you!

Jesse Burton
cousin

May 18, 2006

Words cant express how much I miss you! You would have been 24 yesterday =*( We all went to the crash site to put flowers & balloons there for you. I will never understand why God took you away from us, but I cant be mad at him. He must have needed you up there, but it still does not make it any easier to understand. I just hope and pray that you know you are so amazing and you will always be my best friend. I will always be your Umpa! I will never ever forget you Ryan! You will always have that special place in my heart and memories. I will carry your picture with me every where I go. Until we see eachother again in Heaven I know you will be watching over me, just like you did when you were here with us. I love you & miss you so much Ryan! Rest In Peace My Sweet Guardian Angel
Love Always & Forever,
Your Umpa Shannon

Shannon Hoisington
Best Friend

May 18, 2006

Ryan,
I never had the privledge of meeting you, but still feel so sad that your gone. I think about you everyday and often talk to you before I go to sleep. You were so dedicated, driven, confident,and full of life as those close to you knew. I could only wish to be the kind of person you were. You have affected a lot of people...even those you didn't know. I hope you are at peace. And I hope I have the honor of meeting you some day. Happy birthday Ryan.

a cousin

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Brother!
This day is so hard for all of us but we know that you would have not wanted us to be in pain! the thought of you not being here is still so ahrd for me to grasp. for me not to be able to wish you happy brithday is even harder! But i know that you are okay and smiling at all the love we have for you!
I miss you and wish your family the best!
Rest in peace my Brother!!!!
Kyla

Kyla Brown

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Ryan, You are missed.
Love Nancy

NANCY WEAVER, TOLEDO OH
Friend of your Mom, Tina

May 17, 2006

Happy birthday, Ryan! I miss you tons - the saddness and shock haven't gone away yet. (Will they ever?)

I'll have a toast tonight to you and the amazingly full life you graced us all with for almost 24 years.

Love you - Leslie

Leslie
Step-Sister

May 17, 2006

Happy birthday Rayn. I know you would be proud of all the things your family and friends have done in your name and in your honor. We are blown away by the strength and character your mom has shown as she has pushed the Florida law-makers to tighten down the laws on people who drive with suspended licenses. We miss you terribly and today on your birthday we are again reminded of the price you paid as you gave your life in service to BSO. You will never be forgotten and your friends and family will continue to fight for legislation that will protect your brothers and sisters in law enforcement while they do their jobs.

Joe Safirstein
brother-in-law

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Ryan:
We (Grandma, Aunt Barb, Staci & me) went at lunch time with a ballon to wish you Happy Birthday. Staci left you white roses from each one of your cousins. We wish you were here to celebrate with us. We all miss you so much! Jesse will be by tonight to visit and have a drink with you!
Love Aunt Kathy

Kathy
Aunt

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Ryan... the sadness of this day feels overwhelming so I am grateful that I have some good memories of you laughing and being crazy that I can reach for and remember.

We all miss you!

Kristine
step-sis

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Ryan, I miss you and cry for you everyday. I hope some day the hurt will get better.

Love Dad

Father

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Ryan! I remember the day you were born. All the time your Mom was expecting you your Dad was absolutely sure you were a boy...I tried to tell him that perhaps you might not be, but he was determined. Sure enough when G-ma Seguin called to tell us you had been born - you were the son he wanted so badly. As with all children, there were good days and some not so good days, but you certainly grew to be a wonderful young man and all of us are extremely proud of you and all you accomplished in a too short 23 years. Hope you're playing cards with Aunt Dorothy (be careful she cheats) and know that we miss you every day.

Aunt Barb

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday, Ryan
I miss you

Earl

May 17, 2006

Happy Birthday, my son. I remember this day like it was yesterday. I miss you so very much,Ryan. Love you, Bum

Tina Lambert
mother of Ryan

May 17, 2006

I really wish I could just pick up the phone, tease you a bit, then wish you a Happy 24th Birthday. I just want to tell you I love you and I miss you very much.

God be with you,

Mom (Lori)

Lori Seguin

May 17, 2006

Ryan...
happy birthday, sweetie.... we miss you so much, i know you were laughing at me and Shannon the day we helped your beloved Amanda move into her new apt. thanks for helpin me "push" her stuff up those stairs. and today, the Heavens were crying because they know how much we all miss you. it was the first time i saw your marker up close, but it won't be the last. i love you, ryan. may you rest in peace....

love always...

Dana Tam
friend

May 16, 2006

Ryan,
Thank you for a job well done. I know you are greatly missed. My son is 23 years old and has also been on the job for 3 years. I was on vacation in Ft. Lauderdale when I heard of your tragic death. I couldn't help but think of my son as I listened to the news report. Later when I heard your Dad's comments, it really hit home. I can only tell myself that you, like my son, were doing exactly what you were supposed to do with your life.
Rest in Peace my Brother,
Sgt. Terry Smith

Sgt. Terry Smith
Collegedale PD (TN)

May 15, 2006

Tina & Lori
I know that Ryan is wishing you both a Happy Mothers Day!
Be strong
We all love you.

Kathy, Bob, Becky, Neil & Jesse

Kathy Burton
Aunt

May 14, 2006

Dear Ryan,
I spent the weekend with your Mom (my very best friend). I do love her dearly. Ryan I cannot tell you how much you are missed. Spring is here now. The flowers are blooming and the sun is shinning bright. I know you are looking down from heaven with a beautiful smile on your face. I know you are safe.

With Love, Nancy Weaver

NANCY WEAVER, TOLEDO OH

May 9, 2006

Dear Ryan

It seems like just yesterday you left us, but yesterday seems so far away. The echoes of that night still resonate in my mind as if im still trying to understand how was it that so many different circumstances came together at one moment to cause the end of your life. How sudden .... how tragic... how helpless to stop those events. You are gone now ... and there is nothing I can do to change that, now or ever, for time forgives no one. And yet ... I feel as you are still here .. as if your still around ... forever tied to the memories you have left with us ... with me.

You were an incredible law enforcement officer. In every sense of the word. You loved your profession and you were good at it. You risked your life day in and day out for those who didnt even know who you were. So many times you responded to the unknown with so little hesitation. So many times, in so many dark places, I looked over my shoulder ... and there you were ... where you will always be ... forever.

May God find a place for you to rest your spirit... a place among the finest... a place deserving of such men like you. For it is there where you belong ... a special place among heroes.

Dep. G. Nunez
Broward Sheriffs Office District-8

May 1, 2006

Brother Sequin, you were taken from us far too soon. We all thank you for a job well done and I ask that God bless you and your family.

Chief Vernon C. Gann
Cave City Police Department, AR

April 26, 2006