We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Ryan Dean Johnson. Collecting your stories, pictures and memories here will offer us great comfort. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many happy memories of Ryan hanging out at our house as a kid growing up. He was always very kind to me and never teased me like the rest of my brother’s friends.
Ryan was very serious when he asked me who my favorite band was Korn or Pantera, and I could only choose one:-) Nothing but fond memories of hanging out with you, lots of laughs, and good times! You will be extremely missed, this did not have to happen.
I've been looking back through photos to find something to post in remembrance of Ryan from the time we had working together. Instead of a serious firefighter photo, I found this goofy picture that made me smile. I hope it makes you smile too. Besides... moreI've been looking back through photos to find something to post in remembrance of Ryan from the time we had working together. Instead of a serious firefighter photo, I found this goofy picture that made me smile. I hope it makes you smile too. Besides the obvious caring and hard working qualities we all know Ryan had, I will remember that he aimed to please. When someone asked him to go stand behind that dusty sign with the spiders and snakes to get a picture, he would do it. To his parents, wife, and children, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll miss him too. less