Birth date: May 20, 1987 Death date: Jan 17, 2015
“I do not care what comes after; I have seen the dragons on the wind of morning.” -Ursula K. LeGuin, "The Farthest Shore" Ryan David Foster, 27, of Hamilton, VA, passed away in a car accident on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Born Read Obituary
Just learned today that we lost Ryan to a tragic early death.
Shocked and saddened by the news and wish all his friends and family peace and strength through a difficult time.
You have the prayers and sympathy of my family.
The Foster's brought hockey to Leesburg and changed the lives of many kids in the process and I will always be grateful for that.
Greg McGrew
Prayers of peace and comfort are being sent to Ryan's beautiful family. The Kelly family is blessed that we shared adventures with with Ryan and his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We can not imagine the heartache you all feel. We remember the times that Matt went to Ryan's when they were elementary school. He had so much fun skating in the driveway, playing soccer, and just hanging out. Ryan was always smiling and laughing. He will be missed.
A prayer for your family: “Dear Lord, I pray that the Foster family who have lost their son. I ask that you would fill them with a deep sense of your peace and grace. I ask that you would surround them with your love and hope. Give them the strength to carry on and to know that they still have a purpose on this earth. Lord I am asking that each day they would grow stronger in the knowledge of you and how great you truly are."
The DeBruyckers
My heart aches hearing news of the passing of Ryan, one of my best friends and my neighbor. Ryan was there for me during one of the most difficult and transitional times in my life. He was a genuine and kind hearted individual that was instrumental in getting me back on my feet. I had drained all my cash, lost my apartment, lost my possessions, lost many of my close friends and had moved back to Northern Virginia. My outlook on life was bleak at this point. After coming back to Northern Virginia amongst so many failures, Ryan was there for me. He provided a job for me at Seiko but more importantly he provided his friendship that ultimately improved my diminished self confidence. He made me realize that true friends pick each other up, dust each other off and truck on when times get difficult. To the Foster Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I want you to know that I will always think of Ryan in my mind and in my heart. I also want you to know that you can contact me for anything that you need. To Ryan: I'll see you again, when I see you, we're going to play a lot of backyard football man. Be at peace my friend.
Sincerely,
Adam Shaw
prayers and sympathy to Erin and her family if there's anything I can do please let me know God bless
My thoughts and prayers for strength are with the Foster family. Ryan, you will be missed. I will forever cherish the many years I have spent as your brother, friend and teammate. Thank you for all the love, laughs and friendship you have shared with me. Love you dude.
To all of Ryan's beloved family, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that many, many of us strongly share your sadness.
"He was passionate about family and friends and loved fiercely." Wow. Yes. That is exactly Ryan; it says it all.
All of my children experienced the gift of Ryan's friendship. It was always a pleasure to see him walk through the doorway; he was just so easy to be with. We shall never forget your Ryan the Lionhearted.
Marcia, Jessie, Erin and Regina,
I am so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and peace in this difficult time. Please let me how I may help, I am just a call or text away.
I made a donation to the "It Starts with a Stick Campaign" in memory of Ryan.
VR
Josh Sanchez
Ryan was one of my best friends and I will never forget the trip we took together to d.c. for a caps game. You sang along to ke $ ha and taylor swift songs the whole way :)My mom booked us a nice hotel and his aunt Gina treated us to sushi before the game. The caps won and we had a great time goofing off in the city. We made a midnight stroll to McDonald's, people watched, and then watched Locked up abroad all night. We made a pillow fort and hit up the snack machine. On the way home the next morning he told me I was one of his favorite people. Well ryan, you were one of my favorite people...I'm gonna miss you with every inch of my heart. You always gave me the straight forward advice that I needed to hear. I wish I could hug you one more time. I wish I could yell at you to quit playing with your pocket knife one more time. Love you doosh
