Ryan Keith Skipper

1981 - 2007
LocationPolk County, Florida, United States
Age25 years
Cause of DeathMurder
Date of Birth28/04/1981
Date of Death14/03/2007
Visitors725 since 23/07/2009
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Ryan was the victim of a hate crime, killed because he was gay. On March 14, 2007, Ryan met up with
two acquitances. The men subsequently beat Ryan, stabbed him in excess of twenty times and slit his
throat. The men stole his car and fled. Ryan's body was found the next day.

The first of the two defendents was found guilty of second-degree murder and recieved a life
sentence. The second defendent refused a plea deal and was convicted of first-degree murder for his
part in Ryan's death.

I didn't know Ryan personally, but in everything I have read about him, he was a wonderful person
with a "heart of gold," and great with children. At the time of his death, he was a student
majoring in computer science.

Since his death, members of Ryan's family have become advocates for GLBT rights.


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so sorry ryan you born in to a world of biggets
i hope you rest in peace with the angels
to young to die but no one can hurt you anymore
joanne nanna of
daniel james deane
my lovely grandsonxxx

Joanne August 5, 2009

WHAT HORRIBLE PEOPLE THEY ARE SMALL MINDED PEOPLE THEY SHOULD BE HUNG!! USING AN EXCUSE I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS XXXX

Robert July 25, 2009

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A heart of gold stopped beating two shining eyes at rest, god broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best, god knows you had to leave us, but you did not go a lone for part of us went with you the day he took you home to some you are forgotten to others just a part of the past but to us who have loved and lost you the memory will always last.
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Mercedes Ortiz July 24, 2009

When Angels Came From Heaven

When angels came from heaven
And flew away with you
We were left heartbroken
Not knowing what to do

There was no warning signs
Just a pair of pure white wings
And now we miss you very much
And all the joy you used to bring

We feel an empty space inside
Its a place you used to be
And no one can replace you ever
Even though now your free

We keep asking the same question
Why did it have to be you
But theres never any answers
So what more can we do

We just hold on to your memorys
And keep that space open for you
And when we meet again some day
Our skys shall all turn blue

We miss you more each day that passes
As absence makes the heart grow stronger
And we shall love you forever more
No matter where you wander.
Copyright� Sharon Wheeler.

Donna Johnson Nee Parr July 23, 2009

rest in peace...xx

rest in peace beautiful angel in d sky no can hurt u now...xxx my thoughts r with ur family....xxxx

Gina Lane July 23, 2009

god bless you ryan xx

always remembred angel xxxxxxxxxxSOMEONE WHO CARES

As The Sun Came Up This Morning
I Watched You There Below
Your Hearts Seemed Oh So Heavy
But There’s Something You Should Know

I’m Not Gone So Don’t Worry
I’m Just A Step Ahead
And I’m With You Every Single Day
As You Rise Up From Your Bed

I Am The Sun That Warms You
I Am The Moon’s Soft Glow
I Am The Stars That Twinkle
And Light Your Path Below

So When At Times You Miss Me
Just Look For Me I’m There
For You Cannot Hide My Spirit
It Is With You Everywhere.xxxx from christine xxxxx

Christine Casey July 23, 2009

HOPE THEY ROT IN HELL

WHAT A HANDSON YOUNG MAN MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL RYAN,S FAMILY AND FRIENDS I TRULY HOPE THEY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED FOR SUCH A AWFULL THING TO DO TO ANY HUMAN .GOD BLESS YOU RYAN RIP SWEETHEART ALL MY LOVE ANNE XXX

Anne B July 23, 2009

Everybody Deserves to be Remembered

Ryan,


I didn't know you in this life, but your story has touched my heart. Ever since I heard about it, I've thought of you often. Nobody deserves something like this to happen to them. All my love and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. You will never be forgotten. I hope we will meet in Heaven someday.

Lots of love and hugs,

Jessica

Jessica Schaefer (GTS Friend) July 23, 2009
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