Ryan and I first became friends in 1977 after I had moved to Ottawa from Montreal. We went to school together, played on the same football team and hung out doing everything from playing gin rummy, hockey at the outdoor rink and Intellivision video game competitions. He was passionate, highly intelligent both in mathematics and writing and loved people. We had a plethora of experiences together over the last 46 years. I will miss my buddy. My love and condolences go out his sister, brother and their families.