Ryan Rhoades, Donor

The Donor Network of Arizona has a "Quilt Pinning" ceremony for families of loved ones that donated organs. I made this square to honor Ryan; yellow fabric with green writing and a football for the Packers, a cross for his Christian faith, and snare drum for his amazing beats The completed quilt will tour hospitals and Donor Network events.

So sorry that you are not with us on earth; missing your smile, wit, and, yes, your love for the Packers! You will always have a place in my heart. When I saw you on my last visit to Arizona, you said, "We hug because we are family." I remember the day you were born and I know that we are better for having you in our lives. One day we will hug again. Thank you, God, for the gift of Ryan and for taking him home to be with You eternally. Much love!

I think Zion misses him some. Zion legit kept looking at Ryan's picture. You’re not the only one, buddy, who misses Ryan

Ryan was always a guy you liked seeing, even when it hadn't been for months or years- you could pick up where you left off and not miss a beat. This is truly a loss for everyone that ever crossed paths with him.

My sincerest condolences go out to all of Ryan's family and friends. I was blessed to meet Ryan with the same interest in music. His spirit always shined, even through the tough times. Every goal he set, I watched him accomplish. With a heavy heart, I will Pray God wraps his arms around all to help each heal. Rest In Peace Ryan

You were always so full of life and so sweet to me. I have so many great memories of high school and drumline because of you and this is how I will always remember you...

Ryan's contagious smile & huge heart could never be forgotten! The memories I have of our time together will always warm my heart ♡ ♡ ♡

Miss you so much Ryan Rhoades. Rest in paradise brother. ☝😇

Ryan was always a guy you liked seeing, even when it hadn't been for months or years- you could pick up where you left off and not miss a beat. This is truly a loss for everyone that ever crossed paths with him.

Ryan , a Green Bay Packers fan!

I remember as it was yesterday playing ball at Gridley with Ryan. This truly breaks my heart to hear a brother has been taken far too soon. My heart is heavy for your family, prayers sent your way.

Absolutely amazing to see this side of the donation process. Thank you Ryan for choosing to be a donor the gift that keeps on giving. God bless you all as you go through this, it's such a delicate process on both sides. I know Ryan has saved lives♡🦋

I was blessed enough to have Ryan be my first best friend. As kids we were pretty inseparable, playing all the old great sports video games, pretending to be Vince Carter(Ryan) and Tracey McGrady(me), playing cards with the family and building sweet forts to play said video games in. I can still hear his cackling laugh from our childhood and it will always make me smile. There are so many fond memories I could go on forever. Our friendship didn't end there though. During and after high school we still hung out here and there. I remember the first time we hung out again after all that time had passed. I was instantly relieved to see that not much had changed. Ryan always had a goodness that's so genuine and rare everybody could feel it within 1 minute of talking to him. He wore his heart on his sleeve and his heart was huuuuge. You could talk to Ryan about ANYTHING and it was never awkward because he always spoke from his heart like a real man. I always admired Ryan for so many reasons. His genuine goodness, his athletic ability, and his ability to make anyone feel included anywhere. Being older now I realize just how much of a rare breed he was and how much we all need more people like Ryan especially in times like these. I'm gunna take all those things I admired about Ryan and try to do justice applying them in my own life. I'll miss you forever bud. My prayers to the Rhoades family. I love Ryan and I'm very grateful to all of your for being so awesome to me when I was little. You guys are great and I haven't forgot it. Thank you for so much!

Ryan was so immensely talented. The best drummer I’ve known, he was the kind of person who excelled at anything he tried. His personality was larger then life and he had the ability to cheer you up when you could be at your lowest point. A great friend. I miss him dearly. I thank the Lord for creating such a unique and ultimately such a monumental person in so many of our lives. I trust in God’s plan, and although in my eyes Jesus took Ryan home too soon God is perfect in everything he does.