2016

31800-31816 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California, 92675

Their Name

Ryan Gillilamd

Their Nickname

Rhino

Birthday

2/1/1998

Age at Time They Passed

Date Passed

5/11/2016

Your First & Last Name

Ryan Gilliland

Relationship to Loved One

Parent (Biological, foster,step)

Tell us what they were like before they developed a substance use disorder*

He played guitar and wrote songs. He loved animals and wanted to be a vet.

Tell us about their struggles with substance use disorder

He didn’t struggle long. He experimented with pain killers due to a sports injury. He was captain of his soccer team and made high grades in school

What made them smile?

His pets, dog Murphy and cats Bentley and Purty

What do you miss the most about them today?

His quick wit and goofy banter

If you had a chance to say one more thing to today what would it be?

I love you.

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