Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ryan, I visited the memorial wall in D.C. during police week this year and again in October of this year. I am participating in the Police Unity Tour this year to raise money for the NLEOMF. I think of you often

Ptlm. Steven Brooks
New Castle Police Dept.

December 18, 2010

Ryan, Just thinking of you today and missing you so much. Remembering fun things we did on the farm together and crazy sleep overs! When i'm working in the front yard i remember your birthday party and going away party we had for you there and i wish i could turn back the clock. When i hugged you there, I should have never let you go.I know life takes us all in different directions that we have no control over, but i wish, with all my heart ,i could change it.Missing you today and everyday.
Love from the bottom of my heart,
Aunt T
xoxo

Aunt T
Aunt

October 12, 2010

I am not sure why you popped into my mind today. We miss you dearly and still remember.

Amanda K.
Cousin

October 11, 2010

Thinking of you today as I do everyday. It has been more than 7 years now that you have been gone. I still find it so hard to believe that you wont be here physically for Halle's 1st birthday even though you were never together on earth. It saddens me that she will never have known her Uncle Ryan. You would have been so wonderful at it. Please watch over her. We love and miss you everyday.

Rae Anne
Sister

September 27, 2010

Thinking of you today. Thanks for working with us and always doing the right thing. Your drive to help people and serve Chesterfield has not been forgotten.

Officer
Chesterfield County Police Dept, VA.

July 2, 2010

RYAN, HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU. MOM AND DAD

RICK AND ROBIN CAPPELLETTY
MOM AND DAD

June 7, 2010

Ryan, I often think of a conversation we had. I told you that I wanted to have one thousand people at my funeral. You asked why, and I explained that it would mean a great deal to me to know that I had touched one thousand lives. You told me that you expect about ten at your funeral - you didn't want people to stop their lives on account of it. Such a funny conversation to remember, and yet I think of the thousands of people who YOU have touched. We respect you. We respect your service. I believe that you saved the lives of innocent people that day, seven years ago.
Thank you for sharing your family with me. I remember going to you one day and asking you if we could go visit your grandparents. I was tired of being around 18-25 year olds, needed some diversity. So, we went and cleaned up your grandparents pool, and spent time with your parents. Your parents door was always open and they were always happy to see you...and whoever you brought. And you were always so proud of your sister, such a good brother, I always admired your relationship. I know you loved them greatly. I remember going to visit you when you had your back surgery and you had a "room" in the living room. You and Rachel going to the Halloween Party as a hooker and a Priest, was it?

There are some people who just accept you for who you are. They do not judge and they do not try to change the other person. You were most certainly one of them. Thank you Ryan, you are missed.

The Libells
Friends

May 28, 2010

You were a member of our family for too short a time. But you made a huge impact on our lives. Unfortunately, your time with us was cut way too short. I hope you know that you continue to influence the lives of those who knew you and loved you. You are missed greatly and will never be forgotten.

Cindy McKusick
Mother-in-law

May 28, 2010

It's been 7 years since that terrible day. I so wish things could have turned out differently. You are missed.

Debbie Martin
Friend

May 28, 2010

7 years ago Ryan you were taking from us, I will never forget that phone call, you were an awesome friend you will never be forgotten and with every thing I do you are on my mind. You loved your job and your family and friends you were truly an amazing person. You are missed greatly and there are so many things that I miss talking and joking around with you, Watch over those Angels up there and keep them in line man.

Deputy Libell
Lancaster county Sheriffs Dept

May 28, 2010

Hey Ryan~It has been 7yrs. Just wanted to drop you a line and say we are all still here thinking of you.

Anonymous

May 28, 2010

We miss you Ryan.Even though it is 7rs ago the pain is still like yesterday. The empty hole your loss leaves will never be filled. You gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect your community. No greater gift..We love you forever..

Aunt Chris

May 28, 2010

Thinking of you today...I can't believe it's been 7 years...in some ways it seems like yesterday. Thinking of your fellow officers in Chesterfield and throughout the country today and always...stay safe. Love you and miss you always.

Michele Luthringer
Cousin

May 28, 2010

7 years without his smiling face and bright mind. 7 years without his big bear hugs and eye to eye conversations. Our Ryan was delightful and made a difference in this world. We will never forget him. We will always love him. Can't wait for our first hug in Heaven!

Ellen Bunnell
Aunt

May 28, 2010

RYAN, 7 YEARS AND A MILLION TEARS!! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY. WE KNOW YOU ARE WITH US AND WATCHING OVER US. WE WONDER WHAT COULD OF BEEN. LOVE, MOM AND DAD

Robin and Rick Cappelletty
Mom and Dad

May 28, 2010

Seven years ago we were given a guardian angel whose watch will never end! Miss you!

Anonymous

May 27, 2010

i remember

DJ Bunnell
cousin

March 29, 2010

I had the priveledge of watching Ryan grow from a young man who was a top high school football player into a well respected adult who's life ended much too soon.

Anonymous

March 17, 2010

Ryan, I was at McDowell this last weekend and you will be happy to know that our team pictures and trophies are still on display. You were a great football player and an even better person. You are missed greatly!!!

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

John Stockard
friend

March 17, 2010

I think of Ryan (I called him Cappa) just about every day. He was probably the nicest person that I had ever met, and he did that without ever trying, it's just who he was. We all should strive to be a little bit more like Cappa every day, and this world would be a much better place.

We miss you, buddy.

Zac Martin
Friend

March 16, 2010

Ryan is truly missed and thought of often with pride. He was such a fine young man. He was doing what he always wanted to do, being a police officer.
His life was tragically short. He had so much more to do in his life. So many good things Ryan would have done have been left undone.
His parents have been so strong. I am grateful to be able to call them my friends. They raised a wonderful son, gave him a great value system that led him to want to serve others.
Ryan died doing what he always wanted to do. Protect and Serve others.
Thank you Ryan. It was a privilege to know you.

Debbie Martin
Friend

March 15, 2010

Ryan;
I miss you every day and look at your picture on my frig. I think of all the things and good times you are missing in the family and how we would love to have you back...It does not get any easier..We love you forever until we can sit together and share eternity.

Aunt Chris
He is my nehew

March 15, 2010

Ryan, I am sitting in my yearly updates class and odmp.org was mentioned and I thought of you. I know you are watching over me and all of our brothers. You are missed.

"And I shall count thee among my favoured sheep. And you shall have the protection of all the angels in heaven."

Ptlm. Steve Brooks
New Castle PD

February 16, 2010

RYAN, TODAY YOU BECAME AN UNCLE TO HALLE SOPHIA!!! RAE HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL. YOU WOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOUR SISTER. BUT WE WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED IF YOU TWO ALREADY MET! WE LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH AND MISS YOU. PLEASE WATCH OVER HALLE. LOVE, MOM AND DAD

RICK AND ROBIN CAPPELLETTY
MOM AND DAD

February 12, 2010

Ryan,

Merry Christmas Ryan!!! We love you and miss you especially when the family gathers to celebrate the holiday. Please watch over all of us. We know you are also celebrating in heaven. Give Grampa a big hug for us!

Love, Mom and Dad

Rick and Robin Cappelletty
Dad and Mom

December 25, 2009