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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by JoeZaff, Nov 5, 2010.

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  1. niklas

    niklas Formula 3

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    #26 niklas, Nov 6, 2010
    err...

    I just got finished reading through his thread from a year ago. I was so happy for him - excited for him because he had a new lease on life. He had everything to look forward to..

    ...and then I come to Dave's update, and it just slams me right back down. Here I am, reading about such a happy kid, and then the thread is updated with the news that he has passed on.

    Absolutely terrible. I really do feel sorry for him and his family.

    RIP, Ryan.
     
  2. Tad Cody

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    #27 Tad Cody, Nov 6, 2010
    RIP Ryan.

    Hope that black F50 was waiting for you in heaven...

    Way too young. :(

    -Tad
     
  3. 355dreamer

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    #28 355dreamer, Nov 6, 2010
    Godspeed Ryan. You will be missed.
     
  4. hank sound

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    #29 hank sound, Nov 6, 2010
    I'm sure Ryan was thrilled when he got to "that special place". I guess that's where that black F50 was headed also .................

    Ryan, us mortals back here on earth, will miss you.

    RIP,

    Hank
     
  5. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #30 AceMaster, Nov 6, 2010
    RIP Ryan
     
  6. carguy98

    carguy98 Formula 3

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    #31 carguy98, Nov 6, 2010
    Rest In Peace. :(
     
  7. roadracer311

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    #32 roadracer311, Nov 6, 2010
    Rest in peace Ryan.
     
  8. Senna1994

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    #33 Senna1994, Nov 6, 2010
    RIP, this is a terrible disease, I have lost 3 people in the last 18 months to this horrid disease.
     
  9. JoeZaff

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    #34 JoeZaff, Nov 7, 2010
    Anyone who would like to send a letter of condolences , please send me a PM and I will provide you with my address. I will forward all of the letters to Ryan's father or hand deliver them.

    Thank you
     
  10. Otter

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    #35 Otter, Nov 7, 2010
    RIP Ryan, your passion lives on !!!!! Otter
     
  11. captglen

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    #36 captglen, Nov 7, 2010
    RIP Ryan,
     
  12. jgoodman

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    #37 jgoodman, Nov 7, 2010
    RIP Ryan. Really sad. Way too soon.
     
  13. troy_wood

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    #38 troy_wood, Nov 7, 2010
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    Ryan's Ferrari lust reminds me of what mine was at 24. I read his initial post of beating cancer and thought at the time wow, a really great story. Sounds like the family and Ryan have been on a real emotional roller coaster the past year. All the best energy I have goes out to them. Ryan seemed like an incredible man.

    Troy Wood - Nova Scotia, Canada
     
  14. WJHMH

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    #39 WJHMH, Nov 7, 2010
    RIP Ryan
     
  15. JoeZaff

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    #40 JoeZaff, Nov 8, 2010
    Today I was deeply saddened to attend the wake of our own Ryan Goff (RyanKJB).

    I am reminded of a quote by Enzo Ferrari himself,

    "The Ferrari is a dream - people dream of owning this special vehicle and for most people it will remain a dream apart from those lucky few."

    Ryan was laid to rest today in his Red Ferrari Scuderia T-shirt. At his wake, were wonderful drawings he had made of some of his favorite Ferraris- the F50, the 599, the Scuderia, and GTO.

    Ryan was 24. At his wake, Ryan's father and I talked quite a bit about Ryan's all encompassing love for Ferraris, our little Cars and Coffee group, and his fond memories of ripping through the countryside in my Mondial.

    As I headed back to my car, I thought how Ryan, while blocking out fears of his ominous cancer, escaped to dreams of one day screaming down the Italian countryside in his Black F50. As his Dad said, "he would have had one too, if he had just been given more time"

    There will be enough time later to count the cost of living your dream. Be thankful for the opportunity G&d has given to you, because life is short, and people more deserving than you and I, will pass away never having had the privilege.
     
  16. BigTex

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    #41 BigTex, Nov 8, 2010
    Well said, Joe.....

    Rest In Peace, Ryan........
     
  17. Jedi

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    #42 Jedi, Nov 8, 2010
    :(:(:(

    RIP Ryan... to damn young. I hate stories like this. I remember his
    "beat cancer" thread from last year and thought OMG - so young to be
    so sick....

    :(

    Jedi
     
  18. Jedi

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    #43 Jedi, Nov 8, 2010
    All choked up... thanks for posting that Joe.

    :(:(

    Jedi
     
  19. djblu

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    #44 djblu, Nov 8, 2010
    least we forget about his dedication to the environment and his dedication to solar power.

    Its nice to hear he was laid to rest with his personality in tact.

    RIP.
     
  20. Monto

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    #45 Monto, Nov 8, 2010
    So true! Joe you have captured the essence of the luck we all take for granted. I have been thinking about this a lot lately, and of the example TaxDoctor gives us. Sunday while waiting for the Whip to open I spotted a young boy eyeing my car with his father. I got out and asked him if he wanted to sit in the car. He had the biggest smile holding the steering wheel as his father thanked me. I'm glad you were able to do so much for Ryan and maybe I will be able to do the same for someone else.
     
  21. troy_wood

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    #46 troy_wood, Nov 8, 2010

    Thanks for sharing this young mans story Joe.
     
  22. TexasMike

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    #47 TexasMike, Nov 8, 2010
    RIP

    My condolences to his family and friends
     
  23. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #48 amenasce, Nov 8, 2010
    Vai com deus.
     
  24. Blackbird4life

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    #49 Blackbird4life, Nov 8, 2010
    I'm not good at this, but I am happy that Ferrari owners gave Ryan the chance to drive their cars and he gave those who came across him happiness before he passed away.
     
  25. jimangle

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    #50 jimangle, Nov 9, 2010
    RIP Ryan, soo sad.
     
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