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« on: January 28, 2008, 10:51:10 PM »
RIP. The courage of his dad to speak about this amazes me.

http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2008/01/28/keith_ryan_37_globe_sportswriters_son_found_dead/

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« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2008, 10:54:50 PM »
Having dealt with Bob in the past, I am deeply saddened by his loss.
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« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2008, 10:56:52 PM »
That is truly sad news.

I know few people in this business better than Bob Ryan.
My thoughts and prayers to Bob and his family.
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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2008, 10:57:46 PM »
yeah, that's terrible, obviously.
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2008, 11:00:36 PM »
What an absolute punch in the gut. I lost a 16-year-old son four years ago and Bob is right. Devastating is the only word that comes into play.
Pray for the guy. It's the only thing that gets you through this.
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2008, 11:03:04 PM »
Absolutely horrible news. I enjoyed my many encounters with Bob and his son sounds like he was an outstanding individual. Horrible, horrible news.

My prayers to the family.
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« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2008, 11:03:59 PM »
Ran into Mr. Ryan at an assignment eight years ago. Was a total gentleman to a small-timer such as myself.
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« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2008, 11:04:25 PM »
And please. I implore everyone who may show up. No conjecture, no jacks. Let's just give Bob our unanimous support and sympathy here.
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2008, 11:05:13 PM »
That's awful. Take care of yourself, Bob.
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2008, 11:05:39 PM »
I can't say I know anything about Bob Ryan other than the persona he portrayed on Pardon The Interruption. My sympathies to him and his family nonetheless.
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« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2008, 11:10:31 PM »
God, how horrible....leaves behind 8-yr-old triplets and a wife.  What a sad sad story.

Deepest sympathy to Bob and the Ryan family.
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« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2008, 11:11:09 PM »
Our thoughts go out tonight to the Ryans.
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« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2008, 11:20:42 PM »
Condolences and prayers to the Ryan family.
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« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2008, 11:21:52 PM »
My condolences to the Ryans.
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2008, 11:24:15 PM »
My condolences.
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« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2008, 11:37:36 PM »
i've had the pleasure of knowing bob for 25 years, ever since he befriended a 25-year-old covering the knicks. we've since spent time together at many patriots games and super bowls.

i'm devastated for him. prayers all around.  Cry Cry Cry
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« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2008, 11:40:30 PM »
Sad. Sad, indeed.  My prayers to the Ryans.
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« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2008, 11:40:41 PM »
My condolences to the Ryan family.

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« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2008, 11:42:13 PM »
My prayers.
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2008, 11:43:51 PM »
Echoing condolences to the Ryan family.
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2008, 11:44:49 PM »
I join everyone else in offering thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2008, 11:59:15 PM »
Condolences to the family. I can only imagine how difficult of a story that was to write for Marquard, but he did a good job.
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« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2008, 12:03:05 AM »
I feel absolutely terrible for Bob. My prayers are with him and his entire family.

I barely know him, but met him about 20 years ago when I was a scrub writer going out to do a sidebar on an NBA game with Celtics in town, and when I walked into press room, Ryan stopped typing and introduced himself to me and we chatted a few minutes. He instantly made me feel like one of the guys, even though he was a legend even then, writing for the best sports section in the country.

Unbelievable guy. God bless you, Bob.
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« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2008, 12:13:14 AM »
bob - i hope you can come to remember every smile you ever shared with your son.
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« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2008, 12:15:55 AM »
For those who know him, pass along all these condolences and prayer offers. And, mine, too.

So sad.
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