To Ryan (the following was written the night that I found out about Ryan’s passing, but I wanted to include this because it was the most genuine and raw depiction of my relationship with Ryan):

This pains me so much to write. I never thought I’d have to do this. You were one of my best friends. Every day, a new inside joke made, a new common interest found, a new memory created, something new learned about each other. Just two days ago, I had my final conversation with you. If I had known that would have been it, I would have told you how much I appreciated you. I would have thanked you for always being there for me. I would have shared one more laugh with you.

Last Tuesday, I found out I had to move out of my dorm and away from my friends and I was upset. You comforted me and suggested a song to me called “afterlife” by illenium. I’m listening to it as I’m laying in my bed, writing this to you. On Friday, you told me that if you knew all of this was going to happen, you would have danced with me more. We always joked about how I harassed you to into dancing, but you said you were always happier because of it. So was I. I miss you. I miss dancing with you. Adventure is out there. Love you.

To Ryan’s parents:

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I pray for your family every day. Just know that you did a wonderful job raising your Ryan. He is one of the kindest, most caring people I have ever met. He was such a light in everyone’s lives. He still is. He loved so many and he was loved by just as many, if not more. Every single memory that I have with your son is a good one and I hold that close to my heart. Thank you for being the parents that you are. Thank you for shaping Ryan to be such a good friend.

Thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

So incredibly sorry for your loss. Not only was Ryan one of the hardest workers we've ever seen he was a kind, gentle soul who always brought an uplifting mood to all of us @ Carlson's. He had a great sense of humor. We will miss him greatly. Sending you love. Ken & Colleen Elsinger

I am so so sorry for this indescribable loss. My heart is mourning wth you. I wish I could be there to hold you and cry with you. We know... Sincerely, Rudy, & Glenda Rodriguez and family (Brittany's aunt and uncle) Lindale, Tx.

You were a great dance partner, lots of fun and always the teaser. You were a beautiful part of my life. I will miss you and always love you. Until we meet again.

Thanks to Ryan for all the joy he gifted us. From when we used to hunt for Easter eggs — to his calling Uncle Mike “Grumpy” — to his version of Slim Shady, he was always smiling and enjoying life and sharing lots of laughs. That’s what we’ll remember most about Ryan. We’ll keep on smiling too as we think of him always.

I will miss our talks concerning your Kentucky Wildcats and my Seton Hall Pirates. I will miss your great smile and laugh! My sincere condolences to your dad Roland mom Alice brothers RJ and Evan and the rest of your family and friends. They say only the good die young, well they got it right this time. Say hello to your grandpa Roland and my son Philip who we all miss. May you Rest In Peace Your friend Tom Sebor.

Our deepest sympathy and condolences for your whole family. We remember Ryan’s red cheeks on the ball field, big smile, and calm demeanor. We are thinking and praying for you during this really tough time.

The Schlessinger Family

Ryan was a wonderful young man and I am pleased that he joined the brotherhood of FarmHouse Fraternity. We will all cherish our memories of Ryan. He is with our Lord and is healed. All of your family are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Thank you for webcasting his service.

Dennis and Virginia Liptrap, Nicholasville, KY

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of heartbreaking loss. We pray that the beautiful memories of Ryan will help you all endure his sudden passing. Love Chris, Pam, Kevin, Julie, Megan

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for your loss. You're in our heart and prayers. Love Anne and Rich Clark.

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Ryan will not be forgotten. The Tagle Family

Alice, I am so sorry to have learned about Ryan’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

We are so sorry for your loss. We have very fond memories on and off the soccer field. Sending you love and prayers during this difficult time. Love the Schneider Family

Our deepest sympathy go out to all of you we pray for and will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers we are so sorry may God rest his soul and look over all of you

Love and prayers to you all. This is just heartbreaking. Ryan was a great friend to Jay on both the Phantoms and CJ lax. Know that we are all thinking of you. Love the Kenny family

Condolences to the Cadotte family. As part of the BoM United family, we will always cherish our time with Ryan, Alice & Roland. You will be in our prayers at this time of sorrow. The Premus family.

Alice and Roland,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Love the Romano's

It is with great sadness that I learn of Ryan's passing. As a member of the faculty of Manalapan High School's Science & Engineering Magnet Program, I knew Ryan well as a student and as a person. He was such a nice young man with a great smile and sense of humor. The teaching staff and his S&E classmates are all better for having been touched by his presence in our lives. I offer you my sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies at this very difficult time. You all are in my prayers.

Alice and Roland,

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the enitre Cadotte Family.

Love,

The Gordon Family

Our deepest condolences to the Cadotte family on your loss.

Ryan Cadotte was my pledge brother, one of my best friends ever since coming to University of Kentucky, he was a wonderful man through and through. Was selfless and always checked up on me when I struggled in my math classes, we have very special memories together that we will remember forever, thank you Ryan for being apart of my life. I am sending prayers to his family. Rest In Peace brother

I’m so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Love, Christina Lin

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and your family Roland. Much Love, Shari

I am so sorry for your loss......sending all my love to you and your family

Jess anderson

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of our times together on and off the soccer field with Ryan and your family. We may not be able to be with you physically in this hour of grief, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love~

Chris, Joyce, Kate and Michael Maltese

Mr. and Mrs. Cadotte and family,

I am saddened for your loss. I pray that you will be comforted by the kind words and prayers you no doubt will receive in the coming days. Ryan had an impact on many people and he will be remembered by his brothers at FarmHouse forever.

Our deepest sympathies, prayers and love to the Cadotte family at this most difficult time. We warmly and fondly remember Ryan for his smile and easy going nature. We're lucky to have known him.

All our love,

Rich, Maryann, Michael and Matthew Christina