Cup Up!

I can't quite remember which super hero Kevin is emulating here, possibly wonder woman or one of the power rangers. There are a lot of ways Kevin was our #1 uncle but one of the reasons is because growing up, we shared so many interest and got to spend a lot of time with him because of it. I have

In Lieu of Flowers by Shawna Lemay Although I love flowers very much, I won’t see them when I’m gone. So in lieu of flowers: Buy a book of poetry written by someone still alive, sit outside with a cup of tea, a glass of wine, and read it out loud, by yourself or to someone, or silently. Spend

I realized recently that Kevin's funeral was the first Ryan family gathering I've ever been to without the "long time ago" speech. Tempted as I was to get up and let my best Kevin impression fly, I wasn't sure how that would be received in mixed company. It was striking though to realize that for al

I got to witness Kevin's famous charm in Chicago at Aurelio's Pizza. Kevin made a beautiful toast - Cup Up! And upon seeing my braids, Kevin promptly announced: "My favourite colour is grey" 🤪

Good Shepherd Manor celebrated Kevin's memory today! Check it out on our Face Book page. Much love to the Ryan family! https://www.facebook.com/goodshepherdmanormomence

Kevin would often tell people "you're too old" to be doing something, or conversely, "you're not old enough, *I'm* a man!" Here he's probably telling me to remember that he's my "#1 Uncle." Kevin was the perpetual voicer of the family lineage and history "a long time ago, my mom met my dad. . . "

We miss and love you forever. Cup Up! David and Heeshin

I don’t know how many people would make a 16 hour car trip to Chicago numerous times during a pandemic. You two are champs and I’m so happy Kevin was able to spend time with you in the final months.

Anyone who knew Kevin knew when his birthday was...August 4, 1959. Our last months with Kevin were often spent discussing his upcoming birthday. A few days before he passed he broke into "Happy Birthday." All those present joined in to celebrate with him.

While exceptional at cup-up, Kev was not a one-dimensional wedding celebrator. I also recall Kev at weddings enjoying the garter belt removal (is it now passé?) and always ‘winning‘ the garter belt. Always. I thought I had a pic of Kev wearing a garter belt on his suit sleeve at our wedding, but al

So much for our Cool--thank you Kevin :) (I put this below the tub pic too)