Earl Ryan
So I just found out about this roughly an hour ago. I went to school with Earl from 8th grade (he was a year behind me) until I graduated. And I kept up with him for the first couple of years after graduation. And I just reconnected with him via Facebook in the last year. My memories of Earl are never of someone even remotely violent. In fact of the group of us that were closest he was probably the least violent and most unlikely to ever expect something like this to happen.
This is just so tragic and sad I am kind of a mess, I spoke with Kernan, had a good talk with him but he's not someone who is going to cause me to lose it. I am avoiding talking to anyone who might provoke that reaction for at least a while. For now I will keep links posted, and try to keep Facebook appearances going.
News clips on Earl
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/13/suspect-toddler-shooting-makes-court-appearance-to/
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_10713405
http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Earl_Ryan.html
Hi, I'm a friend of Earl's from Seattle and I am also so so sad and a mess. It's very difficult to imagine what Earl is going through right now (of course the family of the child's grief is terrible for certain this goes without saying. But I only know Earl so I am sympathizing with his state. I don't want to sound insensitive to them).
ReplyDeleteI agree, he's not the kind of guy you'd see this coming from. I imagine that his grief and regret must be tearing him apart.
I wrote him a letter and sent it to his jail, letting him know I'm his friend. You might consider doing the same if you feel like it. He could surely use some friends right now.
Ugh. It's just very painful.
Here is the info for where you can write Earl Ryan:
ReplyDeleteEarl Ryan
Booking #1609007
Denver County Jail
PO Box 1108
Denver, CO 80201
Updated contact information for Earl:
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150102
KCCF
Box 2000
Burlington,
CO 80807