Happy Birthday buddy!!! I can't believe you're gone. it's just not the same without you. I miss you!!!

Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; Things I would ask HIM to tell me if HE were here; Scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, Stories of Jesus, tell them to me. First let me hear how the children stood round HIS knee, And I shall fancy HIS blessing resting on me; Words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, All in the love light of Jesus' face. Tell me, in accents of wonder, how rolled the sea, Tossing the boat in a tempest on Galilee; And how the MAKER, ready and kind, Chided the billows, and hushed the wind. Into the city I`d follow the children`s band, Waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand; One of His heralds, yes I would sing Loudest hosannas, "JESUS IS KING!" Show me that scene in the garden, of bitter pain; Show me the cross where my SAVIOR for ME was slain; Sad ones or bright ones, so that they be Stories of Jesus- tell them to me.
     My precious son Ry, it`s been over a year since our FATHER has taken you home, what wonderful and marvelous things you have seen and experienced in the time you have been in HIS presence. GOD had a plan for you my son, Ry I know you had no idea how many peoples lives you have touched. Thru your brief stay here you always left a mark wherever you went, you were admired from a distance and TRULY LOVED DEEPLY from those in your inner circle. You are my HERO son the reason I get up everyday, because of you I want to be a better man each and every day. I ask myself everyday why you, and each day my answer is because GOD SAID SO! RY you were given to your mom and I on a rental plan only, you were ALWAYS GOD`S CHILD FIRST, I miss you so much I know you are now in a better place and I will be too when I see your face my PRECIOUS ONE!!!!! With all my love Pops

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 (NIV)

Hindsight is 20/20 may be a cliché, but it rings true in my faith life. I can look back over the years and clearly see how God has used some of my darkest moments, hurts, and losses to shape me the most. I also see the varying length of time it has taken me to move from the moment of pain to the moment of surrender. It is in the in-between space that I have felt the most distant from God. 
 
This is the space where anger and bitterness live, where sadness and self-destruction reign, and where hopelessness suffocates my soul. This space has consumed days, weeks, months and years. Life is exhausting in this space, and I really don't know why it can take me so long to surrender. Especially when I look back and see how God has consistently come through for me.
 
And just when I think my doubts are my reality, God speaks truth into my soul through someone, through his Word, or through prayer. Because even in this in-between space I am fighting to see God's purpose; I am processing my loss, hurt or anger; and I am relying on my faith in a God who is always faithful to pull me through to the other side. These are the comebacks that regularly strengthen my faith, shape me into his image and bring to the surface the unique person he has created me to be. 

Faith be to God.

MY GRANDSON LIVES IN HEAVEN
HAPPYBIRTHDAY SUGAR 5/18/16

Ryan my sugar, God gave as His gift
I held him so close, forever to live.
How blessed I'd be if God chose me,
To substitute me, His heaven to see. 

No more suffer, no more to have pain
Jesus took him home, as It was time. 
My Sugar is in Heaven, with peace,
Earth holds nothing dear except,
Those He loved & soon be there too. 
Together that new life to share. 

Ryan went to heaven I am blessed
To know he is safe, my heart at rest,
He'd not be here to suffer so deep
Watching love ones hearts breaking,
And trying not to weep.

I loved him with all my heart & know
He's in Glory with loved ones for sure
Ry excelled in all he did, enjoyed life,
Loved all his family, & inspired all he
came in contact. His beautiful smile & twinkling eyes just melt my heart. We 
do not know our time on earth but I know without a doubt there are a lot I have waiting to greet  me when it is my time as it was for Ry. Our Heavenly Father, Jesus, a lot of Guards, relatives, friends, too many to mention FOR ETERNITY. Can you without a doubt say the same?  I pray so. Don't wait too long to know for sure. We are here today and with a twinkle of our eye we are gone. Love you Ryan Michael Guard.

MY SPECIAL ANGEL'S HOME            WRAPPED IN LOVE

There are some so very beautiful 
Who were born to not grow old,
But, shall stay delightfully youthful
With tenderness untold.  

Life shall never hurt you
With heartache or with tears,
For you are kept safely guarded
From living on for years. 

No grief will break your heart 
You will not see our death,
The greater love is glad
From such sorrow you are kept. 

Eyes to shine in endless brightness
Hair to keep that slick glow
Velvet cheeks, soft as the dew,
No wrinkles will they ever know. 

Each day will be filled with laughter
Where delight can never cease, 
To know only sweetness, kindness,
true love, joy, and peace. 

The Son will continually shine for you
And bright stars will never fall,
Held for all time in delightful wonder
Where fireworks enthrall. 

God gave the loviness of your life
For the giving of your all,
As He also carried you away
In answer to your call. 

And, there you are the very blessed
To be kept forever pure,
For how wondrous is the love
Where you always now endure. 

Because you are so safe
Preserved constantly in my heart,
May you fly in joy while you are free,
Into your perfection above. 

Oh Lord Jesus, as I weep,
Until I see his face,
Please hold others & me in your love. 

Ryan Michael Guard
Gram's Special Angel In Heaven

THE HOME GOD IS MAKING IN HEAVEN FOR THE GUARD'S
To the home that God is making 
That fits us all perfectly,
That is the place where we all belong
Where we are meant to be. 
John 5:24
You have literally "crossed over from death to life"
Jesus has turned death from the enemy that destroys 
Everything we have into a Friend who opens the gates to everything God has prepared for us. 
Luke 15:10
In the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence
Of the Angels of God over one sinner who repents. 

Remember always "My Special Angel" Gram has loved you 
with all her heart and God has already prepared a Special Home for all the Guards who preceded Pap.  Pap welcomed you home with arms wide open an the rest of our loved ones will follow in God's timing. What a joyful reunion that is going to be.

John 3:16
King James Version (KJV)

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered - how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath. Psalm 39: 4-6 (NLT)

"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it." Psalm 24:1

And therefore we are His.
Aways.

Amen

But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies.
Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled: Death is swallowed up in victory.'
1 Corinthians 15:51-54 (NLT)

No Circumstance
"There is nothing-no circumstance,
no trouble, no testing, that can ever 
touch me until, first of all, it has gone
past God and past Christ, right 
through to me.  If it has come that far,
it has come with great purpose, 
which I may not understand at the
moment; but as I refuse to 
panic, I lift my eyes up to Him
and accept it as coming from the
throne of God for some great
purpose of blessing to my own heart,
no sorrow will ever disturb me, no
trial will ever disarm me, no
circumstance will cause me to fret,
for I shall rest in the joy of what my
Lord is."
AMEN.

Go in peace my babiesGod has you..
With Love,
Mom

My Dearest Ry:
     I cannot believe that it has been over a year since God needed His Angel to come home..It has taken me this long to understand the importance of your journey here on earth.  If I didn't believe that our work here on earth is to lead souls to our Lord through Jesus Christ, I would not post this entry.  You already know the amazing life we had, the BLESSINGS God allowed our family, and EVERY life you touched, through HIM.  Your inspiration drives me forward, and EVER closer to Him, until my Father calls me HOMEI rejoice in knowing: I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN MY HANDSOME!
     When you were born, your chosen name, Ryan (strong) Michael (archangel), was never questioned.  We knew from day one you were a special gift from God.  Your Sis Niquole said you were her baby, and your Bro Brandon said you were his best buddy.  Niquole later referred to you as best friend, and Brandon My Wing Man.  The three of you were inseparable, often holding hands, sitting on each other's laps and always kissing each other goodbye..LOL your high school friends would say   Dang dude, your not supposed to like your sibling,  and you would reply:  I love my Sis and Bro.  
     Early years were spent on The Farm, tromping through the woods, picnics, family gatherings, hot chocolate in snow igloos, Freaky Friday, at Elkton pool, AND BaseballWow, what a baseball player you were.  Most will remember your crazy skills on shortstop, or curve ball while pitching, but I will remember your team man ship.you were 3 years old when we went to sign Brandon up for youth league baseball.  There you were:  I wanna play Momma, and boy did you play.  You were super competitive, but always encouraging to other players, to include the opposing team.
     MVP and 1st place trophies were common occurrences for you, but you were always shy in acceptance, expressing that it takes a whole team to win or lose.   By age 10 you decided to try Basketball.  Although a year of football came and went, Basketball was your chosen sport.   Your team spirit, and God given gift of half court 3 pointers carried you through high school, and to some really special relationships.   You graduated from Coronado High School in California in 2006 with academic honors and captain/MVP of the varsity basketball team.  Anthony, Ry, and Jonathan ruling the team spirit of the court.  
      Some of my most fond memories are of camping birthday parties, in our back yardPD, Johny, David, Stephen, Bryce, Dustin.EVERYONE got poison Ivy(from hid and seek in the woods), except you, every year..You had an infectious laugh(many said that you sounded like woody wood pecker), and a radiant smile.  You would often tell me about embracing new kids in school, stating, it's hard to be the new kid Ma, and who knows, maybe someday I will be the new kid.    
     High school and college came and went as you introduced your gift to us of music and art.  WOW, what a talent.  We embraced the guitar, and keyboard as you made beats, and wrote music.  My personal favorite of you is For The Record, that can be accessed at:https://soundcloud.com/gameshifter/for-the-record-sp-remix.  You wrote and sang this masterpiece, and Alex Fairman helped you produce.  Your favorite song at your passing was OCEANS, by Hillsong United.  You left us with hundreds of beats, and binders of lyrics in a folder called Yours Truly.  I chuckle as I reminisce; you really were Yours Truly to those who knew you wellThe song: Wind Beneath My Wings, plays through my mind on a daily basis.your artwork speaks for itself, one simply saying: CARPE DIEM, SIEZE THE DAY!!!  I now understand your legacy Ryan.LOVE God, Help People, Love, Love, Love!!!  
     As Pastor James said, Our bodies are like tents that God gives our souls to live in, while we are here on earth     Those tents become weathered and old, and cannot withstand the elements of this earth.   Age is no factor Ry, your tent could no longer withstand the elements, even at the young age of 26You my friend are the most courageous person I have ever known on earth..In trouble times you would hug me and simply say, its OK Ma, God has you, and me. Your parting words were: I don't want you all to worry, what I do still have is FAITH, FAITH that I will be OK, FAITH that GOD has me.   Our favorite bible verse was Matthew 19:26:  With Man it is impossible, BUT through GOD, ALL Things Are Possible.    You have left us all with such amazing spiritual memories of how this walk on earth should look.  I personally thank God every day for blessing me with Ryan Michael, my son, friend, and mentor.  I feel you in a spiritual realm that I cannot yet explain, but my soul looks forward to.  
     When I would tell you I love you Ry, a lot you would gently reply, I love you, Momma, a lot, a lot.  Did I ever tell you, Ryan, you were my hero?  Your EVERYTHING I wish I could be..YOU are the wind beneath my wings, Ry..Fly high my baby..I thank GOD for you, and the wind beneath my wings

FOREVER missed, but NEVER forgotten..I REJOICE IN  KNOWING, I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN MY HANDSOME.

ALL Glory be to GodThank you Lord for blessing me with Ryan..he was always Yours.

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Ry,
Momma

Broham Words can never describe how much your absence is missed every day; we were one of the same cloth hand in hand brother and sister.  God gave us a lifetime of laughs and memories most of my favorites include you. Today I hold on to that. I feel so unbelievably blessed to have had a brother like you not only were you an amazing brother and uncle you were my best friend.  We shared so many passions the sky was the limit. I miss your soul you were so driven, brilliant, humble, compassionate, funny, and FULL of Faith. I miss your phone calls, texts, and coffee dates almost every morning your laugh was so infectious those were the good times. Thank you for always being such an immense part of my life there was nothing we missed from each other's lives Faith, Family and Friends in that order always.  At a young age I held you as a baby protecting and loving you with all the being. As the years passed we experienced life together curious and adventurous we lived it up it feels like it was just yesterday. From catching fire flies to playing spot light tag, baseball, basketball, graduations, class, to the beach, museums, get togethers, sharing a house, friends, pictures always pictures, laughs, taking bets on March madness, football Sundays, walks, conversations about life, Vegas, Big bear, working together, making artwork, lunch dates, sleep overs, our first beer together, Arizona, and most of all we shared our FAITH the list goes on and on. Ry you were a beautiful light in my life, one which will be embedded in me always, I will carry you with me forever in my heart until I can embrace you once again. Wishing so much we could grow old together and still travel.  I'm sorry there is so much we will miss, but so humble that we got so much in such a short time give all the glory to Our God he is so great! There is not a day that goes by I don't think about you, Skyler, Pierce, and London reminisce daily about uncle Ry ,Disneyland and dancing throughout the house you will always be remembered. As I hold Sweet Aria Ryan and look into her eyes I tell her about her Uncle Ry she too will know you the wonderful you and carry on your name, she will be as proud as am I.  I know God has so much in store for you, one day we will shoot hoops again,  embrace again, but until then do great and be great, tell both grandpas that I love them. And remember always I'm so proud of you and I love you more. The song by Cole Swindel "You Should Be Here" reminds me so much of us.  I listen to it so much.
Forever always 
Sis

  

Ryan -

I can't believe it has been a year since you have been gone. I met you back when you worked at Palomar and you were one of the coolest guys i have ever met. you will be missed!!! my life is so different without you. it was always fun hanging out with you at Palomar!!! you're a a good guy!! I miss you!!

-Emily

Anniversary Day  

I call it Angelversary Day
A gathering of love
To celebrate my precious one
Now safe in heaven above. 
May whispers from the heavens
On this my sugar's day
Touch your soul with all you need
So you are loved in every way 

An Angelversary so special
Of memories, delight,
Thinking of you sugar
The beauty of your life. 

God bless you every moment
And I hold you very near
In rememberance of you dearest
Never more fear

There is angels singing with you
The light of heaven glows
This is only just a little while
With all of you I too will be home

May heaven's window open
Where you, Pap and loved ones are
With all God's peace and comfort on
Your Angelversary Day. 
Thank you sugar, your beautiful smile lights up my life!!!  Grandma Guard

I still can't believe it's been a year man, so much has happened in the time you've been gone. I'm playing basketball at the city college here in Sd and your mom came to a recent game wearing your jersey, it was a special night for me. You are a major reason why I give 100% on the court. Thank you for always pushing me to be better than average, love you and miss you bro

Dearest Ryan

It has been a year since your passing.  It doesn't seem that long.  This is the first time I have been able to actually sit down and write to you.  I loved your quiet personality, quick smile, keen sense of humor.  I remember you as a little boy.  You were so shy.  When you were about three years old, you couldn't pronounce Grandpa's name so instead he told you to call him Vic and in turn, he called you Sam.  You thought that was so funny and after that for quite a while, you became Sam to everyone.  With us in Tucson and you and your family in Stanardsville, we were only able to visit once a year.  While there, we did so many fun things - going to the pool, picnics in the woods behind your home when you lived on the farm, doing crafts in the kitchen.  There was always so much laughter and so much more.  As  you, your brother and sister got older, we started spending time at the ball field and basketball court.  Hot dogs became our standard dinner.  We were so very proud of you and your accomplishments.  We were so happy when you and your family moved to San Diego so we would be closer and visit more often. You excelled in high school and interests extended to music and surfing.  As a busy teenager, we didn't get to see as much of you.  A few years later when you became so ill, it was devastating and heartbreaking.  But you never lost your sense of humor.  My most recent memory of you is Thanksgiving in Las Vegas 2014.  You, Mom and I went a few days before the rest of the family and we had so much fun.You were always ready to go and could out walk us.  You were very sharp with your dress shoes, jeans, jacket and hat on.  You escorted us all around town with your Mom on one arm and me on the other.  I'm sure we walked the strip many times stopping at the various casinos to play the slots or get a bite to eat.  The last night there when we all decided to walk back to the hotel, I thought I wouldn't make it  I was so tired and my feet hurt but you were still ready to go and do something else.

Ry, you have left such a large hole in our family's life.  We miss you so.  But, you were so ill and now are in a better place at God's side.  May you rest in peace my wonderful grandson with all of your struggles and heartache behind you.  I will carry you in my heart, thoughts and prayers always.

                                                                            Love, Grammy
                                                                                       (Deanna Lattari0

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Ryan RyRy, Rhino, Bro, Broham, Handsome Michael Guard

May 18, 1988 – February 3, 2015

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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