| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Age | 34 years |
| Date of Birth | 12/11/1973 |
| Date of Death | 17/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 5,733 since 21/01/2008 |
| Creator | |
| Helpers |
Ryan Betchley
Thursday, 17th January 2008
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Corporate Training & Development Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Rona(Mum), Keith(Father), Adrian(Brother)
This memorial site was created by Ryan's friends and colleagues at Jebel Ali International Hotels,
Dubai
Ryan, was a man of immense bravery. He was a visionary and a friend. He always put others above his
own needs. He was not only a boss, but a friend and also a mentor. He was also our friend and he
will be greatly missed. You will be in our hearts forever. Gone but not forgotten.
When I must leave you for a little while,
please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years,
but start out bravely with a gallant smile.
And for my sake and in my name,
live on and do all the things the same.
Feed not on your loneliness and empty days,
but fill each working hour in useful ways.
Reach out your hand in comfort and cheer and in turn I will comfort you and hold you near.
COMFORT
2 Cor. 1:3-5
Surrounded by friends
yet all alone
the one I loved
God has called home
the hugs of friends
helps ease the pain
and I know my loss
is my loved one's gain
but tears now flow
across my face
as I long for just
one more embrace
then comfort comes
and I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
and I feel God's grace.
unknown
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no tears in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little – But not for long
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me – But let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone,
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to your friends that we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good works,
Miss me – But let me go.
Perhaps if we could see the splendour of the land
To which our loved ones are called from you and me,
We’d understand
Perhaps if we could hear the welcome they receive
From old familiar voices all so dear
We would not grieve.
Perhaps if we could know the reason why they went
We’d smile and wipe away the tears that flow
We’d wait content
Miss me – But let me go
Still Very Much In My Thoughts
Hiya mate, no particular reason for the message other than to say your still very much missed by all in Scotland, and today like many others I was thinking of the fun times we had! keep watching over us mate!
Steve
I'm still here.
Please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colourful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, I'm everyplace!
Ryan's Memorial Golf Challenge
The date is now confirmed as 28 February with an evening 'get together' followed on Sunday 1 March with the golf challenge at which we know that Ryan will be having a good old belly laugh. Love you loads Ryan xxx
Can't belive a year has passed already. Working in a hotel this week and Dubai came into conversation and you were in our thoughts. You're still there for us, you always will be.
Jon, Fi & Rhi
Ryan.
The provisional date for Ryan's Memorial Golf Tournament is 27 February to 1 March 09 in the Norwich area. We would love to see Ryan's friends there with Ryan watching us make fools of ourselves. For information please contact his Dad: keith.betchley788@land.mod.uk or kecabet@t-online.de.
LOVE YOU RYAN
On behalf of Keith Betchley.
Dear Ryan
A year has gone by so soon. We are lucky to have you looking out for us all, at peace there in Heaven.
Drink up all the positive feelings of love that comes your way from all your friends and family.
Your candle was lit earlier today, your in our thoughts.
Load of love and squeezy hugs
Vic, Marina, Mattie, Susan, Andy, Sean , Erin, Kenny and Holly xxxxxxxxx
On your angel day x
We think about you always,
we talk about you still,
you have never been forgotten,
and you never will.
We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you will remain,
to walk with us throughout our lives
until we meet again.
- Author Unknown -
Hi Ryan
it can not be a year. Such funny feelings. Have you really left ? So many times I still feel you are here. If we would have just known would be have spent more quality time. Or was that the qaulity time ? Well I feel better knowing that we have but it was just too short.
I can not forget the moment when I received the call last year. Hard to believe at that time and still.
It was really funny as Bianca said. The games at Kate & David's place. Still playing with the germans i already somthing. But we are getting smarter. But there were only little arguments and at the first one believe it or not Kate and I looked at each other and thought of you.
And I am running around hunting for harmony but nobody seems to understand.
Well we still miss you and sometimes I wish we could turn back time.
But the only reason why this is not that hard is knowing that you are better now. You deserved it. And as you said in the hospital the evening before the operation: Wait until I fall asleep.
Good night Ryan it has been very special to be your friend.
Christina
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