Thinking of you all.  Love 
Caroline Henry Gus and Michelle

Remembering Ryan with love and affection.  He will never be forgotten.   Lolita and Dick


My wife and I were devastated to learn about Ryan's passing. We did not get the horrible news until July 14th. 

Over the last 8 years or so we formed a bond with Ryan. He was the most curios, thoughtful, and kind young man we have every met.  I will have a heavy heart as we attend the yearly ring golf event where we connected for the first time. 

We extend our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed and always remembered. 

Love,
Dave & Nikki

I just heard about this wonderful young man from my good friend Mary Haines.  We also just lost a Veteran to Suicide.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I´m really deeply sad, but I will always treasure all the good moments I spent with Ryan. I was an exchange student back in the day and it was hard for me to make friends when I got to America, but Ryan really helped me enjoy my time during that year. He was a very funny, kind, smart, easy going and empathic person, he always had the craziest ideas and it is hard for me to remember his face without a smile on it. He had all kinds of friends and I really admired him for that, he didn't care about anyone´s looks or background, he just cared about the people. We had a lot of fun together, fishing, trying to trap squirrels and snapping turtles or just laughing together about anything. I remember he loved to listen to his own music that he used to make with fruity loops and he enjoyed nature very much. Most of my memories from that year have Ryan on them, that includes me breaking my toe twice! I will never forget you dear Ryan

I remember Ryan as a young boy when he came to our house  for family celebrations and have known since that had grown  to become a wonderful young man. Please know I share with you the pain of his loss.      

You have my deepest sympathy.

Richard Ferris


We send our Love and deepest sympathy during this very sad time.  Ryan was a personable young man and we all enjoyed  the conversations we had with him at family get togethers.  I always looked forward to seeing him.   His smile was infectious and made me smile , in return.    You will be missed,Ryan,---but never forgotten.   Love Lolita Ferris


I am forever grateful to have met someone like Ryan. From the jam out sessions on my keyboard to making me laugh so hard my sides hurt, hanging out with him was always something new and different. He saw the beauty in everything and made me want to be a more kind, welcoming person. He could always tell when I was having a bad day and would ask me "Anya, do you want a hug?" I sincerely wish we had more time together. No one really got me like Ryan did. Living with him has given me some of my favorite, most cherished memories. I will always love and miss him. 

A few Thanksgivings spent at Uncle Rod’s and Neanie’s included Ryan and Krista. I thought they were both incredibly cool. We stayed up late playing Sega. We talked about music we were into and shows we wanted to check out, and we laughed so much! Serious giggles. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Like many other stories shared here, I always looked forward to the genuine exchanges and time spent laughing with Ryan. 

Ryan, I will always remember you as the silly crazy yet warm boy that I met and shared good time with. I still cannot believe that you are gone and I wish I could see your huge smile again. Wherever you are now, I hope it’s better and happier for you. 

Words really can’t do justice to Ryan and who he was as a person. Even though our paths crossed only a few times over these past few years, every time they did I had one of the best conversations a person could have with another human being. So many people don’t really listen and aren’t very interested in what you have to say. They are easily distracted and it keeps the conversations superficial and light. But Ryan, you always listened. You were interested and more important, interesting, and you made everyone you spoke with feel seen and heard. That is such a gift and you passed it on to everyone who had the honor of sharing a few minutes with you. You had a great sense of humor that you weaved in effortlessly to any conversation or situation. It was clear you were a deep and soulful thinker and saw the world from such a beautiful and empathetic  perspective. I enjoyed every minute I spent with you. You will be missed so much by everyone who loves you and those whose lives you touched with your humor and grace. You will live on forever in all of us who are better for knowing you and sharing that great conversation, that hilarious moment with your quick wit, and that insightful perspective you shared that changed us all for the better. 

I TRULY CONSIDERED RYAN TO BE A GREAT  FRIEND. HE WAS
VERY INTELLIGENT,  FUNNY, AND  CONSIDERATE.
       CARNELL RICHARDSON.

Dear All Waples - We are so so sad and sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved Ryan.  Thinking of you all 
With big big love and thoughts
Caroline Michelle Henry and Gus

I had the opportunity to serve with Ryan in the Navy, and I will never forget him. Ryan was one of a kind, a true genuine person. He was the very first person I met in A school after boot camp, while I was out smoking a cig. We found out we were going to be on the same ship together which was amazing! That guy wood have gave you the shirt off his back if needed. I will miss you so much Ryan, you were truly a wonderful person with a huge heart! Love you shipmate fair winds and following seas 

Ryan was one of the rarest beings to have ever graced existence.  Those whom have known him, even if only in passing, can feel this. My prayers are with family, friends, loved ones, and acquaintances as we work through his passing.

I was friends and roommates with Ryan for five awesome years. During that time, Ryan and I had adventures all throughout Springfield while living at 'Thugs Mansion' and then to our slum apartment in Annandale. We kept in touch casually some years after, and were still as thick as thieves.

You were my friend and brother, and you helped me through the darkest part of my 20's. I will never forget that. My wife Katie  had a chance to meet you, and it helped her bridge the scattered paths of my life which led up to her. I would not be where I am now without having had you as such an integral part of my life. My friendship with you was not a chapter, but a book of its own.

I am deeply saddened by your passing, and am struggling with words and overwhelming emotions I've not even begun to process and make sense of. I sit here, trying to write out my best memories of you, to do you the justice you deserve, and it's impossible to do so succinctly...so, I won't.

You are missed dearly with words unable to be expressed or comprehended.








Ryan brought so much love to our lives. He gave the best hugs and filled a space with joy with his quirky smile and his funny stories. I think he was happiest with a beer in one hand and BBQ tools in the other. Some amazing meals came off our grill thanks to his master skills...so many happy times. We love you man. There will always be a special place in our hearts for you.  Be with the angels now. We are so very, very sad to lose you. 

Dear Ryan, I’m still in shock and don’t want to believe that this happened. Throughout all these years calling a you a friend would be underrated, because you became family. Thank you for always being there for me and most importantly thank you for being there for my father. Thank you for being such a humble, loving & kind person, thank you for always brightening a room with your sense of humor and your smile, in other words thank you for being YOU. You will forever be missed and remembered brother. Love you pal 

From the little boy who was such a snappy dresser to the unicycle riding kid to the delightful young man who never met a stranger, Ryan will be missed for his spontaneous and silly charm that no one could resist. I remember meeting up with him for the Super Bowl here in Atlanta, he made friends in every every event or food line.  He extended kindness to all he came in contact with, his absence will always be felt by many.  May he rest in the loving arms of our Savior and family members waiting for him on the other side. 

Ryan was an amazing light to this world. His impish grin and jokester ways always made people laugh. He stayed with us in Blacksburg for a football game and a crazy tailgate. After the game he wandered off into town and made friends with whoever he met. We found him walking back to our home on the side of the road, so we picked him up and brought him the rest of the way home. We shared lots of laughs that evening. Later, he realized my daughter played guitar and he would often reach out to her for a jam session. Ryan, you were loved and will be so missed. I know I will see you again. Let your smile 
shine and illuminate with the angels. Be free. We love you 💗

 I am so very sad to hear of Ryan’s passing. Ryan went to school with my two sons Joel and Kyle Hale and lived just a couple of streets away. He spent a lot of time at my home and my boys spent a lot of time at his.    I do remember one time when the boys went down to the woods and made a fort. Always having good adventures.   He was always a good young man and a good friend.   You will be truly missed by all. ❤️

You treated me like a little brother at work and despite the early mornings you always greeted me with a smile and a joke. I’ll always remember tailgating with you at tech games and swimming around the pool in the summers. You are loved by so many, and you will be dearly missed brother. Rest In Peace Ryan.

The funniest and happiest memory I have of Ryan. Tracy, him and I were gonna go out one night. As I was moving some of my tools from the backseat. Ryan grabs my hardhat, safety vest, and my toolbelt. Puts them on, and starts acting like Bob the Builder. Couldn't stop laughing. I'm gonna miss that.

Thank you for believing in me, you changed my life bringing me to t&c and i told you this many times , always grateful- You taught me so much . So many laughs and memories , we love you much , im glad i was able to spend your last weekend together to see you laugh and enjoy. 

( I remember this picture i took of you, you jumped in for me to take it.)

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Ryan Michael Waple

February 23, 1986 – June 10, 2021

Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax

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