i thought this was the saddest story i have ever heard back then. i thought ryan wasa good looking kid. i dont live far from where he was from :). I know his momma moved too florida. this story well always touch me until this day. r i p ryan.
This boy was discriminated against because he was a hemophiliac who contracted AIDS through a dirty blood transfusion. That was not his fault nor under his control. The ignorance people have toward certain situations amazes me. I understand they were scared because they were not sure of what AIDS really was. But if the people in Indiana could accept him, why not the ones in Komoko ? This amazes me how he would have been 38 this year going on 39 & would probably have continued helping everyone w
I live in Kokomo, like I'm forreal here. I go to the same school that he did, my friends my mom went to highschool/middle school with him. I can't believe that my school would expell him like that. RIP Ryan. I can't believe a boy from a very small town, Kokomo/Russiaville,kokomo has 19,000 something, but the school Western, is in Russiavillle and it has 1,094 present day. RIP Ryan.
I urge EVERYONE associated with hemophilia to listen to Episode 39 at:
HowPositiveAreYou . com
Episode 39 is about a hemophiliac who REFUSED to touch any HIV/AID$ drugs & 25yrs later is alive & wants every hemophiliac to know his story.
“Brian” (not his real name) was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1987 along with many other hemophiliacs. Unlike most of the others, however, Brian did not start on AZT. Unlike almost all who did, he is still alive and well today."
it was actually set to expire first when bush was president but he signed an extension before it expired. then it expired when obama was president then he signed it. it will be like that for a long long time. seems like this was more a tribute to obama then ryan white. good memorial video except for the CC being so spaced
This is so sad, I live in Kokomo where he grew up and he lived right by my aunts house and she remembers always seeing him playing outside with other kids and my aunt keeps in contact with Ryans mom still and it is so erie to think all that happened right around where I grew up myself.
OMG! Wonderful- got chills watching! "I would've liked to known him, but I was just a kid" (8 when he died; first time I heard of him was when his Story showed on tv following his death). Great pictures- where'd you get the ones not in the book? RIP Ryan
This is a remarkable story that over the years, has renewed my faith in some while opening my eyes to the views and opinions of others. Unfortunately we tend to admire those who have made little contribution to this world, and forget those who have accomplished great things. Through all of Ryan's trials, you will rarely see a picture of him where he is not smiling. If you don't know his story, you should.
i thought this was the saddest story i have ever heard back then. i thought ryan wasa good looking kid. i dont live far from where he was from :). I know his momma moved too florida. this story well always touch me until this day. r i p ryan.
xxbrokensinxxify 2 days ago
Ryan's movie is now out on NetFlix. I couldn't keep the tears from streaming down. Ryan was a gentle giant.
mizzouluvr 1 week ago
At the childrens museum they have a thing for him...its so sad and the day his funerl is is my b day..april 11th
hyperdash3000 1 week ago
R.I.P Ryan, you were so beautiful inside and out.
Nikki19848 1 month ago
Happy 40th birthday Ryan...
srubi74 2 months ago
*Kokomo my bad for the typo I was typing too fast & did not look back.
samanthahollis56 5 months ago
This boy was discriminated against because he was a hemophiliac who contracted AIDS through a dirty blood transfusion. That was not his fault nor under his control. The ignorance people have toward certain situations amazes me. I understand they were scared because they were not sure of what AIDS really was. But if the people in Indiana could accept him, why not the ones in Komoko ? This amazes me how he would have been 38 this year going on 39 & would probably have continued helping everyone w
samanthahollis56 5 months ago
I live in Kokomo, like I'm forreal here. I go to the same school that he did, my friends my mom went to highschool/middle school with him. I can't believe that my school would expell him like that. RIP Ryan. I can't believe a boy from a very small town, Kokomo/Russiaville,kokomo has 19,000 something, but the school Western, is in Russiavillle and it has 1,094 present day. RIP Ryan.
pixiestixcara 6 months ago
PEOPLE ARE SO FUCKING CRUEL . HE DID NOT DESERVE THIS.
shacoyadarling 7 months ago
I urge EVERYONE associated with hemophilia to listen to Episode 39 at:
HowPositiveAreYou . com
Episode 39 is about a hemophiliac who REFUSED to touch any HIV/AID$ drugs & 25yrs later is alive & wants every hemophiliac to know his story.
“Brian” (not his real name) was diagnosed HIV-positive in 1987 along with many other hemophiliacs. Unlike most of the others, however, Brian did not start on AZT. Unlike almost all who did, he is still alive and well today."
HIV & AID$ MEDS kill! PERIOD!
annie46664 7 months ago
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annie46664 7 months ago
R.I.P Ryan you were a fighter till the end
HLRCENA4LIFE 8 months ago 2
it was actually set to expire first when bush was president but he signed an extension before it expired. then it expired when obama was president then he signed it. it will be like that for a long long time. seems like this was more a tribute to obama then ryan white. good memorial video except for the CC being so spaced
NerdForMIT 8 months ago
R.I.P Ryan, you're a hero and a role model to many. You will never be forgotten.
TheGreenSnuggie 8 months ago
he's a handsome boy.. and i know he's really a handsome guy now if he's still living and maybe had a girlfriend too.. i admire Him.. ;(
shersherizationl 8 months ago
also wat were the name of the songs?
MyLifeAsLana 9 months ago
this is my fav ryan tribute(:
its beautiful!, do u know for shure if ryan was a senior when he died? i though he was a junior cuz i know he was held back
MyLifeAsLana 9 months ago
RIP Ryan!
RockyBalboa211 9 months ago
What a beautiful tribute I wish i had known him too
DestinyOFire 11 months ago
This is so sad, I live in Kokomo where he grew up and he lived right by my aunts house and she remembers always seeing him playing outside with other kids and my aunt keeps in contact with Ryans mom still and it is so erie to think all that happened right around where I grew up myself.
iFknLoveSwat 1 year ago
What song is this?
Poetgal28 1 year ago
@Poetgal28 The first song is The Promise by Tracy Chapman, 2nd one is Fast Car by Tracy Chapman. Take care! :)
tisherbug27 1 year ago
I wish I could have met him before he died but i wasnt even thought of when he died. I cant wait to meet him in heaven when its my time... :)
HallieParker265 1 year ago
Ryan White is my hero, even thogh he was very sick he NEVER gave up
smileymileyboothe 1 year ago 8
:'(
MsUsaa 1 year ago
I can't wait to meet him!!
makeadifference2011 1 year ago 6
OMG! Wonderful- got chills watching! "I would've liked to known him, but I was just a kid" (8 when he died; first time I heard of him was when his Story showed on tv following his death). Great pictures- where'd you get the ones not in the book? RIP Ryan
bostonscholar 1 year ago 12
R.I.P Ryan
WWEJR88Fan 1 year ago 40
Ryan white you were an amazing young soul! I admire your Strong will to live! Gond too soon but not forgotten, RIP you are an ANGEL NOW!
alexandria62753 1 year ago 7
the best people are unforgotten:)))
takemedave 1 year ago
so true
reoalciza 1 year ago
Just search:
Bayer Drugged Hemophiliacs With HIV
SuspensionPending 1 year ago
This is a remarkable story that over the years, has renewed my faith in some while opening my eyes to the views and opinions of others. Unfortunately we tend to admire those who have made little contribution to this world, and forget those who have accomplished great things. Through all of Ryan's trials, you will rarely see a picture of him where he is not smiling. If you don't know his story, you should.
mslrmom 1 year ago 2
Rest in peace, brother. And thank you for fighting the good fight.
JohnsonsOhana 1 year ago 7