In the last 24 hours I have felt every emotion God gave me…
More than anything, hurt has run through every inch of me… Not a word, not a sign, just gone… Ryza aint here no more… He’s not fuckin here… Im fucked, I dont know why im writing this shit, but im writting regardless of ‘why’… It’s gettin written ’cause I never got to say it.
You were my rock mate, Crystelle’s rock, Dazza’s, Nicola’s, Dwayne’s, Callum’s, Hooper’s, Jared’s, Swann’s, HB’s, Gul’s rock… OUR ROCK… That was you mate… That’s what hurts right now, when we were down we had you looking on the bright side, you sayin’ ”keep ya chin up cunt”… You sayin’ ”You’ll be right mate”… It makes it hard Ryza… Real hard… I didnt realize how much I loved ya til I worked home from Chaibo’s off my skull this morning… Every fuckin step ate me… It hit me like one of your layback Travolta’s on the KB dance floor… Im sitting here lookin through photos of ya, ’cause thats whats left… Photos and memories… Fuckin good memories too, some of my best memories have your fuckin freckles in ‘em…
I wish I had of known what was goin through your head… We all do… I wish that more than anything… More than anything in this fuckin strange world… I just wish you had of told one of us… You know you could of… I just dont know why you didn’t… I never will…We never will
If there is one thing we have, it’s the strongest group of mates you can ask for… And we just got stronger… You were something else mate, something else altogether, one of the most unique humans I have ever met… There will never be anyone in my life… OUR LIFE, like you again… YOU WERE A ONE OF A KIND… And your making me cry again… You’re gone and your still shittin me… AND I FUCKIN LOVE YOU FOR IT.
Heaven doesn’t know what it’s in for… We had a few too many beers for ya last night, and I know you’re doin the same… Dont drop in on my old boy while you’re up there…
Molly and Spence, you just got yourself a couple of hundred aunties and uncles…
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU… YOU’RE UNFORGETTABLE
MUCH LOVE MATE… R.I.P
ryza you were always there for callum and i. helping us through the pain, you were so amazingly loving, caring and forgiving. i dont know how everyone will cope with you being gone. your beautiful children will be so well cared for by your amazing group of brothers and sisters.
you were an integral part of the community. a community that will never forget you and your kindness.
callum and i will miss you so much
please go and have a drink with my mum and dad, look after each other!
love you always, thankyou for being one of my big brothers
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Jake ya bastard ya made me cry again. Best words/photos ever “THANK YOU”
Love ya Riza, RIP little brother
how good it feels to smile. thanks jake. i fell to sleep for a little bit and i woke up looking for you my baby only to realise you are not here.dont know when this will hit me but am thankfull ryan was such a fucking legend and had these amazing people in his life have now in an instant became that to me. in the eyes of our children in the memories of your mates and in my crushed heart you are forever alive. you are my uno
Beautiful words for a beautiful person. My thoughts are with you all, family and friends. It is nice to see some photos, as it has been years since I was in Noosa. This is a loss felt far and wide. x
My heart is also broken..my little bro. how do we live without him. It will be alot less bright place forever. He has been there for me through these tough times, and i’m sure everyone of us will remember a time he has made everything better.it wasnt just his amazing outlook on life and words that made even the unimaginable seem not so bad, it was his presence. he was just always there.And i cant accept it will be no more. I promise you will keep living on in my heart, even if i dont see you grow old you will spend everyday with me while i do. I’m so sorry Ryan. I hope you are with mum and you both help us all to get through this. love you
Thinking of you Nicola and your family. Bathy&Janelle.
riza you always stood tall .a great man . a great father this world will be a lesser place without you.gaz
Great work Jake…great pic’s boys!! My love and strength goes out to all of the family and friends close to this wonderful guy, who has clearly touched many and will be greatly missed each day. Ryza, me and Pauly will miss that cheeky grin. Keep an eye on us all ay! Love ya x
Uncle Ryan was a great man a great surfer and muched loved by all of his friends and family.Now he is with his mum and now you will R.I.P uncle Ryan.
nothing feels the same anymore, we are all so crushed. Ryan Watson, what a man! No one will ever forget your smile, your laugh and your ‘no worries’ attitude on life. You were an amazing father, the best brother to Nicola and Dazza and a friend that no one will ever, ever forget.Shine on our dear friend, your new life now begins. With all my heart Ryan, I love you and miss you xxxx
Ryan, I will never forget that smile! Excellent words and photos Jake! Sending my love to all the family and friends in this hard time! You will be missed mate! xxxx
my nicest memory i hav of ryan was our walk along the river when we were over in october , norah and i were going to feed the ducks [for elizabeth] at her old house,and ryan insisted on walking all the way with us even though he was going to meet his mates we had a good auld natter , him telling us about the funny and loving things his mum did for him and when we got to the end of the river he asked us if we wanted bread for the ducks [we had,nt thought of that]so he went to his mates house and got us some [his mates must have thought he was mad]i enjoyed our wee chat and got to know him that wee bit better,when we left ryan norah and i both said wot a loving thoughtful thing to do and how lovly he was .then when we got back to harrys ryan had phoned to see if we,d got home ok how caring only wish i could have another wee natter with him
We Love you R.I.P. Ryan XXXX From Auntie Marie & Uncle Jim
Jake and everyone so well written my heart goes out to you all…… Stay strong it is what Ryan would want all of you to do. All the memories will never be forgotten……… RIP Ryan you good man xxx
RIP Ryza – the smiling little freckle faced boy from Shields st. Tewantin. It has been a long time between drinks but you will be in my heart always mate.
Amazing work Jake! My heart goes out to all the boys and his family xxxx
R.I.P RIZA! If you only knew how many people miss you mate, your one in a million, you will never be forgotten. Memories live on forever….. Loved by all, missed by the world!
Forever in our hearts. x
So many great memories for a real great guy!
“like the time you needed a lift home from drinkin and made us go through Mc donalds drive through just to get your dog a cheese burger l.m.a.o ”
i’ll really miss ya buddy! In our thoughts and hearts always
You’ll be sorely missed around here mate, i trip everytime i think i won’t be bumping into ya at the lions park or the yachty anymore. What a fuckin loss to this town, to this life to your friends and family. R.I.P legend.
the photos above really capture the Ryza that we (everyone) know and will miss. Nicola and Dazza, I know life will not be the same and my thoughts go out to you both. Ryza was a very loved and respected man in Noosa every time we would visit and go out with or without him he was da man, he would pop up with that big smile on his face and be in for a good time. thinking of you all. xxx
R.I.P Ryan only wish i’d had the chance to have known you better.
Cousin Debz xxx
wow, how amazing. such beautiful friend, such a wonderful tribute. Took a whlie to get though, couldnt see through the tears. How proud ryza must be.
Mate i remember having to walk to the surf club from Ross Cress cause everyone was up there you ,china ,shannon ,izzy,tyson,paul roberts,dywano,callum,hb,roffy etc etc.You,d always say g,day and be tearing it to pieces,seeing you around adams st when dazza was there…as jake said you had a big heart and was always straight up,top bloke.From one freckle to another the shine will never be the same.
Heart goes out to Watson family Krystelle your lovely kids and all your mates
farewell good friend to know you was the best ,to say goodbye is devastating im sorry i could not of helped you overcome your grief ,to all your friends and family we love and support you and hope you find peace in the thought that ryan is no longer troubled all our love larisa ,russell,michelle,david and michael
Ryza…for only 6months of my life did i get to spend getting to know you…and that 6months you were like an older brother to me…I became quite close to you in that short amount of time
Who’s going to ring me at 3am in the morning just for a chat now???? hey?
The one thing i’ll never forget of you is how you told me that there was a reason why I was the only girl invited to your 30th…because i am one of the boys! that made me so happy!
I loved how honest you were with me…and you said it even if you knew i didnt want to hear it.
I cant wait to see you again Ryza…
You will never be forgotten! EVER!
xoxo
Our thoughts go out to Ryans family at this time. Sending our love. After viewing the footage of this dvd, wow what an amazing touching group of friends and family that surround Ryan. The love and respect, the stories to tell, the good times and what touched us the most, the end of the dvd. We all can relate to a good time, a moment, a great friend. Sending out love and strength to all. Greg and Kim Abbott.
Its sad to have lost a cousin I never met but if he was anything like his brother and sister he must of been an amazing guy love to uncale haroid nicola and darren from Suzannexxx
it was a complete honour to surf with you at inside tee tree about 8 months ago,
you ruling the full rail hacks to the beach and me on the one behind boggin rails, ill never forget that day because you took such an interest into what i was doing with my life when you didnt have to and i appreciated that.. such an amazing lad, rest in peace KING.
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Just found this out. can’t belive it, I have been away from noosa too long. Ryan lived in my street, he was a cool as grom. back when dwayne was tiny and Callum was know as bart. huge loss too Noosa. sorry guys. Let his memory live on. Cameron.