Lawrence Ryan

[Ezliving_Jim]

Part 1: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=4

Part 2: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=3

Part 3: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=6

Part 4: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=7

Part 5: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=5

[anniet]

Wow, it's even more powerful watching it again from these clips. What an amazing spirit he was, to overcome such abuse, and take care of his brothers. It sill makes me wonder who stole from him. It seemed like he had a lot of employees that were his friends, but not true friends, that didn't have something to gain from him.

[BooBop]

Thanks EZ for putting this all in one spot. I met Larwence a couple of times and really did like his vigor for life. That was 'maybe' befor the addiction, but am thinking it may have just started. Cancun"""

Such a personalble guy, good looks, and a zest for life. Sad he got cut down so young. My best wishes and thoughts go to his family and his memory.
Mitzi

[lorraina]

I would first like to thank everyone that has sent condolences to our family at this time we are all grateful for the out pouring of support all of America has showed. The family has received so many comments regarding the Intervention which we would like people to know was a 55 min show and did not reflect who he was after the Intervention.
It saddens the family that he has passed and at a young age. again thank you so much for all the support and love!!

[lorraina]

Hi, I just wanted to reply to your comment about the best or worst in people, Lawrence had people that stole from him in his life and robbed him. people who said they were his friends, these are the same people who chose to contribute to the down fall instead of help him! Our family firmly believes that Lawrence was murdered the intervention stated the wrong information and they are actually going to be redoing the ending at the request of my Aunt Rita. Alot of people have said some terriable things about my family and although I don't think that what you are saying id terriable I would like to say you are right there are alot of terriable people in this world that feed off the kindness of people and then try to destroy them. Alcoholism was not the only Demon Lawrence fought, he fought off the people who were trying to destroy him also. Alot of people don't know that he was really trying to get better and that he wanted to stay in treatment, people are basing there opinons on a 55 min show and although I am not accusing you of this I just thought I would say what I felt. Thank you!!

[vegaschristine]

I know this is rather behind the times but I was unfamiliar with the A & E show Intervention. Randomly flipping through channels the other night I ran across the interview with Lawrence. I knew him back in the late 90's, early 00's.

To his family, I am SO sorry for your loss. I understand how his expectations of people could be consuming but I remember being over at the house many times and him bragging on all of you and how much he loved you. I hope that gives you some comfort. I remember seeing pics of his precious brother that he was SO proud of excelling in college. His wonderful mom who he loved more than anything and wanted to protect. His very much loved brother that had to go through all the things that were unpleasant in home life.

A lot of people used Lawrence because of his generosity, and I left Vegas in 2003 so I am not sure what the stealing comments entail but it doesn't surprise me as he was giving to a fault.

It was very shocking to learn that he was gone via TV, but I respect that again he was trying to help others with his demise. May he rest in peace and may he be remembered as a truly wonderful individual rather than people concentrating on his faults. He gave a lot to the community in the way of community advocacy against family violence and always put others before himself.

[Gidget]

I was in Vermont last week and I did also see the rerun on A&E. It broke my heart to see the downfall of such a smart guy. This should be a lesson that he left for all of us.