Ryan Daniel Collins
August 28, 1986 - May 19, 2007
" Son, Sibling, Soldier"

Ryan was supposed to be home today (May 28th, 2007) but being the guy he was, he switched leave dates with a buddy of his who wanted to go home early to see his newborn child. Ryan never made it back home to Vernon but is finally at home in Heaven. Keep your prayers going for his family and friends as they bid their final goodbye to the fallen soldier tomorrow afternoon(May 29th, 2007) with a service that will include full Military honors and a 21 gun salute.

A message from a friend:
"365 days ago...you were taken from this Earth...taken from your family...taken from your friends...but you united with God.

I went by your grave today. I still miss you so much.

I saw your mama and daddy, yesterday too. They are holding up okay.

Miss you Ryan.
See you in due time buddy.
Love ya."

-I didn't know you, or have ever heard of you, but you were so lucky to have friends and family members that loved you this much. I hope you have what you've always wanted.

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Random quiz thing off Mash's blog. I'm TOO bored.

1) Are you really ready for 90 questions?
= hells yeah.

2) Are you sure?
= uh, yeah.

3) Do you believe in God?
= yes.

4) Who did you last hugged?
= my baby brother. (: though he's 4 now, hardly a baby.

5) Do you regret it?
= l-o-l. no.

6) Have you ever been depressed?
= yes.

7) Have a best friend?
= several (: it's a loose definition.

8) Are you a boy or girl?
= a girl.

9) What is your relationship status?
= single.

11) What did you last eat?
= a longan. (:

12) Play any sports?
= Swim (UGH), I'm starting yoga, want to start football & muay thai.

13) Do you bite your nails?
= used to. kicked the habit ages ago.

14) Tom from MySpace is about to go to jail, what's your first thought?
= HAHAH. aww, poor guy, i feel sorry for the hat. he had a hat right?

15) Do you have an attitude?
= i believe so.

16) Ever been in love?
= i don't think i have.

17) What is your real name?
= Nurul Atiqah Shamir

18) Like reading?
= love it.

19) Are you gonna get high later?
= tomorrow? maybe. without the aid of illegal substances, might i add.

20) Do you hate anyone at the moment?
= surprisingly, no.

21) Do you miss someone?
= yes.

21) Twirl or cut your spaghetti?
= twirl. (:

22) Who is your best friend's uncle's cousin girlfriend's daughter's boyfriend?
= i have no idea, but probably some kid in my school. L-O-L.

23) Ya diggin' them white girls?
= don't swing that way.

24) Do you tan a lot?
= unintentionally. i dont like tanning, i want to get rid of THESE BLOODY TAN LINES.

24) Have any pets?
= cats. several.

25) How exactly are you feeling?
= bored. anxious.

26) What are you doing at the moment ?
= listening to music.

30) Are Barbie & Ken bad influences on people?
= YES.

31) Do you regret anything from your past?
= yes.

32) Do you want to have kids?
= undecided on that issue. maybe, maybe not.

34) Ever kissed somebody that's name started with a Z?
= no.

35) Do you type fast?
= not at all.

36) Do you have piercings?
= yes.

37) Want any more?
= maybe, my nose? (:

38) Can you spell well?
= i'm a pretty good speller when i feel like it.

39) Do you miss anyone from your past?
= terribly.

40) What are you craving right now?
= not much.

50) What should you be doing?
= homework-ing.

51) What's your favorite day?
= HOLI-day(s)

52) Have you done anything bad recently?
= em, yes, i think so.

53) Does somebody love you?
= yes (:

54) Whats your favorite color?
= grey, purple, yellow, white, black.

55) So are you liking this survey?
= it's not that bad.

56) Do you have a crush?
= nope. (:

56) Do you have trust issues?
= not really.

60) Do you have a good relationship with your parents?
= yes.

62) Do you want a girl to serenade you?
= again, don't swing that way. i'd love a guy to serenade me though. as long as he can sing though.

65) What song do you want her to sing?
= him? anything lovely.

67) Should this survey stop?
= it's not like it will if i tell it to.

68) Have you ever walked outside completely naked?
= HAHA, no.

69) Do you think your a good person?
= i hope so.

70) Do you believe everything happens for a reason?
= yes.

71) Do you take showers?
= on a twice-daily basis.

72) Last time you had a nice bubble bath?
= aww, ages. damn, want one now.

75) Do you play the Wii?
= tried.

76) How do you feel about Fairprice?
= meh. doesn't concern me.

81) Are you mean?
= i can be.

82) Can you keep white shoes clean?
= there's no chance.

83) Have you noticed this survey stopped getting personal?
= not really.

85) Are you proud of the person you've become?
= yes, i think i am. (:

86) Do you wanna change?
= there are some things, yes.

87) Who was the last person to make you mad?
= this imaginary entity that CLEANED MY ROOM.

88) Do you like the outside?
= most of the time, yes.

89) Are you currently bored?
= unbelievably.

90) Do you want to get married?
= yes.