We Remember Ryan Trigg

What was Ryan like as a little boy?
Ryan had an inner passion that he carried throughout his life. Whatever interested him, he would eat, sleep and breathe it until it was mastered, whether it was skateboarding, karate, bike racing, swimming or ice hockey. He was so much FUN and he knew how to make his mom smile.

What did Ryan like most about going to Lafayette High School and the Rockwood community?
Ryan loved the community we lived in. While Ryan was in boot camp, he wrote a letter home that said, "I see a lot of sadness in here (boot camp) mom, guys that are so much less fortunate and I know now the place where I grew up is special.” Hands down, Ryan’s favorite class was U.S. history.

What were Ryan's goals for his future?
His plan was to have a career as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corp and, after retirement, teach U.S. History to high school students. Ryan also wanted to have a family of his own.

What do we want people to most remember about Ryan?
He was the type of individual to look a challenge in the face and conquer it because he knew he would come out a stronger person. He had a smile that could light up a room, and a kindness in his heart that was honest and pure.

Ryan's scholarship recognizes a student who is passionate about ROTC