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Ryan Matthew Griffin

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Ryan Matthew Griffin

Birth
King County, Washington, USA
Death
17 Feb 2010 (aged 27)
Kirkland, King County, Washington, USA
Burial
Brier, Snohomish County, Washington, USA Add to Map
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Ryan spent several years in the US Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant and receiving numerous Military Honors and awards serving his country. Although Ryan traveled and lived all over the United States, he returned home to the Kirkland area 3 years ago and was attending college focusing on his degree and his music! Ryan was most passionate about his music, and was maintaining high scores on all of his performances and compositions while attending Shoreline Community College. Ryan loved the outdoors, and spent most of his time fishing, hiking, playing baseball and lifting weights. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Maddlyn and Aubrey Megan; his parents, Sharon and Kenneth Griffin and a sister, Amanda Griffin.
College/Vocational: Completed 56 College Cr Hrs - pre-req courses aimed at transferring to UW Geography Dept BS degree in GIS (Geographic Info Systems). Proud of his A's in college level Math & English Exp Writing. Also, completed WA State Electrician Apprentice Program courses on the side preparing to take the entrance exam. Was torn between College & Electrician.

Was quickly becoming an accomplished guitarist & music technician, taking guitar, music theory & singing lessons through Shoreline CC. Enjoyed playing weekend gigs in various bands with his friends. Always tinkering with his 5 guitars & a mass of electronic equip.
Ryan spent several years in the US Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant and receiving numerous Military Honors and awards serving his country. Although Ryan traveled and lived all over the United States, he returned home to the Kirkland area 3 years ago and was attending college focusing on his degree and his music! Ryan was most passionate about his music, and was maintaining high scores on all of his performances and compositions while attending Shoreline Community College. Ryan loved the outdoors, and spent most of his time fishing, hiking, playing baseball and lifting weights. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Maddlyn and Aubrey Megan; his parents, Sharon and Kenneth Griffin and a sister, Amanda Griffin.
College/Vocational: Completed 56 College Cr Hrs - pre-req courses aimed at transferring to UW Geography Dept BS degree in GIS (Geographic Info Systems). Proud of his A's in college level Math & English Exp Writing. Also, completed WA State Electrician Apprentice Program courses on the side preparing to take the entrance exam. Was torn between College & Electrician.

Was quickly becoming an accomplished guitarist & music technician, taking guitar, music theory & singing lessons through Shoreline CC. Enjoyed playing weekend gigs in various bands with his friends. Always tinkering with his 5 guitars & a mass of electronic equip.

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