[Blindtlk] Sad News: Death of Dan Ryles

[David Andrews]

It is with great sadness that I report that Dan Ryles passed away 
early last week.  Many of you may know that Dan is the son of Dwain 
and Ruby Ryles.  Dan's
death was unexpected and although it is not clear what happened, it 
appears that his death was from natural causes.  This is especially 
tragic given his
young age of 32.

Ruby and her family are still in shock, but they are drawing strength 
from all of the out pouring of love and sympathy from friends and 
colleagues. She
has asked that I share the following information.

There will be a memorial service held for Dan on Wednesday, July 25, 
at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 1000 W. Woodward Avenue, 
Ruston, LA 71270 318-251-0750

For those wishing, flowers can be sent directly to the church. Also, 
plans are under way to have a memorial scholarship  set up in Dan's 
name. You may send
donations to the Louisiana Center for the Blind, C/O Dan Ryles Memorial,

101 South Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270, (318)251-2891.

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC
Director, Professional Development and Research
Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA  71272
318.257.4554 (Office)
318.257.2259 (Fax)
ebell at latech.edu
www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness



David Andrews and white cane Harry.