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Ryan Shay Is Laid To Rest "Ryan Shay's funeral service was huge (1,000 or more attendees), long (almost three hours), emotional, and intimate," says Amby. "My notes and mental snapshots are complete and precise. And yet they couldn't possibly do justice to Shay's life." Olympic Marathon Trials Featured Content Ryan Shay Memorial Track Runs "Until a few hours ago, I had never been on a track thronged with runners yet quiet as a cold mist," says Amby, reporting from Michigan. "But this was a Ryan Shay memorial run." Remembering Ryan Shay The talent that would make him an Olympic hopeful blossomed in his small Michigan high school. "The Thing I'll Never Forget About Ryan..." Ryan Shay may be gone, but his spirit lives on - in the memories of friends and colleagues. Here are some of their fondest recollections. AUDIO: Ryan Shay Interview Blogger Kevin Patrick chatted with Shay in 2006. Listen to selected highlights. Ryan Shay: Ready For The Olympic Trials Focused on racing faster by running fresher this star athlete will fly under the radar at the trials, but that doesn't mean he isn't a favorite. Ryan Shay: 1979-2007 For the 2003 USA Marathon champ, Saturday's Olympic Marathon Trials was a tragic end to an impressive career. Ryan Shay: In His Own Words In this never-before-published interview, conducted a year before his death, Shay discusses his background, his goals, and his desire to "figure out" the marathon. Ryan Shay: Latest News and Links The web is swirling with news articles and updates on the untimely death of Ryan Shay. Here's a collection of links - plus related content from our own archives. Links & Discussions Remembering Ryan "Life is short and uncertain," says Amby Burfoot. "Live strong, run hard, chase your dreams, and give thanks every day. RIP, Ryan." Tribute To A Champion Ultra runner Dean Karnazes remembers Ryan Shay "not for the way he tragically died, but for the way he courageously lived." Ryan Shay: RW.com User Discussions Faced with tragic news, RunnersWorld.com readers turn to each other.

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