An Open Letter from the Family of Ryan Bourque

To the community:

We would like to thank everyone for their love and support as we grieve over the loss of our beloved son, Ryan Joseph Bourque. Your countless condolences and prayers have helped console our family.

We appreciated the lovely flowers, thoughtful cards, delicious foods, and gifts of remembrance. These genuine acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

A special thank you goes out to the Jamestown Police Department. Their unwavering presence and guidance has helped us tremendously. Thank you to The 100 Club of Rhode Island for their support and friendship. We are eternally grateful to both organizations.

We would like to acknowledge all of the state and local law enforcement agencies, fire/rescue departments and local residents for showing Ryan respect and honoring his life.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Jamestown Playground Restoration Fund in commemoration of Officer Ryan Bourque. Your generosity is both humbling and inspiring.

Lastly, thank you for sharing your grief with us during this difficult time. Ryan will be missed forever. He will endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

Much love,

Gary and Lee Bourque