Ryan Helm, 36

Syscom3 do you think this white man was involved in a gang too? I mean he was shot and according to all your postings anybody who gets shot is because they are gang members.

This was my brother whose life was ended way to soon. I love you bro... may your soul rest in peace forever bro. No more pain... you will be missed!!!

Its hard to tell what happened here. Only a dozen or so white males have been killed in this section of Long Beach since 2007.

Its a rare event for this to happen as compared to black and latino homicides.

The odd's say it it wasn't gang related but more of a revenge kill by someone who knew him. I bet he served time in prison and was getting payback.

Just a guess.

Ryan was NOT a gang member. I believe he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I know you're gone but there's a reason why I just heard your voice on Saturday. You will be in my heart and mind for the rest of my life. RIP Ryan.

He will be painfully missed by those who loved him. Especially his kids. I loved him very much and will think of him every day for the rest of my life.

We loved Ryan. He was special and that is an understatement. I happen to know he wanted to move back up here to Seattle to get away. He said it to Tony on Saturday night. He called me 2 years ago to ask if I would help him come back. Malia I met you when a bunch of us visited you guys. I'm sorry. Amanda, he talked about you often. Your son has played with my son. Ryan's father is a really decent man, I am so sorry. Ryan has been my friend and I cannot believe this. We love him and wish he never left Seattle. Please contact me so that Ryan's friends can know where to go for a funeral. Thank you. M

Ryan was an old friend of mine and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I learned a lot about life from him. He had always been a good friend through good times and bad. I wish the best to his family. Take Care, R.I.P.

Hey folks, there's a Ryan Helm Facebook site. Please look it up. He was a dear friend to us all. Take Care, All the Best.

Ryan was loved by all his friends. He was like a brother to me, and a wonderful friend to my husband. He was a loyal friend, and a great person. RIP Ryan. We love you! We have set up a memorial page for Ryan on facebook for those of you who would like to share memories of Ryan, and pictures too.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001176162469&v=feed#!/profile.php?id=100001176162469&v=wall

i can see his braces bouncing up and down at the ska shows when he was still a kid, one of my first memories. he loved to laugh so much he would beg greg "make me laugh" "say something funny". this guy was loyal to a fault. he made sure i had a place to live when i had none. i lived with the guy and saw him every day it seemed for years and he NEVER had a harsh word for me or argued. ryan was golden and that's the truth. his home was cali but he belonged in seattle. miss you so much brother.

I can't believe this...I am so saddened beyond words... My heart goes out to his family... RIP Ryan, I will always love you...

Mike, I am actually the mother of his daughter. I met you once when I worked at the coffee shop. I tried to look you up but had no luck. His father is having a private ceremony tomorrow(friday). We weren't invited. If anyone decides to have a memorial for him here, his daughter and I would love to know. He told me two years ago that he wanted to come back, I offered him a place to stay. I never heard from him again.

ryan was the coolest guy to hang out with he always was my favorite person to go and see i cant bealive this i will miss him

I have to believe you're in a better place now. I pray whoever is responsible for this will be found and held accountable for their actions. We will love and miss you always cousin!

This homicide has to be from a drug deal gone bad in the past. Or, he indeed was in prison and someone had an issue with him.

Man this makes me sad. I have known Ryan for almost 20 years. We worked, lived, fought and played together for so long. Ryan was true to a fault and I fear he landed in a situation where he misjudged his chances. He was well known to stand his ground and I rest assured that his presence there that night was not for nefarious reasons. He will be sorely missed.
Irony is he had a few Facebook pages over the years and purposely deleted them.

Amanda, yes I now remember you from the Cafe Vita coffee shop that day. You guys have a darling little girl. Ryan loved her. We will have a memorial soon, people. It can be at my Wallingford house if need be. My wife can help and we have enough space in our patio/drivway/porch for people to gather. Go to facebook and we will figure this out. I am saddened by the fact that he will never know how many people loved him!!! He died not knowing just how important he was!

My heart goes out to Ryan's family during this awful time. Ryan was an amazing guy, it's unbelievable this happened to him. be at peace Ryan, your spirit will always be with us.

Mike, I wish I could make the memorial. I'll make sure to tell Yasuo, I'm sure he'll want to be there. RIP Ryan.

I can't believe he's gone! My husband Michael and I had the priveledge of calling him friend, and we always thought we'd see him here in Seattle again. The best word I can think of to describe him is "feirce"..as in feircely loyal, feircely good humored, feircely living life to the fullest. I am saddened beyond expression that he has been taken from us all. My heart goes out to his children and family, and to all of the rest of his (our) friends whom are all feeling his loss as deeply as Michael and I.

To be in that neighborhood at that time of the day, this is more than likely drug related. So sad what is happening to our country.

Ryan was the first person I met when I moved out here. I told him we needed a drummer and a few days later he recorded with us. He played a small early 60's Sonor jazz type set so he could see what was happening when we played - and so everyone could see him. He was the straight up best drummer I ever played with. I always said if I could get Stu to sing and Ryan to play drums, I could have a hell of a band! It really sucks I didn't get to see him for so long now.

I did not know Ryan but common' folks - use some common sense. These comments about gangs and drugs and prison....don't you think Ryan's family reads this stuff...have some compassion - Please!!

Thank you JJY.

Ryan sounded like a wonderful father, brother and son. This world will be a different place without him for many. I pray that his family and friends can find some solice knowing that he touched so many people and that he was loved so greatly.

"This homicide has to be from a drug deal gone bad in the past. Or, he indeed was in prison and someone had an issue with him."- Syscom

Boy you sure are on one arenʻt you? Maybe your assumptions are right or maybe he was the victim of a robbery or random violence. Man syscom, too bad people arenʻt born with tact. You are truly do push buttons. You try to sound intelligent with your psycho-babble and actually INSULT us that do have a background in PSY. AND then, you spew hate and judgements when you really have no clue as to what is going on. I tell you what, why donʻt you throw your hat in the ring/political forum and show us how its done. You are so good at judging and casting stones and yet you sit back and enjoy the anonymity that keeps you safe. What a hypocrite? Keep on Syscom and keep hiding behind that veil...

maaan oh man...I was right across the street from the super market on Cherry that Thursday....That T-Shirt he was wearing on his Face Book Shot...could be mistakin for a Long Beach Gang---that is closely affiliated with the SOS Crip gang...Suicidal Tendencies is a name of a Gang of punk rocker white boys/and samoan and black crips from bacc in the late 80's...early 90's...but
hey...it was just a shirt...I cant claim he was a banger based on a dumb
facebook picture can I?....This guy probably was no gang banger..but...regular blacks and hispanic men are always lumped into one group of bangers..go on YOUTUBE...type in SOS GANG Long Beach..and look for the old school sos gangsta rap video...since he is class of 1992---he is around those guys age on thttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQycSM8pAmwhe video...

Hey Foclipz.You always seem to be in vicnity of just about every single murder that occurs in the cesspools of our great city.Hmmm.

"The odd's say it it wasn't gang related but more of a revenge kill by someone who knew him. I bet he served time in prison and was getting payback."

Syscom3: apparently you have nothing better to do than skim the papers for murders and then WASTE YOUR TIME adding your two cents. Why don't you shut your mouth and spend you time doing something worthwhile like helping victims' families or better yet
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.

I am Ryans Dad and my Son is gone from all of us. To all of you who cared and loved Ryan thank you all very much. Amanda I am so sorry I never got back to you with the viewing information. It all happened so fast it was just a blurr. No excuse it was all my numbness but I never should made such a stupid mistake like that. You are the mother of Ryans Daughter/ my grandaughter. Please accept my apology.You are family. I have one comment I feel I must leave to you syscom punk. If you didn't know Ryan keep your friggin mouth shut & keep your comments to yourself. Or maybe you would like to meet for a small additude adjustment.You seem to be far too stupid to have any compassion for those he left behind to deal with idiots as yourself. May Ryan rest in Peace now. We love you. You will be in my heart forever. DAD

— DON HELM .. . me a punk? You threatening me? Making threats in a public forum isn't the wisest thing to do.

I suppose there is more to this homicide than what we suppose.

I've been with Ryan every day since the end of August 2009. 12 minutes after he left my house police recieved the call around 4:08 am. Ryan was like my other half im so lost with out him. I dont even know what to do with myself! I cry myself to sleep every night. Ryan you are soooo missed and i love you forever. Your my rubber ducky!!! STEPH & RYAN FOREVER!!! SiCk BoY & TeRrIbLe 637!!!

This no place for your ignorant comments. Additude adjustments come in many ways. Walks like a punk, talks like a punk, it's a punk. You are failing at antagonizing me. Sorry you lose.

To have to defend Ryan in death seems absolutely preposterous to me. If I could please appeal to whatever sense of decency you have left syscom3, for a moment. As a child my father was taken from me in one swift life altering act of brutality. If you have no personal experience with this type of loss I implore you to cease with your ghoulish comments. I understand that they are primarily fear-based. I assure you I have no gang affiliation I am an educated woman and a business owner. I am also Ryans ex-girlfriend. We spent over 4 years together and I assure you Ryan was more than a productive citizen he was a working-class hero to myself and many others. He assisted his friends in finding employment getting off of drugs, he was always available! Coincidently we were both clean and sober. Im sorry to invalidate all of your gruesome theories but the truth is Ryan was at the wrong place at the wrong time, just like you might be one day.

Thank you Lisa. Very well said. Please rest in peace now Son. The Demon is gone. I Love You.

"He assisted his friends in finding employment getting off of drugs, he was always available!"

Now this adds something new to the mix. Even if he was a clean and sober individual, he was coming into contact with people that were involved with drugs.

Don in my experience never was there a son who loved his father so much. He was so incredibly proud of you. My prayers are with you always. Love Lisa

To all of Ryan's family,friends,and loved ones: I apologize for the loss of Ryans presence even though he is still with us in spirit and in our hearts. I truely miss him. And to syscom3: Just who are you to judge Ryan? You need to keep your rude and inconsiderate comments to yourself. Please let this be the last warning.

RIP Syscom3

Syscom3 is Insane!!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

— stephanie, and what exactly are you warning me against? Finding out the truth of the matter?

I haven't seen Ryan for years but I can still see him smiling while playing his jazz drum kit next to me like it was yesterday. Ryan was a rock solid drummer and an amazingly genuine person. I wish I had kept in touch with him over the years. My heart goes out to Ryan's family...

Blindcom3:

You have already condemned that man, then you post that maybe he was alright after all.

You spew your hate at these families and then suddenly you change your pea-sized mind and retract. Keep shooting from the hip pardner, it's guilty until proven innocent in your world. Shoot first, get the facts later, you loudmouth.

Hey Sycho3......
You didn't know Ryan and you don't have any business commenting on the circumstances of his death! Everything you are saying is speculation and nobody's interested in your lame opinions. You obviously have nothing better to do than to troll the Homicide reports,upsetting grieving family and friends with your insensitive statements. You are a specific kind of monster and there is special circle in hell for your type. Hopefully we'll be reading your "real" name in these same pages soon.

Syscom3-Well since u know it all maybe u can elaborate what really went down huh detective? come on i wana hear what u gather out of this picture. there or know something we dont know? tell u what big boy u wana talk some s^&t? be a grown up and call me 313-3452

hey bro thru the good and the bad ,hope its better on the other side.swing that hammer with pride, with respect!Denny

JJ, I've been reading the Homicide Report for three years now. How can I be a troll? And since homicides are the business of the public, I will continue to comment on anything I like. Ultimately, its the editors of the LA Times who decide what gets posted, not you.

— Roger .... quote me where I "retracted" a comment or theory?

— stephanie-Ryans girlfriend .... I think that Ryan was interacting with some people on meth and an angry dope dealer decided he was bad for business and gunned him down.

To all who know & love Ryan. The best way to rid EVERYONE of this proven PUNK is stop feeding his retardation by responding to his Ahole comments & move Your comments to a private forum & let this PUNK suffer alone. He has nothing in his life but others sorrow. Just let the IDIOT die a lonely FOOL. We only LOVE those with a heart not the SENSELESS IDIOT with cashews (very small nuts).Thanks Don

Hey Don, sorry for your loss. Maybe, though, you might ease back a notch in your hostility (insults, threats, etc) to syscom3. He is a regular to this forum and I have yet to see him engage in that sort of aggressive attack. I understand your frustration at some of his comments but they are more or less harmless and many of us enjoy his posts. Your open hostility, however, is unpleasant and unnecessary in my opinion. We may never know the full story of what happened to your son but may he rest in peace, and may God provide healing to your family.

Wow, a lot of anger in this forum!!

another regular poster here. ive been reading this report since day one. many of us DO NOT enjoys syscoms posts. there might be one person who does, but for the most part he is always getting blasted on here. he posts a bunch of speculation, silly proclamations and garbage generalizations. with him, it always has to be the victims fault that they were killed. always.

we may never know the full story of what happened to this guy, but to make something up, including alleged meth use and drug dealers or gangs, is desrespectful and unacceptable to decent people/posters like myself.

your hostility is warranted don. but it just might be better not to be dragged under the trolls bridge. yes he is a troll. he lurks here tryiing to get the "scoop". its silly really.

Rest In Paradise young man...

— unico, many people say things about my "speculation, silly proclamations and garbage generalizations.", yet no one has disproven me.

There are very few cases where taking a life is warranted. If Ryan was involved in drugs, I wish him the best in the afterlife. I myself am an addict and alcoholic that has struggled many years with addiction. I hope I stay clean this time. I've got 2 weeks and a day clean and sober and everyday is a struggle but it gets a little easier everyday. Just because someone is an addict it doesn't make them a bad person. Every person has good inside of them. If Ryan was struggling with addiction, I will try to stay clean for him even though I didn't know him. That's how we help ourselves....by helping others. To the Helm family and friends...my condolences to your loss.

hey don my name is denny we met one day when i helped ryan move from hollywood ive met you and ive met bema? your both wonderful people.ryan and me had our ups and downs ,but ryan was my FRIEND,and i miss him greatly.and the world is a worse place without him.he was a good carpenter who taught me alot.he was a good man who taught me more,i am so sorry for your loss.AS FAR AS SYSCOM3 I DONT UNDERSTAND HIS HATE BUT HIS WORDS MEAN NOTHING AND ALL HE IS IS A SPINELESS PATHETIC COWARD AND ILL EXPRESS MY HATE FOR SYSCOM3 FOR AS LONG AS I CAN,.... PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCES FOR MY FRIEND AND YOUR SON RYAN HELM .RIP RYAN AND GODSPEED TO HAPPINESS DON,,,DENNY

If you are a friend of Ryan's and therefore his Father I suggest you post personal memories on the Facebook page, much more appropriate given the nature of this forum.

Wow, Ryan I love your life and I just got out of prison and heard what happened through Helen, while we were locked up, we freaking cried on the yard... May you rest in peace. and i will never forget our "Gone in 60Seconds"

i just got out and learned of ryans very sad and unfortunate death. Ryan and i were together for quite a while and have been through hell and back together. I will always love you Ryan!! And my heart goes out to his family, kids and many loved ones. RIP baby.

Ryan,

I just found out that you passed last night. You were a great man. Even when you were young, you were a great man. Courageous, virtuous, and strong. You were born at the wrong time, man. At one time, you would have been knighted, when strength and bravery were traits that were important. I will miss you, Ryan. You were last guy I saw before I left Seattle many years ago. I still remember seeing you at the 5 Points, shaking your hand and saying "goodbye." Rest in Peace now.

Ryan's killer got life today. I pray his family finds peace for all the pain they have had to endure today is some closure.

syscom3 fk you jerk off*

— Annie, so there was an arrest and conviction to this case? Please elaborate.

— Annie
Any details you can share?