PUBLISHED 11/06/2007
LAST UPDATED 11/12/2007
External links:
1,000 pay tribute to top marathoner at funeral
Click here for Detroit Free Press article.
Shay died in pursuit of his ultimate dream
Click here for Antrim County (Michigan) News article.
Ryan Shay 5.5 Mile Memorial Run in Your Hometown: Saturday, November 17
Click here for Completerunning.com article.
Shock of friend's death still with Keflezighi
Click here for San Diego Union-Tribune article.
Grieving widow of runner Ryan Shaw in disbelief over death
Click here for New York Daily News article.
A Tribute to Ryan Shay
Click here for Lauren Fleshman's blog post on Dyestat.com.
Small Town Mourns a Running Marvel
Click here for New York Times article. (Reg. required.)
Death of marathoner Shay prompts search for answers
Click here for USA Today article.
Notre Dame Hopes Shay Is An Inspiration
Click here for cstv.com article.
Sign Ryan's Memorial Service Guestbook
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11, in East Jordan, Michigan. Sign Ryan's memorial service guestbook, and get the details on the service by clicking here.
Donations can be made to:
The Ryan Shay Memorial Fund
5873 Leisure Lane
East Jordan, MI 49727
Video Tribute to Ryan Hits YouTube
Click here to watch.
Keflezighi: "I Cried When They Told Us"
Click here for Sports Illustrated article.
Shay's Father Reveals His Son Had An Enlarged Heart ...
Click here for New York Times article. (Reg. required.)
...but the Cause Death Is Inconclusive
Click here for Sports Illustrated article.
Coach Joe Vigil Will Deliver Eulogy at Shay's Funeral
Click here for New York Daily News article.
Ryan's Official Bio Page on USATF.org
Click here to view Ryan's bio.
Runnersworld.com links:
11/03/2007: Ryan Shay: 1979-2007
11/3/2007: Tragedy at Trials: Ryan Shay Dead at 28
10/25/2007: A Brief Chat With Peter Gilmore, Josh Rohatinsky, and Ryan Shay
9/12/2007: Ryan Shay Is Focused on Racing Faster by Running Fresher
