I come back to this video often. This is your crowning jewel, Jason. Whatever else you ever create, this will be my all time favorite. I had the pleasure of knowing Ryan briefly. Both during his struggles and after. Always knew the heart he had. His story has changed lives. And you brought his story to rhe world. Thank you, Mr. LeFrense. Bravo.

Miss you, Ryan ❤

Love life! Good stuff bro

10 years and we still miss and talk about you sweet Ryan. 💔😔

Missing Ryan from all the way up here in Whitehorse Yukon ❤️ thinking of his this holiday season. My heart. So thankful for this video to hear his voice

I miss you bro maybe one day when we meet again we can hit up the McDonald's in the sky and finally get the swirly cone. Love you man!

Fly high bro.

I knew this guy well... RIP Ryan

RESPECT

my best friend. i miss you everyday still. love life.

Don't do drugs

Wish I could have met this guy. A true warrior, an inspiration, and a hero in my opinion.

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A True Canadian Hero! Peace Love Happiness.... God Bless....

Who lives in snydney mines I do

I still watch and rewatch this video and post it often. My fave video that touched my soul. I run a national non profit that works with Heroin addicts. Ryans work continues to this day .. he wasn't done when he left. He is still affecting lives. I hope he is watching and smiling <3

This touched me to the core. I've been trying to share t his, but it's not going through....

<3

My teacher had shown me it he was going to come into our class but after the Car accident we were all very sad for his loss... LOVE LIFE!!

Thanks to my professor at CBU I came to know about this video. I think it is greatly inspiring and uplifting to see how Ryan battled and won over his problems. I think Ryan's example can be applied to life in general. Whenever I feel that things are too difficult for me, I will think of Ryan. Thank you Ryan and RIP!

I just watched the video for the first time. Its obvious that Ryan always had a loving soul and Im so glad he found his way before this tragedy. Thinking of all who love him. Yoga is the way, I am convinced of that too. Once you find the right instructor..what you find within yourself is a goldmine. Namaste.

I miss u so much xo

I love you Ryan! :) God bless your spirit!

Sharing Ryan's story today at St. Paul's United Church in Fredericton during worship.

This story stuff home , RIP Ryan Love your story and sorry for your loss <3

"God Bless"

You stated you cut about half of the interview..is there a way to put up the whole thing...it would be nice to hear all of what he had to say. Thanks

Rest in Peace Ryan. #peace

I am going to upload a new video with all the people Ryans story touched. So if you want to be a part of it you can email me a clip or pic of you saying LOVE LIFE And your location or a photo of you with something saying Love Life. Email is [email protected]

Such a wonderful young man and very poignant film. What a terrible tragedy that he's now gone.

I live in Sydney mines, I've met him, He is the most inspiring man I've met! RIP

R.I.P Ryan you'll never be forgotten. For those of you that don't know what happen to Ryan he was killed in a car crash in Alberta Canada and died at the scene it happen on Tuesday at 5 AM.. Thanks to this guy I'll never forget to love life. Ryan I thank you. R.I.P

i was thinking of ryan last week wondering how he was,,was very sad to hear about the accident..he was a great guy & a good friend...even through both of our rough times we understood the struggles on a day to day basis..im soo glad that he had a chance to change his life around & start helping people..this is an amazing video & i will sure miss him...R.I.P ryan

R.I.P Ryan Gillis God bless him...this is so very sad , he got to turn his life around and helped other 's and then his life got cut to short , my heart goes out to his family and friends

In memory of Ryan a fund has been created to raise money to fulfill Ryans wishes, to carry on his message and to take care of his precious girl in Africa. To continue supporting his extended families who helped him with his recovery and those who taught him how to love life and selflessly give back. Please click on the link below and donate. www.gofundme.com/dbxymo

RIP God Bless

R.I.P bro

I just want to let people know that Ryan has passed on due to a Car Accident in Alberta Canada. Ryan was on his way to work when his car left the road. Please say a prayer for his family, he was an amazing man doing amazing things.

hash and weed doesn't bring u to use needles or glass pipes, I would say its not something you should use when your in denial or under puberty age if no one there is too support other than your friends of misery.

good story although these slow piano chords make it kind of cheesy.

He came to my school to give a speech. It was a really good speech he gave

Truly inspirational story! God bless Ryan for his honesty and his dedication in helping others, addiction destroys people and their families, we need to hear these stories of hope, stay strong Ryan.

That broke my heart watching I can totally relate to everything, even yoga in and saving my life! The power of peace and meditation is amazing

Ryan the integrity and emotion, your spirit shines. You got the message one day at a time, any mood altering chemical.. . Your a bright young man and you can do so much with your life , you have much to offer the world pass it forward Ryan. Folks I left CapeBreton when i was twelve and I am an old lady now , . Ryans accent is what it is for CapeBreton, its his command of the language that impresses me .This young man can go far very very bright . Respectfully Margaret from CapeBreton also..

So very PROUD of you and thank you for making this video public for others to see.

Beautiful job to all involved. Working in the field, this is what keeps me going - the amazing journey that am honored to be a part of. Yoga has so much therapeutic value, for any one - but especially in recovery.

There was a time when I was headed down this road. In my case, it was alcohol. I never did any other drugs, but I might as well have been for the impact it had on my life at the time. Basically, I just felt life sucked. My job sucked. I was coming home to an empty apartment every night. I just figured, "F*BEEP* this." And I'd drink to forget how lonely and miserable I was. I was lucky that I had family in my life that supported me, friends that supported me, so I didn't end up going too far down the wrong road. Now, I have the most wonderful woman, the most wonderful person, I've ever met in my life: Marie Stewart. Before the alcohol, when I was a young man, I always said, "I don't want to drink or do drugs; I prefer to keep control of my mind." Now, in large part thanks to Marie's love and support, I feel that way again for the first time since I was in my early 20s. Now I'd rather spend my time making a video, writing a screenplay, mixing a song, doing something CREATIVE, rather than get hammered and pass out on the couch. In my case, I guess the addiction was entirely emotional. I still drink beer, but not eight or nine of them at a time like I used to. Two or three in a sitting, tops, and often only one. I used to LOVE that feeling of the spins I got when I'd drink; I thought it was fun, like being on a roller coaster. I HATE that feeling now. I have NO desire to feel that again. Marie Stewart gave my life the purpose it needed. Gave me a reason to care, to actually want to ENGAGE in this life. And I thank her for that. I'm glad Ryan here found a way out. Many don't.

Thank you for sharing this. I think that the majority of those living in Cape Breton have been touched by drug or alcohol abuse in one way or another. We've lost friends and family, or we know people who have, or we're afraid that eventually we will. Its nice to see a success story. Also, I appreciate Ryan's honesty. That must have been extremely difficult for him. His honestly allows other people who are feeling low to see that recovery is possible. Congrats to Ryan on his sobriety, and thank you again for sharing your story.

Very brave Ryan!!!! Inspiring to say the least..... I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery. So many of our fellow Miners have left us on the same note you decided to ditch. Very Very Happy for you :) Our little town is a ghost of what it once was. I'm so glad to see success stories of good people, this 1 hits home, as this problem has been such an issue in the community we call our hometown. Kudos to you as well Jason, you managed to capture such an important emotional story and share with those in need. Your talent has really shone through with this 1. So So Real. I'm very glad to know you guys are doing such important work. Keep up the good work Ryan and Jason I hope all your endeavors are a great success as well.

very nice.