Who Are We?
Fish in Peace is a nonprofit organization in memory of
Ryan “Ry Guy” Joseph Jastrzembski.
Our goal is to raise funds for scholarships, hospitals, sports,
and any other cause in need.
Ry Guy was born on August 31, 2010, and was the youngest of four. Ryan
went to be in Peace on September 2, 2022.
Ryan loved family, friends, animals, creatures, cars, bikes, you name it,
but nothing compared to his love of fishing. Ryan LOVED to fish. He
jumped on his bike before and after school to rush straight to his
favorite lakes. He often took boat rides out to The Canyons for big
catches. Ryan, at such a young age, was able to tie knots, drive a boat,
and teach his elders things they hadn’t known. Ryan has caught tuna,
marlin, striper, and bass. He loved anything that had to do with fishing.
He always had a pole in his hands, and if not, he could makeshift
something to get near fish. Ryan was loved by all. He was always class
favorite, adored by his teachers, administrators, and classmates.
Ryan was always helping with chores, or anything that needed doing at
home. He’d help anyone, any animal. If he saw a hurt animal, he would
want to heal it. If he saw a baby crying, he would be right there to help.
His heart was pure.
Who is Ry Guy?
On January 24, 2022, Ryan was in a horrific bonfire accident.
Immediately after, he was flown to a Philadelphia Hospital by helicopter,
and then by jet to Galveston, Texas. He had burned over 95 percent of his
body.
On January 27, 2022, Ryan was checked into Shriner’s Burn Center in
Galveston, Texas, 1,600 miles away from home. From the second he went
through those doors and immediately into surgery, he began his healing
process.
Ryan endured countless, painful procedures, but never gave up. Ryan
pushed through every second of every day. His caring for his family,
friends at home, Dexter (his dog), other children in the hospital, staff
who became family kept him fighting. Although Ryan wouldn't give up,
despite his unimaginable, gruesome fight, his body couldn’t endure any
longer.
On September 2, 2022, two days after Ryan’s 12th birthday, having endured
221 days of a nightmare, he left us and is in Peace.
Ry Guy’s Story:
Why Fish in Peace?
With Ryan’s love for fishing and helping others, we wanted to keep his legacy alive.
Ryan will forever be in our hearts and minds. Even after what he endured, he still wanted to
help others. It will forever be our honor and privilege to make sure that happens.
Fundraising Events
- Ry Guy has an annual golf outings raising funds for scholarships, The Ronald McDonald House, youth sports, hospitals, and other charities.
Golf Outings
- In the works
Fishing Events
Proud Sponsors
Release Boatworks
Gamefisherman
Tyent USA
Ott’s Greentop
Pleasant Valley Miniature Golf
Facebook: Fish in Peace, Ry Guy
Ryan has a Facebook page that tells his entire story.
“Fish In Peace, Ry Guy”
Email: Fishinpeaceryguy@gmail.com & Info@fishinpeaceryguy.org
Phone Number: 609-519-4657
EIN # 92-3578045
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