Remembering Rykelan
Rykelan Brown was an amazing little boy, whose bright life was stolen from him just a few days after his 4th birthday.
The site serves as a memorial and celebration of Rykelan’s life and as a central hub for updates about the on-going investigation of his death.
Rykelan was able to donate his heart and kidneys. Two adults each received one of his kidneys (one of whom had been on the transplant list for 24 years) and a 8-month-old baby girl received Rykelan’s heart. We wish all three recipients a swift recovery and a long, happy life.
Learn about
His Life
To learn more about the sweet boy Rykelan was, visit the “Dear Rykelan” section of the website.
His foster mom, Sam, has written the stories of Rykelan’s life as letters to him, telling him his story the way she would have when he was a teen or adult.
Follow the Investigation
The investigation into Rykelan’s death is still on-going. Joshua Emmons was charged on July 30, 2024 with 1st degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child for Rykelan’s death.
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