Ryyan Chacra was a joyful and dedicated friend, a brilliant and curious thinker, a successful young professional, a talented photographer, and a loving son. Most of all, Ryyan valued community and had a gift for uplifting those around him and helping them feel seen, accepted, and cared for.

But for how supportive Ryyan was of those he loved, he had a difficult time opening up about his own struggles with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Ryyan worked hard to manage on his own until the diseases overwhelmed his defenses and he succumbed in May 2024.