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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Sep 7

Jmikola Reporting Live from Michigan 🧦

Screenshot of a group chat between Jeremy Mikola, Chris Tankersley, and Ben Ramsey. A link to the r/PHP thread on Ryan Weaver’s passing. Followed by Jeremy informing Ben that Davey Shafik left a comment in the thread. Followed by an overheard quote: “He worked harder at living than I’ve ever worked in my life.”

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Sep 7

Started watching this the other night and was very satisfied with the footage we saw. 🫱☕️

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Sep 1

If anyone is planning to attend Ryan Weaver’s memorial service, a few of us may be organizing a #WurstCon repast Sunday evening (Sept 7). Please reach out if you’re interested.

Boo Ramsey 👻 🎃 @ramsey.dev · Aug 28

The #php community has lost an amazing soul, and I am heartbroken at Ryan’s passing.

In his memory, please donate to the GoFundMe for his son. Donations will go to his 529 education fund and custodial investment accounts.

https://gofund.me/2fb3676c

Facebook post from Leanna Pelham Weaver, shared with permission:

Over the past year and a half Ryan Weaver put up an incredible fight against his GBM diagnosis. You've likely followed his very technical updates and passion for research even on a topic as awful as this disease.

This week he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. There aren't words for how deep this loss is for me, for our son, Beckett, and really anyone who had the chance to meet him.

Please help me in joyfully remembering Ryan at a celebration of life service on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at WildWood Family Farms at 7970 Snow Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302. (Families with children welcome)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ryan's memory to his son's educational and custodial funds through GoFundMe.

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Matt Trask @matthewtrask.com · Aug 28

Ryan Weaver, a Symfony contributor and SymfonyCasts founder/teacher, passed earlier this week after a long and hard fight with a brain tumor. He was a giant in the community ❤️

#php #phpc

obits.mlive.com/us/obituarie...

Ryan Weaver Obituary (2025) - Grand Rapids, MI - Grand Rapids Press

View Ryan Weaver's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

obits.mlive.com

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Aug 6

Is this the butterfly effect of wearing a hotdog hat to #Laracon?

📷 www.instagram.com/p/DM8aoHOuau...

Three fans posing for a photo while wearing hotdog hats at a Jersey Shore Blue Claws minor league baseball game.

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Jul 31

Ask Jeeves should have been an AI butler. 🤵‍♂️

Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Jul 31

“I should make a house wiki” – @manchuck.bsky.social

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Jul 31

This seems to be a recurring product idea 💡

Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Dec 12

Good group chats need a wiki.

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Jeremy Mikola @jmikola.net · Jul 28

First event in five years not counting the @weaverryan.bsky.social reunion in Chicago this past March. We’ll see how it goes. Looking forward to seeing @naderman.de, @mavrck.com, and @manchuck.bsky.social at least.

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