LAWRENCE RYAN Lawrence Gary Ryan, 34, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 22, 2008. He was born Oct. 1, 1973, in San Jose, Calif., and resided in Las Vegas since 1981. Lawrence was the president of Neon Sun Tanning Salons and was a member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

From A&E's "Intervention":
Tuesday, March 18th 01:00 am ET
Having graduated high school with academic and athletic honors, Lawrence, 34, became a successful owner of a chain of tanning salons. But he was never able to dull the pain of emotional and physical abuse suffered in childhood. Alcohol took hold and Lawrence became a shell of his former self, often drinking a liter of vodka a day. A recent battle with cancer left him further weakened. Lawrence's loved ones stage an intervention in the hope that this show of love and support will help Lawrence get the help he needs, and that by sharing his story he might help others.