Ryan K. Hughes, the creative director of Go Riverwalk magazine and a popular member of Impulse Group South Florida, died on Saturday, leaving his friends in shock and dismay.

Victor Flores of Fast Prinz reflected: “RIP Ryan K. Hughes. You were an inspiration to so many and I am shocked to hear this news. I worked with you in so many different organizations, most notably Impulse ,and it goes by saying the good die young…. The graphic design world lost a mentor and leader! Your vision will live on! I’m heart broken… Many a nights we were going back and forth accomplishing the unachievable! I can’t believe this, proof positive that we have to look out for one another and live life to the fullest! It was a pleasure meeting you, working with you, and calling you a friend! Missing you already! My heart goes out to his family, friends and loved ones!”

The person we have lost is not merely a person, but a feeling that exists in our hearts even when he is absent. Let us celebrate this feeling in remembering the Impulse Visionary Ryan Hughes. We hope to make this celebration of life half as beautiful as his life’s work. Bring your well wishes, your remembrances, and expressions of love for our beloved colleague/mentor/brother Ryan Hughes.

A video Ryan made for Impulse can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWtBbeFeR2s