WHO IS HAYDEN JAY RYEL?

Hayden Jay Ryel was only 20 years old, but he changed the lives of everyone who knew him. To me, he was my boyfriend, my best friend, my safe place, and the love of my life. Losing him changed my world, but the love and light he shared continues to guide me every day.

Hayden had a rare ability to make people feel seen, valued, and important. He never met a stranger and would help anyone who needed it without expecting anything in return. He was a volunteer firefighter who proudly served his community, and he was the kind of person who always put others first. He once drove from Oklahoma to Florida with a horse trailer full of supplies to help hurricane victims simply because he knew people needed help.

One of Hayden’s biggest dreams was to host his own truck show. For him, it was never just about trucks. It was about bringing people together, building a community, and creating memories around something he loved. Trucks were his passion, and the truck community meant everything to him.

I started this truck show to carry on that dream. Every truck that shows up, every person who attends, and every connection made is a tribute to Hayden and the life he lived. This show is about more than trucks. It is about community, passion, and honoring someone who loved deeply and lived fully.

Hayden’s life and kindness touched so many people, and his legacy continues through everyone who knew him. Hosting this show is my way of making sure his passion and the love he shared never fade.

Thank you for being part of it.