Public Testimony
Graham testimony: personal loss of friend Kyle to suicide
New York City Council · Sep 18, 2026 · starts 2:58:14 · 34 sec
Graham shares the personal loss of a close friend from John Adams High School in Ozone Park who took his own life just over two years ago. He describes the emotional impact and how it stays with him.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
White Star families is something.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
And Anthony, he spoke about his story.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
I can't speak for it personally.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
I'm not a family member.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
I lost a...
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
A really close friend of mine from high school went to John Adams High School in Ozone Park.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
And just over two years ago, he took his own life.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
His wife came home, found him dead.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
One of the nicest people you can come across.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
And I'll just mention his first name, Kyle.
Member of the Public - Ryan Graham
And that's something that always sticks with me.