John Ryan was asked to compose a song for the "Day of Remembrance" that honors the fallen heroes of the NASA Space Program.  The song debuted during the annual ceremony on January 27, 2022 at the Kennedy Space Center with John on piano, accompanied by a vocalist, cellist, and trumpeter. 

The song, "Above and Beyond" highlights the sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for space exploration and ultimately served all of humanity.  Their heroic efforts are now immortalized in a song composed by John Ryan to illuminate the great explorers that gave their lives to benefit humankind.