Jerry Van RyanCorporalB CO, 1ST BN, 503RD INF RGT, 173 ABN BDE Army of the United States 15 August 1949 - 11 September 1969 Walnut Creek, CA Panel 18W Line 072 |
 
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The database page for Jerry Van Ryan
I knew Jerry Ryan to be a great person. As my squad leader in military school, Jerry taught me the ropes and made me understand not to take life or myself too seriously. Jerry loved to clown around and although he was an upperclassman he treated us underlings better than most. He graduated two years before I did and I can still vividly recall his proudly showing up at an Alumni Day event wearing his Army Class "A" uniform and telling some of us he was on his way to Vietnam. That was the last time I saw him. Although he may not wish to be remembered for this feat, Jerry was the only person I have ever known who could place his entire fist in his mouth. Now that was something for an impressionable 16-year-old to see! |
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The point-of-contact for this memorial is a friend, John C. Pursley (USMC 1970-72) 1007 N W Fuschia Court, Silverdale WA 98383 E-Mail address not available 28 Mar 2003 |
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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Last updated 03/28/2003