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Marc Ryan Obituary
Marc was born, raised in Gloucester City and was a 1998 graduate of Gloucester City Jr./Sr. High School. He was captain of the Gloucester City High School Football Team, 1997 All South Jersey Football Player, All Tri-County, All Group 2 First Team and received the Larry Pusey Award from Gloucester City High School for Courage. Marc was a weapons specialist for the United States Marine Corps and served our country with pride, honor and courage. He is a hero to all and fought for the freedom of those less fortunate.
Relatives, friends, United States Marines and residents of Gloucester City are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday Evening from 5 to 9 pm from Gloucester City Jr./Sr. High School: 1300 Market Street, Gloucester City. On Tuesday afternoon all are invited to a celebration of his life and ecumenical interfaith service at 1 pm directly from Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. There will be no morning viewing for the public. Entombment to follow with full military honors at Harleigh Mausoleum in Camden with his late grandparents.
Family requests that memorial donations be made in Marc’s memory to “Marc T. Ryan Scholarship Fund For Special Needs Students: 1300 Market Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Attn: Mr. Joseph Gorman. Please make checks payable to Marc T. Ryan Scholarship Fund. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through www.mccannhealey.com. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
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Marc and Lance ready for a mission
Melanie Thompson Smith
November 15, 2012
To the Ryan Family and Friends,
I just wanted you to know that I am holding you and your family close today and every day as we remember and honor our loved ones on this day. I am sure that Marc and Lance are guarding the streets of Heaven well and are still winning many friends with their winning ways.
Semper Fi and always Gung Ho
Thank You for your service
Debra Estep
November 15, 2012
Lauren Harkins
June 20, 2012
You would be 33 y/o yesterday. Happy Birthday. Luv u miss u bro. Xoxo
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June 19, 2012
Happy Birthday Marc.
Lauren Harkins
November 20, 2011
Hey Bro
Miss you so much everyday. Hope you were watching over us during the race we had because of you we were able to get the $30,000 scholarship in you name for a child who has lost a military parent in the war. 243 runner came out for it. I love you and we miss you alway. Luv forever your sister Lauren
Peggy Childers
November 18, 2011
November 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Marc T. Ryan:
Please accept my remembrance of Marc on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
November 15, 2011
Marc, Been thinking of you and your family all day today. Miss you.
Mandy McNamee
November 15, 2011
Marc - Thinking of you and that smile today...
Debra Estep
November 15, 2011
Thank you Cpl Ryan for your service. Holding your family in prayer.
Melanie Thompson Smith
November 15, 2011
Holding you and your family close as we remember with love and honor our sons as they guard the streets of Heaven. Marc will never be forgotten. I am thankful that he was part of Lance's life. Semper Fi and Always GUNG HO
Sheril Cunane
May 30, 2011
Thinking of you on Memorial Day 2011 Thank you for your sacrifice. You are remembered.
Elizabeth Raab
January 14, 2011
Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.
Sabbath
November 23, 2010
Not only did you find the courage and strength to step up the first time, you had the incredible fortitude and loyalty to keep going back. You have my deepest gratitude and respect. Be at peace, Marine.
November 15, 2010
Marc,
We'll always remember you. Your smile and heart can never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Marc T. Ryan:
Remembering Marc on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
November 11, 2010
Marc,
Thinking about you this Veteran's Day and everyday.
Thank you for your sacrifice and may God Bless you.
Marine Corp. Bday We Miss You Marc
Lauren Harkins
October 10, 2010
Steve Platt
October 7, 2010
Marc,
I think of you often, working in a school gives me the opportunity to say the Pledge of Allegiance everyday, everyday it reminds me of the sacrifice you made so my family can live free and safe and for that we are eternally grateful. I miss you Marc, you will never be forgotten!!
Scott Martin
October 4, 2010
Hey Marc,
I was just thinking about you bro. I really miss you man. I hope all is well. Love you man.
Scott
Kenna Larra
August 22, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
June 20, 2009
Marc,
Happy 30th Birthday.
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Marc T. Ryan:
Marc gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of Marc ~ (Debra Estep)
November 15, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Marc, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
September 27, 2008
Although I did not know Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. Remember when times get tough, that he is looking down from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He Rest in Peace with the Lord, and Your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13
Proud Wife-to-Be of a Marine in Iraq. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (Rocklin, CA)
Randy Chiodi
July 18, 2008
Just thinking of you Marc
Scott Martin
May 25, 2008
Hey Marc,
I was thinking about you and wanted to say that I Love and Miss you Brother. Wish you were here this Memorial Day weekend. Take care Bro.
Scott
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Ryan!
Marc and Lance in their humvee. For love of family and country.
Melanie Smith
November 15, 2007
To Marc's family,
My thoughts are always with you but today the day has been full of memories. I am not sure if I told you but Lance was very impressed with Marc and his driving ability. Lance told me of times when he wasn't sure how Marc got them out of the situations they found themselves in while on the streets of Ramadi, Iraq. Today, as always I remember I our sons with pride. I remember their love of family and country. God bless you. Semper Fi
Proud Marine Mom of Cpl. Lance Thompson
KIA 11-15-04 Ramadi, Iraq
Steve Platt
November 13, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan,
My wife and I were at the retirement of Marc's Jersey. I can truly say that I am a better person for knowing your son. A tremendous person, a tremendous athlete and a wonderful friend. I continue to carry a letter in my brief case that Marc wrote me from bootcamp. I have numerous pictures from trips we took both to the zoo and to the oudoor show in Phila. Marc was and continues to be an inspiration. The dedication and retirment of his jersey was well deserved. Gloucester City was a great part of my life and my career, the people there truly look out for each other and take care of one another, that is rare these days. Marc will always be in my thoughts and prayers, and remembered as one of the greatest students I have ever had. His senior year after his last football game he took a scull and crossbones sticker and a lion paw sticker off his helmet and gave them to me. They remain in the corners of my computer monitor and stories of Marc are always available in my office. I speak to young kids about him whenever I can. I'm not sure you knew how he touched my life in so many ways. Please take care and thank you for raising a most amazing son.
Matthew Winn
October 24, 2007
Marc,
I was thinking of you lately and from what I read in the local paper your still being remembered properly. I'm still trying to find a date when your monument will be presented so I can be there. The other day I was at the Philadelphia Zoo and I was looking at the Monkeys with my Wife and kids. The strangest thing happened! While I was standing in the crowd of people, I saw the back of someones tee shirt with your name on it! and the shirt was about remembering those that have fallen. I approached that gentlemen and let him know that I served with you, and that I'm glad to see that your still being remembered.
SSgt Matthew D. Winn
August 2, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
crystal/pete ott
August 1, 2007
we are very sorry for you loss when you loose someone you love its hard
Lauren Ryan Harkins
July 30, 2007
Marc
Just wanted to stop and tell you how much I love you and miss you everyday since you left us. Love you lots your sister lauren
Chris and Tina Holmes
July 29, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
July 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Ryan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Cherylann Lane
July 8, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your pain. We love and support our troops. Marc may be gone but not forgotten!
Mandy McNamee
June 19, 2007
Happy Birthday Marc! You are missed terribly and will never be forgotten.
Scott Martin
May 29, 2007
Thanks for everything Marc. Miss you brother. Wish you could be here with us this Memorial Day.
Scott
May 29, 2007
Thanks for everything Marc. Miss you brother. Wish you could be here this Memorial Day brother.
Grace Z
May 28, 2007
Tell them of us and say,
For their tomorrows,
We gave our today.
-- The Kohima Epitaph
We will never forget,
NJ Marine Moms
Scott Martin
April 10, 2007
Hey Marc,
I was thinking about you and just wanted to say Hi. Love ya and miss you bro.
Scott
Sgt Jason Whipkey
March 5, 2007
Marc,
I was just thinking about you today and how much I miss you brother. Every day I look at my Mackenzie Tyler, I smile. Semper Fi.
Jason
D Lewis
February 28, 2007
May you find comfort in knowing how "BRAVE" your son was.Thank you
John McCaughrean
February 9, 2007
May your family know that you are by God's side. You are and will not be forgotten. It is men like you who make us safe, free and to us veterans, very proud! God has blessed your family, friends, fellow Marines and this Country with your sense of God, Family, Duty and Honor. Thank you
SEMPER FI!
EM2/SS Veteran
1982-1988
Father of a current "US Soldier"
1st Infantry Division, 4th Cavalry Regiment.
Robert B. Reyes
December 16, 2006
I was in squad leader course with Cpl. Ryan. He was a great Marine and a true hero. Thank you brother, I will never forget. Semper Fi.
Christina Hammell & family
December 4, 2006
My family wakes up every morning safely because of you and your fellow brothers and sisters to fight to keep freedom alive in America. Although I never met you, or your family, I am grateful to say that I am an American. My family is safe and secure, and for that I am eternally grateful. May God smile upon all those you loved and may peace be in their hearts.
Thank your for your sacrifice.
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2006
Remembering this Young Hero, Cpl. Marc T. Ryan, on this 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Marc rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Ryan family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Scott Martin
November 11, 2006
Happy Birthday and Veterans Day Bro. Love ya and Miss you.
Thomas & JoAnn Meehan
August 17, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Ryan Family, my wife and I did not know Marc. As parents who lost a daughter, Colleen, Age 26 on September 11, 2001 at the WTC, we share and understand the immense loss and sorrow of losing a child.
Please know that his sacrifice will not be forgotten, and he will remain in our prayers forever, a hero whom we will never forget.
Our prayer is that God’s tender mercy will dry your tears, and that He will comfort you in all the days ahead.
May the Peace of the Lord Be With You, Upon You, and Remain With You Always,
With Love & Respect,
Tom & JoAnn Meehan
July 7, 2006
hey marc ..
happy belated birthday !!
May 12, 2006
Our Star
I ventured out this morning, to face
the eastern sky
To see Our Lords greatness, the sun
as it would rise
A single star greeted me, you had to
see it to believe
Astrals all aglowing, was all there
was to see
Sparkling spikes of memories
From those that we had known
Such a beautiful reminder...
that we don't walk alone.
Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith
January 17, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ryan family in the loss of Marc. I did not know Marc, ( I lived in the Easton/Bangor area of PA for over 52 yrs) but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. It has been a little over a year Marc since you were taken, but you are not forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Melanie Smith
December 31, 2005
To the Ryan family and friends,
A year has gone by and I think of our sons every day as I know you do too. Thank you for keeping in touch and for Marc being in Lance's life. Semper Fi Marc, Lance, and Captain!! We love you and are proud of you! We know you are guarding the streets of Heaven like you guarded the streets here-with love of life and lots of fun. Thank you for making us proud!
Jason Sharp
December 29, 2005
You are always on my mind. I hope to bring honor onto your memory by performing my duties as well as you did.
SEMPER FI
Your cousin(brother)
December 27, 2005
MERRY CHRISTMAS MARK .. WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU !!!!
Stacie Borger-Meredith
December 20, 2005
I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of your family at this holiday season. You are all in my prayers.
Susan Klumpp
November 2, 2005
Dear Mrs. Ryan I just wanted you to know that in the last year I have Thought alot about you and Marc. You are in my prays. Susan Klumpp PMM of Sgt Joseph Klumpp
Chris Ryan
October 25, 2005
SmperFie. More to come.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your Brother
Chris.
Catherine Jamison
April 1, 2005
Just wanted to let you know that Marc has come to my mind many times these last few months as my grandson is now in Iraq for his second tour of duty. Since I had Marc when he was at Gloucester High. I was your neighbor and a teacher's aide before I move to CO.
I think of Marc and ask him to keep an eye on my grandson. I know to some it may sound silly, but, I feel better when I do. My prayers are with you also. Katie Milner Jamison
Crystal Kidd
March 31, 2005
Dear Linda and Lauren,
This is just to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Remember that day after day someone is sending warm wishes and prayers your way. If there are hours when you feel a bit blue, may it cheer you to know, someone's thinking of you. I may not have known Ryan personally, but I do know that he was a blessing sent from God and will forever live in so many hearts near and far. God Bless you and your entire family.
Sincerely,
Crystal Kidd
856-303-0983
Dee Sharp
December 22, 2004
Dear Linds,Tom,Chris and Lauren, Thinking of you at this holiday season,and hope your preciois memories will comfort you. Love, Aunt Dee
Diane & John S. Myers Jr.
December 12, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
Words can't express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your son and brother Marc. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Marc is a great example of a "DEDICATED SOLDIER". He paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. He is a true American Hero. Thank you Marc for your sacrifice so that we can remain a free nation. We will never forget you Marc.
As parents of 7, two of our sons went to school with Marc and will remember him as a true friend and hero. Our son Mark will never forget the one hit he took from Marc. He said he hit him so hard that his face mask broke off his helmet. They will miss his friendship.
Our youngest son is just starting his military career in the Army. We will be going through those same fears for his safety as he leaves for Iraq in 2005. We cry with you and pray for you, as we do for our son, knowing he too will be in harms way.
We know that Marc is a Proud Marine serving God in Heaven and that he is watching over all of us from up above. He is an Angel who never sleeps. His work is never done. May you feel his warmth and presence all around you.
May God Bless you all in this difficult time.
God Bless You, Corporal Marc Tyler Ryan. Marc you will truely be missed. We are all so proud of you.
Marc, your star will forever shine in the night skies. You are our "HERO".
With Our Deepest Sympathy. As requested by your family we are sending in a contribution to the scholarship fund that has be established to honor you.
SFC John S. Myers Jr.(Ret.), Diane L. Myers, Michael Pino, Mark Pino and all of our family.
Cheryl Evans
December 8, 2004
I would like to send my condolences to the Ryan family. I worked with Linda at John Jeffrey & for a short time at Nest. Linda is a great lady & it deeply disturbed me when I heard about this. My prayers are with you Linda & your family.
Robert McNulty, Sr
December 6, 2004
On behalf of the membership of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 825 South Jersey I wish to express our condolences for the loss of your son. As veterans, we are all too familiar with the hardships this loss brings to the many friends and family members of those who have given their final measure of devotion to their country. We are very fortunate to live in a country that produces young men and women ready to voluntarily risk their lives in places like Iraq and Afghanistan to spread the opportunity of freedom and to protect our own. We all need to thank them for doing this, to thank their families who also sacrifice so much and to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for the ideals of our great nation.
November 29, 2004
May you find comfort in your memories and support from those who surround you.
There is no greater sacrafice than life itself. Marc will always be remembered for the amazing man he was and the HERO he has become.
Where ever you go, whatever you do--Marc will always be in heaven watching over you.
God bless and Protect our troops.
God Bless You and God Bless America!
Gloucester City needs hereos like Marc. The new school should be dedicated to our hometown heroes, Marc Ryan and Tommy Stewart.
Marie Sharp
November 28, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
There are no words to alleviate the pain of the heart. There are no answers to quiet the soul. Sometimes we can not understand but we must trust that our heavenly father has us in the palm of his hand. I hope you can draw solace from the heartfelt sympathy of many and the presence of God in our daily lives. Marc will live on in the memories and love you share.
With deepest sympathy,
Marie
Dee Crosby
November 27, 2004
Tom, Linda, Chris, & Lauren,
Marc is a well known,loved and a great inspiration to all whose lives he may have touched. I am sure his pure sacrifices to save or spare just one childs life were not in vain. In fact, I know Marc's sacrifices will shed a different insight into LCPL Nate Reep on his next tour of duty in Iraq. I am so sorry Nate and Marc were unable to find each other even though they were right on top of each other at times. If you need anything feel free to contact us or Nate. Keep in mind Marc is still at work guarding the gates of heaven for his fellow marine brothers during this time of such uncertainty. God Bless and protect each and everyone of you Tom, Linda , Chris and Lauren.
Bob and Dee Crosby
Kendra Reep
LCPL Nathaniel A. Reep 3/7 29 palms
Paul Candia
November 26, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
I offer my deepest and sincere sympathy regarding the loss of Marc. I am fortunate to say that I knew Marc personally and served with him during the last four years at 1st Battalion 1st Marines Weapons Company. He is what is defined as a true American Hero. I will never forget sharing tobacco or a laugh with him. His life will always inspire me to do my best.
Sincerely Yours & Semper Fidelis,
Staff Sergeant Paul A. Candia
USMC
Dean Loehr
November 26, 2004
Another entry from the Fort Benning Support Group:
Jane told me about your son. I have read so many entries about Marc and he was just the kind of son that I would have wanted. My son has served in Afghanistan and he and Marc sound a lot alike. Kind, patriotic, good kids - the soldiers who make up our US Armed Forces. You must be so proud of Marc. I wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family and know that Marc is up in Heaven guiding his buddies through their journies. Bless you all and Bless Marc,
Ms. Dean Loehr
Houston
Proud Army Mom, SPC Christian Loehr
10th Mtn Div, Ft. Drum, NY
Michelle Sevarino
November 26, 2004
To The Ryan Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family. I did not know Marc, but was told of his sacrifice through my best friend, Skip Rimby. I cannot know what you must be facing at this time, but I have prayed for you and will continue to do so. I know that God will give you the strength to go forward one day at a time.
I have been reading through the letters of sympathy that you have received so far. I am touched by how much Marc was loved. He was obviously a very warm and wonderful friend to many.
Though I never knew him, I owe him my thanks. He paid the ultimate price for me and my family. I want you to know that I don't take something like that lightly. I am honored to have had such a brave man out in this world fighting on my behalf. What he did will not be forgotten. He bore his cross with honor.
There is nothing I could say to you that would ever be enough, but I hope that you can find some comfort in knowing you are in so many peoples thoughts and prayers.
God bless you all,
Michelle Sevarino
Amy Cooney
November 26, 2004
To the entire Ryan Family,
I had the pleasure of spending 4 years with Marc in high school. He was truely the nicest guy I ever met. He will forever be in my heart and memory. He will truely be missed and NEVER forgotten. He in a true hero to all that knew him. I will forever be grateful to Marc for the sacrafice he made for his country.
God Bless you all and thank you for your sacrafice.
Deepest Sympathy,
Amy Cooney
Theresa Cipolone
November 24, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
I just wanted to let you and your family know that I was at the viewing and i didn't get a chance to say that i was sorry, but i wanted tell ya that I was in Marching Band and Marc ryan was on the football team and thats how i got to know Marc Ryan and I also got to know him in the hallways at school. He would always talk to me and walk with me to each of my classes and sometimes he would always be there for me when I needed him or when I ran into problems he would be always there for me and I would just like to say that im always going to keep Marc Ryan in my heart and in my soul forever. No one else can replace Marc Ryan,he was a smart kid and a very good classmate and an angel from God.Im very sorry for your loss of your son i know how special he was and he will always be special to each and everyone of us. If you need anything anything at all please don't hesitate to call me and my family or email us to let us know if you need anything.Im very sorry again for your loss. :-( Rest in Peace,Marc Ryan 2004! We miss you:-(
Dylan & Jenn Moore
November 24, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
Marc was the nicest person we ever met. When ever you saw him, he went out of his way to say hello. We are proud to have known him and will remember him always. I will always be thankful for him for fighting to make our childrens lives safer. Marc will always be in our prayers and our hearts.
Sincerly,
Jennifer,Dylan,Taylor, Courtney Moore
Beverly Rosen
November 24, 2004
My sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your brave Marine, Marc. I pray God will comfort your home with His unfailing love and supply you with peace during this difficult time.
Ginger Rogers
November 24, 2004
My son was with 2/4 and he called me tell me about Cpl Ryan. His name is Lt Lucas Wells and he was so upset about your son. We knew Cpl Ryan had reupped and my son explained about it and I could tell how his heart was broken.
Please know we are all praying for your strength to make it through this time. You have every reason to be proud of Cpl Ryan and all Americans appreciate yours and his sacrifice.
We will continue to think of you and will never forget Cpl Ryan's contribution to our safety.
God Bless You.
Ginger Rogers
College Station, Texas
Sherry Ditizio
November 24, 2004
Dear Linda,
I cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. You and your husband should take proud in knowing that you have raised such an honorable man. You and your family are in my heart and prayers during your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Sherry Ditizio
856-415-0707
PS: I am the crazy girl worked with you at NEST and borrowed your hair clip
Erin Heitz (Jones)
November 24, 2004
A TRUE American HERO. Aunt Linda, Tom, Chris, and Lauren, I love you. Marc, it is because of men and women like you that we may live FREE.
I love you.
Renee Dixon
November 23, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
I attended Wesley College with Marc and just wanted his family to know how much fun he was in school. He always had a smile on his face and would talk to anyone about anything. I'm proud that I was able to know him even for a short time frame. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel very fortunate to know that such a upstanding man fought for my freedom.
Jane Suhoskey
November 23, 2004
From The Fort Benning Support Group,
We are a nationwide group of Army mothers and wives.
(I came last night to say goodbye and thank you to your son.
My son is a soldier in the 2nd ID.)
Ft Benning mothers and wives want you to know,
Your son Marc is in our thoughts and prayers.
May you find some comfort in knowing that many hearts ache with yours. You are not alone in your grief, we cry with you.
Marc is an American Hero and a great Marine.
We will all remember him and your family. May Gods love comfort you and bring you peace until you all meet Marc again in heaven.
November 23, 2004
Mr. Mrs Ryan,
He is our hero, he did a great thing, he loved his country, there are meny people who loved him, He will be sorely missed. Although your hearts are breaking you must never forget your loving son will meet you in the heavnly abiss.
...May god bless your family and keep marc for you util you are reunited in the afterlife....
Steve&Gwen Roberts
November 23, 2004
I went to school with marc and even though we went our seperate ways I kept him in my thoughts. Thank you for the memories marc you will be grately missed.
MICHAEL SETTAR
November 23, 2004
TOM,LINDA,FAMILY
I AM TRULY SOSO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MARC MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU.
MIKE&PAT SETTAR
valarie best
November 23, 2004
You don't know me but my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Ryan Family. I am a friend of the Freeman Family (from Lumberton, NJ) that recently also lost their son in the battle in Iraq. I just can't imagine the pain that you must feel, but I am praying that you have the strength to get through this. All of the memories you have of your son will forever make you smile and proud. All of young men and women who serve our country our incredible heroes. My God Bless Your Family.
James Gorczynski
November 23, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grievence. I graduated with Marc and also served over in Iraq. Me and Marc where good friends in high school and even in the corp. he was stationed just down the road from me on Camp Pendleton. I will miss him. He was a great friend and person.
SGT GORCZYNSKI, JAMES E.
Bob & Dot Pilkauskas
November 23, 2004
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of someone who was so loved and gave so much so that all men could be free. May God bless him and all the family.
Mary Ann Everingham
November 23, 2004
Dear Ryan Family,
My words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. My husband, Spencer, served proudly at Marc's side in Iraq. He is deeply missed by all who knew him there. They continue on in Marc's memory - he will never be forgotten. He is a true hero. My husband and I send our loving thoughts and prayers to your family.
Lovingly,
Mary Ann Everingham
Janice Ward
November 23, 2004
God Bless Marc Ryan. He gave his life for his country. May our Lord help his family in their time of grief. Thank you Corporal Ryan.
Grace Zerbo
November 22, 2004
No greater gift can one man give to another. Thank you for the freedom we enjoy today.
May God bless you and surround you in his loving arms,
The Zerbo's
NJ
carol helveston
November 22, 2004
to the ryan family
my prayers are with u and this time of need marc is a true american hero and will always be remembered for his courage, wisdom, and braveness. god bless!!!! Carol Helveston. (class of 98)
Katherine Long
November 22, 2004
My prayer's go out to you and your family.
John Green
November 22, 2004
It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences. Knowing Marc went back, as your son Chris has said, because his brother Marines were being killed and he had to do something about it only reinforces what I already knew, that the bond of brothers in combat is stronger than the safety of oneself. You cannot ask more of anyone than to give ones life for his brothers.
I also want to share an incident with you that brings a smile to me. Marc and my son Johnny were on the Mustangs and during a linemens drill Marc was absolutely mauling Johnny. Johnny was a little upset as he thought what Marc was doing was illegal. When the drill was over Marc said to Johnny " Sorry, Green's that's just football" with a big smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
John and Sue Green
Gloucester
Paula Zane
November 22, 2004
May God Bless you and your family in this time of such great loss and sorrow. Please know that you are not mourning the loss of your son, Marc, alone - the thoughts, prayers and gratitude of the entire nation are with you.
November 22, 2004
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. It is men like Marc and their Sacrifice that make this country what it is. Semper Fi and God Bless.
Friends of Marine 2nd Lt John T Wroblewski KIA 4/04 NJ
Carol Wlodarczyk
November 22, 2004
I didnt know Marc but my daughter did.I'm so sorry for your loss.Marc and his family are in my prayers.He is and will always be a hero.God Bless Marc and his family.
Neen (Woods) Raspa
November 22, 2004
Tommy and Family ...
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Be strong.
(Tommy from the old days on Market Street ... seems as if we never forget our roots ... you have a beautiful family ...
Neen (Timmy's little sister))
Mark McAvoy
November 22, 2004
I am writing to express my profound gratitude for heroes such as your son and brother, Corporal Marc Ryan, and for the families that raise such men. I also want to extend great sympathy for your loss. It is important for me to acknowledge that the goodness I have in my life exists only through the courage and infinite service of men like Marc. The level of gratitude in my heart and the honor I give your family is heartfelt and deep. I hope my gratitude can somehow come close to Marc’s love for the people of this nation because “Greater love hath no man than this that he would lay down his life for his friends”.
Your son’s service was all that he could give. In this respect, he followed in the steps of Christ who freed all mankind. I love you and your family for this gift laden with sorrow and I hope to rejoice with you when you behold his face and hug him on a more beautiful day.
I served in the U.S. Army for 20 years but was not called, in the purposes of God, to bear the burdens of your son. I pray for success in the cause for which he gave his life and for spiritual comfort of your family. God bless you and all those who continue to serve this nation.
As requested by your family, I am sending a contribution to the scholarship fund established to honor Marc.
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