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for RYAN GRADY
John
July 2, 2020
Never Forgotten!
Diane Carpenter
May 25, 2020
Ryan, It's almost your Birthday! And it seems like yesterday that you left us. We will always remember. We love you!
Your family in Kansas
Diane Carpenter
July 4, 2019
It's been 9 years since we lost our hero, Ryan J. Grady. We remember like it was yesterday. Our hearts are still heavy after all this time, be we never will forget the sacrifice he made for all of us! We love you Ryan! The Carpenter family
Anonymous ...
April 29, 2019
I still remember when we lost you brother. Im sorry that we continue and your story ends. Just know. Your story continues with me
Brenda Patterson
July 30, 2017
I thought of you and your family today. RIP Ryan Grady.
Me and my Dad
Lexy Grady
January 14, 2016
My father would be 31 this year. he sacrificed everything, but I feel as if I'm the on that lost my life.
Diane Carpenter
May 25, 2015
Ryan would have turned 30 this year. It will be 5 years that he gave his life for all of us to remain free. We will never forget you and the sacrifice you made. God Bless You! Love, The Carpenter family
July 2, 2014
God. Bless Ryan for his service mission to a ring peace to the world. Bless his family that has to live without him.
July 7, 2013
I light this candle in symbolism of the memory & spirit of Ryan. We remain grateful for his service and sacrifice for our country, in recognition of the recent 3rd anniversary of his passing.
March 31, 2013
Always remembered. We remain grateful for his service and sacrifice.
Peggy Childers
July 1, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Ryan Grady:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Basil McCormick
October 26, 2011
Ryan made the supreme sacrifice for his country. rest eternal grant unto him O Lord & Let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace , Amen.
Sincerely,
Basil McCormick
Toronto, CANADA
Peggy Childers
July 2, 2011
July 1, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Ryan Grady:
Remembering Ryan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
Peggy Childers
April 1, 2011
To the family of Spc. Ryan Grady:
Ryan 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
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
September 12, 2010
To the family of SPC. Ryan Grady,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of Ryan. He sacrificed everything so that all of us can enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Our condolences.
Colleen Bozuwa
Stephanie Rafoss
August 19, 2010
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
B.J. Becker
July 19, 2010
Thank you for your service. God Bless and Keep Your Family.
Gary Allain
July 17, 2010
SPC. RYAN GRADY
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
MacDaniel
July 17, 2010
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Ryan will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Audrey Musso
July 15, 2010
Dear Grady Family, I do not know your Son, Brother, Father, but I have a tremendous amount of respect for your fallen Hero and your Angel. I have two sons in the NH National Guards so I can empathize with you and feel your pain. May you always remember your son Ryan died a Hero and will never be forgotten! May he find peace in God's arms and rest in eternal peace.
Audrey Musso
Exeter NH
Lynn Sibley
July 14, 2010
We send our deep thoughts of sympathy, comfort, and appreciation to Ryan and his family. His loss is a great loss for all Vermonters.
Rhonda
July 14, 2010
Rest in peace Ryan. May god bless you and your family in this time of healing. You will be deeply missed by all. You are a hero!
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
July 14, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Spc. Ryan Grady. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Ryan. And to Ryan it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Ryan, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,335 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Ryan’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Garnet Jenkins
July 13, 2010
My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of Spc Ryan Grady, with Profound Gratitude for this Brave Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Ryan and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
"Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~
I am the sister of such a young hero, who paid the Ultimate Price in Vietnam, many years ago.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Trish Hart
July 13, 2010
May you rest in peace Ryan. You were loved very much by your buddies over there, and they will miss you dearly. I am proud my son was able to serve with you..You are a true hero. My condolences to the entire family.
The Hart Family
Allyson Miller
July 12, 2010
RIP Ryan Grady. You are a hero to All Americans! Our prayers are with you and your family.
Douglas Kelly Sr
July 12, 2010
Dear Grady Family,Our deepest sympathy to all of the Ryan's family. Ryan has made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and now sits with God. Prayers to all our soldiers especially the 86th and 1-172 Cav in harms way and those injured.
CH John Feltz
July 11, 2010
It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially during war. But the love he had for God, family and country, will be seen and given back in the lives of so many, who have or will reach out to the family. You are in my prayers
Joy Fugate
July 11, 2010
Dear Grady Family, Thank You so much for the gift of your service to our nation and it's citizen soldiers. May Peace be with you at this time, and with us all at the completion of these efforts. Thank You Ryan, for your strength and bravery. You are missed, loved and honored. J. Fugate, mother of Spec.K.Fugate 186 BSB Co. C Vermont
July 11, 2010
The Planisek family is so sorry your Blue Star has turned to Gold May God be with you as you honor your sons memory a True American Hero Thinking of you praying for you sharing in your Sorrow
Military family Cleveland ohio
July 10, 2010
As the parent( in law) of two men in Afghanistan I understand the fear you felt when he left, but can not even begin to imagine the sorrow that you feel upon his return. His homecoming should be one filled with happiness and tears of joy. I am so sorry for your loss. I only hope that one day you can remember Ryan with a smile not tears.Take pride in knowing you raised a man, a Hero. RIP Ryan and thank you.
SFC William Rock
July 10, 2010
May God Grant you Peace Big Grady,There's a new guard at the Gate to Heaven and his name is RYAN. My sincere condolances to the family of Ryan.May God also Grant you the strenght to heal
Clara Griffin
July 10, 2010
My sympathy to the family of Ryan Grady at their loss. I was not a friend of Ryan, but I do appreciate his sacrifice in Afghanastan war. My thoughts and prayers go our to all of Ryan's loved ones in this time of grief.
Jenn Dumont
July 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know this must be a rough time for them.
PFC Dumont
CO C (MED) 186th BSB
SFC Jerry Wolfenbarger
July 10, 2010
You made the ultimate sacrifice. Our thougts are with your family.
July 10, 2010
Please know that my family and I send to you our deepest condolences on the loss you your son , father, relative, friend, and one who fought so we can remain free. We salute him and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
MARIE DESTEFANO
July 10, 2010
I DO NOT KNOW THIS YOUNG MAN....BUT IT MADE ME SAD JUST TO SEE HIS SMILE....NOW FADED......
David Dumont
July 10, 2010
To The Grady Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I have had the opportunity to see and talk to Ryan while in Afghanistan, my first time meeting him was at Camp Atturbury, IN this past winter. I work and live with his brother Kevin and know they were very close and seen each other every chance they had. He will be missed so much, God Bless.
Spc David Dumont
C TROOP 1/172 CAV
Bagram, AF
Virginia Helzer
July 7, 2010
To Ryan's Family, I am so sorry for your loss, May god be with you in your time of need. Us Helzer's will miss him dearly, we loved Ryan like a brother. Please know that we are here if you need us. RIP Ryan Thank you for your sacrifice, it came at the ultimate price.
The Glaude Family
July 4, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Clara Bozarth
July 4, 2010
Dear Ryan's Family, As a member of VFW Post 8798 and Ladies Auxiliary of Eufaula, OK we send our thoughts and prayers for God to comfort you and give you peace. America has many hero'es and
Ryan has become apart of this group.
Clara B. Bozarth
64 year member of
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
ellen hoaas
July 4, 2010
My heart is so burdened as I hear of the loss of another troop (one of our children) My prayer is that you will find peace and comfort in the Heavenly Father.
I am the Blue to Gold Liasion for oklahoma Blue star mothers and want you to know I feel your grief because they are all our children. please feel free to contact me if and when you wish. I respect your privacy.
405 922-2924
[email protected]
God Bless
Thomas Keplar
July 4, 2010
So long pal.
RIP
Thomas Keplar, TSgt, USAF (ret)
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