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Sherry Eichelberger
February 24, 2024
Never forgotten dear friend.
G Stein
February 23, 2024
Miss you everyday dear friend!!
anthony tormey (PJ)
February 22, 2024
It's 22 Feb 20024. We will never forget. RIP brother.
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Charlie Gili
February 17, 2023
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to (TAPS) Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors in the name of Juan Miguel Ridout US Air Force Staff Sergeant.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Michael Tacoronte
February 22, 2017
15 years as of today, bro. Miss the tough times we went thru back in Balls 5 MAR/APR 1996. You're the man. You made it and I didn't. Rest well, PJ.
jimmy counts
April 27, 2014
Your loss still weights heavy on my heart. You are not forgotten.
Air Commandos...Quiet Professionals
Kristin Michalak
July 21, 2013
I knew you many years ago, and thought you were one of the sweetest, most loyal guys I had ever met. I do not remember why we ever lost touch, but today your name popped in my head as it has many times over the years. Today I just happened to be playing on my computer and looked you up. This is what I found. :o( My heart breaks for your family and friends. As an EOD wife I have seen so much loss and tragedy, and I know that this pain never goes away for your loved ones. Even though its been nearly 15 years since I knew you, this still brings tears to my eyes and a heaviness to my heart. RIP Juan
S. Thompson
May 18, 2013
Thinking of you on this day and always Juan. May you rest in peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and neither will you.
G Stein
May 15, 2013
A true salt of the earth human, who loved his life, family, friends job and country! He will always be with us and never forgotten no matter how much time goes by. Until the next time Beau!!! Here's to still keeping us smiling!
G Stein
May 15, 2013
A true salt of the earth human! He loved his family, friends , job and country. He will always be loved and missed no matter how much time goes by. Until the next time beau!!
October 14, 2012
We have not forgotten you.
K Widener
May 26, 2012
Thinking of the fallen soldiers and friends during this Memorial Day weekend. We miss you Juan.
Peggy Childers
February 22, 2012
February 21, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout:
Always remembering Juan. "Some gave all."
S.Allen
February 22, 2012
In remembrance of SSgt Ridout on this with a grateful heart. God Bless your family.
Z Hartsock
February 22, 2011
We miss you.
Peggy Childers
February 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout:
Please accept my remembrance of Juan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
October 15, 2010
It is an honor to be carrying the baton in memory of Juan for this years walkforthefallen for special tactics members. He will not be forgotten
Tsgt Kyle Minshew / Pararescueman
Team 2 Www.walkforthefallen.com
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Valentin Parker
June 8, 2010
To the Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate the life of a true hero. "Wild 42" and the crew will never be forgotten.
Valentin Oskar Von Parker
1SG(R), SOCPAC
S Allen
June 1, 2010
Forever Remembered an American Hero.
Peggy Childers
February 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout:
Remembering Juan 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
Philip Calvert
November 11, 2009
Juan was my best man in my first wedding, I think of him often. a true friend and a true hero, a true MAN. I also worked with his old man for a bit at Hilltop Texaco just out of High School. never ending condolences to his family.
Kevin Anderson
October 1, 2009
I grew up with Juan in Ewa Beach, Hawaii and only learned of his passing today. I can't believe he's gone, but reading all of the nice things that everyone here has written tell me all I need to know about the man he grew up to be. I miss you, Juan. I am glad I was able to call you my friend.
Ricky H
August 22, 2009
Juan, you're always with us, our guardian angel as we continue to fight. Keep us safe until we meet again at the feet of our maker. I miss you my brother.
Tim
May 26, 2009
Gone, never forgotten. Rest In Peace
Mike Casey
March 16, 2009
Juan,
I would just like to say thank you to you and the other men who were also on that Chinook with you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Heather Evans-Hood
February 23, 2009
Dearest Juan & the family he leaves behind,
There are really no words of comfort that can be said when you lose someone you care so much for. I am truly sorry for your loss, and will ask the Lord for His comfort for your family. Juan, thank you for being someone who touched so many lives. The world is a better place because you were here.
Sincerely,
Heather Evans-Hood
Class of 90 O.H.H.S
Patty Baker
February 23, 2009
I can't believe it has been seven years since you left this earth. You are still missed by all who knew you.
Ariadne Wilber
February 21, 2009
I was in several classes with Juan in high school, and he was kind, nice and funny - with the kind of smile that you just never forget. Thank you for sharing him with us. I'm thinking of him - and of his family - today.
Peggy Childers
February 21, 2009
To the family of Staff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout:
Juan 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
Diana B.
November 4, 2008
Gone, but not forgotten!
Rest in Peace!
Diana Lozano
July 12, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Staff Sgt. Juan M Ridout. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close.
Thank you Staff Sgt. Ridout for the sacrifice you made for our country and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses you! May God bless all of you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You will NEVER be forgotten.
Peace and Love
In loving memory of my nephew
Army Pfc. Joshua A.R. Young
July 27, 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 guestbook 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 (NY)
Jeremy Reyes
February 27, 2007
I met Juan in ’96 at the PJ try out. We had both just finished basic training and spent our roughly four months together at the PJ indoctrination course. We spent every weekend together going to San Antonio, to the mall and movies. We ate every meal together after our long tiring days, and rode our bikes around the base talking about what an exciting time we would have in the future.
Whenever I didn’t feel like I could make it another day, Juan was the one listening to my complaint. Whenever I needed a laugh Juan was the one to make me laugh. Whenever I needed to think about other things than water confidence training, it was Juan that I talked to. We talked about our families, our friends, and our futures.
The things I remember most about Juan were things I didn’t notice when I knew him, but noticed once we were apart. I remember that he always listened to my worries and complaints about not making it through this first phase of training, but he never complained. I remember that he always hand wrote letters to his family and friends at home (it seemed like he did that most evenings). I remember that even after I failed out of the program, he was looking for me that night to have dinner and talk. I remember I was too ashamed of being weak that I hid that evening and didn’t see him. The next day he came to me, not upset that I didn’t have what it took, but that I didn’t confide in him. I regretted that mistake. It did not matter to Juan that I didn’t make it, we were friends and he wanted to help me. Even after we parted ways, Juan would ride his bike over from another base to visit me, telling me I was lucky because the new place was not as fun (always trying to make me feel better). When Juan left Texas to go through the rest of the PJ pipeline he would always write me letters and send pictures, telling me about training and what he was up to. He always was humble, never looking for recognition or glory and was always trying to make me feel better about where I was going.
I know as time moves on, we lose touch and our lives grow busy and change, but I wanted you to know what Juan meant to me. He was a true friend, a humble man, and a hero from the first day I met him. I will always remember with pride, joy, and honor that I knew Juan Ridout.
Garnet Jenkins
September 17, 2006
Paying tribute to Staff Sgt. Juan M. Ridout, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his service and dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Juan rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Ridout family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Laura Cameron
September 10, 2006
To the family and friends
I have only just begun this journey and may not have known your loved one personally.
I extend to you my deepest condolences. No words will ever express the grief those close to this lost treasure are feeling. I can only say that I can share this grief as I too lost a loved one July 8, 2006. I will continue to pray for the safety of our soldiers and especially the family and friends of our lost hero’s. I only hope the memories will carry us through. I will continue pray that you also will believe and know that our heavenly father will not give us more than we can handle.
As always I read (and cry) through the memorials of our lost hero’s, So many people have already expressed the things I would also say. I am amazed and take comfort that so many people care. I can only thank you for the sacrifice you and especially Juan have made to protect our country. As others have said “I am only an email away.” I would be honored if you so choose to share about this fine soldier.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Laura Cameron
(CPL Joseph P Micks KIA 7/8/2006 Ramadi, Iraq)
Tom Clinton
September 10, 2006
I was Juan's teammate and friend. We were stationed together before the accident. I went down to replace him. It was a horrible day when we were brought in to hear the tragic event. When Juan passed he took a little piece of me with him. He is a great man and will always be remembered and respected. Miss ya buddy! TC
Sherry Thompson
August 9, 2006
I knew Juan in highschool and he was always a kind and caring person. He liked everyone, never judged a person by the cover. He was truly a genuine person. He was funny all the time and enjoyed life so much. There is an empty spot in this world without him in it. I only recently found out of his passing and am deeply saddened. I will always remember Juan with fond memories. He is a true hero and will never be forgotten, never.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ridout family in the loss of Juan. I did not know Juan, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. 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. Juan, next week will be 4 years since you were taken, but you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Jeff Tate
January 11, 2006
To the Family,
Juan and I went to several schools together in Nc and Az. I was sad to hear of such a great loss of a friend. We often worte via email and sent christmas cards. It wasnt til a couple of years after that I found out.I will always rember his laugh and our friendship. May GOD Bless and comfort your loss.
Thomas Lytle
December 24, 2005
I was a friend of Juan, we played rugby togather here in Okinawa. I miss him. He was true friend and will never be forgotten. I knew him as true warrior and a professional.
SEMPER FIDELIS old friend God Bless.
Anthony Cebollero
October 26, 2005
My deepest condolences to the Rideout family. I knew Juan when he served in the 22nd STS at McChord AFB. As his First Sergeant, I got to know Juan as a true warrior and wonderful human being.
Barb Shillinger
June 4, 2005
As the WA State Coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project, I would like to offer condolences to Sgt Ridout‘s family on the loss of this fine young man. The goal of this national project is to make a memorial quilt for the family of each fallen hero; our group’s goal is to make a quilt for each lost service person who lists a WA state town as their hometown. We would be honored to make such a quilt for Juan's family. We are an all-volunteer group and we do this free of charge.
Franciska Blankenfeld
May 26, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with SSgt Ridout's family during this Memorial Day. I will forever be grateful to him for preserving & securing the ideals of our great nation. God Bless.
CMSgt Franciska Blankenfeld
United States Air Force
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