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for Ryan Miller
Cheryl Haak, Proud Marine Corps Combat Veteran's Mother
September 3, 2024
Cheryl Haak, Proud Marine Corps Combat Veteran's Mother
September 3, 2024
Cheryl Haak, Proud Marine Corps Combat Veteran's Mother
September 3, 2024
Cheryl Haak, Proud Marine Corps Combat Veteran's Mother
September 3, 2024
Rest Easy LCpl Ryan E. Miller.... It has been 18 years since your passing. I wanted to let you know that we think of you often in our household. We will hold you in our hearts forever, Ryan... You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
Veterans Day 2017
November 10, 2017
Never forget.
jb
September 3, 2015
We will never forget.
Phil and Ann Bickel
October 14, 2013
Thanks for taking the time to console us at our time if loss. We think of Ryan and Harry often. God Bless the both of you.
Jaime Bates
October 12, 2013
Thinking of you and your family. You will never be forgotten
Elisa Writesel
September 3, 2013
Ryan will never be forgotten.
Janet Alderman
May 16, 2013
I would like to send you a quilt made in honor and sympathy of Ryan's passing. As the State of Ohio Coordinator for the National Home of the Brave Quilt Project. If you, Ed & Mary would like a quilt, please request one on www.homeofthebravequils.com
In sympathy,
Janet Alderman
State of Ohio Coordinator
Mike and Sharon Armstrong
September 4, 2012
Pat and Tom - We just saw the terrible news on the internet. Our deepest condolances at such a trying and emotional time. Rest assured our prayers are with you and the family. We didn't know Ryan but we know the both of you and he had to be a "good one".
Peggy Childers
September 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Pvt. Ryan E. Miller:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
September 3, 2010
To the family and friends of Pvt. Ryan E. Miller:
Remembering Ryan 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
Brenda & Mark Ewing
July 4, 2010
We're writing from Crested Butte, Colorado. Today, Mike Eherdt with projectamericarun.com, placed an American flag with Ryan's name attached to it on a yellow ribbon, at mile marker 26 on Kebler Pass Road near where we live and enjoy our most sacred time hiking and fishing and relishing God's beauty.
We chose mm 26 as it is the day of my birthday in June. Tonight our hearts have been filled with the exceptional and heartwarming messages about Ryan from family and friends and strangers all across the globe.
My husband went to high school in Westerville in the early 70's so he was very familiar with Gahanna and the high school there.
Our message to you is that we will remember Ryan everytime we pass that mile marker and pray for you as parents, friends and loved ones in your great loss. We will also remember to pray for all of our military wherever they are serving and the huge sacrifice family and friends make.
Kebler Pass is only open during the summer so we will eventually bring the flag home and would be happy to send it along to you if you wish.
We don't know Mr. Eherdt, but understand he used to live here in Crested Butte. His tribute to the fallen soldiers is quite extraordinary. We are at 8,885 feet in town, and at least that going over the pass into the West Elk Mountains.
Thank you and God Bless your family, especially this Fourth of July!
Nick Luciano
January 30, 2010
Hey bro! im in AFGHAN now with Blackwater. i miss u so much bro, i still havent talked to your family. I hope your family is keeping strong brother. I hope they know im here for them, im living in Cleveland OH. God bless you man ( 3/2 Kilo co.) Love you bro...
Semper Fi !!
Sgt. Jacob Lowe
October 5, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dennis Benson
September 4, 2009
Ryan, I remembered vividly arriving at your parents' home hours after I was notified. That began a series of very long and emotional days.
I don't think I have shared this poem with you. My son wrote this sitting in an Iraqi desert in 2003. You could have written this as well, as I believe any Marine could. Kris would want you to have a copy of this.
God Bless, Ryan. You are in our hearts and prayers as is your family who I know you watch over.
BROKEN PROMISES, Sgt. Kristopher Benson, 3/7/Weapons/81s
Please forgive the promises I must break
The dates and holidays I will not make
But our freedom has come under attack
And it is my duty to fight back.
It may be a while before I can write
But know it is your love that is my will to fight.
Endless days and nights in the field
A small sacrifice as our nation's shield.
Those many tired and hungry nights
Betrayed only by a pale moon's light
Side by side in the trenches we share
Some will give all with none to spare.
By our will and with God's grace
Our sons will never have to take our place
I remind myself it is for their sake
Please forgive me the promises I must break.
From mountains across deserts to the sea
I am a defender of liberty
I have seen pain and suffering in a million faces
In distant lands and faraway places.
Where evil hides you will find me there
With pride and honor in the uniform I wear
Alas our cause is the rightgeous one
History will be our judge when all is done.
If called to give the full measure of my devotion
It will not be for a senseless notion
The men I lead are bold and brave
And medals cannot tell of all they gave.
For as I serve with my brothers
We've sworn to lay down our lives for others
And I will be here to fight as long as it may take
Please forgive me the promises I must break.
Peggy Childers
September 3, 2009
To the family of Pvt. Ryan E. Miller:
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
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
J Weaver
July 11, 2009
Hey man, I miss you and Im sorry that I couldnt do more on that day. I know that you are smiling that trademark smile you had wherever you are.
-Seventhreaper
Sgt Jason Fell
May 23, 2009
Ryan,
There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and what a great Marine and person you were. I think about all the great times that I had with you at Camp Lejeune! i pray for you and your Family. You are missed!!! YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN!!!! Semper Fi!
Kenna Larra
March 16, 2009
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 1,450 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,
Kenna
In Memory of Ryan ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep (Aleandri)
September 3, 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 Ryan, but I am remembering
his service. 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
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
Aaron Cook
July 3, 2008
Ryan was a very good friend of mine in the Marine Corps. We would ride home from NC occassionally together. Take turns driving to save on gas. Hew was such a great person and an even better friend. I will miss him dearly and never forget him.
Michelle Blubaugh
June 26, 2008
Hey Ryan!!! Gosh, we all miss you so much, but I know you are in a better place now. I'm at work and googled your name to see what kind of articles I could find, and this came up. I see some of the family has already left entries. So guess what! Uncle David is getting married next month! It's so exciting!! Of course you will be right there will us all on that day, and we think about you all the time! Thank you for everything you have done for this family and this country. I love you, Ryan!!
June 1, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pvt Miller!
Ben Becton
May 26, 2008
I remembered you on your birthday, Ryan. On this Memorial Day 2008, thanks again for your sacrifice and for your friendship from 2nd grade on.
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
April 28, 2008
I saw in the "Dispatch" that the family listed a "Happy Birthday" memorial to Ryan, who would have been all of 23 on Sunday, April 27th.
May Ryan know peace in the Presence of God, and Ryan's family know the goodness of his memory.
As the son and brother of Marines, I wish them all well.
Lauren Phelps
April 3, 2008
Ryan I didn't know you but you are my best friends cousin. You did such a honorable thing for us. There is no way that any of us can repay you for what you have done for us. We love you and will miss you until we meet agian.
Cheryl
March 17, 2008
Ryan-
You are thought of in my household daily. My son David served beside you and you were a great friend to him. Thank you and Phil for watching over him and bringing him back safely to his little boy and to me, his dad & his brother. You are a hero and you are greatly missed.
Michael Lisi
February 2, 2008
Ryan,
We miss you! Today I was remembering you as I saw an article about an Army PFC, Nick Madaras. He went to the Lord the same day you did and his legacy lives on with Kicks for Nick. Your legacy lives on through the scholarship fund at DeSales and in our hearts. You will never be forgotten. We miss you and love you! We keep your family close and in our prayers daily!
Uncle Mike
Lauren Lisi
January 8, 2008
HEY RYAN HAPPY NEW YEAR! i am missing you around the holidays! its still a little weird not to see you there! well my life has been CRAZY to the max! but i pray to you and you always seem to pull me on the right path! well i love you so much and will visit real soon! i love you!!!!!
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
December 24, 2007
From where I am with the U.S. military, remembering Ryan's family in prayer, this Christmastide.
Alex Harty
November 22, 2007
Hey Miller, it's been over a year, and I miss your friendship more and more. You were my best friend at St. Matts and best friend at DeSales, and I will see you in heaven soon enough. You are a true hero and the person I pray to when I am down and need help. God Bless, and don't worry, I'll make sure no one messes with Tara. You're a brother for life, and death, and I'll never forget how good of a friend you were to me.
Aunt Terri & Uncle Van
September 3, 2007
Hi, Ryan. It's hard to believe that one year ago today our Lord called you home. It seems like only yesterday. Although we still feel the pain and sorrow, our faith reminds us that you are up above, smiling down on us all. Know that your dad, mom and Tara cherish each time you "visit" them. What a beautiful sign to them of your love and concern for them, and a testament to how much you felt their love for you.
Thank you, again, Ryan for giving your life for us and the rest of America. You will NEVER be forgotten. We love you,
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
September 3, 2007
In prayer, remembering Ryan's family. From a son and brother of Marines.
SHELLI GEDEON
August 15, 2007
WELL IT HAS BEEN AWHILE SINCE WE FIRST WROTE TO RYAN MILLER. MY SON, ALSO RYAN HAS SERVED 2 TOURS AND HOPEFULLY NO MORE. WE ARE STILL VERY AWARE OF THE BRAVE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE DEPLOYED OR OTHER WISE. THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Dennis Benson
August 3, 2007
Ryan, you know that my wife and I had a great lunch with your parents last Saturday. You also you that I'm trying to write a memorial article for the newspaper for September. That's tough, kid. I've talked to a number of your buddies, and their affection and respect for you is difficult for them to put into words. But they are trying and will get back to me. Your Dad has done a great job with the golf tournament, and I've been adding my two cents. And I've talked to your grandfather. It's been almost a year, but the emotions still run high. The scholarship in your name will make a difference in young people's lives. This is an enduring contribution, and I thank you for your service and sacrifice for this nation. Anyone who wants to know about the Lance Corporal Ryan E. Miller scholarship fund can reach me at [email protected] or (614) 840-0466. - Semper Fi -- Dr. Dennis Benson
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)
July 31, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pvt Miller and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! It is especially sad to lose a fellow member of the Buckeye state. May God bless all of you!!
Tim George
May 28, 2007
God Bless you Ryan Miller, and all those who have served, sacraficed, and are now serving. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Cassady, Chaplain, USAF
April 27, 2007
Thinking of this family on their Marine's birthday. With prayers for comfort.
tara sturgill
March 30, 2007
Hi Ryan!
I know it had been forever since I had seen you. I'm sorry for that :( I just wanted to say that you are always!!!! in my thoughts and prayers ...as well as your family. I know what you did wasn't easy...leaving your family and friends to fight for our freedom... my husband is there right now...but for what you did and as much as you sacrificed..i will always be in debt to you. i love you
sit tight devil dog.....we'll be there soon enough ...... xo xo
lauren lisi
February 27, 2007
hey ryan! well it was god to see you the other day, the guy that was with me was kamren, my boyfriend! lol but yah i laughed when i saw the two beers next to the flowers! i smiled and thought ryan ryan ryan...still partying it up! well keep smiling down on us...we all still miss you greatly! I love you!
T. Ambrose
February 25, 2007
Hi, Ryan. I just posted some more pictures of you to your photo album so others could see what a wonderful, great looking young man you were. I think about you daily. Your mom, dad and Tara are doing well. As are Grandpa and Grandma B. Still hard for them though, but believing you are at peace in heaven eases the pain. And it helps them to not worry about you knowing that you were greeted by your Grandpa and Grandma Miller, great Grandparents, other family relatives, and your fellow fallen angels. Keep smiling down on us (and continue to watch over your cousin!). We love you! - Aunt Terri
February 25, 2007
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Brentt Lawrence
February 21, 2007
To my fallen but not forgotten bro. You and I went through boot camp together. All the time we hung out at Camp Lejeune. When I heard what happened, I could'nt believe it was you. You will forever be my Brother and I will NEVER EVER FORGET YOU. We will meet again someday in Heaven. Semper Fidelis My Brother.
Lcpl Brentt Lawrence U.S.M.C
lauren lisi
February 9, 2007
hey ryan! i miss you s0o0o0o much! i just wanted to say hey and i hoped you liked when me and erin came up and saw you this past week! you will be seeing a whole lot more of me and her when the winterness goes away! well i love you!
keep watching over me now that i am driving! and i am still getting you lunch like i promised!
love you ryan!
Glen Nevogt
January 13, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
December 28, 2006
Ryan,
I just wanted to say thank you for bringing Derrick home safe. I know it was probably a challenge trying to look after him lol, but thanks. I am going to come see you hopefully this spring. I couldn't make it home for christmas, but once the wheather clears up I am going to try to make it home.
Luv Ya!!
Michael Cassady (son and brother of Marines)
December 21, 2006
"May the choirs of angels greet you.
May all the holy martyrs welcome you at your coming.
And may Lazarus, once poor, welcome you into your eternal rest."
Amanda Caserta
December 15, 2006
I didn't really know Ryan or Tara very well, except that he was a senior when I was a freshman. But when I heard about him, it still affected me because we are both part of DeSales and it is a family and even though I didn't know him, it's still hard because he is a part of DeSales. I'm praying for the Miller family and I hope that they can make it through the holidays during this rough time. Semper Fi and God bless.
Paul & Linda Borger
December 12, 2006
Ed, Mary, and Tara,
We just learned today of Ryan's tragedy. With great sorrow and much prayer, we offer our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Ryan. Our families were so close when we lived in Gahanna in the early 90's when the children were so small, so innocent, so safe. There was so much energy, fun, and full of life in the children.
No words can express our sorrow . . . . just tragic . . .
May Ryan eternally rest in the peace of our Lord.
Paul & Linda Borger and children Jeremy and Kristin
Michigan
Dale Butler
December 11, 2006
I extend condolences on behalf of the members of VFW Post 4760, Sequim, Washington.
In the current issue of the VFW magazine, there are two full pages listing the names of about 150 of our comrades KIA between 24 August and 13 October, 2006. Pvt. Miller was among them.
As a former Private of Marines, I felt especially sorrowful when I saw Pvt. Miller among those who made the supreme sacrifice.... Semper Fi.
Also, as one who has lost a loved one in battle, I can empathise with the Miller family's grief. My mother lived to be 99 years old, and not a day went by that she didn't think of my brother, killed on Aug. 17, 1943 over Germany.
Words are little consolation, I know, but please be aware that strangers such as myself do truly grieve for your boy, and all others lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our prayers are with you.
D.A. Butler ; Chaplain, VFW 4760.
Regina Mahaffy
December 6, 2006
As my son prepares for boot camp I keep telling him that heros come home. As I read about our fallen heros and sign guest books, I understand that heros sometimes don't come home to us. God is also saying that heros come home. May God be with the Miller family.
lauren lisi
November 20, 2006
ryan, wow do i wish you were here! i am having a hard time dealing with this! i am going to visit you soon cause i have a lot to tell you and i never really got a chance to "talk talk" to you! It still doesn't seem real that your not here with us! i love you bunches and please know that you haven't been forgotten! I will talk to you soon!
OORAHH!
Aunt Terri Ambrose
November 19, 2006
Ryan....I think of you daily. Your picture I see everyday, at work and at home. It doesn't seem real yet that you are gone. It's not fair that your life was cut so short, but God had other plans for you, and we believe so we accept His plan. We will love you always and never forget you. I thank God for allowing us to have you in our lives, even if only for a short time. Missing you very much... Aunt Terri
P.S. Jeremy will do his best to cover for you as Tara's big brother. :)
P.S.S. And now that you're in a higher place, please help keep Jeremy in line, OK?! (lol)
Jeannine & Frank Miller
November 1, 2006
Our hearts go out to the Miller family as we too are grieving our son, LCpl Ryan A. Miller's death in Iraq on Sept 14th.
There are no words to comfort you nor anything that will fill that hole in your hearts. Just know other's feel and share your pain.
Jonni Masters
October 13, 2006
Ryan,
I can't believe so much time has gone by, but you still have not left my heart, thoughts, and prayers. It is still so unreal to me that you are no longer here with us...everyone misses you so much. The only thing that keeps me going is to know that you are in heaven. Can't wait until the day I get to see you again. And don't worry about Tara, I am doing my best to take care of her and so are many other people. I love you and miss you so much!
christin
October 12, 2006
Ryan,
I miss u soo much. You were amazing. I remember the last time we talked right before you went over. That is what I carry around with me. You made me laugh so many times in the short calls, and I still laugh about those things to this day lol. But I miss u alot and I will never forget u. We will be together again one day and be able to hang out.
christin kitsos
October 12, 2006
It's already been a month, it hasn't seemed that long. My prayers are with the Miller family and all of his friends. Ryan was an amazing person and I know he is with us spiritually. I know he is many peoples hero including mine. We miss u Ryan!!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
October 8, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Miller family in the loss of Ryan. I did not know Ryan, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person 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. Ryan my heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Ryan you are my hero and 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~
Laura Dennis
October 3, 2006
Ryan,
I cant beleive its already been a month. We talk about you all time up here in Bolwing Green, always talking about you and all your crazy times. Please continue to watch over your family and especially Tara. We love you, miss you, cant cant wait to see you again. I know your having a great time up in Heaven and laughing your butt off at us :)
The Miller and Blubaugh Family,
I think about you and Ryan all the time and am always praying for you guys! Stay Strong I Love you guys!! Your like a second family to me!
Love,
Laura
Tara Stennett
October 2, 2006
Each & every one of Ryan's family members, as well as friends, were especially blessed by this young man. Although we never met, he will always be a hero at heart. Tara, you're my other half, and you know I'm here for you lover! Stay strong, and know that everything happens for a reason! God Bless xoxo
Tracy Tribble
September 23, 2006
My heart goes out to your family, I am so very sorry to hear about your son....I too have lost a son in Iraq, Spc. Brett Tribble of Danbury on June 3, 06..I Can honestly say I feel all of your pain, today was the funeral of Brett's best friend in Iraq, SPC Jeffery Shaffer of Waco... All of these men are True American Hereos
thanks Ryan for the ultimate sacrifice for keeping us safe, and free. Also I wanted you to know that Bryson Memorials in Angleton has designed a Monnument for our fallen hereos, which is still in the design stages. There is only one other soldier from Alvin having one made..something you may be intrested in.......
May God Bless you
Claire Zawistowski
September 23, 2006
Dear Miller Family,
Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you as close to His heart as He has held my family this past year. May you feel God's peace and comfort as you travel down such a difficult road.
In God's Grace
Teresa Miller
September 21, 2006
Miller Family,
You have my deepest sympathy at the lose of such a great man.May God bless and keep you.
Teresa Miller
September 19, 2006
To the Family of Pvt. Ryan E. Miller:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous 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. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Michael & Debbie Miles
September 18, 2006
We send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved
son, Ryan. May he rest in peace. Semper Fi, Pvt. Miller.
Michael and Debbie Miles
Proud Marine Parents
Sgt. Sean H. Miles
KIA 24 January 2006
Karmah, Iraq
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 18, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Joseph Rivera
September 18, 2006
I'm very sorry for your loss. I knew Ryan shortly after he got to 3/2. I stood a lot of post with him in Djibouti. He was a good Marine and an even better friend. He was one of the best guys I'vce ever had the privelage of serving with. He will be missed but never forgotten.
SHELLI GEDEON
September 17, 2006
I AM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT RYAN. MY SON IS IN THE MARINES ON HIS 2ND TOUR AND HIS NAME IS RYAN. I WISH YOU PEACE AND COMFORT. YOU MUST BE SO PROUD. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. SHELLI AND JIM GEDEON
Janie Huston
September 17, 2006
Mary:
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. I do know that with God, all things are possible. You and your family are in my prayers daily.
Janie (Mayer) Huston
Michael Spohn
September 17, 2006
Its so sad to hear my hero is gone.
To leave here without a goodbye or so long.
I cry, not of loss but I never got to meet him.
A warrior saint whose heart could not be beaten.
My hero, a stranger, a friends relative.
I didnt know him but hes changing the way I live.
My hero is fallen and my eyes arent getting wetter, because I know he is in a place far better.
So I salute this man and I will pray , because I hope I get to meet my hero one day.
Jon Ankrom
September 16, 2006
To the entire Miller family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Ryan. He truly was an American hero. I have the privelege of being a very close friend to Ed and I know of the immense pride that he and Mary felt for Ryan. I can only hope to raise my young son as well as you and Mary raised Ryan. Your strength during the beautiful funeral ceremony was overwhelming to watch. May God bless you as you continue your lives without Ryan until you are together again in heaven. Ryan will NEVER be forgotten.
With love and symapthy, Jon, Lisa, Elizabeth and Samuel Ankrom
Teresa Newell
September 15, 2006
My son is LCPL Zachary Grainger. He was good friends and roommates with Ryan in Iraq. He thought of Ryan as one of his best friends and misses him very much. I am truely sorry for your loss and pray that you will find peace in knowing that Ryan is a true hero. If there is anything I can do, please email me.
John and Jan Brinkerhoff
September 15, 2006
Ed and Family,
No one can conceive of the depth and permanence of your loss other than the parents of other fallen young soldiers. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting Ryan, I remember the pride in your voice and eyes every time you talked about him. We are deeply, deeply saddened for you all.
Lynda Sexton
September 15, 2006
God Bless Your Family in this very hard time. My sons Justin (My Marine) and Tyler(Air Forceman)are very good friends of Tara's and I just want you all to know you are in my prayer's. You must be so proud of Ryan and I Thank You for giving this country such a fine young man...God Bless
Lauren Lisi
September 15, 2006
Ryan,
I think you knew how much you truly meant to me! You were my hero ever since i can remember and thats how i will always remember you...as a hero, not only to me but to everyone! You have truly touched my life and for that i want to thank you!
Aunt Mary, Uncle Ed, and Tara
I know this is very hard on all of you but always know Ryan truly lived his life to the best of his ability and he hasa touched my life greatly! I love all of you and remember ryan is watching over all of us so make sure to smile a lot...i know thats what he would want! I love you guys!
Katie Karam
September 15, 2006
I didn't know Ryan , but I do know that he was a wonderful hero of our country. From what I heard, he was such a great man....I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you all.
Margaret McKee
September 15, 2006
Dear Mary, Ed, Pat & Tom,
May the Lord hold you in his loving arms and comfort you, as He is Ryan.
With much love,
Margaret (Blubaugh) McKee
Harry A Lewis
September 14, 2006
Pvt. Miller, your service and sacrifice to this country will not be forgotten. May God Comfort and Bless those you left behind.
Semper Fi
Harry A. Lewis, WW II Marine
Belleau Wood Detachment
Marine Corps League
Columbus, Ohio
BRANSON & TERRY KITZMILLER
September 14, 2006
ED,MARY,AND TARA,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON,RYAN.
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.
william young
September 14, 2006
When I was stationed at Abu Ghraib Iraq. It was the young marines like your son who protected us. They are America's finest.Without young men such as Ryan we would not remain a free people.Ryan and his fellow marines are America's true heros.You are in my prayers. I am truly sorry for your great loss. Cpt. Bill Young
Rob & Maria Martens
September 14, 2006
Rest in Peace, Marine. May God bless and keep those you left behind.
Semper Fi
Proud Parents of
HN Robert Nathaniel Martens (FMF) USN
3/6 India Co, II MarDiv
Killed September 06, 2005 AlQaim, Iraq
terri black
September 14, 2006
Dear Mary and Ed, I am so sorry about the loss of Ryan. It takes a very special person to join the armed forces knowing what could happen. Evan though I didnot know Ryan personally I am very proud of him and he will always hold a special place in my heart. It is now Mary and Ed that God will carry you and his sister and give you the strength to get thru this.May God Bless all of you.
Linda Pavlik
September 14, 2006
To Ed, Mary, and all of Ryan's family,
My heart is with you all and I pray that God will give you the strength to get through this terribly sad time. Ryan is a true American hero and I thank him for his wonderful service to our country. May you find peace and comfort in your beautiful memories of Ryan and in knowing that he has now begun his new life of endless happiness with our Lord. You will all stay in my prayers. Linda Pavlik (Nick's Mom)
Dennis Benson
September 14, 2006
Ed, Mary, Tara and family,
You know that through this year we have established a bond which time will never diminish. Ryan was deeply special to us, and his life was a gift to all of us and has touched people he has never met as you will see in these guest book postings.
Time will never really erase the pain you feel now, but will put it into perspective and that is both good and necessary.
We thank your son for his service to his country and the leadership that he provided. Lance Corporal Ryan E. Miller was indeed a leader, and thank God we have people like that . . . and families as strong as yours.
Semper Fi -- Dennis and Sandy Benson
Dale Peterman
September 13, 2006
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
All of us at Beaver Head Ct. share in Ed and Mary’s loss. Ryan was a kind and caring man. He showed everyone who knew him kindness and love. We are so thankful to have gotten to know such a fine young man. He will be with us always.
Chuck Robinson
September 13, 2006
I did not have to know your son Pvt.Ryan Miller personally to be so thankful for men like him. When others stepped back, Ryan stepped forward to serve our country. I am humbled by your family's sacrifice for not only this country but for people like me.
millie leone
September 13, 2006
I did not have the privilege of meeting this fine young Marine...my thoughts & prayers are w/the family of this beloved son...God Bless & keep you in the circle of his arms...
Teresa (Pangborn)King
September 13, 2006
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We talked just a year ago about our welcome home parties for our boys coming home from Iraq. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Garnet Jenkins
September 13, 2006
Please know that I am deeply sorry for the loss of Pvt. Ryan E. Miller.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly,
and as a sister, who has lost a brother to war,
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.
Ever so softly and slowly, time does heal.
May Ryan Rest Safely, in the Mighty Arms of God and know that he WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I pray that God's Loving Comfort and Grace will be with the Miller family.
I am the sister, of such a Young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
With each new day, may the Lord restore your soul and, through His love, give you the strength to go on.
You are in my prayers.
Randy & Jackie Pfender
September 13, 2006
To the Miller family,
You do not know us and we do not know you nor your son, but we feel like we are part of your family.
We lost our son in Iraq in December and so we have already been through what you are now and going to be experiencing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we would invite you to contact us at any time if you would like to talk or need some guidance.
Kathy Mulligan-Myers
September 13, 2006
Mary and Family.
I am very sorry for your loss. I have heard so many wonderful things about Ryan from my sister and from reading all the things people have written he truly touched so many lives. This week my son had to revise an article in the paper and he was touched by your son's dedication that he picked the story on your son. We thank Ryan for being such a brave American, may he rest in peace.
tony & kathy satira
September 13, 2006
Ed, Mary and Tara,
As neighbors watching Ryan grow up, the last couple of weeks have been unreal. Be proud that Ryan was serving his country and volunteered to do so without hesitation. Our world has lost a hero.
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