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Ryan Rawl Obituary

1st Lt. Ryan Rawl LEXINGTON - 1st Lt. Ryan Rawl, age 30, was killed in active military duty on Wednesday, June 20th, 2012, while serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard in Afghanistan. He was a first lieutenant in the 133rd MP Co. out of Timmonsville SC. Rawl is survived by wife, Katherine (Belknap) Rawl; daughter, Callie (age 4); son, Caleb (age 2); parents, Stanley and Diane Rawl; brother, Stan Rawl (Lyndsey); nephew, Hunter (age 4); niece, Hadley (age 1); and grandmothers, Eleanor Rawl and Bobbie Davis. He was predeceased by grandfathers, Andrew Lee Rawl and Bobby Leo Davis; and an aunt, Sherry Rawl. He graduated from Lexington High School in 2000. While there, Rawl was a member of the wrestling and football teams. He was also chosen to be sent as a representative to SC Boy's State. Upon graduation, he entered The Citadel as part of F-Troop Company. While attending The Citadel, he received the Mark Clark Award for his outstanding service on the Honor Court. He also enjoyed leading underclassmen in bible study. His major was Criminal Justice. After graduation from The Citadel, Rawl began work with the Richland County Sheriff Department as a deputy. During his time there he was awarded deputy of the quarter and deputy of the year for his region. His last assignment with the department was as a school resource officer at Crayton Middle School. In 2006, Ryan joined the SC National Guard. He was a member of Palmetto Military Academy class #59. The first unit he was assigned to was the 132nd MP Co. out of West Columbia. For a short time he served out of the 131st MP Co. out of Beaufort. As a platoon leader, he loved being a leader and was proud of his troops and the work they were doing. He deployed with the 133rd MP Co. out of Timmonsville. His active duty deployment began September 11th, 2011. He received numerous decorations and honors to include the Bronze Star, The Purple Heart, The Combat Action Badge, The SC Medal of Valor and The SC Meritorious Service Medal. The family would like to thank the community for the huge outpouring of love and support and ask that you continue to pray for families of the others that were killed, those that were injured and his unit remaining in Afghanistan. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Ryan's name. The visitation will be held at Barr-Price Funeral Home in Lexington, SC on Friday, June 29th from 5 7 pm. The address is 609 Northwood Road, Lexington, SC 29072. The funeral service will be held at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington on Saturday, June 30th at 10 am. The address is 5503 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072. The burial will follow at Mount Herman Baptist Church in Pelion, SC. The address is 1845 Cedar Creek Rd, Pelion, SC 29123. Online register at barr-price.com 803-356-4411

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Published by The State on Jun. 28, 2012.

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Catherine Jones

May 26, 2015

Your sacrifice and your family's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Linda Harmon

February 13, 2015

Thinking of a dedicated soldier
Whom I have never met. Thank you Ryan for your sacrifice! Prayers continue for your family!

S MacDaniel

July 14, 2012

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. 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
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq

Dan

July 7, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice, Ryan.

Greg Raw

July 3, 2012

Ryan was a distant cousin and I never had the honor of meeting him. I would like to extend my condolences to the family. I am so sorry he had to make the ultimate sacrifice in the service of his Nation.

The Norbury's

July 3, 2012

Stanley, Diane and the rest of Ryan's Family: We are so sorry to hear about Ryan's passing. We had the joy of getting to know him when he came to North Dakota with his dad to do some work and some hunting. He was a great guy and you were blessed to have him in your family. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. He will not be forgotten. ~~ Ronny, Maria, Tara, Abre & Jaci

Richie Starnes

July 2, 2012

Stanley & Family,
Our hearts go out to all of you in the midst of your great loss. May our Lord give you HIS STRENGTH and CARRY you in His GREAT and CAPABLE hands now and in the days ahead.
Richie Starnes & Family

Cary Garris

July 2, 2012

Stan and Diane,
May the Lord Jesus hold you tightly in His arms while you grieve the loss of Ryan. Keep his memory in your heart, and the great sacrifice he was willing to make for his country as a badge of honor. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Doug and Judy Gross

July 1, 2012

Stanley and Diane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

JOAN HENNING

July 1, 2012

TO DIANE AND STANLEY AND YOUR FAMILY I WILL MISS YOUR YOUNG MAN AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U STILL .HOLD YOUR FAMILY CLOSE AND REMEMBER YOU HAVE FRIENDS THAT LOVE YOU TO GOD BLESS U ALL.

Regina Frye

July 1, 2012

From the sister of a soldier-- I say Thank You for you service and the ultimate sacrifice you paid to protect us! May your family and children hold tight to one another for comfort and peace during this difficult time. Your mission is now complete. May you forever rest in peace.

James and Catherine Taylor

June 30, 2012

Stanley and family, we are so sorry for your loss of a son. You are in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days.

DAVID SEASE

June 30, 2012

To the Rawl Family, to all the family, and friends, of Ryan Rawl, our deepest sympthany , May he rest in peace with all whom have gone on before him, and us, we are all here serving a part of our life in so many ways, until our GOD calls upon us. Ryan is highly honored, respected, loved, and will continue to be forever.Always remenber GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD. May GOD BLESS ALL, THE DAVID SEASE FAMILY, THE JAMES JENKINS FAMILY, THE ASHLEY DUGGAN FAMILY, THE ANGELA COVINGTON FAMILY,

Tonia M

June 30, 2012

Words cannot express deeply enough the gratitude felt for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you, rest in peace ryan.
With Deepest Heart felt sympathy
Tonia Lexington SC

Sue Eleazer

June 30, 2012

Stanley and family, I am so very sorry for your loss, as well as our community's and Nation's loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. May God bring comfort and a peace that passes all understanding. He was an outstanding young man.

Davis

June 30, 2012

1st Lt Ryan D. Rawl deserves a candle light, gone but not Forgotten. Shed your tears for they are not invain neither for sadness but in loving memory of a love one. We all look forward for world peace. Please read (Ps 46:9,John 17:3)

Dawn Green

June 30, 2012

From Hero to Angel. Ryan, you spent your life protecting and defending the people of your community and your nation. I know in heaven you will continue to watch over your family and your brothers and sisters in arms. Thank you, Lt Ryan Rawl, for your service and your sacrifice.

June 30, 2012

I send my sympathy to the family, friends and military unit of 1ST Lt. Ryan Rawl.My father was a member of a Military Police Unit in the Massachusetts National Guard military service who made it home from two wars.So the sacrifice of the 1sr Lt. Ryan Rawl is something that I will be eternally grateful for.

robin smith

June 30, 2012

rest in peace Ryan, from a grateful Citadel mom.

June 30, 2012

Ryan was an amazing friend to those of us who were blessed to know him. He always made bad days not seem so tough with just a smile. Your family is in our prayers and we will continue to honor Ryan as the Man and Hero he was. May God give you a peace that only He can.

Stf Sgt Shaun Boyle
386th Expeditionary Security Forces
United States Air Force

and family

david Vega

June 30, 2012

Ryan god bless you brother thank you for your service

John Banning

June 29, 2012

Joe, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son-in-law. Please extend my sympathy to your family.

Sarah Dow

June 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss even though I did not know you . I thank you Ryan for your service to keep us safe..I lost my best friend in the Vietnam war and know somewhat
What you the family are going through..Be proud of your Son, Brother, Husband ,or Dad.

Jeff Patterson

June 29, 2012

Stanley and Diane, We are heartbroken over the loss of Ryan, what a good looking Soldier, Policeman, Husband, Father and Son. We will always remember our days in Lexington Youth Football with you all. Words don't do justice to this but we try. May God bless, comfort and strengthen all of you in the coming minutes, hours, days and months! Love You Lt Ryan Rawl, Lexington Longhorn!!!

The Mitchum's

June 29, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you Ryan for your service.

deborah Brewer

June 29, 2012

Ryan a great young man was friend, classmate, and teammate of our boys. He will be truly missed by all that knew him.
It would seem that Ryan found that "Protect & Serve" would be not only his private sector choice but also the path he took for our Nation. We are very honored to have known Ryan.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. May God bless and comfort you during this tragic time in your life. Though gone from sight. To memory dear.

God Bless & Keep you

The Brewer Family:

Jason, Jamie, Jerry
Deborah & Jim

Libby Hodge

June 29, 2012

I didn't know you but I wanted to express my condolences to your entire family and to thank you for your service for our country. My prayers are with you all.

The Godbey's

June 29, 2012

We do not know you personally, but we are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family. Thank you, Ryan, for the service you gave to us all - and to our nation.

Kaiser family

June 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marcena Reppenhagen

June 29, 2012

I just want to say thank you for fighting for our great country, and to the family you are in my prayers. God Bless you and God Bless America

Sgt.Nicholas Craven 133rd MP

Stuart Craven

June 29, 2012

My family and I wish to express or deepest sympathy for your loss.My son Nicholas Craven Served with Ryan and is hurting along with your family.I know my son looked up to Ryan and hopes to be half the person he was.I think he looked up to him.I wanted to be here in place of my son to say we are here for you if there is anything we can do.May God Bless Your family in you healing.
Stuart,Cheryl and Mckayla Craven

Bobby Cook

June 29, 2012

God Be with the family during this hard time. I will keep you in my prayers.

Della Cox Carmichael

June 29, 2012

Diane, Stanley, and Family:
We, as parents, always make sacrifices for our children and Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice, not only for his children, but for all of us. No words can express the gratitude that we all have for Ryan's service. Continuous prayers today and in the coming months for all of you.
Warm regards,

Leslie-ann Queen

June 29, 2012

I give my sympathy to you and your family! Your family will be in my prayers

Raymond and Sonja Carnaggio

June 29, 2012

To the Rawl family-
May it comfort you to know that many, many Americans understand that our freedoms are not free and that Lt. Rawl, and you, have paid dearly for them. Please accept our sympathy and know that prayers for your strength and healing will be lifted for you in the days ahead.

CHET WELCH

June 29, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Cheri Almond

June 29, 2012

Words cannot express deeply enough the gratitude felt for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand. You will never be forgotten.

Andrea Martinez-Johnson

June 29, 2012

Give my sympathy to you and your family. I really am glad to know him during his work as School Resources Officer at Crayton Middle School. He was very good and well-respected to staffs and students. He'll be missed. You all are in my prayer.

Julie Deeble

June 29, 2012

The family of Lt Rawl each one of you is in my prayers and thoughts daily. I served with LT prior to retirement. He was a wonderful leader and mentor to many young soliders in the National Guards. He will truly be missed.

JA Duvall

June 29, 2012

May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand as you walk this difficult path. Our deepest sympathies to the family. 1st Lt Rawl made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

Mark Spires

June 29, 2012

As a military veteran myself I know the sacrifices of duty to this great country and the sacrifices made by families. Lt Rawl and you as family made the biggest one of all. I pray that your family can find peace and comfort during this terrible time. Lt. Rawl and those like him have my utmost thanks.

SPC Sabrina Day

June 29, 2012

Ryan was an amazing LT. His lost will be felt throughout the state of SC, and the nation. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Rawl family during this time.

Rogers& Joann Hunter

June 29, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.our prayers are with your family.
Thank you Ryan for serving this great United States.

The Hammers

June 28, 2012

Lt. Rawl's Family and Friends:
We offer our deep felt sorrow for your loss of this wonderful man who gave his all for our freedom. There are no words to say how our hearts hurt for each of you. We do know that God called another of His Children home. And Heaven brighten up when Lt. Rawl's walked in. God Bless each of you.

Joy Berends

June 28, 2012

So sorry to read of Lt Rawl's death. Thank-you for his service and your sacrifice.

May the Lord comfort you.

k Brown

June 28, 2012

May God Bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand. Thank you for serving our country.

June 28, 2012

To the Rawl family: I know all the condolences will not help the pain of your loss. I am very sorry for your loss and your family is in my prayers. I am truly thankful for Lt. Rawl and all the service members that put their life on the line to protect MY freedom. Thank you Lt. Rawl for a job well done.

June 28, 2012

Stanley and Diane,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you - Stan and his family - and Ryan's family. Ryan was an outstanding young man and will never be forgotten. May God bless you.

We love you.
Wayne, June, Paul & Travis

Wendy James

June 28, 2012

Words cannot express my gratitude for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

June 28, 2012

My heart gose out to the family Thank You Ryan
The wife of a vietvan vet .Rebecca Dasher

Terry Caractor Samuels

June 28, 2012

Diane,Stanley and Ryan's Family,
our prayers are with you. May God wrap his loving arms around you in this time of sorrow.

Henryk Zaleski

June 28, 2012

Rest in peace while we pray for your soul and for your family.

Carmen Lofton

June 28, 2012

Thank you for your Service and Sacrifice.
You will never be Forgotten.

Edward Shupe

June 28, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

June 28, 2012

It is with love and gratitude that I pray each day for this wonderful young man who so selflessly served our country. We have truly lost one of our best. The family and friends and most certainly the fellow troops he left behind in Afghanistan will be in our hearts and prayers as they go through this time. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you. Thank you Ryan!

Dona Driggers

June 28, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. If not for the loved ones of folks like you we would not have our freedoms and luxuries. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand. Dona Driggers and Family

Diggle

June 28, 2012

Rest in Peace brave one.

Kay Joseph

June 28, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you will be comforted in the days ahead. As an American, I will be ever grateful for your sacrifice and Ryan's service to my country. You are on my mind and in my prayers.

Edith Anderson

June 28, 2012

I had the honor and priviledge of knowing Ryan when he was a student at Lexington Middle School and I would like to tell his wife, children, parents and any siblings that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to say I am glad that he lived the life he did. May he rest in peace and may the family find solace and peace. Love Edith Anderson

Pat Healy

June 28, 2012

To The Family of Lt. Rawl. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I did not know Lt. Rawl; however, I appreciate his service, dedication and love to his country. Lt. Rawl is a true hero and I know he will be missed. God's great blessings on each of you as you grieve for Lt. Rawl. Lt. Rawl is resting in our Lord's Hands. Psalm 23
Pat Healy

l Hammond

June 28, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with Mr Rawl's Family and Friends. Even though we never knew him or met. He is an American Hero that we will never forget. RIP

Jim & Loree Starling

June 28, 2012

For Scott Rawl & Family: We are so sorry for the loss of your brave nephew, Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bertha Middleton

June 28, 2012

To the Family of Lt. Rawl

May you seek comfort and strength from the Lord. Our Country thank you for the dedication and sacrifice made on behalf of us all. Know the thoughts and prayers of many are with you during this time.

michael mcdowell

June 28, 2012

Ryans Family, I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you during this time of grief and heartache. Ryan, Sfc. Thomas and Sgt.Meador died doing heros work and have a special place in heaven.
Pat McDowell
Class of 85
OEF 2004-05

Kegan Taylor

June 28, 2012

Ryan, I did not know you. But I was friends with your brother. I am a fellow Wildcats and a sister of a Citdel graduate. Thank you for your services and thank you to your wife and children for understanding what you were doing to defend our country. It is always hard to hear someone passing away defending this country and so many will never understand what you have done for us. To you I say Thank You. You are a hero to all of us. May your wife, children, parents, brother, nieces and nephews know what a wonderful hero you are and you will never be forgotten for what you did for us. May God Bless your family in this very difficult time. I know you are looking down on each and everyone of us and you will still defend us in heaven. God Bless.

Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat

June 28, 2012

We thank Ryan and his family for all the sacrifice and dedication he has shown in his all too brief life. We hope and pray that family, friends, and loved ones will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.
"You have to go where you can, cry when you have to. Be who you must, it's part of the plan.
Await your arrival and simple survival, and one day we'll all understand."

Ron(Citadel 1965) and Ruthie (Jones) Padgett

June 28, 2012

"Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."

June 28, 2012

May Gods Peace be with your entire family during these tender times.

Alon Cox and Family

Curvin

June 28, 2012

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for the ultimate sacrafice.

Pattie Rabon

June 28, 2012

My heart breaks for the Rawl family. Thank you Lt. Rawl so much for your loyality to our country and your committment to the citizens of Richland County. Please know your family are in my daily prayers and GOD will see you thru this.

Margaret Fisher

June 28, 2012

May God bless your family until you meet again in Heaven. You are a hero! RIP knowing that you served your Country well!

JessicA Cason

June 28, 2012

Katherine and family, Stan and family,

I went to school with Stanley, Katherine and Ryan and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow and Ryan thank you for fighting for our Freedom!

Jessica Lowman Cason

Tammy Antal

June 28, 2012

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I'm praying for your family. May they have a peace that can only come from God.

June 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and sincere thanks for the ultimate price paid for our freedom. May God hold you all tightly as you morn Ryan's passing.

God Bless,
Gaynell, Patricia, Ronnie & Susie Amick
and
Forrest & Lisa Mowbray

Joe Pillow

June 28, 2012

Prayers are with the Rawl family.God will see you thru this awful time.

June 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God place his arms around and hold everyone until we all meet again in Heaven. Lt. Rawl forever in my thoughts and prayers.
An Active Duty Marine's Mother

June 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thank you for providing our Freedoms.

Lorraine Abell

June 28, 2012

Thank you to a fallen hero.

Debbie Northcutt

June 28, 2012

No one had to ask them, they just knew
They had to go. They leave their homes,
with all its joy, and go to lands afar
They sacrifice their noble life
So that we can all be free.

Thank you Ryan for your service to our country. Words cannot express my gratitude and my sincere sympathy for the family. God bless you.

- daughter of a retired soldier

June 28, 2012

Thy honor, thy name and thy praises shall endure forever.

Amanda Driggers

June 28, 2012

Ryan,
Words cannot express my graditude and sorry for the loss of your life for our country. My heart breaks for your family but I know you are safe and at peace. I am deeply saddened that you had to pay the ultimate price along with other fellow soldiers. You are loved and appreciated by many
Americans. My love and prayers are with your family!

May Smith

June 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Ryan. We will stand the next vigil

Jessica Branham

June 28, 2012

Thank You Ryan and family for the ultimate sacrifice. No words can express how grateful we are for your service and dedication. I will always have fond memories of playing together as children and time spent at your grandmothers. With Love, Jessica Branham (Rikard)

June 28, 2012

God bless you dear family. Your Soldier is a true American hero.

Bill Grooms
31 years Department of Defense
Fort Jackson, SC

June 28, 2012

To the Rawl Family,
I and many others thank you for Ryan's service to our country. Without men such as Ryan, we would not enjoy the freedoms we enjoy today. May God bless and keep him.

Andrew Sullivan

June 28, 2012

Words can't express my gratitude. Thank you sir and may God bless your family. RIP.

Annette Asbill

June 28, 2012

I pray that God will give you comfort as no one else can. I didn't know Ryan or his family but you are in my thoughts & prayers. Know that one day you will all be reunited in heaven.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

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."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Bonnie Jumper Harmon

June 28, 2012

Words cannot express my gratefulness to those who have served our country. Please know I am lifting up your family in my prayers.

Kyla Fry

June 28, 2012

always remembered, in every way..never forgotten..

Our Team

SPC K. Austin Price

June 28, 2012

Sir, I was with you at the 132nd, El Salvador, and the 133rd. We had a lot of fun, and I wont forget how much you loved your job.

Gail Robinson

June 28, 2012

Our prayers go out to the Rawl family in this time of sorrow.

Ben Coolidge

June 28, 2012

Ryan,

Thank you for your service to our country and our community as well as our friendship dating back to our wrestling days at LHS. You will not be forgotten, my brother.

Spc.Christopher Norris

June 27, 2012

I will never forget your sacrifice.Rest in peace my brother.

Jalane Kirkpatrick

June 27, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss, and so thankful for his sacrifice!

A Citadel mom, Greer, SC

Doddie MacCopleston

June 27, 2012

Thank you for loyal duty. We will never forget your sacrifice. Rest in heavenly peace.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

June 27, 2012

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, 1LT Ryan D. Rawl U.S. Army. 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. Ryan you gave the last full measure of devotion for what you believed in and fought for. No greater love and patriotism are shown than when a man lays down his life in service to his country. 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 1,261 members 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

David Moye

June 26, 2012

Ryan,
I always admired your attitude when we were playing football and on the wrestling team. We didn't stay in touch the past 10 years but I always thought you were a great guy. Deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Ben & Sylvia Kroenwetter

June 26, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one Ryan.
Thank you 1st Lt. Ryan D. Rawl for
your supreme sacrifice to our country.
You are a fallen hero and your honored
service will never be forgotten.
May God comfort your family and friends
in their time of sorrow.

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You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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