Stow, Ohio
STOW -- 2LT David Edward Rylander, 23, was killed in action in Logar Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2012. Born on the 14th of October, 1988 in Akron, Ohio, David was a graduate of home school where he excelled academically. Additionally, David was an accomplished pianist, member of the Cuyahoga...
Read MoreWe met David at West Point. Davids classmate John Eilert introduced us. David played the bells at our daughters wedding to John at the Cadet Chapel This Memorial Day I wanted you to know David is remembered for his sacrifice to our country. Have his picture on my wall in my den. I see it every day. Thank you for the supreme sacrifice David.
Roger Diebel
May 26, 2025 | Friend
David E. Rylander was honored at today's Memorial Day Ceremony in the city of Stow, Ohio. He, his sacrifice and the sacrifice of his family are not forgotten. Rest in peace, David.
Pamela Bills
May 27, 2024 | Other
We are on the highway named in David's honor. He sounds like a great young man . Our sympathy.. He matters.
August 13, 2018
I only found out about your loss today. My heart goes out to you in your loss. We lost our son in 2006, though not the same way. You can always be very proud of your son's accomplishments. My the God of all comfort give you the gift of healing in your hearts. My deepest condolences. Polly
Polly Sauer Tomlinson
December 24, 2016 | Baltimore, MD
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rylander Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of David E. Rylander US Army 2nd Lieutenant. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of...
Charlie Gili
December 20, 2013 | Brooklyn, NY
Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the family of 2Lt. David Rylander. We thank him for the sacrifice he made.
May 28, 2012 | Boston, MA
Thinking of all on this Memorial Day. May you rest in peace David, I Thank You & GOD Bless.
L G
May 28, 2012 | Poughkeepsie, NY
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with...
Lynne Neibert
May 24, 2012 | Mechanicsburg, PA
Dear John & Family,
My heart breaks for you as I can't imagine your pain. I hope your fond memories of David and his proud service bring you comfort.You're in my thoughts.
Bonnie (Polster) Frawley
May 16, 2012 | Marietta, GA