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Ryan Duncan Obituary
21 of Chandler, Arizona, died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Escondido, California on April 16, 2011. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 3, 1990. Ryan was a class of 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation, he proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon) at Camp Pendleton, California. He recently concluded a combat deployment on the USS Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was in direct support of the Global War on Terror. Ryan was involved in humanitarian operations for ten weeks in direct support of the Pakistani flood victims. Upon returning from the deployment, Ryan was promoted to the position of platoon radio operator and was preparing for an upcoming deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Ryan is survived by his parents Jim and Cheryl Braciszewski of Chandler, Arizona, Gary and Teresa Duncan of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister and brother-in-law Kaytlin and Steve Bauer of Tempe, Arizona, Ryan's girlfriend Janet Lee; grandparents Pete and Hazel Lambert of Jacksonville, Florida, and several uncles, aunts and cousins. Ryan lived his life completely on his terms, and he had the full support of his family in doing so. He was a very kind and compassionate young man, yet a tough Marine at the same time. He was a loving son and grandson, an adoring brother, an amazing friend, and an honorable Marine brother. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 10 AM at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home 1940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ. Contributions may be made to The Care Package Project http://www.carepackageproject.com. For additional information and to send your condolences visit valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com. Semper Fidelis.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Duncan
Aunt Barb & UncleJ im Williams
June 8, 2011
Cheryl and Jim
Cheryl, You gave the world this wonderful child and through your and Jim’s loving guidance, you both channeled him to be the man and Marine he became. He left a legacy of bravery and love of family and friends. Ryan definitely knew the value of laughter. I remember his special love for you and Jim, Pete and Hazel, his sister and cousins (and everyone else too.) He touched everyone’s lives.
Let us live our lives with the ‘Ryan Attitude’!!!
Ruth and Danny Hutchinson
May 30, 2011
Dear Cheryl and Jim, We hope that your heartache is slowly healing by the outpouring of love and admiration for the life of Ryan. You and Jim are responsible for the kind, loving and brave young man that wanted to protect his country and family. Billy Graham said it well, "Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened." We love you, Uncle Danny and Aunt Ruth
May 27, 2011
Dear Chery, Jim,and Family,
Our deepest smypathy for your loss of Ryan. Please know how much we love you. Chery, you and Jim have been wonderful parents to Ryan and Kate and that is something that you will always be proud of and maybe help to ease the pain of your loss.
Love you,
Aunt Nancy and Uncle Dee Wilson
Michael Dixon
May 25, 2011
Hello Cheryl, It's cousin Mike, it's been a long time but you were never out of my thoughts. I am at a loss for words over your son but know this, I am here for whatever you may need whenever you may need it. Put your hand over your heart cause a part of Ryan will always be with you.I am just a phone call away.....Mike
Kristi Brinkman (Dixon)
May 24, 2011
Even though I never had the opportunity to meet Ryan; I know he was a special person. Unselfish and willing to serve his country, and I know that you are very proud of him! Love you all...
Becky McClung
May 24, 2011
Cheryl.
all my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Although I did not Ryan I feel like I had heard of him through Patty and Ty.They would mention him when they talked about the Lambert Family.
Hope to meet you in Fl.soon.
teresa duncan
May 19, 2011
Ryan,We love you dearly.We cherished every moment that we had w/ you.I was looking for something today and i opened a box that was not labeled.As i go through all the things inside the box, i opened a folded piece of paper.It was a Christmas card from you. You wrote, "To: MOM AND DAD From: Ryan
Merry Christmas. Dear MOM AND DAD,Thank you for having Christmas w/ us and being here.Katie and I had a great time at Disney World and we love you lots! from Ryan." I smiled and cried at the same time. your Dad and I cherish all the memories we had w/ you.We Love you dearly.. MOM AND DAD
Hazel & David Lambert
May 18, 2011
Ryan, we love you and miss you so much. We are so proud of you as a grandson and a US Marine. You were an inspiration to so many of your family and friends. I still see your smile and feel your hugs. Rest in Peace my wonderful grandson and we hope to see you in Heaven one day. Love you, Mimi & Papaw. Semper Fi
Kathy Brooks
May 3, 2011
Jim and Cheryl,
May the eternal joy and memories of Ryan stay in your hearts forever. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathies.
April 29, 2011
There are no words that will take away your pain, only time will help to ease it. May “the God of all comfort” (1 Cor. 1:3) help to you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Melinda Caballero
April 26, 2011
Ryan, you are deeply missed. May God keep you safe. Cheryl and Jim, our love and sympathy will always be with you and your family.
The Caballeros
TERESA DUNCAN
April 26, 2011
Ryan,God took you to His Loving Home.If LOVE alone could saved you,you never would have died.In life we loved you dearly,in death we love you still.In our heart you hold a place no one else could fill.If tears could only build a stairway to Heaven, and heartache could make a lane, we will walk the path to heaven.and bring you back again.They said memories are golden,maybe that it's true.In tears we saw you sleeping,so peaceful,free from any pain.It broke our hearts to loose you but you did not go alone,for part of us went w/ you.God took you to His loving home and freed you from any pain and secure you from any misery.God gave us a Precious son,a child loaned and we thank God for the privilege given to us, in caring for the gift from Heaven.Ryan, we love you dearly, till we see each other again in Heaven..Your Mom, Dad,Aj and Matthew (Chesapeake Va.)
Lisa Grabarec
April 26, 2011
Peace and Love pours out to you and your family Cheryl. As you look up at the stars in the sky, know that your brave son will be watching over you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Andy & Jesse Grieder
April 23, 2011
When our son, LCpl Michael Grieder, called that night, our hearts and prayers went out to Ryan's family, friends, and his Marine family. We will remember the time we spent with Ryan and the smile he always had. He will be truely missed by everyone.
With deepest sympathy..
Maggie & Tom Bradley
April 23, 2011
Our hearts broke for you when we heard the news of Ryan's passing from our son and Ryan's roommate, LCpl Mark Bradley. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and brother Marines. Ryan's memory will live on through his brothers in the Marines.
With deepest sympathy...
Kim Lambert
April 22, 2011
Ryan, I will always remember your sense of humor and your smile! I miss you already. Love, Aunt Kim
Lori Weaver Campbell
April 22, 2011
Cheryl,
I saw the obituary and was deeply saddened for you and your whole family. My condolences.
mk strasshofer
April 22, 2011
All thoughts and prayers
to the dear family of LCpl Ryan Duncan...
May the love you shared support you
as you weave thru grief's journey.
PEACE. LOVE. GRACE.
xMary and David Strasshofer
PGR PHX
Cindy Oxford-Holmes
April 22, 2011
Ryan you will be missed.
Jerry Oxford Jr.
April 22, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Debbie Oxford
April 22, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patrick Rice
April 22, 2011
Dear Duncan Family,
Our deepest sympathy in this time of loss.
Every Marine, past and present is an honored part of our family.
Semper Fi,
Patrick Rice
Marine Corps League
Detachment 1296
East Valley Marines
Jeffrey Ponko
April 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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