William Cornelius Ryan, Jr

The database page for William Cornelius Ryan, Jr

Lt Ryan was a kind man and it was my honor to serve with him in VMFA-334 (F-4J's). He transferred to VMFA-115 (F-4B's, also at Chu Lai) just before being shot down. He flew that mission the day before he was to leave for R&R and his wife was told in Hawaii. He was not scheduled to make that flight but someone else was sick and Ryan took it for him. The report I remember from the pilot who made it out was that Lt. Ryan was killed by AAA fire which penetrated up through the belly of the aircraft, killing him instantly. Thank you, Lt. Ryan, for the honor of knowing you, and for the ultimate sacrifice you were willing to make. My prayers are that your family has been able to come to terms with your sacrifice. I also thank and salute them and all the families of our fallen comrades. Semper Fi! Visit Point Man International Ministries

The point-of-contact for this memorial is one who served with Lt. Ryan, George (Pauly) Palermo GPauly_USMC@msn.com  17 May 2002

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With all respect
Channing Prothro, former CAP Marine
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Last updated 04Oct2002