Second Lt. David Rylander Killed in Afghanistan
The 23-year-old from Stow was killed in action May 2, 2012.
Second Lt. David Edward Rylander, 23, of Stow was killed in action in Logar Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2012.
The Department of Defense announced today that Second Lt. Rylander died of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
Second Lt. Rylander, 23, was born on Oct. 14, 1988 in Akron. He was a graduate of home school where he excelled academically and he was an accomplished pianist, member of the Cuyahoga Falls Tigersharks swim team and an Eagle Scout, according to Redmon Funeral Home.
Also killed during the attack was Spc. Junot M. L. Cochilus, 34, of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Funeral arrangements for Second Lt. Rylander are being handled by Redmon Funeral Home. Click here for funeral and procession information.
The flags a City Hall are at half staff for the soldier.
In This article
-
Redmon Funeral Home
3633 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH -
Stow City Hall
3760 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH -
Mindy Davis
9:25 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
My most sincere prayers go out to David Rylander's family. RIP Sir, and thank you for your service.
Meg Griffin
9:53 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
You said it beautifully, Mindy. May we not take our freedom for granted. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Teresa Fiorentino
9:55 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Rylanders are such a wonderful, spiritual family that I have known for years. My deepest thoughts and prayers to them.
Kelly Toppin
9:55 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
God Bless this soldier and his family. May he Rest In Peace and may we all remember his service to our country.
Jan Hightower-Woods
10:10 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Thank you for serving us and for your ultimate dedication and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for your family and "God speed" 2nd Lt. Rylander.
Troy McClure
10:12 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Thank you for your service, Second Lt. Rylander, and for your ultimate sacrifice for your country. RIP, sir.
Amanda Harnocz
2:03 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Be sure to look at the comments also left on our Facebook page for this young man: http://www.facebook.com/StowPatch/posts/354740447918824?notif_t=share_comment
akiejan gabbas
11:45 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
God bless this humble servent of our country and of to Christ. Thank you for your service to our country. My thoughts and prayers will be to the family. Rip .sir