West Point Grad Performed Crucial, Dangerous Role for Fellow Soldiers
"David Rylander died May 2 performing one of the crucial and dangerous roles of a combat engineer -- clearing the way for others to follow."
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Line the Streets Saturday to Honor Fallen Stow Soldier (MAP)
Find out where the procession will travel and funeral arrangements Saturday for Second Lt. David Rylander who was killed May 2 in Afghanistan.
Friday, May 11, 2012
From the Editor's Desk
'We Shall Never Forget' Second Lt. David Rylander: Photo of the Day
Flags in Stow have been ordered to be at half staff, including the one by the Doughboy statue, in honor of the Stow soldier who was killed May 2 in Afghanistan.
The Doughboy — we drive by the statue at City Hall nearly every day, but how often do we really stop to reflect on its importance and what it represents? The plaque underneath the bronze reproduction of the Sentry reads: "Dedicated to those who have served our country. Their memory lives on forever and we shall never forget." In honor of Second Lt. David Rylander, I dedicate this photo to his life of service and selflessness. We shall never forget your sacrifices. Thank you. Click here for funeral and procession information.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Congressman Mourns Loss of Soldier in Blog
Rep. Steven LaTourette leaves his condolences about the loss of Second Lt. David E. Rylander. "This is a horrible loss, and we all grieve for a brave and wonderful young man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country."
After finding out that 23-year-old Second Lt. David E. Rylander was killed in Logar Province, Afghanistan after being attacked with an IED, Rep. Steven LaTourette (OH-14) extended his condolences to the family, Army, city and nation. "This is a horrible loss, and we all grieve for a brave and wonderful young man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country," LaTourette said. Read his full blog here.
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Troy McClure
4:25 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012
I've always like Steve LaTourette. He's the ONLY Republican who deserves to be re-elected. more ›
James Thomas
2:59 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012
We seem to have stumbled onto the right way of raising our children here in Stow. When our country calls, they answer. Not just in the way of Lt. Rylander and Cpl. Tomci, but in those who question why they were sent. These children of Stow are our defenders and they give of themselves with no upper limit. We should be eternally humbled by them. We must always be sure that when they defend us , … more ›