Stow Native Marches with Air Force Honor Guard at Presidential Inauguration

Timothy McCausland is a senior airman with the U.S. Air Force.

Jan. 21 was an exciting day for Stow native Timothy McCausland.  A senior airman, McCausland is also a ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, according to Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System. He marched with the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard on Jan. 21 before the Presidential Inauguration. “I am excited to be part of something as historic as an inauguration not very many people get to participate in something like this," McCausland told DVIDS. "The Air Force Honor Guard is of great importance to giving final honors to our fallen heroes.” Read more about McCausland in the DVIDS story here.    

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Stow Soldier Receives Military's Second Highest Award

Army Ranger Sgt. Craig Warfle earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his 2010 actions in battle in Afghanistan.

Stow native Army Ranger Sgt. Craig Warfle earned the military's second-highest award in October, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Warfle was honored with the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in battle in 2010 while in Afghanistan, the ABJ reports. Fewer than 30 soldiers in the county have received this honor since Sept. 11, 2001. Read more about Warfle's accomplishments and honors here. 

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WATCH: Crowd, Officials Gather to Pay Respects to Fallen Stow Soldier for Veterans Day

A plaque dedicated to fallen Stow soldier Second Lt. David Rylander now sits at the entrance of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library after the Veterans Day event Monday.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library dedicated a plaque to Second Lt. David Edward Rylander, 23, of Stow who was killed in action in Logar Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2012.  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.

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Veterans Day Event Monday Will Honor Stow Soldier Killed in Action

The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library has an afternoon event scheduled to remember all veterans — especially Second Lt. David Rylander who was killed in May.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library will dedicate a plaque to Second Lt. David Edward Rylander, 23, of Stow who was killed in action in Logar Province, Afghanistan on May 2, 2012.  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. "Rylander was a long-time library …

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Watch: Residents Line Procession, Gun Salute for Second Lt. David Rylander

Second Lt. David Rylander of Stow was laid to rest May 12 after being killed in Afghanistan May 2, 2012.

Residents filled the sidewalks outside of Redmon Funeral Home and down Kent Road as Second Lt. David Rylander's military procession passed by May 12, 2012.

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PHOTOS: Community, Friends, Family Pay Respects to Fallen Stow Soldier

Second Lt. David Edward Rylander, 23, of Stow, was laid to rest Saturday at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Second Lt. David E. Rylander, 23, of Stow was killed May 2, 2012 after sustaining injuries 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. Previous coverage:

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'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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Map of Soldier's Procession Route: Will You Line the Street Saturday?

The procession route where the fallen Stow soldier will travel Saturday is already lined with the city's flags.

Saturday's procession route has been set for Second Lt. David Rylander, 23, who was killed in Afghanistan May 2 from the funeral home to The Chapel in Akron. President of Redmon Funeral Home, Keith Redmon, said A FAMILY AND MILITARY PROCESSION ONLY will leave the funeral home on State Route 91 at 10:15 a.m. Saturday and go south to State Route 59. The procession will travel west on 59 to State Route 8 south and will exit at Buchtel Avenue in Akron. All others, please meet at the The Chapel (USE HAMILTON AVENUE) to form the procession to the cemetery. The funeral procession for Second Lt. David Rylander will leave the Chapel in Akron after the 11 a.m. service and drive down Chapel Way to Market Street and proceed west on Market Street to …

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