Posts Tagged ‘eddie ryan’

"Memorial Day…"

IWO JIMA MEMORIAL

Today is Memorial Day. So much more than cookouts, ballgames and day trips to the beach, lake or catching another blowout holiday sale at the dreaded local mall. Don’t think so, ask any family member who’s lost a loved one… Semper fi. ~cg.


"Once a Marine…" Newburgh, NY 8•April•11

Angela Ryan (right) caresses the gloved hand of her son, Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan during his separation and discharge ceremony from active duty at Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Newburgh, NY on Friday, April 8, 2011. Sgt. Ryan is the Ellenville Marine sniper who was severely wounded in Iraq in 2003 after being shot twice in the head by friendly fire.  CHET GORDON/Times Herald-Record

“Semper Fi…” Angela Ryan (right) caresses the gloved hand of her son, Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan during his separation and discharge ceremony from active duty at Stewart Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Newburgh, NY on Friday, April 8, 2011. Sgt. Ryan is the Ellenville, NY Marine sniper who was severely wounded in Iraq in […]


*Honor the Fallen… 6th. Anniversary of the Iraq War.

Sometimes it starts with a single email. Those who know me and my photojournalism career are aware of how important my brief, yet honorable military career was in the 1980’s. Becoming a Marine back then changed my life and my work ethic especially in this business – but that is a story for another time. […]