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(Message started by: crftymom on Jun 13^th, 2007, 12:02am)

Title: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by crftymom on Jun 13^th, 2007, 12:02am

April 13, 1974 - June 5, 2007

I've known Ryan since elementary school, I haven't seen him in years. The thing I remember most was his humor and his laugh. He had a laugh that would make you laugh with him. He was a wonderful man and is a great loss.

Please keep his family in your prayers. This has to be especially hard since they were preparing for his homecoming this past week-end. He leaves behind a wife and 3 children.

Dear Lord,
As the sun sets on another day, Glowing softly in the west,
Please set a special place aside for our wonderful country's best.
For the selfless men and women who knowingly give their all...
Who stand guard 'round our banner...and shall never let it fall.
They leave behind both spouse and child to protect and preserve our land,
They leave behind both hearth and home in service great and grand.
They endure heartache and hardship for an occasional word from home,
They endure sharp criticisms, and they often feel alone.
But Lord, please touch their souls tonight, somehow let them know we care,
That we're standing right behind them, even when they're "Over There".
And Lord if they're wet and cold in the darkness of a wild and rolling sea,
Or sweltering in the desert sands, and waiting patiently...
If they're soaring through the silver clouds, or standing guard out in the rain,
If they're laughing, living, loving...or in quiet, heartfelt pain.
Please, Lord tonight embrace them, Soldiers, Sailors one and all,
For they dearly love their country, and they daily give their all
For the young airman away from home, for the first time in his life,
And the officer far away, from his children and his wife.
To the women dressed in olive drab instead of skirts or jeans,
Because when you say "Patriot"...they can tell you what it means.
And Lord, if before this night is through, Heaven's Gate should open wide,
And a soldier, airman, sailor or marine should step inside,
If he straightens to attention with a clicking of his boot,
And proudly states his presence with a textbook sharp salute,
Embrace him, Lord...and love him...in Your great and perfect way
For he was one of the best, dear Lord...the Pride of the USA. (by Dave W)

Rest in Peace My friend.

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by ClusterChuck on Jun 13^th, 2007, 12:18am

My deepest sympathies to his family ... So young ... So sad ...

Sgt Balmer, THANK YOU! You gave your all. You paid the highest price. I Salute and thank you ...

May you rest in peace and honor.

Chuck

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by michael on Jun 13^th, 2007, 3:42am

Couldn't say it better than Chuck

My deepest sympathy to the family of a very brave man.

Mike

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by LeLimey on Jun 13^th, 2007, 4:14am

My condolences and thanks to all his family, friends and comrades.
Helen

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by cynjeep89 on Jun 13^th, 2007, 6:09am

:'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by DonnaHar on Jun 13^th, 2007, 7:12am

I'm so sorry for the loss of this brave man. :'( God bless his family.

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Rosybabe on Jun 13^th, 2007, 9:31am

My condolences to all his family and friends. Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice. May Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer rest in peace.

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Mosaicwench on Jun 13^th, 2007, 9:37am

Rest in peace, soldier.

He is a hero.

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by minnie on Jun 13^th, 2007, 9:46am

my prayers go out to Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer's family
and friends.may their memories be sweet and the pain a little less everyday.We lose so many young people :'(
May God bless them all........
Minnie

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d182/minnie7053/usashield-sm.jpg

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Turts on Jun 13^th, 2007, 9:58am

may he rest in peace.........and I thank you

Turts :'(

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Maffumatt on Jun 13^th, 2007, 10:01am

:-[

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by midwestbeth on Jun 13^th, 2007, 10:17am

Prayers and condolences to his family. :'(

Beth

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by tanner on Jun 13^th, 2007, 3:24pm

Our eternal thanks to Tsgt Balmer and condolences to his family and friends.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/NonaKooc/GOD%20BLESS%20AMERICA/T2GoUSAEagleSendingPrayer2Dvi3.gif

Tim & Linda Rambow

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by UN solved on Jun 13^th, 2007, 3:31pm

With gratitude and respect ...

R. I. P. Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer

"Gone But Not Forgotten"

Michael

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Charlie on Jun 13^th, 2007, 6:57pm

Gratitude and respect puts it nicely.

He will be remembered by a grateful Nation.

May he rest in peace.

Charlie

Title: http://www.militarycity.Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by TonyG1 on Jun 13^th, 2007, 8:32pm

RIP. My deepest condolences to his wife and children!! :'( As one who was in the Air Force, I salute him!! :'( :'(

The below link has the information of TSgt Balmer and is a tribute to all who have paid the ultimate price so they may be remembered & honored

http://www.militarycity.com/valor/2814102.html

Title: Re: Tech. Sgt. Ryan Balmer
Post by Callico on Jun 14^th, 2007, 5:15pm

My condolences and gratitude to his family.

We in this country are to truly blessed by having another generation of young men and women who are willing to lay in on the line for their country and its security. Our prayers are with them.

Jerry Callison and family