Name: Army Spc. Ryan C. King Age: 22 From: Dallas, Ga. Assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Spc. Ryan C. King died May 1 near the village of Nishagam, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit. Also killed were Sgt. James D. Pirtle and Staff Sgt. William D. Vile. Died:
May
01, 2009 Georgia soldier killed in Afghanistan
The Associated Press
ATLANTA, Ga. — A 22-year-old Georgia soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.
Ryan C. King of Paulding County, an Army specialist and a member of the Special Troops Battalion, died May 1 in a fire fight with insurgents in Konar Province.
The Pentagon said a fellow soldier, Sgt. James D. Pirtle of Colorado Springs, Colo., also was killed in the attack.
Funeral arrangements are pending for the fallen soldiers.
Friends cherished time with King
The Associated Press
To Brittney Peters, it seems just like yesterday she and Ryan C. King and their friends were all hanging out and goofing off in the neighborhood.
“I bring myself to tears when I think of all the fun memories we had. I wish there could have been one last goodbye, there are so many things I would have said. Thank you for the memories...
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY Cleveland on May 01, 2010
You will forever be in my heart Ryan!
-Shelly
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY Anonymous on Mar 17, 2010
I still miss seeing you brother, You spent so much time with us at COP Lowell you fought with the best of us, we are Cav Scouts and I will always recognize you as one of us, you are an honorary Scout! I love ya and miss you Brother.
-CPL Brian Thixton
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY Anonymous on Mar 16, 2010
May you memory live on forever in the hearts of those who knew you!!You will always be a 96Hotel and all Hotels will remember your name! We Love you brother!!
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY Anonymous on Jul 15, 2009
Ryan, I miss you more each day that passes. I will always remember our fun times together, and what a great friend to me you ALWAYS were no matter what. I look up to you and you will always be my hero. Thank you for your sacrfrice for my freedom and safety, it will never be forgotten or go un noticed. I miss you Ryan.-Shannon
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY Anonymous on May 25, 2009
We are really SORRY!!! and we honor you on memorial day.
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY miyembro on May 12, 2009
Your bravery and sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a
lifetime, with intense gratitude. May God bless you and
your family.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.
Prayers & Condolences For: Ryan C. King BY John on May 09, 2009
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.