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Ryan C. King

Ryan C. King

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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...

Occupation

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.

Prayers & Messages

Ryan C. King
2010-05-01
You will forever be in my heart Ryan! -Shelly
Ryan C. King
2010-03-17
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
Ryan C. King
2010-03-16
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!!
Ryan C. King
2009-07-15
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
Ryan C. King
2009-05-25
We are really SORRY!!! and we honor you on memorial day.
Ryan C. King
2009-05-12
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.
Ryan C. King
2009-05-09
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.