Kevin W. Ryan, 35 passed away suddenly on Thursday September 13th in Port Wentworth, GA
Kevin and his wife Theresa and their children Kayla and Jack are from Chicago, IL. The family
moved to Savannah upon his enlistment with the US Army. Kevin Ryan proudly served in First Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment form August 2006 to April 2015 at Hunter Army Airfield. During that time, he deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq a total of nine times in support of the Global War on Terror. He graduated Airborne School, Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP), Pre-Ranger, Ranger School, Sniper School, Jumpmaster Course, Emergency Medical Technician, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) and many other courses. He served in every duty position from Assistant Gunner for the Anti-Tank Section, through Squad Leader. SSG Ryan earned his Expert Infantryman's Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Ranger Tab, and many other awards and decorations. He loved serving his country and also cherished the memory of his fallen comrades in First Ranger Battalion.

In 2013 Kevin was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) an incurable autoimmune disease which brought him much pain and distress. Kevin started receiving IV infusions at Candler Hospital which
put him into remission. Then in 2015 Kevin was able to deploy 2 more times to Afghanistan as a security contractor with a private firm. Sadly his disease returned which made it impossible for him to function
in this role and longer. Kevin will be missed by his family especiallly his children Kayla and Jack who felt
their dad was their hero.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday September 19th at Thomas C. Strictland
and Sons Funeral Home 901 West Highway 80, Pooler, GA

The Funeral service and burial will be held in Chicago, IL anyone wishing to attend may contact the family.