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“Dear Linda, John and family, Linda, I worked with you at the K.A.S.T. Ctr. on Bridge City Ave. back in 1990's. I remember when ya'll moved to Fort...Read More »
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1 of 26 | Posted by: Mary Ann - Belle Chasse, LA
“Dear Family of Kenneth Ryan White: Although I did not know Kenneth personally, as the "mom" of a son who has served three deployments in Afghanistan...Read More »
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2 of 26 | Posted by: Sue - Fort Collins, CO
“Our prayers are with the family of Ryan. I knew that he would become a good man. I knew him as a young man in school. I was his former principal at...Read More »
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3 of 26 | Posted by: david stanley - harvey, LA
“Our prayers are with the family of Ryan. I knew that he would become a good man. I knew him as a young man in school. I was his former principal at...Read More »
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4 of 26 | Posted by: david stanley - harvey, LA
“To the White family, I wanted to share with you my memory of Ken - he seemed more of a southern boy than anyone in the Task Force, and I am...Read More »
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5 of 26 | Posted by: 1LT Jared B. Law - Fort Drum, NY
“May God give you his comfort and peace as you begin this journey. Kenneth was a blessing to his country, his brothers in arms, and most of all to his...Read More »
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6 of 26 | Posted by: Nancee - Greeley, CO
“To the White family, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of your son. As a parent of an OIF Veteran, I can feel how difficult this time...Read More »
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7 of 26 | Posted by: Karen - fort Collins, CO
“Like Allison below, I’m a 2nd cousin of Ryan’s related through my Grandmother Ruth (White) Grosz, and mother Ruth (Grosz) Mersky. My...Read More »
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8 of 26 | Posted by: Laura - Gettysburg, PA
“Linda and John, My heart aches for your loss. Though I never met Ryan, he was obiously a very accomplished man with a beautiful family. I admire...Read More »
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9 of 26 | Posted by: Shirley Perryman - Fort Collins, CO
“I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan was a true hero in our fight for Freedom. The White family should be so very proud of this wonderful man. The...Read More »
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10 of 26 | Posted by: Sharon Fortune Francis - Houston, TX
“I wanted to send my condolences to all the family and friends of CWO Kenneth White. We never met personally, but only by his sacrifice I have the...Read More »
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11 of 26 | Posted by: Jodi Gragg - Aurora, CO
“Our family is deeply sorry for your loss and deeply grateful for the sacrifice your husband/father/son/brother/uncle made for our country and the...Read More »
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12 of 26 | Posted by: Rich and Kelly Serrano and family - CO
“Dear Ken (and family), Although we never met, I want to tell you and your family how proud I am that we are related. Your grandfather, John White...Read More »
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13 of 26 | Posted by: Allison Young Lyon - Clearwater, FL
“As parents of a Fort Collins CWO Pilot just back from his 3rd tour in Iraq, we can't express to you how sad we feel for your family. Even tho we...Read More »
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14 of 26 | Posted by: A&J Burkett - Fort Collins, CO
“Always missed and never forgotten! What a true American Hero. It will be tough to see such a proud American and father/husband be laid down at his...Read More »
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15 of 26 | Posted by: Ben P. - Fort Carson, CO
“Linda & family, I just realized with great shock that this was your Ryan. I always enjoyed hearing about him and his family. My very sincere...Read More »
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16 of 26 | Posted by: Lanita D - Fort Collins, CO
“Devotion to God, country and family is a proud heritage for Kenneth to leave. May you find strength and courage in the prayers of so many and mostly...Read More »
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17 of 26 | Posted by: Sue R. - Loveland, CO
“You will always be a hero for every American. I am so sorry for your families loss and Forever thankful.
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18 of 26 | Posted by: Michelle - Loveland, CO
“On behalf of my son, LT R.A Whitehead USN and our entire family we extend our deepest appreciation to K.R. White's service to our country, and our...Read More »
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19 of 26 | Posted by: debra whitehead-rojas - CO
“My heart goes out to you and yours. May god heal your hearts but not let you forget your loved one who was so dear to your heart. You will always be...Read More »
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20 of 26 | Posted by: Donna Dawson - Fort Collins, CO
“Our deepest condolences go out to your family on your loss. Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth White made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our...Read More »
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21 of 26 | Posted by: Melinda and Arnie Culver - CO
“Our deepest & heartfelt sympathies for Kenneth's ultimate sacrifice. May your memories sustain you & keep him him close forever. He died for his...Read More »
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22 of 26 | Posted by: DEBI & RICK MANLEY - loveland, CO
“God Bless you and keep you. Thank you to the family for your sacrifice...I do not take it lightly! I pray for peace for you.
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23 of 26 | Posted by: Jeff C Jensen - Fort Collins, CO
“Another hero laid to rest. I pray for comfort to his wife and family and all who loved him so. May God bless them all.
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24 of 26 | Posted by: Paul - Loveland, CO
“Linda, I am truly sorry for you loss. Melissa
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25 of 26 | Posted by: Melissa Shrader - Loveland, CO
“I would like to offer my condolences and prayers to the family and friends of this fine young man and HERO. I may not have known your Husband, Father...Read More »
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26 of 26 | Posted by: Cathy - Loveland, CO
Kenneth Ryan White, 35, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as the result of a helicopter crash during a combat mission, while serving with Task Force Tigershark. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum. N.Y. Ken was born September 22, 1975 in Key West, FL to John and Linda (Goldsby) White. He attended schools in Port Neches, TX and New Orleans, LA. His parents moved to Fort Collins in 1994 and he joined the Army in October that year, stationed at Fort Hood, TX and then to Fort Carson at Colorado Springs where he met and married Sarah Richard on October 23, 1998. After returning from Germany, he went to flight school, flying the OH-58D Kiowa helicopter and served two tours in Iraq, August '05 to September '06 and October '08 to October '09. He deployed to Afghanistan in October 2010 and was due to return home in October 2011. Ken was a man with passion, courage, tenderness, and strength. A success story in life, a wonderful man of God, an extraordinary husband to Sarah and loving father to his three children. An outstanding officer and friend, kind and patient, who inspired others to be better spouses, parents and friends. He was serving his country and doing what he loved best – flying. Decorations include two Air Medals, the Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, two Iraq Campaign Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, the Army Aviator Badge, the Combat Action Badge and the Senior Aviator Badge. Survived by his wife of 12 years, Sarah, of Watertown, NY and three children: daughters Alita and Natalie, and son, Seth. His parents, John and Linda White; a brother, Stephen White and wife, Vanessa, niece, Breanne and nephew, Philip; and by maternal grandmother, Mary Goldsby, all of Fort Collins, grandfather, John White, Sr., of Columbia, MS, grandmother Gloria White of Lacombe, LA., aunt, Lori Daubert (Glenn) and uncle Steve White (Angelle) of Mandeville, LA., father-in-law, James Richard, and wife, Dr. Cindy Rush, of Charleston, S.C. , numerous nieces and nephews, as well as friends and church family in Watertown, NY. Preceded in death by Don Goldsby, grandfather, of Millington, TN, grandmother Alita Connors of Fort Collins, CO. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Resurrection Fellowship Church in Loveland. Military Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Kenneth Ryan White Memorial Fund in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S. Hwy. 287, Ft. Collins, CO. 80525
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