Duncan, Ryan - 21 of Chandler, Arizona, died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Escondido, California on April 16, 2011. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 3, 1990.
Ryan was a class of 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation, he proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon) at Camp Pendleton, California. He recently concluded a combat deployment on the USS Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was in direct support of the Global War on Terror. Ryan was involved in humanitarian operations for ten weeks in direct support of the Pakistani flood victims. Upon returning from the deployment, Ryan was promoted to the position of platoon radio operator and was preparing for an upcoming deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Ryan is survived by his parents Jim and Cheryl Braciszewski of Chandler, Arizona, Gary and Teresa Duncan of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister and brother-in-law Kaytlin and Steve Bauer of Tempe, Arizona, Ryan's girlfriend Janet Lee; grandparents Pete and Hazel Lambert of Jacksonville, Florida, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Ryan lived his life completely on his terms, and he had the full support of his family in doing so. He was a very kind and compassionate young man, yet a tough Marine at the same time. He was a loving son and grandson, an adoring brother, an amazing friend, and an honorable Marine brother.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 10 AM at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home 1940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ.
Contributions may be made to The Care Package Project:
http://www.carepackageproject.com.
Ryan was a class of 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation, he proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon) at Camp Pendleton, California. He recently concluded a combat deployment on the USS Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was in direct support of the Global War on Terror. Ryan was involved in humanitarian operations for ten weeks in direct support of the Pakistani flood victims. Upon returning from the deployment, Ryan was promoted to the position of platoon radio operator and was preparing for an upcoming deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Ryan is survived by his parents Jim and Cheryl Braciszewski of Chandler, Arizona, Gary and Teresa Duncan of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister and brother-in-law Kaytlin and Steve Bauer of Tempe, Arizona, Ryan's girlfriend Janet Lee; grandparents Pete and Hazel Lambert of Jacksonville, Florida, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Ryan lived his life completely on his terms, and he had the full support of his family in doing so. He was a very kind and compassionate young man, yet a tough Marine at the same time. He was a loving son and grandson, an adoring brother, an amazing friend, and an honorable Marine brother.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 10 AM at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home 1940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ.
Contributions may be made to The Care Package Project:
http://www.carepackageproject.com.
Duncan, Ryan - 21 of Chandler, Arizona, died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Escondido, California on April 16, 2011. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on March 3, 1990.
Ryan was a class of 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation, he proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon) at Camp Pendleton, California. He recently concluded a combat deployment on the USS Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was in direct support of the Global War on Terror. Ryan was involved in humanitarian operations for ten weeks in direct support of the Pakistani flood victims. Upon returning from the deployment, Ryan was promoted to the position of platoon radio operator and was preparing for an upcoming deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Ryan is survived by his parents Jim and Cheryl Braciszewski of Chandler, Arizona, Gary and Teresa Duncan of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister and brother-in-law Kaytlin and Steve Bauer of Tempe, Arizona, Ryan's girlfriend Janet Lee; grandparents Pete and Hazel Lambert of Jacksonville, Florida, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Ryan lived his life completely on his terms, and he had the full support of his family in doing so. He was a very kind and compassionate young man, yet a tough Marine at the same time. He was a loving son and grandson, an adoring brother, an amazing friend, and an honorable Marine brother.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 10 AM at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home 1940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ.
Contributions may be made to The Care Package Project:
http://www.carepackageproject.com.
Ryan was a class of 2008 graduate of Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation, he proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 4th Marines, Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon) at Camp Pendleton, California. He recently concluded a combat deployment on the USS Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was in direct support of the Global War on Terror. Ryan was involved in humanitarian operations for ten weeks in direct support of the Pakistani flood victims. Upon returning from the deployment, Ryan was promoted to the position of platoon radio operator and was preparing for an upcoming deployment on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Ryan is survived by his parents Jim and Cheryl Braciszewski of Chandler, Arizona, Gary and Teresa Duncan of Chesapeake, Virginia, sister and brother-in-law Kaytlin and Steve Bauer of Tempe, Arizona, Ryan's girlfriend Janet Lee; grandparents Pete and Hazel Lambert of Jacksonville, Florida, and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Ryan lived his life completely on his terms, and he had the full support of his family in doing so. He was a very kind and compassionate young man, yet a tough Marine at the same time. He was a loving son and grandson, an adoring brother, an amazing friend, and an honorable Marine brother.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2010 at 10 AM at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home 1940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ.
Contributions may be made to The Care Package Project:
http://www.carepackageproject.com.
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