October 7, 2011
Dear Members and Friends,
Board Member Carol Klein has given us the sad news that yet another
local hero has lost his life defending our great nation.
We realize the notice is short, but if you are able to pay respects to this courageous, honorable, and selfless soldier, in person, please do so.
Otherwise, we know you will keep Marine Captain Ryan Iannelli, as well as his family, friends, and colleagues, in your prayers.
From Semper Fi Parents
1st Lt. Ryan K. Iannelli, 27, of Clarksboro, N.J., died Wednesday, Sept. 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Air Group 29, 2nd Marine Air Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.
Posthumously promoted to Captain, Ryan was a Cobra helicopter Pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. He was a graduate of Kingsway Regional High School and Oral Robert University, playing baseball at both institutions, in addition to being an esteemed officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Marine Captain Ryan Iannelli Funeral Service
When: Saturday, October 8; Viewing, 11:15 AM; Service 12 Noon
Where: Gloucester County Community Church, Chapel Heights Rd.,
Sewell, New Jersey
Interment: Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery (Monroe Township)
Donations in lieu of flowers to Wounded Warriors Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Warriors Watch Riders and A Heroes Welcome will conduct a Flagline in tribute to Marine Captain Iannelli.
On behalf of the Association Board of Directors,
Teri Adams
