Ric Ryan 'Walking Man of Murphys' honored along with all veterans at Big and Rich Concert

US Marine and Vietnam Veteran known as The Walking Man of Murphys was honored by Big & Rich, at the August 10, 2013 Ironstone concert, for his service and philanthropy work for Operation Mend."Last Saturday I was honored at the Big and Rich concert in Murphys. They called me up to the stage and honored all vets there and because I live in Murphys they had me with them on the stage. They told the everyone there that I served in the Vietnam and did two tours which they got wrong because I said I was there in 66 and 67. I did one tour then and it was for 13 months and 15 days but that is okay they just misunderstood me. They told everyone that I have walked 5163 miles to raise money for Operation Mend who helps returning veterans that did help. When I came out on the stage they said here is our local veteran Sgt Ric Ryan of the United States Marine Corps and everybody stood and cheered. If you have the time please click on the you tube site at the bottom and watch.  I had tears in my eyes because I was so proud of being a Marine.Thank you all and please keep supporting our veterans for they are the future of this great countryRic Ryan        USMC     64-68PS I plan on start walking again in two weeks by then I should be able to get 6 to 10 miles a day. I have been off from because I just had a total right knee replacement at the VA hospital. "To view youtube video shot by Ric's daughter CLICK HERE For previous 2012 article on Ric Ryan and his efforts CLICK HERE
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Man Invites JTF to Kill His ‘Boko Haram’ Son

A Maiduguri-based businessman (name withheld) last Thursday turned in his biological son, a member of the extremist Boko Haram sect to theJoint Task Force, JTF, with an order that he should be shot dead, witnesses said.The son, according to close family sources, had once threatened to kill his father before he fled home and returned only recently as security operatives continue to clamp down on the sect.He was said to have returned as a prodigal son, seeking asylum in his father’s compound.“After confessing all his crimes, including how he participated in the killing of people and looting of banks to his father, the old man said he has no such conscience to keep a killer son in his home,” said a close family member under anonymity.The 60-year old Kanuri man, who lives in Babban-Line Commercial Area, Maiduguri, simply approached the Sector Office of the JTF and told them about his son.Witnesses quoted him as saying, “This boy is my son; he is a confirmed member of Boko Haram and has killed many people, he too should be killed.”In a dramatic twist, as the young man attempted to flee from the soldiers to whom his father handed him, he was shot at and struck down by a bullet.He later died. His father, who was yet to leave the scene simply turned around, looked at the writhing body of his son on the ground and said, “Masha Allah” meaning, “To God be the glory.”Before he was handed over to the soldiers, the young man was said to have revealed to his father and family members that he possessed two cars and had millions of naira buried somewhere near his family home.But the reportedly father said he had no interest in the ill-gotten assets and had no intention of inheriting them as according to Islamic laws, they are ‘haram’ (unlawful).Source: Premium Times
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