Colonel Edward Thomas Ryan passed away at the age of 85 on June 1. In his obituary, he left one final note.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Col. Edward Thomas Ryan’s obituary made national headlines when it was released last month. In his obituary, the colonel wrote, “I must tell you one more thing. I was ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1. Retired from a career in service — as a military colonel, in the Rensselaer Fire Department, American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, Elks ...

Army Col. Edward Thomas Ryan of New York, who recently lost a battle with intestinal cancer, disclosed his secret in a message in his obituary published on June 8 by the Albany Times Union.

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

A fundraiser honoring the life and memory of veteran Col. Edward Thomas Ryan took place Sunday. Last month, the U.S. Army veteran died at the age of 85. In his obituary, the retired colonel ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...

Edward Thomas Ryan was 85 when he died on June 1 in Albany, New York. Retired from a career in service — as a U.S. Army colonel, in his community's fire department, American Legion, VFW, Knights ...