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Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/27/2011 10:00 AM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/27/2011 01:00 PM
Expires: 01/01/2016 12:00 AM
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Local Marine Ric Ryan Donates Contributions to Operation Mend
Murphys, CA...Local Marine and Vietnam Vet Ric Ryan has walked over 3,000 miles in honor of, and to raise money for our veterans. He recently traveled to UCLA to present $6,500 in checks for Operation Mend. Operation Mend helps those with severe, re-constructive plastic surgery needs from injuries sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan. So if you happen to see Ric out walking for our veterans, be sure to stop and say hi and a big Thank You!!
 
Ric Ryan, USMC...AKA "The walking man from Murphys."
Below are a couple excerps from his recent media coverage in LA...
Vietnam vet collects money, friendly waves for wounded warriors. Former Marine Ric Ryan knows the value of a friendly wave from a passing driver as he walks the roads near his rural hometown in Calaveras County.
Ric Ryan (left) takes a tour of the helipad at the Reagan UCLA Medical Center with Richard Azar, director of Operation Mend. Ryan came to the hospital to present $6,500 in checks, money he raised for Operation Mend.
Click Above for Video of Ric on ABC LA
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