Sergeant Ryan G. Mason, 36, of El Paso, TX, (formerly of Carthage, NY) was called home on January 28, 2021; after his courageous battle with esophageal cancer, a condition that was service connected to military related toxic exposures.
SGT Mason was a true-life hero, and he was nothing short of extraordinary. Although his journey here on Earth was short, he accomplished so much.
Upon completing Augustinian Academy and Carthage Central, he joined the Army in 2001 at the age of 17, he was deployed with his Patriot Missile Unit A 2/43 out of Ft. Bliss, TX to Iraq. He later re-enlisted and served a tour of duty in the Republic of Korea. While in the military he quickly climbed rank and became a decorated soldier. It was always important to Ryan to strive and achieve and to always be his best self.
Published January 7, 2021
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