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Update to one of our true Heroes - Ryan Job

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Real Estate Agent with Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 SA5376460000

Recently, I wrote a post about a hero who came to live in Scottsdale, Arizona, but later died from reconstructive surgery. Ryan Job was a Navy Seal who had been injured in Iraq and had come home blinded from his injuries.  He was sponsored by my office in Scottsdale, Arizona.  He also had an Sentinels of Freedomoffice at our main office in mid-Scottsdale.  Ryan was often seen counting steps and being guided into the building by different agents.  It was humbling to watch him. 

It's just been announced that his reconstructive surgery and ensuing death from that surgery were due to hospital error.  How absolutely tragic!

You may have read the previous blog, but if not you can catch up here

With the sale of each home, donations are made to this fund to further assist those returning veterans who have been injured.  The 4 year Scholarship Fund includes housing, assistance with education, and more. There are other chaptes around the US, but featured here is the Non Profit in Arizona.

We have new veterans, but I'll never forget Ryan, who was our first Sentinel.  His courage is inspiring!

 

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Comments (3)

Vince Chinell
VICO Home Inspection - Branson, MO
CPI

Jan,

My friends son is trying very hard to be a Navy seal.  He has tested very highly and I know she will not sleep a wink if he gets in.

Dec 06, 2011 01:11 PM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Jan.  OMG.  What a terribly tragic thing to happen this true American hero Ryan Job.    One wonders how this can happen!!    I think your office is wonderful to raise money to assist returning veterans.   I will be sure to check in on your previous blog.   

Dec 07, 2011 11:05 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Vince - Your friend is understandably upset.  To have to send a "child" overseas in harms way must be the hardest thing any parent can do - letting go.  I can't imagine!

Al & Cal - yes, it's a terrible tragedy.  Ryan was a soft spoken, intelligent guy when I saw him being led around the office, blind.  I'm sure he was a real tiger prior to losing his sight.  I've seen photos of him and understand a little.  Still, to come home blinded and marry his fiance, hike, swim, earn a degree, learn braile, and get a job at a huge company in Scottsdale - well let's just say he was hugely respected by all who knew him in my office!-

Dec 09, 2011 05:23 AM