Ryan Thomas Freudenthal
USAF
We made this web page for Ryan as a way for us to brag as a proud
family. I hope we don't embarrass Ryan too much but is that
not what family is suppose to do??
To friends and others who see this web site, please remember not
only Ryan but all of the other fine people who have gone before
Ryan to serve our country. Remember some gave there lives, and
more still are willing to serve.
Enjoy as we embrace Ryan !!
(Ryan before the USAF) Picture was taken at a Halloween
Party where Ryan
helps to teach karate.
Upon Police Academy Graduation Ryan
went to work for Pasco County Sheriff Dept. Here he is shaking hands
with Bob White. (Head of the Sheriffs Dept.)
Ryan holds a 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He started
at the age of 6 and to this day still teaches his art. Ryan has
trained under Jim Graden (Bronze Medal) and David Bybee (Amateur kickboxing
Champ).
Competed in 2002 at US Open in Orlando and placed 7th in the
weapons division. He loves teaching the young kids and showing them
how the martial arts has help him.
Sorry Girls Ryan is engaged to a really sweat young Lady.
Here she is (Marie) with Ryan. Ya they are making plans to
get married. Just a note she also is a black belt.
Ryan with his best high school & Collage friend Dave. Picture is
at Dave's USNavy Graduation.
Dave is now in West Virginia and keeps in touch as time permits.
Ryan Joins the
US Air Force
Graduation from Basic Training.
Before we can see Ryan we had to attend the do's and do not,s orientation.
Marie, Mom (Rita) Grandson (Derrick) Brother (Chad) Grandam, Granddad
(Can't see) Sheila Family friend Dad (Jerry) Taking picture.
After orientation we gathered along the road side and cheered the Airman
as they went for there last run together. Ryan is in the middle of the
picture. We would not see Ryan until later the same day at the
coin ceremony.
Here at the Coin Ceremony each Airman receives a coin about the size
of a silver dollar. The coin represents the pride in becoming part of the
USAF. Look carefully you can see Ryan.
After the Coin ceremony we went down on the grounds and met up with Ryan.
Ya we all had a few tears of
pride and joy for Ryan. Ryan had to stay on base so we went to lunch
at a Bar-Ba-Q place. Had fun
catching up with what Ryan was doing. We would not see Ryan until the
next day for the grand finale graduation. By the way the picture of the
ol-guy is not Ryan's Dad, it's Grandpa who is USAF Retired Maj. Thomas
H Freudenthal. That's right we named Ryan after his grandpa.
They lined up at the far end of the parade field, then marched in order
past the reviewing stands. Ryan's Flight (Group) are the ones carrying
the flags.
They then lined up in front of the viewing stands and did all those
ceremonial things. Afterwards they where dismissed to their families.
Ryan with Family and his buddy Tom. Tom and Ryan worked together
to get through boot camp.
OK off to see the place where Ryan spent 6 weeks living in. He has never
keep a places so neat and clean. Note
the pride in his face as he shows off.
We got get off base to Sheila's house for some R&R and a few family
pictures. Looks as if Ryan is ready for some ZZZZ'S
Off to Olive Garden Restraint to celebrate the big graduation. Ryan got
several cards, a USAF ring from Marie, a USAF watch from grandpa (The same
watch he received when he joined the USAF). Fun for all.
The next day we went off to see the Alamo & the River Walk.
Met up with some of Marie's family and had a real Tex-Mex lunch on the
walk. Also stopped in at Star Bucks where Ryan loves his fancy
coffee's.
Back
at Sheila's home for ice-cream. Looks as if Ryan can't believe it real.
Yep he ate it all.
We all went over to the golf club on base and had a short simple breakfast.
Then we had to say good by, so we dropped off Ryan at the base church
so he could attend service. Lots of tears and as we left, Ryan not only
waved good by to Marie & us but gave a USAF suite. We'll be back soon
to
see the next graduation from his tech school. More embarrassing pictures
to come.
SECURITY FORCES GRADUATION
MAY 2008
I AM A SECURITY FORCES MEMBER. I HOLD
ALLEGIANCE TO MY COUNTRY. DEVOTION TO DUTY AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY ABOVE
ALL. I WARE MY SHIELD OF ATHERORITY WITH DIGNITY AND RESTRAINT AND PROMOTE
BY EXAMPLE HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, APPEARANCE, COURTESY AND PERFORMANCE.
I SEEK NO FAVOR BECAUSE OF MY POSITION. I PERFORM MY DUTIES IN A FIRM COURTEOUS
AND IMPARTIAL MANNER, IRRESPECTIVE OF A PERSONS COLOR, RACE, RELIGION,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR SEX. I STRIVE TO MERIT THE RESPECTIVE MY FELLOW AIRMAN
AND ALL WITH WHOM I COME IN CONTACT.
Time to learn how to use the equipment:
After Training back to the dorm rooms:
Miller & Ryan Hamming it up before the Graduation: White cord is
for helping out at the base church:
Miller, Ryan, & Stone in the lobby
Chelsy, Chad, Ryan, Marie, Mom, & Dad in the lobby before graduation:
**** GRADUATION ****
Ryan get his Badge and gets sworn into the USAF Security Forces:
Back out to the lobby to congregate each other, family and friends:
Ryan & Chaplain
Ryan & Marie
Ryan & ??
Ryan & Stone
Back to Sheila's home for more fun and food:
Ryan, Stone & Miller They are good friends Ryan will miss as he
moves on to his assiganed base: (EGLIN AFB in Fla.)
Ryan was able to come home for about 2 weeks to be with friends &
family. While home he worked with the local USAF Recruiter.
As of today he has reported to Eglin AFB.
June - 15th - 2009