Col. Edward Thomas Ryan died from intestinal cancer at the age of 85 in his home in Albany, New York, after living in nearby Rensselaer for most of his life.
READ MORE: Vietnam veteran reveals heartbreaking secret in his obituaryThe family of a Vietnam veteran who came out as gay in his tear-jerking obituary has revealed they knew about his sexuality.
His nephew Joseph Ryan, 68, told The New York Post the decorated veteran was a 'private person,' but added that his family knew about Ryan's sexuality and even met his longtime partner Paul. Read More Heartbreaking viral obituary of lonely man bullied and shunned his entire life Joseph added: 'He was quiet, but he was bold. It's been inside him all this time.'In his obituary, Ryan confessed: 'I was in a loving and caring relationship with Paul Cavagnaro of North Greenbush,' Ryan confessed.
'Seeing how people like me were treated, I just could not do it. Now that my secret is known, I'll forever Rest in Peace.' He was a many of many talents, and also was one of the founders and owners of the local Albany radio station WGY-FM.Additionally, he was a Chef at the East Greenbush, American Legion Post, and a lifelong member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.His obituary has gone viral, with people from all over the country touched by Ryan's story.
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