In memory of Sgt. Ryan P Baumann

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A memorial video I did for Sgt. Ryan P Baumann of the US Army. I'll probably do a better video after his funeral on Monday. A special thank you is extended to John Douglass and Justin Merriman for the use of their pictures.

Sgt. Ryan P. Baumann, 24 of Great Mills, died Friday, Aug. 1, of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle in Afghanistan. Several weeks earlier, Sgt. Baumann's convoy had been the victim of a similar attack, which he survived with only a minor concussion. Unfortunately, while returning to the forward operating base early Friday morning, Sgt. Baumann's side of the vehicle took the brunt of the attack and he did not survive. Sgt. Baumann was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division in Ft. Campbell, KY.

Sgt. Baumann had previously served a tour in Iraq and was four months into his tour in Afghanistan.

Sgt. Baumann was to wed fiancé, Lauren Smith, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Smith lives just south of St. Mary's City with her family. She is attending college to be a radiology technician. Her father, Jeff Smith, is the V-22 Training Continuum Integration Lead at the Pax River Naval Air Station. The V-22 Training Team would like to ask for your thoughts and prayers for the families of Sgt Ryan Baumann, United States Army, and Jeff Smith, United States Marine Corps (retired).

Sgt. Baumann is survived by mother, Cindy Lohman, of Great Mills, and father, Robert Baumann, of Jeffersonville, Ind.

Sgt. Baumann arrived at Dover, DE on Saturday and will be transported to a local funeral home this week. His funeral will be held at Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown Monday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Frieds of the family are asking people and flags to line the funeral's procession route starting in Leonardtown to show the community's respect and appreciation for this brave young man who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the ones he loved and the country which he fought for. The procession will depart Brinsfield Funeral Home between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. and will proceed from Hollywood Road turning right onto state Route 5 north.

A memorial service will be held in Afghanistan. Sgt. Baumann will also be honored at Fort Campbell's monthly Eagle Remembrance Ceremony the second Wednesday of each month.

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[trekgirl47]

can i please have have the name of the person and the name of the song that is playing for ryan's video. thanks.

[xdmproductions]

It's Trace Adkins and the song is called Arlington.

[trekgirl47]

i worked with ryan. he was a hero to me. always happy and did his best at what ever he did. he will truly be missed by us all. we will miss him. thanks for your great comittment.

[xdmproductions]

He seemed like a good guy. I didn't know him personally, but, from what I've heard about him in the past week makes me believe he was comitted to everything he did. Sad to see someone that young die.

[slodaddy2]

I miss my son, can't wait to see him again.

[imtoast]

God bless Ryan and his family. You won't be forgotten. Thank you sir for your service.

[CutHardstylez]

I hate cuntry music.

[chelu1506]

I will never forget that day. Sgt Baumann is a true hero! And for all the other Soldiers I was with that day I salute you!

[lauritson1]

He was my squad leader....

[odstmiller12345]

Who would dislike this!?

[tonypint]

God bless this family he is a real hero! RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

[vwcrazyguy]

I was with him when he died and still to this day I cant go a day without thinking about him.

[MMACHMP]

@slodaddy2 I'm sure he is still around you sir and I'm betting you feel his presence. I lost some good friends and I know how much it hurts and I am sorry for your loss god bless you and yours.

[Bowfinger6383]

R.I.P. Sgt Baumann A grateful Nation thanks you for your service. All the Men in my family Have served proudly and with honor.

Semper Fi This Marine Salutes you

[TeufelsbergFreeride]

Rest in Peace

Thank you for your service

[jerzeysfinest1919]

I was in Ryans company and had the pleasure of deploying with him to iraq, he was always there for everyone who ever needed him. He was a go to soldier and he is an awesome person. God bless him and his family it was a sad day in my life to lose such a good friend!!!!! I swear to my last breath i will never forget, i have a tattoo deidcated to you and all other who lost there lives!!!!!