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Gordon Ryan

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Ryan was a Recon Marine in the aftermath of the Cuban missile crises. He served in Bangkok with the Air Force during Vietnam and at the American Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, during the violent 70's. Ryan holds a Bachelors degree with Honors in Political Science and has completed graduate work in Public Administration. During his career, Ryan has served as Chief Executive Officer or City Manager in multiple American and international communities. An accomplished public speaker, he frequently accepts invitations for public presentations.
Gordon William Ryan
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LDS (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Thomas F. & Eleanor H. Ryan
Colleen Sterling Ryan
Kathleen, Thomas (deceased) Michael, Daniel
Passed away due to Cardiac Amyloidosis caused by exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.
1943-10-05
Brooklyn, New York
2012-11-14
McKendree University
Chief Executive or City Manager, Public speaker, US Marines and the US Air Force
As a late life author, I have found the joy of writing and publishing far more enjoyable than a career of public service. While pleased with my career choices, in writing fiction, I can assure that things turn out right. That is NOT the case in local government.
New Zealand Society of Authors; LDS Small Press Authors
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English

9 Works by Gordon Ryan

Title Role Year Genre
Heritage, 1919-1940 Author 1999 Novel
Upon the Isles of the Sea Author 1998 Novel
Conflict Author 1998 Novel
Destiny Author 1996 Novel
Dangerous Legacy Author 1994 Novel
Threads of Honor Author 1996 Novel
Spirit of Union Author Novel
A Question of Consequence Author 2004 Fiction
State of Rebellion Author 2004 Fiction
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