Sgt. Ryan H. Lane The Department of Defense announced today the death of Sgt. Ryan H. Lane, 25, assigned to the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Sgt. Lane died July 23 of wounds suffered during incoming mortar fire against his company compound.
Marine Sgt. Ryan H. Lane is the son of retired Castle Shannon, PA. police Chief Harold Lane and leaves behind a wife of nearly three years. Two LAR has been in sustained combat operations in the Helmand Province for the past month. On July 11, Master Sgt. Jerome Hatfield and Lance Cpl. Pedro Barbozaflores were killed during an IED attack while moving from their company position to battalion HQ.
