Ryan Kurth passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born July 7, 1986, Corpus Christi, Texas to James William Kurth, Sr. and Zola Marie Ostergard. Ryan could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He would find a new interest and plunged all of his energy and effort into making it a better endeavor. He was able to reach out, touch everyone's lives at a moment's notice, and make it better.
He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2004 where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Harlow. Ryan served in the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare Specialist with two tours to Iraq, encompassing 27 months, where he distinguished himself as the best the Army had to offer. His interests included riding and fixing motorcycles, boating on the lake with friends, spending time with family, singing karaoke, and taking care of Soldiers. He was a member of Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 in Lawton, Oklahoma as well as a York Rite Mason with the Lawton York Rite Temple.
The Soldier Who Was About To Become A Dad Posted: Jan 21, 2013 9:18 PM by Mike Manzoni -- [email protected]
Updated: Jan 22, 2013 10:14 AM
FLOUR BLUFF - Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Kurth had his entire life ahead of him. At 26, he was already an accomplished military veteran, he married his high school sweetheart and he was about to become a father.
Kurth, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Killeen Jan. 16. State troopers say he lost control of his motorcycle while taking a curve. Kurth was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
"He would have been an outstanding father to his daughter Lorelai," said his father James Kurth, fighting back tears, "and we know he's going to be looking down on all of us."
After graduating from Flour Bluff High School in 2004, Kurth followed after his brothers and joined the Army where he worked as an electronic warfare specialist.
His widow, Jennifer, is expecting a baby girl in two weeks.
Kurth will be buried with full military honors Saturday during a service at Seaside Memorial Park.
He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2004 where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Harlow. Ryan served in the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare Specialist with two tours to Iraq, encompassing 27 months, where he distinguished himself as the best the Army had to offer. His interests included riding and fixing motorcycles, boating on the lake with friends, spending time with family, singing karaoke, and taking care of Soldiers. He was a member of Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 in Lawton, Oklahoma as well as a York Rite Mason with the Lawton York Rite Temple.
The Soldier Who Was About To Become A Dad Posted: Jan 21, 2013 9:18 PM by Mike Manzoni -- [email protected]
Updated: Jan 22, 2013 10:14 AM
FLOUR BLUFF - Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Kurth had his entire life ahead of him. At 26, he was already an accomplished military veteran, he married his high school sweetheart and he was about to become a father.
Kurth, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Killeen Jan. 16. State troopers say he lost control of his motorcycle while taking a curve. Kurth was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
"He would have been an outstanding father to his daughter Lorelai," said his father James Kurth, fighting back tears, "and we know he's going to be looking down on all of us."
After graduating from Flour Bluff High School in 2004, Kurth followed after his brothers and joined the Army where he worked as an electronic warfare specialist.
His widow, Jennifer, is expecting a baby girl in two weeks.
Kurth will be buried with full military honors Saturday during a service at Seaside Memorial Park.
Ryan Kurth passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born July 7, 1986, Corpus Christi, Texas to James William Kurth, Sr. and Zola Marie Ostergard. Ryan could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He would find a new interest and plunged all of his energy and effort into making it a better endeavor. He was able to reach out, touch everyone's lives at a moment's notice, and make it better.
He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2004 where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Harlow. Ryan served in the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare Specialist with two tours to Iraq, encompassing 27 months, where he distinguished himself as the best the Army had to offer. His interests included riding and fixing motorcycles, boating on the lake with friends, spending time with family, singing karaoke, and taking care of Soldiers. He was a member of Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 in Lawton, Oklahoma as well as a York Rite Mason with the Lawton York Rite Temple.
The Soldier Who Was About To Become A Dad Posted: Jan 21, 2013 9:18 PM by Mike Manzoni -- [email protected]
Updated: Jan 22, 2013 10:14 AM
FLOUR BLUFF - Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Kurth had his entire life ahead of him. At 26, he was already an accomplished military veteran, he married his high school sweetheart and he was about to become a father.
Kurth, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Killeen Jan. 16. State troopers say he lost control of his motorcycle while taking a curve. Kurth was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
"He would have been an outstanding father to his daughter Lorelai," said his father James Kurth, fighting back tears, "and we know he's going to be looking down on all of us."
After graduating from Flour Bluff High School in 2004, Kurth followed after his brothers and joined the Army where he worked as an electronic warfare specialist.
His widow, Jennifer, is expecting a baby girl in two weeks.
Kurth will be buried with full military honors Saturday during a service at Seaside Memorial Park.
He graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2004 where he met the love of his life, Jennifer Harlow. Ryan served in the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare Specialist with two tours to Iraq, encompassing 27 months, where he distinguished himself as the best the Army had to offer. His interests included riding and fixing motorcycles, boating on the lake with friends, spending time with family, singing karaoke, and taking care of Soldiers. He was a member of Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 in Lawton, Oklahoma as well as a York Rite Mason with the Lawton York Rite Temple.
The Soldier Who Was About To Become A Dad Posted: Jan 21, 2013 9:18 PM by Mike Manzoni -- [email protected]
Updated: Jan 22, 2013 10:14 AM
FLOUR BLUFF - Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Kurth had his entire life ahead of him. At 26, he was already an accomplished military veteran, he married his high school sweetheart and he was about to become a father.
Kurth, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Killeen Jan. 16. State troopers say he lost control of his motorcycle while taking a curve. Kurth was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
"He would have been an outstanding father to his daughter Lorelai," said his father James Kurth, fighting back tears, "and we know he's going to be looking down on all of us."
After graduating from Flour Bluff High School in 2004, Kurth followed after his brothers and joined the Army where he worked as an electronic warfare specialist.
His widow, Jennifer, is expecting a baby girl in two weeks.
Kurth will be buried with full military honors Saturday during a service at Seaside Memorial Park.
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