Homecoming, Then Heart Attack

Dad dies hours after local Marine's homecoming celebration

By DOUG SHIMELL
Updated 5:46 PM EST, Fri, Nov 7, 2008

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Chad Baker

Ryan Wilno was finally home from Iraq

The huge welcome for the Marine Lance Corporal in Evesham Township, New Jersey meant the world to his mother, Betsy and his father Ron.  Just hours later, 43 year old Ron Wilno died from cardiac arrest, leaving the family devastated emotionally and financially.
 
Now the same people who put on Ryan’s homecoming are trying to help again by raising money for the funeral and future expenses.

They've set up the following fund for donations:

Ronald Wilno Memorial Fund
C/o The Bank
195 Greentree Road
Marlton, NJ. 08053
856-983-5211
Karl Eckstrom, Ass't. VP
Keckstrom@the bank.com
Info@yellowribbonclub.org

N.J. Marine's Dad Dies, Hours After Son's Homecoming Celebration

N.J. Marine's Dad Dies, Hours After Son's Homecoming Celebration
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N.J. Marine's Dad Dies, Hours After Son's Homecoming Celebration

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