TB-2400, The 10th Doctor, Troop. These are just a few of the different names that so many of us knew Ryan Jones under. No matter how you met him you quickly realized what an amazing human being he was. Ryan always had such a bright shining personality and when you were in his presence you couldn’t help but smile and laugh. He meant so much to so many of us and will be missed deeply. If you never got a chance to ever meet Ryan Jones, then you missed out on knowing a truly amazing person and friend.

I encourage you to check out his face book memorial page as there are a lot of great pictures and memories being posted there. The address for the page is

http://www.facebook.com/RememberingRyanJones

We miss and love you Ryan. You will be deeply missed.

Recently members of the Midsouth Garrison took to the stage with none other than Honorary Legion Member Weird Al Yankovic. Al is always a great host and puts on an awesome show. He even took the time to hang out a bit and talk with garrison members. We always look forward to him performing in TN/KY.

MSG with Weird Al (Photo courtesy of Glenn Stein)

Many of you know Ryan. Either from his time spent as a biker scout, as the 10th Dr. Who, from playing fiddle for the Lo Cash Cowboys, or just from being an all around great guy. Recently Ryan has fallen quite ill and is currently in critical condition in the hospital. This has taken many by surprise and filled everyone that has ever met him with a great sadness. A few positive things have happened lately that have given us all hope that Ryan is fighting on the road to recovery.

This is being posted around the net from a close friend of Ryan and Essay’s so I am going to repost it here for those wondering how you can help as well.

“Many of you have been asking what you can do to help Ryan Jones and Essay Hood. Although all the offers of food and visits are appreciated more than you know, during this overwhelming time what they really need is your prayers. Essay has agreed to allow me to share her PayPal account for those of you that wish to offer more material help – she is not working right now so that she can be with Ryan, so things like rent, gas and food are needed. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please send it to samirien@juno.com or contact me directly for alternate methods such as snail mail, hand delivery, etc… All of us are so very grateful for your love and support, and we ask that you continue to offer prayers on Ryan and Essay’s behalf.

Please repost as you see fit.

Thanks,
Gena”

The Garrison and Legion are pulling for you Ryan. We all can’t wait to see your smiling face again!