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Alex Mitchell Ragan

Alex Mitchell Ragan obituary

Alex Ragan Obituary

Alex Ragan, age 17, passed away on June 30, 2012 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Alex was a student at Woodland Park High School. Alex was an Eagle Scout, a Junior Black Belt and Adult 1st Brown Belt with Karate Plus! Ministries. Alex was also a member of the Woodland Park High School Marching Band, selected to be one of the next season's Drum Majors, Cross Country and Track teams, and he especially enjoyed pole vaulting. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Cindy Ragan, his brother, Daniel, his grandmother, Pauline Ragan, his grandfather, Robert Swanson, and a large extended family. A memorial service for Alex and the other victims of this tragic car accident will be held at Woodland Park High School at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012. A joint funeral service for Alex and his good friend, Nick Naples, will be held at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park CO, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donor Alliance for Organ and Tissue Donation, 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 800-N, Denver, CO 80246, or to the Boy Scout Troop 230 Memorial Fund, Ent Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, CO 80935.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2012.

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Dave Turley

July 12, 2012

Alex was such a fine young man and is greatly missed by so many, including me. I was sure looking forward to helping him in every way that I could in getting into the USAFA. I visited with him and Nick and Pauly yesterday. Paul, Cindy, and Daniel -- you are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 10, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family. Sincerely, Barb

Brenda Brown

July 10, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 10, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. May God wrap His arms around all of you and hold you close! The Dail Family

Kendra Morris

July 8, 2012

We want you to know that the people here in Cody, WY have been very shaken by this loss and this tragic, horrible accident. What outstanding young men these were! Our family, my church, my coworkers are all praying for you.

Kim Daniluk

July 8, 2012

Cindy,
No words can express the tragic loss to you and your family. We are so sorry and offer our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Godspeed!
The Daniluk family

Sarah Stoll

July 7, 2012

In memory of a life well lived, and a person well loved. We will miss seeing and laughing with you. We pray that God's love and comfort will be especially with Cindy, Paul, and Daniel. We love you, Conrad and Sarah Stoll

Brenda Steinecke

July 7, 2012

Ragan Family,
so tragic,so sad,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda Steinecke
Davenport,Iowa

July 7, 2012

Paul,Cindy and Dan, we know your sorrow is great. We are praying for you all and will continue for a long time. Love Nylene & Rich

July 6, 2012

Cindy, Paul and Daniel, I am shocked and very saddened at Alex's passing, my thoughts are with you, Judy Green

July 6, 2012

It was a joy to know Alex and to watch him grow into an awesome young man. We miss you and will never forget you.
The Knowltons

Sean Pekron

July 6, 2012

Having had Alex in class, I will miss talking pole vaulting, martial arts and Air Force Academy things with Alex. He truly was a great guy to be around. Sincerest condolences.

mike

July 6, 2012

Forever remembered and thankful and blessed for the time you spent with us...
Mike, Sara, Aleyana, Mickey, and Jayne

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