Upon graduating from Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe in 1998, Owens enlisted in the Navy. Owens grew up in Edelstein, Illinois, aspiring to be a Navy SEAL from an early age. More on Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens: The City of Chillicothe is proud to have had an influence on the young man that grew up to become the heroic serviceman he proved to be.” He respected his teachers and coaches, he respected his elders and all veterans, he respected the armed forces and the flag. “Even as a high school boy here in Chillicothe, Ryan knew he wanted to serve in the military,” said Chillicothe Mayor Don White. “Legislation such as this will serve as a daily reminder to us all ‘Freedom isn’t free!’ May we all walk worthy of the ultimate sacrifice Ryan has paid.”
“Ryan’s immediate and extended family are very grateful for this time honoring gesture on behalf of their beloved hero,” said Pattie Smith, President of America’s Gold Star Families. “It was my honor to introduce this legislation to recognize Chief Owens and I applaud my colleagues in the House and Senate for passing this legislation and I thank President Trump for signing this bill into law.” post office in his hometown of Chillicothe,” stated Congressman LaHood. However, I am pleased to announce that, with the signature from President Trump today, our local community may honor the legacy of Chief Owens by officially naming the U.S. “We are forever indebted to Senior Chief Ryan Owens and we will never fully repay him, or his family, for his dedication and sacrifice to our nation. The bill was co-sponsored by the entire Illinois congressional delegation.
Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens. 3109, legislation introduced by Congressman Darin LaHood to rename the Chillicothe, Illinois U.S. Today, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.
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