Colonel Edward Thomas Ryan revealed he was gay his whole life in his obituary, stating he was in a relationship with a man for 25 years but had not come out during his lifetime due to fear of ostracization.
Ryan expressed regret for not having the courage to come out earlier, attributing it to the fear of being ostracized by family, friends, and co-workers. He mentioned he can now 'rest in peace' that his secret is known.
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