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We\u00a0 are saddened to share that longtime camper Ryan Thomas died unexpectedly on April 16, 2018. Ryan spent many summers growing up at Miniwanca, following the tradition of\u00a0his Great Uncle, Grandmother, Aunt, Uncle, Mom, and Brothers. Ryan enthusiastically embraced the adventures of Four Trails, taking on backpacking, canoeing, long distance bicycling treks, and kayaking on the Great Lakes. He completed the Odyssey cycling trip from Merrowvista in 2013 and was deeply connected to his camp friends.<\/p>\n

Ryan’s mom, Bets Wissman Thomas, writes, “Some of the most significant experiences that\u00a0helped shape Ryan in his youth were many summers spent at Camp Miniwanca, on the shore of Lake Michigan, and epic adventures radiating from this special place.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ryan focused on helping others and making the world a better place. His warmth, humor and genuine caring made him a living example of the AYF\u2019s goal to: \u201cAspire Nobly, Adventure Daringly, Serve Humbly.\u201d Ryan will be greatly missed by our entire camp community.<\/p>\n

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There will be a service and celebration of Ryan\u2019s life:<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 11 am<\/strong>
\nVienna Baptist Church
\n541 Marshall Road, SW
\nVienna, VA 22180<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Full Obituary<\/a><\/p>\n

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We\u00a0 are saddened to share that longtime camper Ryan Thomas died unexpectedly on April 16, 2018. Ryan spent many summers growing up at Miniwanca, following the tradition of\u00a0his Great Uncle, Grandmother, Aunt, Uncle, Mom, and Brothers. Ryan enthusiastically embraced the adventures of Four Trails, taking on backpacking, canoeing, long distance bicycling treks, and kayaking on the Great Lakes. He completed … <\/p>\n

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