Blessed to know Spc. Berg

Tall, dark and handcuffed; Robber caught in Beaumont

A man suspected in the robbery of two Beaumont banks was apprehended outside Parkdale Mall on Wednesday.
The “tall, dark, handsome” robber is facing federal bank robbery charges for the Beaumont incidents and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Houston is in the process of obtaining a warrant for a Houston bank robbery.
The suspect has been identified as John “Steven” Stark, 46.
Police responded to a call of a robbery about 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Prosperity Bank, 6150 Eastex Freeway in Beaumont.

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January 26, 2007

Terry Peltier The Port Arthur News Fri Jan 26, 2007, 11:44 AM CST

I, like so many in Sabine Pass, was blessed to have Spc. Ryan Berg in my life. He was like one of my own sons. My two sons and daughter loved him like a brother. He was even a big part of my two granddaughters’ lives. I, along with my husband, were humbled by the support shown our community along the funeral procession route. I want to say a special thank you to Valero, the Port Arthur Police and Fire Department, CBI construction and everyone who stood on the route and paid their respects. It was wonderful.

Thank you Scottie and Travis for sharing your wonderful son with so many.

Terry Peltier

Sabine Pass

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