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Gordon Ryan Named Montauk's 57th Grand Marshal

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Gordon Ryan showing off his winning trophies.

Gordon Ryan showing off his winning trophies.

Gordon Ryan showing off a winning trophy for his Promised Land Salvage Company float.

Gordon Ryan showing off a winning trophy for his Promised Land Salvage Company float.

Gordon Ryan showing off a winning trophy for his Promised Land Salvage Company float.

Gordon Ryan showing off a winning trophy for his Promised Land Salvage Company float.

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

Gordon Ryan's floats over the years. COURTESY GORDON RYAN

authorElizabeth Vespe on Feb 19, 2019
Gordon G. Ryan is best known for his eccentric, out-of-the-ordinary and somewhat satirical “Promised Land Salvage Company” floats that cruise down Montauk’s Main Street each year during the annual St.... more

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