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The family and friends of Cpl. Daniel C. W. Riley, USMC, welcome you to join in as we celebrate and support the life of an incredible young man, friend, son, and brother. It is with great love and with many prayers we know that Daniel will move on to great and wonderful things. God has big plans for him! Daniel was born in Victoria, BC, Canada. In 1999 his family (Dad, Mum, brothers Tristan and Aaron, & sister Elizabeth, & cat) moved to Denver, Colorado, where his dad began working for the Episcopal Church in Colorado overseeing work with children, youth, and young adults. Daniel started high school in 1999 at Columbine High School. After three years at CHS he finished his high school at Brentwood College in Canada in 2004. After which he did some college and worked in the US and Canada. Daniel enlisted (still a Canadian citizen) in US Marine Corps in 2008 to serve his new country and to help pay for a future college education. On July 4, 2009 Daniel swore in as a US citizen before the Vice-President in Sadam Hussein's old palace in Bagdad, Iraq. In September 2010 he was sent as a combat replacement for the 2/6 Marines in Marjah, Afghanistan. On December 16, 2010, Daniel was severely wounded by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He primarily suffered severe wounds to his legs, left arm, and left lung. There were many times he was close to not making it. He has since had both legs amputated above the knee and three fingers amputated on his left hand. His lung and other injuries are healing well. Before this event and for many years to come, we know Daniel to be a loving, caring, intellegent, humourous, giving, adventurous, and deep thinking person. Keep praying! And use this blog to share your thoughts and encouragement.
We are overjoyed that you were able to speak with Daniel. Can't wait to hear more. We are thinking of you all!
ReplyDeleteI am T.J.(Joda Duncan's) aunt,his grandmothers sister. I heard about Daniel and want you to know that he is in my prayers. May God be with all of you this Christmas and for the years to come.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a watching it must be to be able to speak with daniel. I rejoice for the comfort that must be for all of you, and for the healing that comes in those conversations. We pray that God continues to infuse you all with the healing power of his Holy Spirit and surround you with his grace.
I don't know Daniel, but learned of his situation via e-mail from Deacon Rhoads Hollowell in Colorado via a Deacons listserv. I pray that Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will strengthen Daniel and his family, uplift you all, sustain you, energize you, nurture you and heal whatever needs healing, wherever it may be, so you all will have complete spiritual and physical health. And I pray the Grace of Our Lord's spirit will so fill you all that you will know the Healing Power of God's love. Amen!
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