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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.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Wheels up

We were very excited to find out that Daniel is "wheels up" and on his way to Landstuhl, Germany (15-17 hour trip). One more step to getting back and being able to see him. Pray for safe travel. We are still many hours from finding out where and when we will be connecting with him. But, we are very hopeful for Christmas Day with him.


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9 comments:

  1. Brock clayardsDecember 19, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    God speed daniel and the both of you. May the meeting be soon

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  2. Angela BrownDecember 19, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    Yes, I hope you get to see him really soon! Let him know people downunder are praying for a swift recovery and for peace for you all. xo

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  3. Alex and EmilyDecember 19, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Our prayers are with Daniel and your entire family tonight. We are here in the Bethesda area and ready to help you in any way we can. Love, Alex and Emily Large

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  4. barbDecember 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    We in Laurel, MD are also Marine parents and ready and willing to help you guys too in any way we can. Our son is in the same regiment as yours and we pray for ALL our sons' and daughters' safety as they serve their country and their God in uniform.

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  5. Sarah McAfeeDecember 19, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    In our prayers.

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  6. Pam GreenfieldDecember 19, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you for sharing this information. My prayers are with you all. Daniel is an incredible young man and I am blessed to know him and you. I pray for his safe travel and for yours.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    I'm praying for you Daniel! I hope you get to be with your family soon.
    <3 Emily Moore

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  8. joyfulclineDecember 20, 2010 at 6:01 AM

    that is wonderful news. thanks so much for this blog to be able to follow daniels journey and to support you all in prayer. love you all !!

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  9. Dana MaxDecember 20, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Thinking and praying continuously for you Daniel. Hope you can make it home to be with your family and friends. Peace, The Max Family

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