Welcome
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.
Safe travels! Can't wait until we have your new address, we got you the most ridiculous postcard ever in Santa Fe over the weekend. Also, can't wait to come see you. I miss you so much.
ReplyDeleteSafe and speedy travels!! Keep warm while you make your way west!
ReplyDeleteHope the flights are not too bad & that you get settled as well as can be at your new home.
ReplyDeletePleasant thoughts are being sent your way
When you guys get to San Diego -I want to reiterate that if you would like help with anything -this week, next week, next month, or in the year ahead that I am nearby and beyond willing to help in any capacity. Dan, it has been a while but you are a great guy and I wish it was under different circumstances we were becoming neighbors. I am just up the road. I sent you an email with my contact information.
ReplyDeleteAnything, anytime, you have my number.
-Ashley (VanOrder) Amirault
Hope you two dudes will be chillin' at OB soon....
ReplyDeleteMiss you both already!!
ReplyDeleteDaniel, the worst part is always the "hurry up and wait"! I never got used to it after 28 yrs. I always just reminded myself that I was getting paid for the "wait" part :)(it didn't work very well for me either!).
ReplyDeleteW/O being presumptuous or forward, I would like to offer my assistance in the NMA role at some point in your stay should you and your family need it. As a retired Navy nurse/ex Navy HM who served w/the Marines in the late '60's, and having had several stints of active duty at both CAMPEN and NHSD, San Diego, I would be more than happy to pinch hit. I realize you don't know me from Adam but your father and I have had several meetings at St Davids here in Woodland Park, CO. Should the need arise, please feel free to consider me a viable option for "back-up". I am working part time but military retirement does give me a lot more flexibility and I will make the accommodations necessary to support your rehab.
If you would like, have your father contact me at my e-mail, fclege@gmail.com.
Fred Lege