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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.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Coming home

Daniel has been approved for some leave - a couple weeks of rest away from the hospital environment. Yah! He will coming back home for the first time this Saturday!

Saturday, March 12th - United 0342; arrive Denver International Airport 2:50pm

Come to DIA and welcome him home.

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6 comments:

  1. Quincy the DogMarch 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Well this is amazing! I've been missing you so much lately. Can't wait to see you. I was going to bake whoopie pies and fedex them to you but now I can give them to you in person!

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  2. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    This is such great news!! I will try to be there with all the bells and whistles! :)

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  3. Alex and EmilyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Awesome news!

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  4. ColinMarch 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Glad you both get some leave. I wish I could be at the airport, but can't. I would like to come over during the time of leave if you will let me know the best time. Colin

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  5. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    WELCOME HOME LCPL DANIEL RILEY!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE. OORAH SEMPER FI AND GET WELL SOON
    FROM ASHLEY FELOW MARINE

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  6. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Welcome LCPL Riley. I wish I could be at the airport when you arrive on Sunday. I will pass the information in this attachment on and you will be in my thoughts as well as my family.

    Thank you for your service!! (old Vietnam Veteran.

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