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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.
That is freakin' amazing! You go, Daniel!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Super cool!
ReplyDelete*Love* this!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to describe how AWESOME this is! Dan - you are beyond words!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of a very determined young man. Good for you Daniel. Diane
ReplyDeletePraise God and welcome back to Colorado, Daniel!
ReplyDeletewow incredible is all I can say!
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Daniel, I'm one of those unknown Marines that follow your progress. You are truly a Marine . I was in the Corp from 65 to 69, I now am on the Board of Directors for Run For The Wall, we have active duty and all Vets from all wars, we leave out of LA to Arlington, Va. on a 10 day trip that will blow your mind. We would love for you to join us. It is a brotherhood that you will love. If you are interested in this event or just want to know more please let me know. Semper Fi my friend The whole Corp is proud of You.
ReplyDeleteJohn Barker hardchargerrftw@gmail.com
I am beyond thrilled for you & all the progrss that you have made & will continue to make! You are truly incredible
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely AMAZING. WTG Daniel!
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