Brian D. Riley Jr.: Longwood soldier killed in Afghanistan
Compiled by Orlando Sentinel
9:12 p.m. EDT, May 17, 2011
A 24-year-old soldier from Longwood was killed this week Afghanistan, Department of Defense announced today.
Spc. Brian D. Riley Jr., died Sunday, in Kunar province.
The Department of Defense said he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
"I have the most amazing daughter in the world," Riley wrote on his Facebook page, which feature a photo of him holding the unnamed child. He also wrote that he "loves anything to do with cars."
Information he posted indicated he is originally from Binghamton, N.Y. No other details were immediately available.
Longwood soldier killed in Afghanistan
To the family of this brave American hero, may the God of all comfort hold you close...He loves you. My son, David also died in Afghanistan. I wrote a book "Heart of a Warrior" about God's calling that creates a person willing to literally give his life for others & how God soothes our grief. Miriam Leimbach 407-977-5931 I'll send you one.
ReplyDeleteBrian you gave me the best gift you could of, Trinity had a great father in you. You and Sami made me a very proud grandma and I will miss you. RIP
ReplyDeleteYour Mother In Law....shirley
Thank you for sharing that Shirley. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSending remembrance to the family for the loss of this brave soldier whom we lost almost a year ago. I remember. Would love to send a card to his wife and daughter. If you could provide an address, I would be grateful.
ReplyDeletePeggy Talley, member of Soldiers' Angels
email: peggyctalley@aol.com