Name: Army Spc. Michael D. Rivera Age: 22 From: Brooklyn, N.Y. Assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army Spc. Michael D. Rivera died March 7 in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle during combat operations. Also killed were Spc. Shawn P. Rankinen and Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Webb.
Died:
March
07, 2007 Slain Brooklyn soldier remembered as new dad, model serviceman
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — A Brooklyn-born soldier slain this week in Iraq was a new father and a model serviceman, mourning relatives said.
Army Spc. Michael D. Rivera, 22, was one of three soldiers killed March 7 when an explosive detonated near their vehicle in Baghdad.
Rivera’s family said the soldier recently celebrated the birth of his daughter.
The girl, named Joycelin, was born Sept. 6 in Korea, where Rivera was stationed. She shares a birthday with Rivera’s mother.
“He was thrilled she was born on that day,” his father, Jose Diaz, told the New York Post. “Because he loved his mother so much.”
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael D Rivera BY Anonymous on May 07, 2010
Mikeyyy I miss you soo much... theres not a day that doesnt go by that I dont think about u .=( I wish things were different ... I should've told you how I really felt... -( now youre gone forever and I feel empty..I lost a true loving friend.. who I love dearly forever and always I know youre watching in heaven,watching everyone you love I'll
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael D Rivera BY Anonymous on Jun 06, 2007
happy birthday mike we will allways love you ..
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael D Rivera BY Anonymous on May 08, 2007
IM SO LUCKIEST PERSON IN THE WORLD COZ' I HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE YOU ARE A GOOD FATHER AND A LOVING HUSBAND YOU ARE MY HERO..YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART FOR EVER AND EVER TILL WE MEET AGAIN,,,I LOVE YOU SO SO SO MUCH HONEY,I MISS YOU SO MUCH,,,
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael D Rivera BY Anonymous on Apr 21, 2007
YOU ARE A GREAT AND BRAVE MAN.YOU ARE HERO WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!..
Prayers & Condolences For: Michael D Rivera BY Anonymous on Apr 10, 2007
a fine young man god bless you and your familyyou gave your life so we can be free we owe you so much more than a few words.............