Name: Army Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl Age: 21 From: Shiocton, Wis. Assigned to the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. Incident: Army Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl died April 27 in Fallujah, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during combat patrol.
Died:
April
27, 2007 Shiocton soldier killed in Iraq
By John Hartzell
The Associated Press
MILWAUKEE — A former coach described the 21-year-old soldier from Shiocton killed in Iraq as an unselfish person who was good at everything he tried.
“I’m not surprised he went to serve his country. It doesn’t surprise me he would do something so noble,” Chad Schmidt, who coached Nicholas E. Riehl in basketball and golf at Shiocton High School, said April 30.
The Army private first class died April 27 in Fallujah from wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit during a combat patrol, the U.S. Department of Defense said.
“He’s a guy that I would want to go to war with,” Schmidt said. “He’s one of those guys that...
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas E Riehl BY Anonymous on Nov 07, 2012
You will never be forgotten Nick. 5/15 cav Delta troop we represented first in last out and all for one and one for all. we will never be forgotten and our troop will live on in infamy. WE ARE SCOUTS "RECON"
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas E Riehl BY Anonymous on Jan 24, 2009
Lord bless these heroes; Who have given their lives. Comfort their families, their friends and loved ones. Let us not forget; They have given their all.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas E Riehl BY Anonymous on Aug 27, 2007
Only God knows why you left us, but we will "Never Forget". Our prayers for Nic and his family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas E Riehl BY miyembro on May 10, 2007