Name: Army 1st Lt. Daniel P. Riordan Age: 24 From: St. Louis Assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas Incident: Army 1st Lt. Daniel P. Riordan died June 23 in Taji, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed were Sgt. Joel A. House, Sgt. Jimy M. Malone and Spc. Derek A. Calhoun.
Died:
June
24, 2007 Funeral set for St. Louis-area soldier killed in Iraq
The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS The military will present the family of a soldier killed in Iraq with the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star at his funeral.
The funeral Mass for First Lt. Daniel Riordan of Sunset Hills will be at 10 a.m. June 30 at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County.
Riordan and three others were killed June 23 by a roadside bomb north of Baghdad.
The 24-year-old was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He grew up in south St. Louis County, and graduated from Vianney High School and Southeast Missouri State University.
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel P Riordan BY sexygal001 on Jun 22, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made for us. May your family and friends find comfort with their fond memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and God Bless You!
Prayers & Condolences For: Daniel P Riordan BY Wocka on Aug 11, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss of Daniel. He will live on in your hearts of family and friends, and everyone who he has touched through his death. He will never be forgotten. Share your memories of Daniel with everyone. His candle will stay lit in everyone's hearts.The Biggerstaff'sHome of the Free...Because of the BraveFenton, MO