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Frank K Rivers Jr
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Name: Army Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr.
Age: 23
From: Woodbridge, Va.
Assigned to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Incident: Army Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr. died April 14 when he collapsed during physical training in Mosul, Iraq.
Died: April 14, 2004
Soldier father buries a soldier son at Newark service
Associated Press
Age: 23
From: Woodbridge, Va.
Assigned to 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Incident: Army Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr. died April 14 when he collapsed during physical training in Mosul, Iraq.
Died: April 14, 2004
Soldier father buries a soldier son at Newark service
Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J. — An Army specialist who died during training in Iraq was remembered as a hero during an emotional memorial service in New Jersey.
“I know he served in the military and he served very well. I’m so proud of him. I would have been proud of him no matter which way he went,” said Frank K. Rivers Sr., who bid goodbye to his son, Frank Jr., Friday during the service at Trinity Temple Seventh Day Adventists Church.
The younger Rivers died April 14 in Mosul, Iraq, after collapsing during a training exercise. His death continues to be investigated by the Army.
The 23-year-old was sent to Iraq in November as a member of the 334th Signal Company, a...
Occupation
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.
Incident
Army Spc. Frank K. Rivers Jr. died April 14 when he collapsed during physical training in Mosul, Iraq.
Prayers & Messages
Frank K Rivers Jr
2008-04-09
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.