Lance Cpl Thomas Edward Rivers Jr
Born: March 9, 1988
Died: April 28, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Thomas E. Rivers Jr., of Hoover, Alabama was a 2007 graduate of Briarwood Christian School, and had wanted to be a Marine all of his life. He realized that dream when he joined the Marines in June of 2007 and was serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. Thomas had previously served a tour of duty in Iraq. He was a mature, hard working, team oriented young man who was fun to be around, but knew when it was time to be serious. His Awards and Decorations include. the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal. He is the son of Dr. Tom and Charon Rivers and the brother of Rachel. He died at age 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
Marines
1st Battalion
2nd Marine Regiment
2nd Marine Division
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Burial will be at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama – Sec 8 Site 663
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My heart goes out to this family. Thanks to this fine Marine for his dedication and service to our country and keeping us free. My son was KIA 07/02/09 in the Helmand Province. He too was a LCpl. from Camp Lej. Thanks to the family for raising such a wonderful, brave young man. No greater love has no man than this, that he lay his life down for his friend. God will comfort and praying for peace within this family. No one knows what this is like – nothing compares, until you walk in the same shoes.I’m very proud of this young Marine. God bless you and your family. Semper Fi.
Ric and Tiffany Sharp
Adairsville, GA 30103
Family of LCpl. Seth Sharp