In Memory OfSSgt David G. Ries

SSgt David G. Ries, 29, U.S.M.C., born June 23, 1975, was killed in action on November 8, 2004. Ries was an Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group in Iraq. During the opening stages of the Second Battle of Fallujah, his unit was sent to deliver supplies and equipment to our troops for the impending full-scale assault. While conducting the mission-critical operation, Ries lost his life when his vehicle was struck by an IED. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Semper Fi, Marine! Til Valhalla, Brother!