Month: January 2019

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In Memoriam

Fair Haven soldier killed in Army training accident in New Mexico

January 31, 2019

Published in the Asbury Park Press Jan. 25, 2019 A soldier from Fair Haven was killed Tuesday evening in an Army training accident in Otero County, New Mexico. Pfc. Jamie R. Riley, 21, died in a crash between two Stryker vehicles at McGregor Range, along with Cpl. Cole Trevor Wixom, 24, of Bloomingdale, Michigan. Both soldiers were assigned to 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, according to the U.S. Army. Seven other soldiers were injured in the collision and [click for more]

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Uncategorized

PFC Jamie Riley, Obituary

January 31, 2019

Published in Star-Ledger on Jan. 31, 2019 Pfc. Jamie Riley Soldier from Fair Haven with 1st Armored Division, much loved son, brother, and grandson who taught himself to play bagpipes in celebration of his Scottish heritage, ‘a natural leader,’ 21 Private First Class Jamie Riley, 21, of Fair Haven, N.J., followed his heart from a young age to serve in the United States Military. He enlisted into the Army on Jan. 23, 2018, after attending Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pa. He [click for more]

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Events

Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Private First Class Jamie R. Riley

January 31, 2019

Governor Murphy Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Private First Class Jamie R. Riley Originally posted 01/30/2019 on Insider NJ TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities in honor of the late Private First Class Jamie R. Riley of Fair Haven, New Jersey on Monday, February 4, 2019.“I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of [click for more]

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In Memoriam

U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jamie Riley

January 31, 2019

Hearts are broken in Fair Haven as we mourn the tragic loss of one of our hometown heroes, U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Jamie Riley. Keep his family, friends and fellow soldiers in your thoughts & prayers, including FHFD Life Member/Ex-Chief (grandfather) John Riley Sr and Ex-Chief (uncle) John Riley Jr. God bless and thank you Jamie for serving your country.