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IL SR2400
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Koehler
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AI Summary
- Sergeant Douglas J. Riney of Fairview died on October 19, 2016 from wounds sustained in Kabul, Afghanistan while encountering hostile enemy forces.
- Sgt. Riney was born July 29, 1990 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, graduated from Spoon River Valley High School, and married Kylie Eddy on December 29, 2012.
- He entered active duty in July 2012 as a petroleum supply specialist assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (July 2014-February 2015) and Operation Freedom's Sentinel (June-October 2016).
- Sgt. Riney received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, four Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three campaign stars, and other decorations.
- The Illinois Senate expresses sympathy to his surviving family members, including his children Elea and James, parents Dave and Pam, and extended family.
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL - SGT. DOUGLAS RINEY
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/16/2016
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