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Staff Sergeant Tejeda
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remembering U.S. Marine
Staff Sergeant Tejeda
iHonor GWOT (Global War on Terror) Fallen:
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant
Riayan Tejeda of New York City, NY
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant
Riayan Tejeda of New York City, NY
Staff Sergeant Riayan Tejeda, age 26, served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Killed in action, on April 11, 2003, while fighting enemy forces in northeast Baghdad, Iraq
We honor and thank US Marine Corps Tejeda for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Camp Pendleton, CA
Killed in action, on April 11, 2003, while fighting enemy forces in northeast Baghdad, Iraq
We honor and thank US Marine Corps Tejeda for defending our freedoms and fighting to liberate the lives of others.
Russell B. Rippetoe
Born into an Army family, July 21, 1975 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
1994 Graduate from Broomfield HS where was Captain of soccer team, Homecoming King, and Eagle Scout
1999 Criminal Justice Graduate from Metro State University
Commissioned Army 2nd Lieutenant at CU-Boulder in 1999
Attended Field Artillery Officer training and earned Ranger tab
First deployment to Afghanistan in 2002 as Fire Support Officer calling in artillery and aerial bombardment
Quickly turned around and shipped off to be part of start of Operation Iraq Freedom in Feb. 2003
Military decorations include 2 Bronze Stars with Valor Device and Purple Heart
Survived by mother, sister, and dad - a retired Army Ranger Colonel who fought in Vietnam
As his dad reinforced, Rippetoe's big, kind heart cost him his life as he ran to help a pregnant woman screaming while exiting a vehicle that turned out to be a suicide bomb
Born into an Army family, July 21, 1975 in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
1994 Graduate from Broomfield HS where was Captain of soccer team, Homecoming King, and Eagle Scout
1999 Criminal Justice Graduate from Metro State University
Commissioned Army 2nd Lieutenant at CU-Boulder in 1999
Attended Field Artillery Officer training and earned Ranger tab
First deployment to Afghanistan in 2002 as Fire Support Officer calling in artillery and aerial bombardment
Quickly turned around and shipped off to be part of start of Operation Iraq Freedom in Feb. 2003
Military decorations include 2 Bronze Stars with Valor Device and Purple Heart
Survived by mother, sister, and dad - a retired Army Ranger Colonel who fought in Vietnam
As his dad reinforced, Rippetoe's big, kind heart cost him his life as he ran to help a pregnant woman screaming while exiting a vehicle that turned out to be a suicide bomb
[Note: Rippetoe is first CU-ROTC alum to be killed while conducting GWOT combat operations. He was the third military service member, and first officer, from Colorado to die in the Global War on Terror. Also, first soldier killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.]
Inspirational Quote about Rippetoe
"I knew your son when I was a first year cadet in the Army ROTC program at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Your son was an inspiration to me and I looked up to him because of his awesome attitude, love of the military, and desire to excel, to go above and beyond. It was an honor to have spent time learning with him and from him. I will forever appreciate his service and sacrifice - knowing he rests now in the arms of the Lord is sweet among the sorrow. Thank you for raising such a wonderful person!"
-Mary Lynn Macsalka to his family (courtesy of FallenHeroesMemorial.com)
-Mary Lynn Macsalka to his family (courtesy of FallenHeroesMemorial.com)
[ Capt. Rippetoe's military decorations as displayed on TogetherWeServed.com (unofficial) ]
Sources for Tribute:
CLICK HERE to review Captain Rippetoe's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Rippetoe's TogetherWeServed.com page
CLICK HERE to examine the ArlingtonCemetery.net tribute site for Captain "Rip"
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to Russell
CLICK HERE to review the Find-a-Grave website commemoration for Captain Rippetoe
CLICK HERE to review Captain Rippetoe's tribute at the Military Time's Honor the Fallen site
GO HERE to see Rippetoe's TogetherWeServed.com page
CLICK HERE to examine the ArlingtonCemetery.net tribute site for Captain "Rip"
GO HERE to read the Fallen Heroes Memorial page filled with personal messages to Russell
CLICK HERE to review the Find-a-Grave website commemoration for Captain Rippetoe
[ Buried at Arlington National Cemetery - Section 60, Site 7860 ]
CLICK HERE to see an example of a shorter GWOT Fallen soldier tribute for Rippetoe
Army Captain Rippetoe honored by CU Football team
The flag we carry out behind Ralphie this week will be a little more special.
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@RunRalphieRun) November 10, 2018
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Flag Steward presented this Interactive American Flag honoring Army Captain Rippetoe (the first of four CU ROTC alums killed during the Global War on Terror) to the CU Football team prior to the 'Military Appreciation' game against Washington State University. Telling Captain Rippetoe's life story and reminding them of the sacrifice made by Captain Rippetoe and others in the name of 'freedom' seemed to make a lasting impression on the CU Football team..
iHonor American Flag : Visitor Comments for Army Captain Russell Rippetoe
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... posted here from newest to oldest ...
Captain Rippetoe, I was honored to relay your story of youthful perseverance and military heroism to the CU Football team before their game vs Washington St in November 2018. Your life story motivated me to get out of my comfort zone, call the CU Football team, and reinforce with them that their are many other 'warriors' who are trained at Folsom Stadium beside football players. The ROTC units in Folsom Stadium train 'warriors' for real battles that secure freedoms (and empower kids, like them, to play football). I'm sure your life and deeds will be an inspiration for some of the players and fans who discover the US Flag honoring you.
- from Sean on 4/23/19
- from Sean on 4/23/19
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