A Kentucky soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq has died.
Spc. Ryan Riley, 22, of Richmond, died on Saturday, April from a non-combat related incident in Ninawa Province, according to the Department of Defense.
The incident that caused his death is under investigation.
Riley arrived in Iraq in December 2018. He was a fire control specialist (13J) assigned to 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Rment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
“We are deeply saddened by Ryan’s passing,” Col. Derek Thompson, Commander for the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, said. “Our hearts go out to his family as together we mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms. As we grieve this tragic loss, we will also draw strength from his memory as his mates continue to build the capacity of the Iraqi Army and enable the defeat of ISIS.”
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
