SULLIVAN, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com) -
The ravages of war hit home for the folks in Sullivan Missouri. Unofficial reports reveal a 33-year-old Marine was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan. He'll be buried in the small town where he grew up. Rick Richardson Jr. was serving his country when was killed. He's the son of a marine, he's a father, a husband.
People living in Sullivan say its been many many years since anyone from the town was killed in battle. Now they must plan a funeral. Rick Richardson Jr. entered the United States Marine Corps in April 1996. He was an explosive ordance disposal technician. He graduated Sullivan high school in 1994.
Relatives tell Fox 2 he was killed while dismantling bombs. There's no doubt about the roots of his patriotism. A memorial outside city hall honors the fallen from World War II, the Korean War, Viet Nam war and the Persian Gulf War. Now they will celebrate the life and the unwavering courage of Rick Richardson. Jr. The city's Mayor J.T. Hardy speaks for his Administration.
"It's a close knit community where people know each other. People have served in the Marines just as Rick did. The Navy, the Army the Airforce, we all go away, we all serve, we all come back to make our community better, and we're going to miss him. And I just hope that everyone keeps his family in their prayers. "
Funeral arrangements are pending. In the meantime city officals spent the day planning the city's farewell to a couragous man.
People living in Sullivan say its been many many years since anyone from the town was killed in battle. Now they must plan a funeral. Rick Richardson Jr. entered the United States Marine Corps in April 1996. He was an explosive ordance disposal technician. He graduated Sullivan high school in 1994.
Relatives tell Fox 2 he was killed while dismantling bombs. There's no doubt about the roots of his patriotism. A memorial outside city hall honors the fallen from World War II, the Korean War, Viet Nam war and the Persian Gulf War. Now they will celebrate the life and the unwavering courage of Rick Richardson. Jr. The city's Mayor J.T. Hardy speaks for his Administration.
"It's a close knit community where people know each other. People have served in the Marines just as Rick did. The Navy, the Army the Airforce, we all go away, we all serve, we all come back to make our community better, and we're going to miss him. And I just hope that everyone keeps his family in their prayers. "
Funeral arrangements are pending. In the meantime city officals spent the day planning the city's farewell to a couragous man.
