SGT David Rider
Name: Sgt. David W. Rider
Hometown: Strongsville, Ohio
Unit: B Company, 256th Combat Support Hospital, Twinsburg, Ohio; healthcare specialist, practical nurse
Education:
- graduated Strongsville High School, 2003
- attended Centre College, Danville, Ky., and University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Personal:
- Practical Nurse specializing in the home care of ventilator-dependant patients
- enjoys running, golf, fishing, hunting, kayaking and camping
- married; wife also in Army Reserve
Military overview:
- 6 yrs service
- deployed to Fort Gordon, Ga. to support Armed Services Blood Program, drawing more than 1,500 units of blood
- following family legacy of service; three uncles were U.S. Army NCOs, grandmother and grandfather served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
- “To me, being Army Strong means being the sergeant the Army and my Soldiers need me to be; rising up to meet and overcome challenges in a proud military manner.”
View photos and videos of SGT Rider on the Army Reserve Flickr Page.
SFC Myer said
SGT Rider,
We know you are doing an outstanding job there!!! YOU ROCK!! Do your best!!!
SFC Myer
307th Med Grp
CSM Crespo said
SGT Rider,
You need to kick ass!
CSM Crespo
COL Ronald E. Dziedzicki said
SGT Rider,
Best of luck in the competition – your efforts and results to date reflect great credit upon yourself, the NCO Corps and the 256th CSH!
COL Ronald E. Dziedzicki
Commander
307th Medical Group
Brian Kuruc said
SGT Rider,
You know we are all cheering you on. Do your best and represent. 256th CSH and Bravo Company all the way!!!
CPT Brian Kuruc
256th CSH Bravo Company Commander
Brian King said
We are all pulling for you SGT Rider! You make us proud! Best of luck you you!
SFC King
256 CSH
Rick Crew said
We are all very proud of your accomplishments and wish you the best in the upcoming competition.
Afua Boahema said
Make us proud.
Dad Rider said
Congratulations on your accomplishments! You are an outstanding son, husband and soldier! You make me proud! God Bless America and all our military that keep us safe and free! Love you, Dad.
Linda Hansen said
David, your dad and I are following you on the internet. Your achievements are very impressive. We’re here in Ohio cheering you on! Linda
Rick Crew said
David Rider is a champion for having the guts to compete in this event. I’ve watched all evening “Modern Army Combative” and have nothing but respect for David. I am very proud of you!!!
Rick Crew said
Well done David. Congratulations!
CSM Crespo said
SGT Rider,
CONGRATULATIONS!
I bet that sorry 10 mile road march was nothing compared to the one at Camp Williams.
I am so proud of you!
CSM Crespo
1LT Afua Boahema said
CONGRATULATIONS. 807TH MDSC IS PROUD OF YOU
COL Hall-Boyer said
How fantastic that the medical community is finally recognized through the great achievements of SPC McDowell and SGT Rider! We are all proud of your accomplishments and having the two of you withing ARMEDCOM.
CSM Schoenberger said
OUTSTANDING JOB SET THE EXAMPLE FROM 807TH MDSC!!!!!
HOOAH!!!
Bill Sahlberg said
David,
Best wishes, say hi to SSG Adam Sahlberg for me…he will be surprized that I read everyones bio
Bill Sahlberg
1SG John Milburn said
SGT Rider,
I know that you will represent the 256th CSH well in the DA competition. You have what it takes to go all the way. Keep your head up and stay focused.
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Rhonda said
You are married david that not nice and you said that u were single not happy
Rhonda said
Hey darling david hope you get well the doctor told me of the bullet that hit your leg you are separented from your wife these a thousand words were do i begin love is fighting tool its in the hearts as beat as one as we discovered each other feeling and remindes me how much i love you so much and for us one day meet in person is the dream come true to me from your new girlfriend rhonda xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Terri hammel said
I would like to know where David Rider is at present as I am getting letters from someone claiming to be him and they are saying he is in afgahistan