Richard Daniel Greene

Richard Daniel Greene, age 31 of Colorado Springs, Colorado., formerly of Townsend, Colorado, died on May 4, 2011, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Colorado.

Richard, known as “Shorty” to close family and friends, was born Jan. 26, 1980, to Richard Douglas and Donna Jean (Rude) Greene in Helena. He grew up in Townsend and attended grade school and graduated high school from Broadwater High in 1999.

Michael, Prince in Heaven,
pray for Richard Greene

Richard worked for a short time in construction prior to beginning his career in the United States Army. His duty stations were Fort Hood, Fort Campbell, Fort Knox and Fort Carson. At the time of his death Richard was with HHC 1st Squad, 10th Calvary 2nd HBCT Fort Carson, Colo., with a rank of Sgt. First Class. 

Richard’s service record was exceptional. He served two deployments to Iraq and was due to deploy to Afghanistan June 3 this year. 

His service record earned him: a Bronze Star Medal with combat Distinguishing Device “V,” two Bronze Star Medals, Army Commendation with combat Distinguishing Device “V,” four Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, two Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Bar, Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Right Side Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Ranger Tab and four Overseas Service Bar.

Richard and Audrey Stevens were married Aug. 2, 2002, and to their marriage, their daughter Suzanne Hope Greene was born in Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 6, 2003. They later divorced. Richard was a devoted, loving father. He was a hardworking, trusted, loyal person. Richard was a sports fan, loved the Grizzlies, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, basketball, snowboarding and wakeboarding.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope, of Texas; parents, Donna and Richard Greene, of Townsend; maternal grandmother, Marion Rude; brothers, Nikia (April) Greene, Jason (Casey) Greene; sisters, Tammy Allen and Heidi Brown; and many extended relatives and friends.

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Richard Daniel Greene is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.