UPDATE: Steve returned home safely, February, 2007.

 

Steve Van Riper left for Iraq July 19, 2006. Steve is married to Nissa (Weaver), daughter of Dan and Bonnie Weaver, granddaughter of Pete and Marion Weaver. Please remember Steve and his family in your prayers. They have requested prayers for peaceful hearts during their separation and that Steve will best fulfill his purpose in Iraq. Here are pictures of Steve with all of the gear that was issued to him and a picture of Steve and Nissa on the Caribbean cruise they took in June. His address is below.

MAJ STEPHEN K VAN RIPER
I MEF
G-3
UIC 42510
FPO-AP 96426-2510