View Full Version : Staff Sgt. Robert R. Pirelli
Team Sergeant
08-16-2007, 22:05
RELEASE NUMBER: 070816-05
DATE POSTED: AUGUST 16, 2007
PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier killed in Iraq
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Aug.16, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier was killed in Iraq August 15 when his patrol made contact with the enemy in the Diyala Province.
Staff Sgt. Robert R. Pirelli, 29, a Special Forces engineer sergeant assigned to Company A, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, Colo., was fatally wounded by enemy small arms fire during a dismounted attack on an enemy position.
He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Mar. 2007 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula. This was his first deployment to Iraq.
Pirelli, a native of Franklin, Mass., volunteered for military service and entered the Army in December 2003 as an infantryman. After graduating the Special Forces Qualification Course, he was assigned to 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A) at Fort Carson, Colo., in June 2006.
His awards and decorations include two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.
Pirelli is survived by his parents, Robert and Nancy Pirelli; brother Shawn, and sister Stacey, of Franklin, Mass.
The Reaper
08-16-2007, 22:08
RIP, SSG.
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.
You will not be forgotten.
TR
A close family member of mine sent me an email titled "A Mother Asked"
A mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die in Iraq?"
A mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die in Saudi Arabia?"
A mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die in Kuwait?"
Another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die in Vietnam?"
Another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die in Korea?"
Another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die on Iwo Jima?"
Another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die on a battlefield on a field in France?"
Yet another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die at Gettysburg?"
And yet another mother asked President ...
"Why did my son have to die on a frozen field near Valley Forge?"
Then long, long ago, a mother asked...
"Heavenly Father ...
why did my Son have to die on a cross outside of Jerusalem ?"
The answer is the same ....
"So that others may have life and dwell in peace, happiness, and freedom."
Rest in Peace SSG Pirelli. Thank you for your service & sacrifice. May it not go unnoticed, May it not go in Vain.
blustr18b
08-17-2007, 03:32
Rest in Peace, and prayers out for his family.
blustr
Ret10Echo
08-17-2007, 04:43
Rest in Peace Brother
R.I.P.
This gentleman was a member of my son's class. This is the third one from that class to pass.
mffjm8509
08-17-2007, 07:56
RIP Brother!
mp
rubberneck
08-17-2007, 08:05
RIP SSG Pirelli.
Goggles Pizano
08-17-2007, 08:35
In pace requiescat SSG Pirelli.
RIP Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli.
CoLawman
08-17-2007, 11:20
Rest in Peace Pirelli, you are sorely missed by your team. May God comfort your family, friends, and team mates.
Roguish Lawyer
08-17-2007, 11:38
RIP
RIP,
There's two 18C's where I'm at who went to the SFQC with him. Both said good things about him.
Rest in Peace, SSG Pirelli.
Pat
x SF med
08-17-2007, 12:45
RIP, Brother. Even "The Best" must pass, prayers out.
RIP SSG Pirelli, prayers for your family and Brothers.
Ambush Master
08-17-2007, 17:14
Rest In Peace Brother.
Thoughts and Prayers out for You and Your's.
Be looking for'ya on that final DZ!!
Radar Rider
08-17-2007, 17:48
Requiescat In Pace.
blue02hd
08-17-2007, 18:35
RIP,,,,,,
Falstaff
08-17-2007, 19:05
Does anyone have funeral details? One of the guys on my team is from the same town and went through the Q with him. He wants to travel from PMT to the funeral to pay his last respects. We appreciate the help.
smokfire
08-17-2007, 19:30
Rest in Peace
smokfire
Thank you and God Bless you.
Firebeef
08-18-2007, 04:10
RIP brother
Abu Jack
08-18-2007, 06:22
Rest In Peace
Rest In Peace SSG Pirelli. Thank You for Your Service.
Holly
Needle D
08-19-2007, 02:31
Rest in Peace Brother
Rest in Peace, and prayers out for your family.
Team Sergeant
08-19-2007, 07:53
Does anyone have funeral details? One of the guys on my team is from the same town and went through the Q with him. He wants to travel from PMT to the funeral to pay his last respects. We appreciate the help.
A relative of SSG Pirellis has contacted us and said his body has not yet returned home. She said that the family might have the funeral Thurs or Fri of next week. When we know more we'll post it.
TS
RIP brave soldier. May your family and loved ones find solace and comfort in the importance of your mission and the selflessness of your service, the graditude of a greatful people.
RIP Trooper.
You will be missed.
Aoresteen
08-19-2007, 10:18
I just returned from SSG Pirelli's Memorial Ceremony at FOB North. I took the liberty to pass on condolences from all QP's & friends here. I was proud to stand in ranks with 10th Group QPs again.
When the CSM called the Last Roll Call, I cried.
Rest in peace brother, you will be missed. You were only two weeks younger than my son.
uboat509
08-19-2007, 10:36
I overheard the contact on the radio. There is nothing more frustrating than hearing your brothers in the fight and you are too far away to help. RIP SSG Pirelli
SFC W
NousDefionsDoc
08-20-2007, 21:27
En Paz Descanse Hermano.
Ambush Master
08-20-2007, 22:09
Latest word from a relative:
Please let the people who have asked about Robert Pirellis sevice the following: Ginley Funeral Home, 131 Main St, Franklin ,Ma, Wake 4-8 on Thursday, 4-8 on Friday, funeral Saturday am (not sure of time, check funeral home for time) Hope this helps.JJ
Thoughts and Prayers out again!!
Martin
Team Sergeant
08-21-2007, 07:48
The funeral is 1pm Saturday at St Mays church, Franklin, Mass.
thomps2100
08-21-2007, 10:45
RIP
Be advised that the Fort Carson Memorial Service will be held at the Soldier Memorial Chapel on post on 30 AUG. Time is TBD. Uniform is ACU's/Business Casual. Will post time when it is put out.
Team Sergeant
02-19-2008, 10:23
Town to dedicate rink to fallen soldier
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
GHS
Mon Feb 18, 2008, 10:59 PM EST
FRANKLIN -
The Panthers will surrender the ice tonight to let local dignitaries dedicate Veterans Arena Skating Rink to 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Robert R. Pirelli, a soldier killed in Iraq and one-time Franklin High hockey player.
Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill Friday to rename the facility the Robert R. Pirelli Veterans Memorial Rink, and officials wanted to honor Pirelli tonight at the Panthers' last home game of the season, said Dick O'Conner, spokesman for state Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin.
Pirelli, a decorated Green Beret with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), based in Fort Carson, Colo., was killed by enemy fire in the Diyala Province of Iraq on Aug. 15, 2007.
Around 8 p.m., Vallee and Rick Sullivan, deputy commissioner of the Conservation and Recreation Department, will speak briefly and dedicate the arena to Pirelli. State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, and Pirelli's parents, Nancy and Robert Pirelli, will also be on hand.
Pirelli, a 1996 Franklin High graduate, was one of two seniors to win a Booster Club scholarship, and graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in criminal justice.
"He grew up playing hockey and was on the varsity hockey team. He was an avid hockey player, and his dad was a hockey coach. He was an amazing guy, quite a young man," O'Conner said.
Pirelli joined the Army in December 2003.
He earned two Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, an Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas Service Ribbon, a Combat Infantry Badge, a Parachutist Badge, and a Special Forces Badge.
Joyce Kelly can be reached at 508-634-7582 or jkelly@cnc.com.
Trip_Wire (RIP)
02-19-2008, 13:18
RIP
Red Flag 1
02-19-2008, 16:17
Rest In Peace SSG Pirelli.
RF 1
CoLawman
02-19-2008, 16:26
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
GHS
Mon Feb 18, 2008, 10:59 PM EST
FRANKLIN -
The Panthers will surrender the ice tonight to let local dignitaries dedicate Veterans Arena Skating Rink to 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Robert R. Pirelli, a soldier killed in Iraq and one-time Franklin High hockey player.
Pirelli joined the Army in December 2003.
He earned two Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, an Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas Service Ribbon, a Combat Infantry Badge, a Parachutist Badge, and a Special Forces Badge.
Joyce Kelly can be reached at 508-634-7582 or jkelly@cnc.com.
Ms. Kelly left off the Bronze Star with V device and the Purple Heart. I will send an email to her.
Mr_PreScuba
11-11-2009, 19:06
RIP, SSG Pirelli...
Condolences for the family members.
Firewolf
11-11-2009, 22:26
RIP Brother.