1965
2013
RIVERS, Iran "I.D.", 48, of Temple Terrace, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Janelle Rivers; brother, Emerson McCobb (Pam Walker); uncle Rhyan Porter (Carol); nephew, Jason McCobb (Denia & daughter Reese); cousin Rhyan Porter Jr.; best friend and fishing partner Tom Harrin (Gayle); his brothers and sisters with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and his life partner, Sharri Dufresne. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Rivers. I.D. spent the better part of his life as a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Most of his career was spent at HCFR Station 6, on the B shift. He enjoyed spending time with his brother and sister firefighters. He loved the great outdoors, especially snook fishing with his best friend Tom. I.D. was a very caring person whose purpose in life was to bring joy to others.
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October 15, 2013
Carolyn Barrera
You will be missed more than words can say you were a wonderful dad to Amanda Sircelj may you rest in peace. We love you
October 10, 2013
Evalyn Loveless
My heart is so heavy, you were one of the best guys I have ever met. I will always remember the good times we had at Pine Island growing up.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
September 28, 2013
I started the job at 6 with Pierre and the gang we would relieve I.D. and his crew he was a good guy who helped out a probie Godspeed to him and to all our brothers and sisters.
September 26, 2013
Sister Firefighter-HCFR;Retired
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GATHER, BUT WHAT YOU SCATTER THAT TELLS WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU HAVE LIVED! "I.D.RIVERS" SCATTERED HIS BIG HEART FOR US TO GATHER!! THANK YOU BROTHER!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY, MANY FRIENDS, BROTHERS & SISTERS AS WE MOURN YOUR LOSS.
"R.I.P. BROTHER RIVERS"
September 26, 2013
Jane Zebendon
I.D. was my husband's second cousin. We are so sad to know of his passing. Peace be with you, Janelle and your family.
September 26, 2013
S Engel
Thank you for your service. May god be with you. My prayers go out to you and your family.
September 26, 2013
Fred Dobie
My condolences to the family and his fellow firefighters. Knew Iran from the store that I work in. Very nice man.
September 26, 2013
Scott Shore
Firefighter ID Rivers, I did not know you but as a fellow firefighter from Pinellas County I want to offer my thoughts and prayers to the Crew of Station #6 on the loss of a brother firefighter. RIP.
September 26, 2013
Nicole Chalecki
Thank you for your service. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
R.I.P.
September 26, 2013
carl hancock
My Temple Terrace little league team mate , R.I.P. my brother ! Carl j. Hancock
September 25, 2013
Alan & Jada Marshall
Thank you for your service. It was an honor to serve with you!
September 25, 2013
TransCare Medical Transportation
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace Firefighter Rivers.
September 25, 2013
The Liebersteins
I.D You will never be forgotten, you were such a great person to all you touched and came in contact with, may god bless your family and Rest In Peace my brother.
September 25, 2013
Steve Krause
Having grown up together on the same street, it saddens me to learn of your passing. You will be forever entrenched in my childhood memories. Those were some good times. May you find refuge in the house of the Lord.
September 25, 2013
Robert Edwards
I.D., may you rest in peace. My memory of our school years at THCS will never fade. I pray God's blessings on you and your family my friend.
September 25, 2013
Carla Larreau
I never met a more loving and sweet person! Rest in peach ID, can't wait to see you again in Heaven!!
September 25, 2013
Myron's mom
So very sorry. My deepest condolences.
September 24, 2013
Jesse Rivera
You will be missed...
Rest in Peace my friend
September 24, 2013
Carol Draper
You will be missed my friend,I will always have a special place in my heart for you...
September 24, 2013
Nick & Berni
We will miss you forever.
September 24, 2013
Our love and sympathy to ID's family. We have walked down this road before. After time, you come to know "they" are with us always and forever~ just like our Lord. With Love, Jim and Diane Tone
September 24, 2013
He was one of the truly "good guys." I never heard anyone say an unkind word about I.D. He will be missed.
Michael Morbach
HCFR Retired
September 24, 2013
Stewart Family
To the Rivers family our sincere heartfelt sympathy and prayer's for all of you suffering the loss of your loved one. Our son is a firefighter paramedic in Aurora Co. He was one of the first to arrive at the Aurora theater shootings. We thank Iran for his many years of service to his community and dedication to his family. May he rest in Peace in the arms of his Savior.God Bless his family and give them peace.
September 24, 2013
Candace Wheeler
To my Dear I.D. You will be deeply missed. you are loved by so many near and far. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
September 24, 2013
John Cotton
So very sorry to hear of your passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your brothers and sisters at work. Rest in Peace.
From a Battalion Chief in So. Florida
September 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with I.D.'s family and friends during this time of great sadness. Please know that your Hillsborough County Fire Rescue family will always be here for you.
Ron Rogers, Fire Chief
September 24, 2013
tawanda mathis
R.I.p god bless.
September 24, 2013
May you rest in peace god bless you and your family
September 24, 2013
Dear family as you all know I have been close to the family nearly all my life. I know Iran will be greatly missed by everyone including his mother. With much LOVE Connie Gillen
September 24, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 24, 2013
R.I.P I.D. You were one of the nicest guys I have ever known. You will be missed and never forgotten.
September 24, 2013
Victor Pierce
September 24, 2013
Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Rest In Peace. Veronica E. Peters(HCFR)
September 24, 2013
Safety Harbor Firefighters
Rivers Family,
The members of IAFF Local-2267 join in extending heartfelt sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
R.I.P. Brother Rivers, we'll take it from here!
September 24, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry for your loss. HCEMS/HCFR Retired Janet Harris R458
September 24, 2013
Thank you for your service as a firefighter. I'm sure the people that you helped over the years really appreicate what you did. I pray your family to have the strength they need to get past there loss of a loved one. Praise God and sing in his choir.
September 24, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Corcoran
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 24, 2013
I.D. you will be greatly missed by all your brothers and sisters. You were truly one of the good guys.
September 24, 2013
Rest in peace my friend. I know you are finding a great fishing spot in heaven. You will always be in my heart and you will be missed. Give Tonia and my mom a hug...until we meet again.
September 23, 2013
Susan de Lama
Rest in peace Mr. Rivers. I thank you for helping take care of your community. I hope you died peacefully. I pray for your family and friends in coping with this.
September 23, 2013
sandra oconnor
September 23, 2013
sandra oconnor
The staff at Sunset Funeral Home extends sincere condolences to family and friends of Mr. Rivers.
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