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Steven Rintamaki Obituary

Corporal Steven Arnold (Malaspino) RINTAMAKI Age 21. Died September 16, 2004 in Iraq. Steven served as a Military Occupation Specialist in Iraq with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Weapons Co., CAAT Platoon. Prior to that he was attached to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in Hawaii. Steven received several awards while serving in the military including the National Defense Service Medal, an Honorable Service Mention, and the Purple Heart. He is survived by many extended family members and friends including Myra, Lindsay, and Tiarrah Rintamaki, Stacey (Malaspino) and DeCarlo Swinson, Nicole and Brandon Gore, Tim Stefone, and Timmesha Pitts, Timitreus Frankhauser, Mike and Jackie Malaspino, Dorothy Turner, and Kevin Reed. Visitation: Wed, Sept. 29, 2004 from 5 to 8 PM at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 at 1 PM, at University Presbyterian Church, 4540-15th Ave. NE in Seattle followed by a Military burial at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery. Reception to follow. Memorials: Steven A. Rintamaki Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 3008 Princeton, NJ 08543-3008. (800) 292-7777, www.marine-scholars.org/memorial.html.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Sep. 26, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Rintamaki

118 Entries

Your Nephew

March 12, 2025

Hey Steven, I really wish I had gotten the chance to meet you. It´s been almost 21 years since you passed, I was only 2. It´s a strange feeling to miss someone you´ve never met but growing up hearing so many stories about you it´s hard to not feel like I know you. Seems it´s been around 7 years since someone has made an entry here so I figured since I stumbled upon it I should at least say hi. I realized today I´m older than you in a way and I´m not sure I like that feeling but the fact you were able to impact so many peoples hearts in just 21 years gives me faith that maybe I can do the same. I have a sense we might have felt similar about quite a lot, might have even been best friends though you´d be twice my age... I look forward to being able to test that thought whenever god does call me up. I guess the main reason for this message is that I just wanted to say thank you. My biggest step toward becoming something better was because of your advice, if that´s what you´d call it. I´m not sure how many people I´ve ever really told but how many people would believe the dead uncle you never met came to you in a dream and told you to straighten up. I´d probably be clinically insane if it wasn´t for that. I think about it often, I´m not sure I´ve fully lived up to it but I got time to keep trying. You said you had become the man you wanted to be, I hope that´s true, and I´m hoping eventually I can feel that way too. Thank you for having watched over me as you have all this time. I´ll continue to try and be whatever it is I´m supposed to be so I can carry your spirit as far as I possibly can. I hope you´re doing well.

Susan Sarrazin(Clogston)

September 19, 2015

Hello little brother miss you every day still and hope you are watching over the kiddos. Not many people on Earth with your courage kindness and humor xx love you always your other big 'sister'
Susie

naoki hagi

September 17, 2015

Hi Steven

always thinking about you in Japan.

Pam Dustin

May 24, 2015

Just thinking about you on this Memorial Day
Always remember that~~HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER~~NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
With love and respect

Terry Menville

May 26, 2014

Remembering you and the sacrifice you made. May God ease your families pain.

Pam Dustin

November 10, 2013

Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Veterans Day. Heroes are never forgotten.

June 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Steven. You are never far from our thoughts.

Lynne Neibert

April 16, 2013

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift which will be mailed to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Mike and Pam Dustin

May 28, 2012

I just wanted you and your family to know that I am thinking of you on the Memorial Day weekend. My wish for this Memorial Day is that every American will take just a minute or two and say a little prayer for you and all of our Military.
I was in touch with your Mom over the years, but it has been a while. I honor her for being such a wonderful mother and just for being her. I enjoyed emailing with her.
HEROES NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. I truly do believe this. You will remain in my heart until the time comes that I am where you are. What a day that will be. I will be hunting down a whole lot of you and getting some great hugs.
with love and respect

Mike and Pam Dustin

September 17, 2011

Thinking of you yesterday, today, and always.
HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.

Peggy Childers

September 16, 2011

To the family and friends of Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

John Rintamaki

May 15, 2011

Since I cannot say thanks on this side of Glory it will have wait till I cant say it to you personally there.

Peggy Childers

September 16, 2010

To the family and friends of Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki:
Remembering Steven on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

FABIAN ORBAN

July 11, 2010

Patriots And Heroes Are People LIKE HIM

Pam Dustin

July 3, 2010

It seems only fitting that I stop by today to let you know I am thinking of you on this Fourth of July. If not for you, your brothers in arms, our veterans, and all branches of the Military, I doubt we would be living the way we are today. We are able to live free because of you. Freedom of speech, religion, and all of the little taken for granted things like walking your dog, buying groceries, going to the beach or mountains, we are able to do because of you.
Thank you doesn't seem enough. I will Honor you for the rest of my life. I Will Never Forget.

D Williams

June 2, 2010

We stopped by on Memorial Day to honor you and let you know your life left a mark on many. We are grateful for your service to the Country and spirit of fun that lingers in all that knew you.

Steven's Memorial

June 1, 2010

Susie Clogston-Sarrazin

May 31, 2010

In loving memory of my "little brother," Steven, wonderful friend, loyal Marine and amazing person in general, thank you for being an inspiration to us all

Susie Clogston-Sarrazin

May 31, 2010

To my little brother on Memorial Day: today is little Brian's 11th birthday, I'm sure that you can see him now, he is so big and strong and I know that your spirit watches over him, thank you for doing all that you did and being the wonderful Marine that you were, your name is still spoken about in the ranks today and honored by many both in the service and amongst friends and family! We love you, miss you and will never ever forget your wonderful caring soul xoxoxoo
love forever,
Suz

D J Sims

May 31, 2010

Hi Steven

Just wanted to stop by today, Memorial Day, and say hi and let you know that you are still in my heart and will always be remembered and never forgotten.

“The Final Roll Call”

We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in His keeping
We have you in our Heart.

S. Swinson

May 31, 2010

Honoring you, Loving you, Missing you.

Pam Dustin

May 30, 2010

I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day.
You will forever be a HERO and will never be forgotten.
I would like to think that you are up there in Heaven celebrating yourselves with your brothers in arms.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
I will never forget your brave and wonderful Mother. You would be so very proud of her.

Dee Williams

April 5, 2010

Dear Steve,
We think of you often. Our children knew you at UPC. We bank at Verity and as we go through the drive through I can see your resting place. We drive over to stand with you occasionally.
Mary still weeps at your loss. You two were not that close. But, you made an impact on her. When she has struggles.. she goes to talk it over with you. She occasionally brings "gifts" for the coyote. Mostly, she comes to talk.. you know, you were always the best one to talk to, you could always make a person laugh, even if they felt like crying.
I pray for your family. I want them to know you will NEVER be forgotten.
I hope that Stacy gets plenty of stories of your antics. You must be making them laugh in Heaven.
You brought Honor to both of your Mothers. You were quite a man.
I know God has you safe in His Hands.
Dee Williams

D J Sims

November 29, 2009

Hi Steven

Just thought I would drop by and let you know that I am thinking of you this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and know that you are greatly missed. I continue to hold you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten; you are my Hero.

Pam Dustin

November 26, 2009

Today is Thanksgiving and I couldn't let it go by without letting you know that you are being thought of and thanked for the sacrifice you made for our country and all of us.
You will forever be a hero and I can promise you that you will never be forgotten. I hope you family is doing well. I am honored that I was able to meet your Mom and sister. You would be proud of them. They are wonderful, brave people
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin

Laura F

September 17, 2009

A hero never forgotten.

Rita Stokes

September 16, 2009

S/F Marine, I know you are in excellent company in heaven.

5 minutes, 5 months or 5 years, no matter. My heart goes out to your loved ones, keep watch over them.

Rita Stokes, Gold Star Mom
Cpl Sean A Stokes, KIA 07/30/07 Iraq

Peggy Childers

September 16, 2009

To the family of Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki:
Steven gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Pamela Dustin

September 16, 2009

It doesn't seem like it could be five years. I guess that just means that HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
You are missed and always will be. You are in my thoughts and prayers as is your wonderful Mom.

Chris and April Abreu

September 16, 2009

5 years has passed quickly, you are remembered and missed every day. Your family has become part of our family and we are thankful for that.

DJ Sims

September 16, 2009

Remembering you this anniversary day Steven as I honor you in my thoughts and prayers. You will never be forgotten for your honorable service and sacrifice.

Kenna Larra

September 9, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Mothers of our heroes, please be aware that the Project Compassion sponsors will now help cover the costs of the portraits for you to have one - regardless if the spouse of the hero has one or not!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Project Compassion
P.O. Box 153
Manti, Utah 84642

D J Sims

June 18, 2009

Happy birthday Steven. Just know that we miss you and that you are still in our thoughts and prayers as well your family.

Chris and April

June 17, 2009

Steven, have a great birthday. You are missed.

Chris and April

May 25, 2009

We're thinking of you today and feeling blessed to have known you and to know your family.

D J Sims

May 25, 2009

Hi Steven

I tried to give you some inspirational words of how I am feeling about your loss this Memorial Day weekend. Know that you are so loved and so missed each and every day. I look at your picture up on my wall all the time and I smile at you and talk to you. I honor you and all of our Heroes today and every day. Your sacrifice for our freedoms will never be forgotten, EVER.

Pam Dustin

May 23, 2009

I just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Memorial Day weekend. I hope that you and your brother in arms can feel all of the love being sent your way up there in Heaven.
I will be at the beach on the 31st. I will sit on the beach and watch the beautiful waves roll in. The waves are eternal, just as you are. Heroes never die, they live in our hearts forever.

D J Sims

September 19, 2008

Steven, it is hard for some of us to realize that it has been 4 years since you left us. Just remember that you are our Hero and always will be and that you are thought of with love in our hearts. We miss you but gain comfort knowing you are "on watch" for your fellow brothers-in-arms.

Tiarrah Rintamaki

September 18, 2008

I can't believe 4 years have passed with you not here. It seems like forever, but then not. Somedays it is so hard, and others, I do fine. I am thankful that I am to the point where I can smile when I think of growing up with you and all the things we got into. And I am thankful that I was able to have you in my life for the 18 years of mine. I still think about you all the time, and now that I have a son, I think the hardest times are when I think Elijah missing out on knowing his Uncle! I just know that I have to continue to tell him about you so he'll feel like he does know you! I love you and still miss you like crazy!

Your Little Sister,
Tiarrah

In Memory of Steven ~ (Debra Estep)

September 16, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Steven, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol

Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Tiarrah Rintamaki

June 18, 2008

Happy Belated Birthday Steven! I love you so much and always will!
<3 Your Little Sister, Tiarrah

Laura, VPMM of Cpl Derek, Iraq/3rd tour (formerly 3/1)

June 17, 2008

On this day, your birthday, as you celebrate while standing watch over Heavens Gates, please know that you are remembered and your legacy of Freedom will never be forgotten.

Stacey Swinson

June 17, 2008

Happy Birthday Baby Boy, Forever on my mind and with me daily. I love you and miss you so much.

April (and Chris)

June 17, 2008

Like always you are on our minds and we will never forget you. It is a little cloudy today but I'm waiting for the clouds to part and the sun to shine through with your smile like it did the day the guys came home. Happy Birthday Steven.

Janelle & Jim

June 17, 2008

Hey Steven - thinking of you & your family on your birthday.

D J Sims

June 16, 2008

Happy Birthday Steven. You are not forgotten and we think of you all the time. Hope Heaven's Angels are singing to you. We love you.

Grace

June 11, 2008

On Saturday, June 14th (Flag Day) there will be an event in Topeka, KS called The Reading. Volunteers will be reading the names of the fallen from Iraq and Afghanistan. I'll be Reading Cpl. Rintamaki's name. Each Reader is given a page of 50 names - first name, middle initial, last name, date of death and home state. After each name a bell will toll. The event is expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete. It's important the family know of this event in memory of their loved one. Thank you Cpl. Rintamaki for your service to our country. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. You haven't been forgotten. My condolences to his family and friends.

www.thereading.us

http://www.cjonline.com/stories/052
408/opi_282377601.shtml

Tiarrah Rintamaki

May 27, 2008

Hi Steven! Happy Belated Memorial Day! The family and I spent the day at the cemetary yesterday, and we brought your new little nephew, Elijah! It was a nice to spend some time there just us, enjoying the sun. Miss you! Love you!
<3Your Sister

Chris and April

May 26, 2008

Happy Memorial Day Steven, we know you are looking out for all of us.

D J Sims

May 25, 2008

Hi Steven, thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day Weekend. I thank you for your service to our country and your sacrifice for our continued freedom. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I know you are watching over all your military brothers and sisters. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you are loved and missed not only by your family and friends, but also by your extended military family.

Pamela Dustin

May 25, 2008

I just wanted to stop by and let you know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. You will forever be a HERO and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. Celebrate yourself with your brothers in arms up there in Heaven. Memorial Day is for you.

Susan S

May 6, 2008

Steve,
I think about you often, your smile, your spirit, strength, compassion and the ability to turn any situation into something positive. You are by far one of the most outstanding people I have ever known. I met you when we were silly teens messing around, being young dumb and free, a privilege that most people take for granted, thanks to you and others just like you, America is free and will continue to be. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I will always keep your family in my prayers. I remember you asking me to keep the letter that your birth mother sent you before you left for boot camp and I still have it. I was honored that you asked me to do such a thing for you. I still can't believe your gone even though it's been 3 1/2 years. Every life that you touched was made better by knowing you Steve. You were the brother I never had and my son adored every moment he spent just hanging out with "Uncle Steve." My husband was heading to Iraq when I found out you were killed and nothing could have shook me more. I know you died doing exactly what you wanted to do with your life and you are a forever memorialized hero. To fight for what is right, regardless of the consequences is the hardest task to take and you accomplished your goal with ease and laughter. Mike, my husband, has now done three tours of the good ol' sandbox and I know that he came home safe with the help of your watchful eye. Thank you for the time I had in your presence, the time that I know you've given me since you've gone to heaven and all the amazing things you did in your life. Semper Fi, God bless you and your family always,
your forever friend,
Susie

April 19, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Rintamaki!

Chris and April Abreu

March 24, 2008

We're still here......we'll never forget you.

Tiarrah Rintamaki

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year! Wish you were here! Love you!
-Tiarrah

David Castro

December 31, 2007

Hey brother,

I can still remember those nights on patrol thru the jungles of who knows where sometimes.How we talked about getting out and what we was going to do. Its been almost 3 years since those nites and sometimes i miss them. I think of going back sometimes cause i feel like nothings changed out here. Atleast in there i had some type of brotherhood with the platoon. I miss you brother you and Sweger that crazy kid. You both were great friends and conrads. I just wanted to let you know that this coming year i'll probably go back and live to your honor rest in peace brother.You and Sweger are always in my thoughts.

Sgt.D.Castro
"Candyman"

Tiarrah Rintamaki

December 27, 2007

Merry Belated Christmas! Thinking of you today, as always! Mom says you were with us while opening up our presents Christmas morning and shut the power off for a couple minutes! It made us all smile. So something you would do! Anyways, wanted to say hi and I love you!
Your Little Sister,
Tiarrah <3

D J Sims

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Steven. You are still so missed and thought of by so many of your family and friends. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today, this most beloved of holidays.

Kristen Norwood Hullum

November 17, 2007

Steven,
I found out recently that my brother, Byron, served with you in Iraq. I remember very clearly hearing from Byron in September of 2004 and him telling me how devastated he was by the loss of a fine Marine and fellow brother that day. I never learned that Marine's name until recently - Steven Rintamaki. I would have loved to hear all about you once Byron came home, but he never did. He was killed shortly after you on November 13th. I know you guys are probably together now, and I can't wait to see you some day. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country. Most of all, thank you for your friendship to my brother. As I honor Byron throughout my life, I will honor you as well.

With love and gratitude,
Kristen Norwood Hullum
Proud Sister of USMC Fallen Hero
Sgt. Byron Norwood
KIA 11/13/04
Fallujah, Iraq

DJ Sims

November 10, 2007

Hello Steven. You are on my mind today and I just wanted you to know that I continue to pray for you and your family. You are a true hero, a hero who gave his all for his country.

Pamela Dustin

November 9, 2007

I just wanted you to know that you, your family and your friends will never be "FORGOTTEN". I think of you, your wonderful Mom and sisters all of the time. Thank you, Steven. You are a HERO and always will be.

Tiarrah Rintamaki

September 18, 2007

Just wanted to say hi and that I love you and miss you like crazy! Sunday we went to visit you, but of course it's not the same. Well, hope you're doing well! Loves and hugs!
Your little sis!
Tiarrah

Robert Huff

September 17, 2007

No words can say alot..All i can say is that i hope you find peace. As a former Marine i want to say this. Semper Fi my brother.You are an honorable man.You will live on in my memories. You served as BEST OF THE BEST.To the family and friends i say God Bless You!!!And be at peace...Robert Huff U.S.M.C 84-86 3/3 Recon

Chris and April

September 16, 2007

It has been three years, feels like yesterday. We will never forget.

August 6, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 12, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Rintamaki and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Stacey Malaspino-Swinson

June 18, 2007

Steven;

I sent you messages yesterday, I wonder if you got them. I miss you still terribly. What I would give to see your face and have one of those two hour conversations we often had. I know that you are having a blast in your new home, and I can see the smile on your face as you welcome new members in.
Brandon and Nicole miss their big brother terribly, but I feel you watching over them as I know you do with all of your brothers and sisters. I know how much each of them meant to you.
I miss you son, I wish I could have had more time with you. I love you and will always cherish what we had.

Marty

June 17, 2007

Hi Myra, Tiarrah, Lindsey,

Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking about all of you and Steven all day, remembering the day he came into this world and made it a brighter place.

We will never forget him!

Janelle

June 17, 2007

Happy Birthday, Steven. We miss you.

Chris and April

June 17, 2007

Hi Steven,

Happy Birthday! We haven't forgotten you and we never will.

To Myra, Tiarrah, Lindsey and the rest of the family, we are thinking of you all.

Naoki Hagihara

June 16, 2007

Dear Steven,

Happy birthday!!
It is Naoki!!
I am always thinking of you, Steven.
I remember your smile first.
I miss you so much.
Thank you that leading me here on your birthday.
I am with you.

Rico Brown

June 16, 2007

Dear Steven,

I never had the Chance to meet you Steven, but I feel your present here when I'm with your family. I know your watching over them and your truly missed here.

After all things I read about you, I realize how special of a person you are and were to people in this area (Lynnwood)!

I wanted to stop in and wish a Happy Birthday too and your missed Little Brother!

Much Love,

Rico Brown

D J Sims

June 12, 2007

Happy Birthday Steven. I think of you often and just wanted to let you know that you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Tiarrah Rintamaki

June 12, 2007

Hey!
It's me! Just wanted to say hi and that I love you! It's almost your birthday, only 5 days left! I know it has been a while since I have made an entry in here, but it doesn't mean that I don't think about you! Hope you are doing well up there and are looking down on me and making sure I'm okay. I love you and still miss you like crazy!
With love,
your little sis!
Tiarrah Rintamaki

Laura VPMM of LCpl Derek

June 11, 2007

Myra & family.....as Steven's birthday approaches I want you to know that I'm sending my thoughts and prayers your way. Steven is never forgotten. I hope fond memories bring smiles through your tears.

The Baker Family

September 18, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Garnet Jenkins

September 16, 2006

Remembering Cpl. Steven A. Rintamaki, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.

May Steven rest in God's Loving Care and know that he will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

May God's Grace and Comfort, continue to be with the Rintamaki family.

From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967

May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.

" Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." ( President Ronald Reagan)

Laura Cameron

September 10, 2006

To the family and friends

I have only just begun this journey and may not have known your loved one personally.

I extend to you my deepest condolences. No words will ever express the grief those close to this lost treasure are feeling. I can only say that I can share this grief as I too lost a loved one July 8, 2006. I will continue to pray for the safety of our soldiers and especially the family and friends of our lost hero’s. I only hope the memories will carry us through. I will continue pray that you also will believe and know that our heavenly father will not give us more than we can handle.

As always I read (and cry) through the memorials of our lost hero’s, So many people have already expressed the things I would also say. I am amazed and take comfort that so many people care. I can only thank you for the sacrifice you and especially Steven have made to protect our country. As others have said “I am only an email away.” I would be honored if you so choose to share about this fine soldier.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Laura Cameron

(CPL Joseph P Micks KIA 7/8/2006 Ramadi, Iraq)

Diane Layfield

June 17, 2006

To the Family of Steven,

Today is a very tough day, and I'm sorry Steven is not here with yous. You see my son Lcpl Travis Layfield's Birthday was just a few weeks ago also, it would of been his 22nd. These special days, and everyday seem meaningless without them in it.

I just want you to know my heart so bleeds with yours, in this awful pain.

Please know my thoughts, and Prayers are with yous, always.

Happy Birthday Cpl. Rintamaki

Your now guarding the Ultimate Post !!!

Semper Fi

Proud Mother of Lcpl Travis Layfield USMC Kia 4-6-04

Chris and April

June 17, 2006

We are thinking of you today on your birthday and always. God brought an Angel into the world and took you back to be with him, but he left a little bit of you in all of our hearts.

Jane

June 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Steven.

We will never forget the sacrifice you made for our country.

Timmesha Pitts

May 18, 2006

Hey bro its been a long time...more than 2 years and I cant believe it.It seems like only yesterday you were playin jokes on me and my friends.Im sorry that I was mad at you when you were leaving me I jsut didnt want you to.I still havent got to get used to gone but i want you to knoe I miss you with all my heart.I havent been the same since you left.I just cant wait til i see you again,I'll see you later because goodbye is to long

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

May 7, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Rintamaki family in the loss of Steven. I did not know Steven, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.Steven it has been 19 months since you were taken. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Alexander Karasik

April 25, 2006

You dont even know how hard I took it when I found out about Steven's death, he was my best friend back in 3/3 WPNS CO, there wasnt a day during our deployments to Okinawa that we didnt hang out. I miss you so much Rin, I couldnt ask for a better friend and may your soul rest in peace.

--Sgt Karasik 0341

A Abreu

April 12, 2006

In loving memory of Steven

http://www.freewebs.com/cplstevenri

ntamaki/

Pat Canfall

April 10, 2006

My condolences to the Rintamaki family. Steven may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Don and Pattie Baker

March 27, 2006

Please know that we will NEVER FORGET!!!!

You are in our hearts and prayers.

Nancy & Doug Haviland

March 27, 2006

Myra & Family: This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful young man. You are always remembered and Steven will not be forgotten.

Janelle Watts

March 27, 2006

Myra and family,

I just viewed April's website for Steven - it is so very nice. When I read the article about Steven's life, I could not help but see a little bit of my Justin in Steven.

Please know that he will never be forgotten and you will also always be in my thoughts.

Sgt. Christian and April Abreu

November 21, 2005

Steven,

We think of you often. So many people loved you and are in awe of your courage like I am. Chris misses you a whole lot. Thanks to Myra and Tiarrah for sharing so many wonderful memories with us and being there for Chris and I. We love you guys, and Steven too.

April

Ashley Joyner

November 21, 2005

His story is touching. It's hard to belive that i only lived a few ohurs away from him. I think his story is inspiring and i thank God for people like him.

Cpl. Julio Pena

November 16, 2005

Cpl. Rin, thanks for teaching me how to be a Marine I will never forget how far you got me.

Bishara Farhoud

October 12, 2005

Steven was one of the best friends I had as a child, I remember how silly we were. Steven could make any situation funny, even if we were in the principals office. His smile and character will be with me for life. He was a great man with a heart so pure. I honor his sacrifice and will live each day knowing that his life was ended for me and the lives of us americans. So that our kids will not have to worry in the years to come. May the lord bless him and accept him as a great man. And give him a seat in heaven with the full blessings and honor he deserves. Bless his family as they are pure in heart and raised a wonderful man whom I can share in my heart and that his memory will be with us all forever

god bless you steven

thanks,

Bishara

Tiarrah Rintamaki

October 10, 2005

Hey Big Brother, It's me. I was just having a moment thinking of you as I do every day. It's so hard for me not to have you here. You kept me together and I could always count on you for anything. The only thing that keeps me going is to think of what advice you would give me. You were the greatest brother and I wouldn't trade our closeness for anything. I miss you everyday and I still cry whenever I think of you. Soon enough I will be able to see you in heaven, but until then I know that you are watching over me and guiding me on my journey through life. I love you more than anything and I wish you would've know that before you left. Deep down I know you did, but I never told you. I miss you and I love you.

Love,

Your little sis, Tiarrah

Clarence Watson

September 27, 2005

Rin, as we went through SOI together our last conversation was about the future. You were a true Marine and I wish I could have been there for you. To the Rintamaki Family, Steven was a true Marine and loved each one of you. He is guarding a great place still a ture Marine.

CPL Clarence R Watson

1/14th HQCO

fallout

August 26, 2005

rin, man I just talk to your mom for an hour. She is really a rock I do not know how she does it. we are Marines and i cannot keep myself composed as well as her. Brother I know you are up in Vahalla waiting for the rest of us. BUt it is hard to keep going. those I setved with I LOVE , but the 10-15 of us that were more than jsut brothers in the corps, I have never loved like that in my life . My children are the only other people I think I have that love and bond with. I AM SO SORRY I WAS NOT THERE FOR YOU. It really should have been me. I am Sorry . It should be you and Jaqi not me. I will never forgive myself and you will never be forgotten

Recon Jon

August 25, 2005

Rin, it has been almost a year and I just found this page. I wanted to sign up and let you know somethings. Carrying your flag drapped coffin and going through your funeral is the hardest thing I will ever have to do in my life. I wish it had of been me , not you. Everyday I struggle to go on , the guilt of not being there for you is almost unbearable. I have a son and a daughter now I wish you could meet them. someday when they are old enough I will tell them of my Brother and the hero he was and how he died to keep them safe. T-Bone and I are getting together on the anniversary to honor you again. I am so sorry brother I should have been there for you. I got to meet your family and friends at the funeral they were outstanding. They welcomed me in like one of the family. Your mother at the visitation cleared out the viewing room for me to spend sometime alone with you. I sorry I wasn't there when you really needed me. alway know I love you like my own children. Someday we will reunite and guard the streets of heaven together and there will be no more pain. SEMPER FI MY BROTHER.

Jesse Taylor

August 25, 2005

It's been too long....... You're the brother I'll never forget.......

Laura LaCasse

August 3, 2005

Thinking of you guys, as I often do.

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