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Sameer Rateb Obituary
The relatives and friends of Sgt. Sameer Sam Abdel-Monem Rateb, USA and wife, Tiffany Pugh Rateb, are invited to attend the memorial services of the former on Sullivans Island at Station 12 next to Fort Moultrie, May 16th, at twelve o'clock noon. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL from eleven until two o'clock where a memorial service will be held at twelve noon. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sameer Rateb
Nina Ficenec
July 18, 2025
I still think about you, Sam. You aren´t forgotten. Miss you, bud.
Charlie Gili
April 10, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rateb Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
stu
November 2, 2012
If any of my post doesnt make sense I typed it on a phone with autocorrect. it messed up a few words, my life is not cheap. Sam, you know what I meant, I'm not gonna go through and correct, although it looks like I'm someone who speaks broken english. haha.
Stuart Campbell
November 1, 2012
Sam, I miss you so much brother. I am comforted a little knowing that now Ian is up there with you and hour guys are watching down on me and the kids. I wish u guys were here though, its kind of hard living with a permanent broken heart, but I know some day it silk get easier. I lost my dad, then you, then my grandpa, then my cousin Jill, then my neice November Rose, then Ian... I have never had time to grieve for any of it, but I want u to know I am strong and trying to do you guys proud. Help give me strength guys, and watch over lily and emma, I know you will. I hope you guys are making awesome music in heaven, Cecil, Matt, Errol and I are keeping twostepsback together in your honor. I hope you like the music you guys founded and write together. I will never give up on the band, keeping it going makes me feel like I am still part of your lives. Now is gonna be a husband and daddy, I know you and Ian would love that. I am staying with your mom right now temporarily, she is a blessing from God in my and my cheap life. I promise as long as I'm alive I will make sure her and Lou are ok. I love you Sam, and tell Ian and everyone else how much I love and miss them. "stay foc until u die" twostepsback (I promise I will)
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sameer A.M. Rateb:
Always remembering Sameer. "Some gave all."
Victoria Nix
January 24, 2012
Sam I thought of you this w.end as Saturday was your birthday. I cannot believe at how much time has already passed since you left this world. You are still greatly missed. You will always be remembered & loved by your friends & family.
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sameer A.M. Rateb:
Please accept my remembrance of Sameer on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
May 6, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Sameer A.M. Rateb:
Remembering Sameer 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
September 15, 2009
Leila and I would like to offer our most sincerest condolences to Moe and his family on the loss of Sam. We knew Sam when he was very young while living in Summerville, SC. He was always a delight to have around, and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Bill & Leila Taylor
Georgetown, KY
Peggy Childers
May 7, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Sameer A.M. Rateb:
Sameer 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
Heather Wiley
May 3, 2009
Sam, you are greatly missed and will be forever. I love you.
Kenna Larra
January 22, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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!
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,
Kenna
debbi
August 9, 2008
Sam, I know that you are looking down from above and praying for comfort and peace for your family. Please know that you will never be forgotten. Your mom is a wonderful person as I've gotten to know her this last year.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.
com/
In Memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
June 25, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Rateb!
Gale Poindexter
May 6, 2008
To the Family of Sgt Sameer A. M. Rateb. On this sad anniversary day that we share, I Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. He was a true American HERO.
Rest in Peace
Proud mother of Sgt Joel W Lewis, FT Lewis, KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq
Safely Home
Michael iezzi
May 6, 2008
Sameer,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Rosi Hilton
March 6, 2008
Son, I don't know just why you are so close to me today, I look in certain books doing bills and there pops up your old email address, I look at Tiffs photoblog, and there you are sitting on my sofa packing to go to Iraq.... I love you and miss you so much Sameer... it just hurts so deep down and that will never go away. I feel you close to me so many times, and I thank you. Mom
Rosi
anna
March 5, 2008
i am deeply moved by the death of sam. even though we grew apart and didn't do very well at keeping in touch, i thought of him often. he was the sweetest guy. i'm very sorry for all of you.
Ashley
March 5, 2008
Sam,
I cant not believe its almost been a year since you left us..
We miss you more then anything Sam!! You are truely our hero. You always come up in me and your sister in laws conversations.. We love you and we will never forget about you!!
We love you Sam and are thinking about you always!!
-xoxoxo-
"Gone but never forgotten!!"
debbi rivers
October 6, 2007
To the family and parents of Sameer, I want you to know that I know the pain you feel and the healing process you need to go through. You are not alone in this as there are so many who have gone through the very same thing. As a Gold Star Mother I truly know first hand what you have been going through. If I can offer you emotional support I am here when and if you want to contact me. May God continue to Bless and give you strength along the path of healing.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
August 22, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family 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, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) 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
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Rateb and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Cherylann Lane
July 7, 2007
With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your loss. We love and support our troops. Sameer may be gone but not forgotten!
Glen
June 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
Chayn Nash
June 11, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. I did not know him, but I want you to know I appreciate his sacrifice. He was/is a true American hero. Tears flow down my cheeks as I realize the totality of this war. God Bless you and your loved ones as you deal with your loss. He is never far away, just speak his name and he'll be there with you to comfort you.
Again I am truly sorry for your loss.
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Dennis (USMC - Vietnam) & Pam Robertson
May 22, 2007
We are saddened at the loss of this fine young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In loving memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R Davenport KIA 11/22/06
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Rateb family in the loss of Sameer. I did not know Sameer, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Sameer you are my 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~
Helen Nealis (Abode)
May 21, 2007
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I couldn't believe it when Donna told me. May you treasure all the special moments and memories you have had with Sam. He will always be in your heart.
May the Lord watch over you and comfort you and your family in the days ahead.
Ronn Massie
May 17, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Sameer. You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Sameer for being such a hero.
(In rememberance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
Teresa Mimms
May 17, 2007
I did not have the opportunity to meet Sam, but I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to his wife and family. He was a true hero to his country, and he was and is appreciated evry day!!! I am so sorry for your loss.
Beverly Laribo
May 16, 2007
Liz this is Debbie,I remeber Sam and Moe.Sam looks justt like you. Remember when we were pregant at the same time.I am so sorry for your lost,please get In touch with me. Iam still on Miles Road Remebering you and your family in ours prays.
Beverly Laribo
May 16, 2007
I liz, you may not remember me but you use to live next door to one another,I am so sorry to hear about Sam. My prayers goes out to your whole family.Just remember he was and still our hero. Our address was Miles Road
just some who care god be with u
May 16, 2007
god be with your family at this time .
Alice Cox
May 15, 2007
To all the ones who love Sam. We send our sincere condolences and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. It is an honor to know that a member of our family was in Iraq fighting for our freedom.
Tracy
May 15, 2007
Rateb Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sam. His and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your Family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary C. Eatmon
May 14, 2007
Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Sam. I always looked forward to seeing you throughout the years, and to catch up on Sam and the rest of the family. I know how much you love him, and how proud you are of him. May you, Tiffany, your grandchild, and the rest of the family find comfort in the wonderful memories you share. May God keep his loving arms around you.
Love,
Donna Sineath
May 14, 2007
I didn't know Sam personally, but he was a good friend of my daughter Cassie.
I am so very sorry for you loss and you and your family will be in my prayers. He was a very brave young man.
Robbie Bray
May 14, 2007
On behalf of the Tri-County Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of Charleston, SC. We would like to give you our sincere condolences for the loss of your son Sgt Sameer Rateb. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you and your family. May the love, comfort and peace of God be with you during this time of loss. Robbie Bray, Chaplin, Blue Star Mothers
May 14, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sameer Rateb.
Ellen Lewin
Tri-County Chapter Blue Star Mothers
Commander Jeffrey Greer, USN (Ret)
May 14, 2007
I am sorry for your loss and know the pain you are feeling. But time and prayer will heal your wounds. His loss was not in vain, and future historians will view this War on Terror as a pivotal point in our country's life. I have never met Sameer or you, but wanted you to know that his sacrifice, and yours, are appreciated by many in this country.
Nancy McGrady
May 14, 2007
Tiffany,
I am so sorry to hear about the lose of your soul mate loving husband and father.
Every time I saw you in the office we talked of when your husand would be home. Military life and going onto a new duty station.
Time heals and God will make it easier for you to move forward in time.
You and your little boy are in my prayers.
Nancy McGardy
R. W. Covello
May 13, 2007
I did not know this man or his family, but I wish to extend my condolences for the sacrifice that he and his family have made for Freedom. Thank you and God Bless!
Eunice Moraes
May 13, 2007
My prayers go out to the family. Sam was a great guy. I am very thankful that i had the chance to know him. He will always be in my heart forever.
Eileen Strobel
May 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
connie singleton
May 13, 2007
My prayers to the family of this AMERICAN HERO.
Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made on(my) our behalf.
God bless this family in their time of need.
Cayce Mangin
May 13, 2007
Sam was a great guy and will be sorely missed. I am glad I had the honor to get to know him. He will always be remembered in my life.
Linda Clifton
May 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Cline
May 12, 2007
Know in your heart that Sameer is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Sameer. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Rosi Hilton
May 12, 2007
Today, my wonderful son-in-law Sameer will be flown in to the Charleston area in a casket. He was to be here on the 10th of May to be re-united with my daughter Tiffany and my grandson Jason for a few weeks before returning to Iraq. He was and always will be the most wonderful man, as he was also an exceptional boy. Sameer and Tiffany were childhood "best friends" and when later they found each other on the web, became united in life as husband and wife. The outpouring of love and grief shown all over the web for our Sameer warms the hearts of all of those who knew and loved him as much as I did. I was so very proud of him and it was the utmost honor to have him call me "Mom"... I will love you forever and always my sweet Sameer and my heart is broken as I watch my daughter try to be so brave as she knows that you would have wanted her to be... we know you are in the loving arms of our father in heaven, and one day we will be reunited we know... but, losing you now will leave such an emptiness in our hearts and lives. I love you my little Sameer, who grew into the most honorable soldier and gave your life defending your country. I will miss you forever and always... "Mom"
Michael Iezzi
May 10, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Sameer to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Sameer in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Garnet Jenkins
May 10, 2007
Please accept my Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy regarding the loss of Sgt. Sameer A.M. Rateb.
The price this Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to these young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May Sameer rest safely in God's Care and may God's Loving Grace Bless the Rateb family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage
and He shall strengthen your heart"
~ Psalm 27:14 ~
May the Peace of God and the memories of Sameer, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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