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Steven Mennemeyer Obituary
Sgt. Steven Paul Mennemeyer, 26, of Granite City, Ill., born Dec. 9, 1979, in Frankfurt, Germany, was killed Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, in Iraq's western Anbar province.
Steven was serving his second tour in Iraq as a Flight Medic with the 82nd Medical Company out of Fort Riley, Kan. Steven joined the Army Reserves in 1998, immediately after graduation from Granite City High School, and was trained by the Army to be a medic. Steven entered into active duty in 2002, and during Steven's first tour in Iraq he was a ground medic. Prior to his entry onto active duty, Steven worked as a paramedic for Abbott Ambulance in Belleville, Ill. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church of Granite City, Ill.
He is survived and will dearly be missed by his mother, Ramona L. Phillips of Granite City, Ill.; his father and step-mother, Steve and Maria Mennemeyer of New Albany, Ind.; his beloved son, Andrew Mennemeyer of Granite City, Ill.; sister, Sarah Mennemeyer of Granite City, Ill.; step-brother, Drake Wallingsford of New Albany, Ind.; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Phillips of Moses Lake, Wash.; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Marilyn Mennemeyer of New Albany, Ind.; a special friend, SSG Ginny Akins of the 82nd Medical Company serving in Iraq; and a host of extended family and many dear friends.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Center for Autism, 548 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, Ill., 62208 or to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City, Ill., 62040 and may be accepted at the funeral home.
Visitation: Friends may call in celebration of his life from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2300 Pontoon Road, Granite City, Ill., with the Rev. Pat Jakel officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
IRWIN MARYVILLE ROAD CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Mennemeyer
Marcie Olkeriil
August 27, 2014
You will never be forgotten. Thinking of you, Steve.
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Marqui Washington
April 2, 2011
Steve, man it seems like it was yesterday that we were deployed together. I know the Lord took you for good settled reason; however, I wish that it wasn't that soon. If there is anything that I always remember of you, it's the smile and the loyalty you had for your family along with your friends. If it's not too much of a problem, I call you brother because that was what you along with others treated me as. I love you brother, and take care of yourself up there. SSG Marqui Washington (82nd Medical Company)
Peggy Childers
August 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer:
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
Charles H. Miranda
August 14, 2009
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Follow The Rainbow To Heaven.
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A Soldier had die out on the
battlefield;
Broken hearts are weeping For
Them,
But take comfort of knowing
that God had sent Them a
rainbow from heaven;
The Souls of the Soldiers
have gone to there home
in heaven,
Our Loved One's has follow
God's lovely rainbow in the
sky;
All the way to the end of the
sky.
That leads all the way to the
other end of the Lord's
house in heaven,
So just keep on praying and
trust that God will send us
that same rainbow in the sky;
Where Our Loved One's are
waiting For You and For Me at
the end of the rainbow in
heaven.
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Peggy Childers
August 8, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer:
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
Kenna Larra
March 26, 2009
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 1,450 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
Nicole Williams
January 6, 2009
It's not a day that passes that I don't think about Steven. He was a dedicated medic and a wonderful person. I still remember the day I got the news...I think my heart skipped about. We were stationed together in Germany. I have so many fond memories of him. I pray for his family and his son everyday. He was a true hero.
lori hirschbeck
December 17, 2008
I am so Sorry for your loss. A huge Shoutout for his service!
Lori, a soldiers mom.
Elliott Buscemi
December 13, 2008
To the Mennemeyer Family,
I knew Steven back when we were stationed together in Germany. We were both medics in the same class in PLDC, which is where I first met him. He was extremely hard working and intelligent and one of the finest medics I have ever known. The Army lost a fine Soldier and I lost a good friend. Steven loved to Soldier and had strong values. I can't believe the time has gone by so quickly. It seems as if it were just yesterday when we were trudging through the land nav course at Grafenwoehr. I will always remember him and never forget the good times. I wish the entire Mennemeyer family my condolonces and heartfelt sorrow. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him.
Elliott K. Buscemi
SSG, USA
Mark Thomas
December 5, 2008
You are a brave hero for your country. We are proud of you.
ken h
December 5, 2008
God bless you young man and your family.
NATALIE MCCULLOUGH RODRIGUEZ
September 28, 2008
I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM STILL CRUSHED. I GUESS IT NEVER GOES AWAY. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU...A TRUE HERO!
Pastor Frank Noyes
September 16, 2008
Dear family of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer,
We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.
Very Sincerely
Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
(Jn. 15:13)
Joe Boushard
September 11, 2008
Always thinking of Steve. Not only was this a loss to his friends and family, but the world. I still have the little card with his picture on it that was handed out. Steve was a man among men, and I miss him.
My prayers are with him and his family.
Richard Clark
August 30, 2008
Mennemeyer family...
I would like to offer to create a tribute website for Steven, similar to the sites I've created for other families of fallen service members.
Please view all my sites listed on my homepage and if you would like a tribute for your son as a gift from me, please contact me:
http://www.freewebs.com/militaryheroes2008/
Richard Clark
US Army - 82nd Airborne – 1988
Jean Bedalow
August 29, 2008
I ran across your sight by accident, but I could feel the love others had for this young man. I can only offer my heartfelt symthy to his family, and thank him for the bottom of my heart for service to our county. God bless.
In Memory of Steven ~ (Debra Estep)
August 8, 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
June 1, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Mennemeyer!
Billboard
Ramona Phillips
November 20, 2007
I want to invite everyone to go see the billboard that was dedicated to Steven last Friday (11/16/07), it is located at the intersection of Hwy 162 and Horseshoe Lake Road in Granite City, IL it is an awesome site & I have added a picture of it to this photo gallery for those of you that won’t be able to view it in person. Thank you to everyone that contributed their time, money and physical labor to make this happen. I especially want to thank Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and two of his staff members, Mr. Gil Jimenez who designed the billboard and Ms. Carolyn Brown-Hodge who coordinated everything for us. A special thank you to Dennis and Judy Linkeman for donating the use of the billboard and Mr. Keith Wagner for getting it printed & put up with the help of Mr. Linkeman - no easy task!. Thank you so much to everyone who has signed this guest book, your kind words have meant so very much to me since the loss of my son, I find comfort in the fact that so many people loved Steven and that the memory of him and all of our fallen soldiers lives on in each of us when we talk about and remember our heros.
Ramona L. Phillips
Proud Mother of Fallen Soldier SGT Steven Paul Mennemeyer
Chris Sumpter
October 17, 2007
I only got to know you towards the end of High School. This year will be the 10 year reunion. I will keep you in mind and know you will be there in spirit. I only wish I had gotten a chance to know you better. The little time we got to hang out was a blast and I will never forget you or the sacrafice you have made. I have two kids of my own now and your sacrifice as well as all soliders serving will hopefully lead to a lasting peace that my children can enjoy.
Thank You, God Bless
Marcie Olkeriil
August 30, 2007
Steven... you are missed... always... I remember how he was so professional, and always stived for perfection as a soldier and a person. I remember thinking how strict and stubborn, yet so compassionate and kind he was. I remember one time I had RTO and working through the night, being all alone since the guy who was supposed to work with me didn't show up and Steve drove 2 hours to base, and waited with me, and when the guy showed up he made him suffer. I was very pregnant at that time and it being the middle of winter, I was so thankful to know he was there for soldiers in the unit. I can go on and on about the goodness of his heart... And I tell my family and friends stories about him and the sacrifice he made for this freedom we now live in. Thank you Steve, and Rest in Peace.
I miss you...
August 23, 2007
August 23, 2007
Stephanie SanSoucie
August 22, 2007
Steve,
Its been a little over a year since you were taken from your family and all of your friends. I hadnt seen you but once since we graduated. You were working at Relleke's farm and came to help me load a large pumpkin into my car. You were always there to help. I wish that I would have stayed in touch with you. I remember all the fun times that we had at track practice and in english lit. I came across a newspaper clipping just the other day of us at track practice. It brought back the day I found out that you were gone. I was 5 months pregnant. I think of you, your son and your family everyday. You gave your life for our country and for our freedoms. I love you for that. God bless you and your family.
Tara Mullen Preston
August 7, 2007
Ramona,
Just wanted to say that you, your family, Steve's son and obviously Steve are thought of often.
((((HUGS))))
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 30, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Mennemeyer and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Susan Stewart, SSG, USARET
June 5, 2007
STEVE!!! I was stationed with Steve in Germany and deployed with him to Iraq in 2003. He was a GREAT medic and was always there to lend a hand. Imagine my surprise at Fort Riley when I bumped into him while he was inprocessing. I was very pregnant and he was inprocessing, but scheduled to deploy again. We vowed to get together but never had the chance. He was such an asset to the Army and will be missed by all who knew him. "See you on the other side, Steve!"
Glen
February 4, 2007
Americans will NEVER forget the service or sacrifice made by your beloved Soldier.
Respectfully - Glen Nevogt
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history, we 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
Mike Weis
January 29, 2007
It seems like yesterday we heard the news, and I still think of Steven every day I pass by the Abbott station here in Belleville. If only the world had more hearts filling it like the one Steve had. I remember him all the way back to grade school, and his will, personality, and caring attitude never broke. He was a damn good man, and I hope his son grows up to remember how brave and caring his father was.
We can only hope a heaven exists, so the good people of the earth like Steven can find peace amongst saints.
Tony Knox
January 19, 2007
I was stationed with Steve in 47th in the 47th FSB in Baumholder Germany and deployed with him to Iraq during his 1st tour there. What and awesome young man to be around. To Stevens mother and father, you raised a truly kind hearted , level headed, caring son. My biggest memory of Steven was when he sat down with my girlfriend at the time, wife now, and talked and listened to her. Me and her were having some relationship problems. Steven would listen or talk to anyone. To the family, relatives, friends, fellow soldiers, may you all find comfort knowing that Steven is in a safer place. I know we will meet again someday Steve. God Bless You!
Sherry Nance
January 1, 2007
The Mennemeyer family is in my thoughts and prayers always, especially during this holiday season.
Sarah Mennemeyer
November 5, 2006
I am the sister of Steven and I just wanted to thank everyone for their support in this time. Everyone that sent flowers and everyone that came to show their support by lining the streets as the funeral passed by. It was a very emotional time and I will miss my big brother for the rest of my life. I love you Steven.
Catherine Lorfils
October 15, 2006
Steve,
I am so sorry that this happened. I just found out about it today, and I am heart-broken. You were such a great person to be around. I remember when we went to Quatar in 2003, and how you sat next to the pool hours on end. I asked why were you sitting out there just getting red. You told me that that was the only way you could tan. Burn then Tan. Sure enough a few days later in Baghdad. You started to peel and there was the tan. I'm sitting here with more memories of you, your confadence, and the way you always knew what you were talking about, your smile ,and your warm eyes. The world lost an outstanding soldier, friend, father, and son. I can't wait to see you again ,Steve.
GOD BLESS,
SGT Lorfils, Catherine
Drake Wallingford
October 12, 2006
I miss you Steven. I knew you for alot of my life, but we did not spend enough time together. When we did, it was great and loads of fun! I will never forget you. I love you big bro.
Your Step-brother,
Kate Jacobs
October 9, 2006
Steve was a year behind me in high school, but I remember him as being such a sweet guy; one that everyone loved. I pray for his friends and family that there will soon be peace within and that God will take your sorrow.
God Bless,
Kate Jacobs
Amber Bryant
October 5, 2006
Steve...
Let me start with all the great memories...I will never forget being stuck out at 1/6 for months living off of the chicken wraps that his aunt sent us and fishing in the river...Steve being the only male allowed in the female rooms...the endless number of movies all in alphabetical order...steve you were such a great friend, NCO and person in general...you were an amazing medic..i mean you got the tube in when the Dr. couldn't at 1/6..i'm sorry that we didn't keep in touch as much as i wish we would of but i want you to know that I really miss you and will always love you...
NATALIE MCCULLOUGH
October 5, 2006
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
SINCERELY,
NATALIE MCCULLOUGH
FORMER U.S. SOLDIER
~REST IN PEACE SGT STEVEN P. MENNEMEYER, MY BRAVE SOLDIER...
P.S. MY DAUGHTER,(TAYLOR), WANTS HER TOOTH BACK. WE LOVE YOU!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
September 11, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Mennemeyer 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 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~
Anna V
September 9, 2006
To the Mennemeyer family: An acquaintance of mine told me about your son and his service to this nation. Although I did not know your son personally, as an average American I just want to say thank you to him for serving and protecting our nation. He is a true hero and patriot. And thank you to your family for raising such a noble and brave young man. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
Eugene
September 7, 2006
Unlike many other's that already signed the guest book, I did not have a chance to fully get to know Steven on a more personable level. I left the unit three months after he arrived.
This very basic impression is what a remember, he was one HELL OF AN NCO! He would not hesitate to correct a deficiency he found, and for that I amongst other's respected him.
The Army, no - the world lost one very great human being, and I am glad to have had the honor of meeting a true hero. God bless the Mennemeyer family, and all those who have had the same honor of knowing him.
The Cobbs
September 2, 2006
Military Parents,
Mandy Solomon
August 23, 2006
To the family of Steve:
Although I had not seen Steve since high school (over 7 years), I will never forget his warm heart and big smile. He was an amazing young man at that time, and it causes such pain to know he is gone. I know that he will be greatly missed. I wish your family peace during this time.
USA
August 23, 2006
To Mr. Mennemeyer's Family;
I am so very sorry for the loss of your brave son. Our country mourns with you.
Olen Dodd
August 21, 2006
I am so sorry about your loss. When ever someone young dies, it can leave a hole that you spend the rest of you life trying to fill. My father died when I was 4 and he in he early 20's and 50 years later, I still wonder, would we have liked each other, would he have loved me, would we have stayed together as a family? It will be important to keep his memory alive for his child, and let him grow up knowing about his Dad, and feeling his Dad's love communicated to him by the people who knew him best. I can only offer you my thoughts and prayers, and hope you know that he is at peace, and eventually you will be at peace as well.
Heidi Manns, RN
August 19, 2006
Ramona and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours for strength to help get through this terrible tragedy. Your son gave his life serving our country, and we are all proud and thankful.
T.J.
August 19, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the Mennemeyer Family during this difficult time. Jesus Christ did give his life for me, so did Sgt. Mennemeyer and all of the other fallen soliders that have gone before him-that is why I went yesterday and paid my respects to this young man that I did not know. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
David Durnil
August 19, 2006
Steve was one of my first Level II Combatives Instructors. He was a very intelligent, ethical, and tough young man. I will deeply miss his laughter and wit. My heart goes out to all those touched by his brief but wonderful time with us.
Krzysztof Sobiesiak
August 19, 2006
I'm sorry for your loss. Steven was one of the people that accepted me for who I’ am and help me on many occasions. Have him as a friend was the biggest HONOR of my life and Military carrier. If it wasn’t for him I don’t know where I would be now. Loosing him is like a loosing a brother to many guys in our company. And I’ am one of them that is not afraid to show our feelings and cry after his loss. All of us owe him something, his loss was one of the worst things that could have ever happen to any one in his family or his friends. I'm sorry for your loss and don’t be afraid to ask any one for help. We will do what we can to support you. SGT Sobie.
Stormy Udell
August 19, 2006
Even though all of our sympathy goes to out to our family our deepest pray is for God's healing. And to Steven thank you for the greatest sacrifice for us all you will never be forgotten and always loved and appreicated by those you do not know along with thosewho you held the closest in your heart. thank you.
Theresa Morgan
August 19, 2006
I'm so sorry for your family lose. I went to elementary school with Steven. I just remember every year it seem like I could count on Steven as being in my class. I will keep you guys in my prays.
Sarah Pingolt
August 18, 2006
Sarah & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this great loss.
The Pingolt Family
GERALD MILLER (PARACHUTE)
August 18, 2006
REST IN PEACE FINE SOLDIER, YOU HAVE GIVEN ALWAYS TO OTHERS, WE NEVER MET BUT YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES HAVE TOLD YOUR STORY. TO YOU FAMILY - BE PROUD AND HONOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
Shelly Lerch
August 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sarah. You are not alone.
Reed Smith
August 18, 2006
My families heart felt condolences go to the Mennemeyer family. I will ride with respect to pay tribute to a fellow service man, a fellow medic, and most importantly a fellow American Patriot.
Steven, Stand Down My Brother and Rest Easy for we celebrate your life and may God receive you at his right hand with all the Glory You Have Earned.
Tara Stonebarger (Mennemeyer)
August 17, 2006
Steve was my third cousin. Even though I have never met him, I know he will be greatly missed. Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers!
krista freed
August 17, 2006
steven was a great friend of mine i remeber whe his mom used to babysit me and my sister i will miss him dearly and i hope tht his parents know that they can call and talk to me if tthey neem me . krista freed ( daughter of msg vickie l freed )
Lloyd Zacheis
August 17, 2006
God be with Steven's Family
Ron Mastin
August 17, 2006
May God bless and keep Steven Mennemeyer and watch over his family and friends during this difficult time. Steven is an American hero and his duty to his country and fellow man will never be forgotten. It will be an honor to be in his presence as I ride with him to his final resting place on Friday.
Jeffrey Scott EMT-P
August 17, 2006
Steve was a Great American I worked with Steve for a short time at Abbott before me myself went into the Army, I was looking forward to his return so we could discuss our experiences in Iraq, I will miss that. Steve will be missed by all in EMS today we wull bury a great soldier and a outstanding paramedic it was my honor to serve with Steve
Jeffrey Scott EMT-P
August 17, 2006
Steve will be greatly missed in EMS he was a great person and a great American, I am proud to have severed with him as a Paramedic and as a former Soldier
Rose Connolly
August 17, 2006
Rest in Peace dear Steven. Although we never met, all the testimonials give evidence of what a truely wonderful person you are. I'm proud to call you a brother-in-arms.
Jim , Myra ,Nathaniel Utley
August 17, 2006
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 and friends.
Jack & Helen Dobelman
August 17, 2006
Junior,
Just learned of Steven's death. We can not put into words our feelings. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.Even though we cant be there, know we are thinking of you.
Your Cousin,
John(Jack)& Helen
Dobelman
[email protected]
Marie Costello
August 17, 2006
Dear Phillips and Mennenmeyer families: We extend our deepest condolences to you in the loss of your son, brother, dad, friend! Unfortunately we know the sacrifice and loss that will plague us for life, as our son died on 4/11. It appears Steven and Jamie will be neighbors, knowing you live in Granite City, we'll be certain to remember him when we take flowers! God Bless to all! Please let us know of any special dates! [email protected]. Fondly, the Costello's
Michelle B
August 17, 2006
I never had the honor of meeting your son Steven, but the flag in front of my school stands at half mass for him today. Please know that prayers are in the hearts and minds of many for your loss. God bless.
Randall and Ernestine Mullen
August 17, 2006
Thinking of you all during this most difficult time.
James and Tara (Mullen) Preston
August 17, 2006
Our hearts ache for you during this extremely difficult time.
Lori Mennemeyer-Sweet L.P.N.
August 16, 2006
Knowing that you lived your life serving others here (in the U.S.A.)& around the world makes me proud to be your cousin. Your mission of caring for others will continue through all of us in the medical field.
Etta Robinson
August 16, 2006
To the family of Steven: I am so sorry for your loss. Words can't express what you are feeling at this time. The pain so deep and on going. Steven was a man that touched so many people. Everybody loved him, and that's why he was chosen to go to a better place. I know you will miss him and he will miss you. When you meet again, you will love him even more. May God bless you and your family during these difficult times.
Steven and Ginny-11/2005
August 16, 2006
Jim Lamm
August 16, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family. What a tragic loss. I can't imagine what you are going through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Jim Lamm
SGT. MENNEMEYER, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED......
August 16, 2006
Scott Tiepelman
August 16, 2006
Steve was a wonderful and caring individual and a great paramedic. We will all miss him and our heart goes out to his family that we all knew he loved so much. Nothing can bring him back but no one can take the memories. I was proud to have worked with Steve at Abbott EMS.
Linda Richie
August 16, 2006
Ramona, Sarah and Ginny,
My prayers are with you - now and the tomorrows to come. I met Steven when he was 12-years-old and even then I could see that he would stand out and be something special to others with his wit and caring spirit. He has left a great legacy through Andrew.
From my family to yours God's many many blessings.
donna kelley
August 16, 2006
May the love of friends and family
be a source of comfort to you
at this time....
I didn't know Steve personally- although, being a paramedic and fighting for our county- tells me, he cared for others with unselfishness, he treasured life enough to put himself in harms way to help others- he loved this county enough to give his life. For the patients that never knew his name... for the county that only knows of his name- I want to thank you for the love you and your family planted in him to give to all of us. With God's Blessings Now and Always-
Daniel Mennemeyer
August 15, 2006
God bless to a second cousin I never had the honor to meet.
Dan Mennemeyer, son of Vernon Mennemeyer, grandson of Frank Mennemeyer
Jene' Bush
August 15, 2006
Ramona, Sarah and Ginny
I’m so deeply saddened. Although I met Steven and Ginny briefly, it was a pleasure to meet the both of them. Ramona, I know that you were very proud of his accomplishments by the conversations you shared. Ramona, Sarah and Ginny let your memories of Steven continue in your heart, mind and soul and may God continue to comfort and surround all of you with His Love. In Jesus Name
Christopher Bruss
August 15, 2006
Steve and I worked on an ambulance together for many months. During this time I learned what a caring person he could be. He truly cared about people. He truly wanted to help them. He truly wanted to make others happy. All these things he did whithout regard for his own needs and desires. He honestly wanted to make the world a better place. I have seen him taking care of others. He would actually beam with joy to see another person left happier, healthier, and in a better place than when he found them. Service to others was as strong a part of him as eating and breathing is to most of the rest of us.
I wish I could see him one more time. I would thank him for the inspiration he gave me. I would thank him for the caring he showed me. I would thank him on behalf of all those whose lives he saved and whose lives he touched.
Rarely does someone so kind, so generous, so honorable, and so willing to serve travel through our lives. Grievous is it that he is gone. The level of goodness on this planet has been permanently lowered.
Harvey and Debbie Kneznekoff
August 15, 2006
To Ramona, Sarah and Family,
Words can not express the feeling in our hearts for your loss. Please remember that Steven was fighting for a noble cause which he believed in very much, Freedom. He knew it was the right thing to do and he had to answer his calling.
His sacrifice reminds us that Freedom is a gift, selflessly purchased by the very best among us, at great cost. Steven exemplified all of the Army values loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity and personal courage.
May God bless you all and help ease your grief. Please remember Steven will live on in your hearts and memories forever.
Lee Sirotnak
August 15, 2006
Our deepest sympathy is extended for the loss of your soldier. We are thankful for the service provided by your loved one, the sacrifice that he made as part of our Armed Forces, and are blessed to be living in a country which heroes such as Steven are willing to serve. God Bless your family with peace and comfort in his memory.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
August 15, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
CW2 Todd Jacobson
August 14, 2006
Sgt. Mennemeyer was a great flight medic, but most importantly he was a great man. He was always approachable and almost always had a smile on his face. I flew with Steven on a few missions and always found him to be a very competant medic. Most imporatantly he was a friend to everyone in our unit.
I have many fond memories of playing softball with him on our unit team last summer. Steven will truly be missed.
To Steven's family: I am very sorry for your loss. You raised a great son who touched many people. I will never forget him. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Clay and Kathy Lindsay
August 14, 2006
Ramona and Family,
Our hearts and prayers our with you and your family. Steven enjoyed what he was doing and will forever be in the annuals of history as one of our country's hero. Steven knew that Freedom realy isn't free and has a bittersweet taste the protected never know. God Bless you all.
Clay and Kathy Lindsay
Msgt USMC Ret'd
August 14, 2006
To the Family of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost a son 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is those wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Pam Adams (SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
Jason Laut
August 13, 2006
Steve was one of my first partners in Ems and we were in class together, we had lots of good times im gonna miss him.... condolences to all of his family your in our prayers.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 13, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Joanna Jefferies
August 13, 2006
I met Steven the night before he left on his tour of duty and had a long talk, he was wonderful and I will never forget him. He was also born in the same town I came from and I know there was a reason I met this hero, I adopted him as my soldier and I have a hole in my heart now. God Bless the Mennemeyer Family.
Donna Robertson
August 13, 2006
Made God be with you & your family everyday.......thank you very much for the job you did & the price you had to pay to keep us out of harms way....
Garnet Jenkins
August 13, 2006
Please know that I am deeply sorry for the loss of Sgt. Steven P. Mennemeyer.
The price this Young Soldier and his family paid for this country will never be forgotten...
May he Rest well in the Mighty Arms of God and may God's Loving Comfort and Grace be with the Mennemeyer family.
I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
Surely He hath borne our grief, and carried our sorrow.
Isaiah 53:4
May the memories of your loved one live in your heart always.
Softly and slowly....
Time heals...
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