Marc A. Retmier, 19

Marc was my cousin, the son of my dear cousin Joy. I wish for her and all the family of Marc the strength to make it through their greif and loss.

Another one of American's Finest gone. I will pray for the family tonight. I'm always so impressed at the men and women of this younger generation giving so much. God Bless America!

Marcs death is hitting everyone at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center hard. This shows just how many peoples lives hes touched in the short time hes been here. Our hearts go out to his family, they are paying the ultimate price for the freedoms we take for granted. We're going to miss him, the Navy lost one of its finest.

Marc Retmier was definately one of the finest. I had the honor of attending Corps School with him and sitting in front of him every day in class. He was a great guy and will be missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

We lost one of our best but he will always be in our hearts and prayers. It was a honor to have worked with Retmier. His stories of his lifes aspirations and how much he truly and deeply loved his country and family will always be embedded in my memory. My prayers go out to his loved ones and our NAVY family.

He was very squared away.He always had a great attitude.He even walked with confidence.He was always full of energy,and ready to take on anything. He had a smile that would brighten up anyones day. He was so happy to finally get a chance to do good for his country and be a hero. May god be with him and his family.

Joy I just heard the horrible new about Marc. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joy and Steve I will pray for strength for you and your family.

I will speak about how he lived, how we used to talk about the beautiful California weather compare to Marylands',how we used to want to go surfing and riding motor bikes.How we used to claim California is the best state in the US, how we used to listen to Ipod in between checking patients, how we used to get mad when we had to stay extra late after work.... Those were and still will be one of the best times of my life and I am happy I share them with you.
To his parents your son was and still one of the best if not the best corpsman I have ever met.
Peace out.... I will see you when I get there Marc

Marc - We watched you grow from a young child into such a fine young man. You made us so proud. We love you and will remember you always. Carrie wrote the following in rememberance of Marc. Rest in Peace Marc you will be with us always. Love, Scott & Carrie

June 18th....2008
GONE .....
A son
A big Brother
A grandson
A Nephew
A friend....
A SOLDIER a PATRIOT a HERO !!!
How can this be? I'm sobbing for days....I can't think clearly and the pain in my chest is like a ton of bricks weighing me down-- its heavy...real heavy and my head throbs so bad I could be sick....I am sick....haven't slept since my best friend cried and screamed her primal scream to me that her baby is gone!!!
asking me why??....why??? why MARC!!!???
I am sitting here trying to make sense of this tragic turn of events...
He just left in Feb. he was coming home in July for 2 weeks!! THIS JULY!!! a few weeks from now--- he would have hugged and kissed his mom dad brothers grandparents---he would have told some stories---he would have made us beam with pride to tell those stories!! We were going to hang out-talk about the future, talk about coming home after his tour......
How exactly do you find the words??

I am helpless
I am hurting
I am angry
I am so sorry...
I am angry...
I have to walk this out and talk this out--- to myself...
I have to break down behind closed doors because I don't want the kids to get scared...or worry about me...Scott waits till he drives to work and he loses it! He hurts in private and feels that ton of bricks---
just sad...
so sad...
a funeral for a 19 year old young man??
does this seem right to you???
this makes me hurt....
I keep seeing Marc's sweet handsome face and his beautiful smile...
his straight white teeth!! he wore that uniform proud and rightfully so!!
I am so angry....aren't you? I can't believe what a tragic loss of a sweet special human being this is ...... I am crying once again...its so sureal ....I think I am dreaming... I know that sounds so cliche, but it feels so unreal to have to deal with this loss....and the pain

cont...

that our friends are going through--- everything hurts and aches and I know this pain is not even a fraction of what Joy and Steve Matt and Mason must feel.....
I can't believe our Marc is gone.... this is so tragic. .....painful and just.....
what??.....what are the words that I need to say to my friends? please tell me?
Any advice? to make the pain subside? to dull it or numb it or make it go away?

Marc,

Have you gone to heaven and seen the face of God?

I know he welcomed you with open arms.

Have you walked beside your parents one last time?

Did you come back in a dream? just to say Goodbye?

Have the Angels been singing since you arrived there?

The loss of you sweetheart is so hard to bare...

Did your uncle greet you with a hug and say Hi ?

Did you hug him so hard it made him cry?

I sit here in silence...and I feel such dispair....

I think God has been just a little unfair......

You taught our Andrew how to ride his bike...
that swimming is fun and something to like...JUST JUMP with no FEAR!

You made some weird choices with haircuts and color-- this is the stuff that always stressed out your mother!!

You have done a lot in your short 19 years-- accomplished a lot and conquered your fears!!

Smile down on your family Marc, let them know youre
OK-
send a message of love to ease thier pain--

cont...

Oh, Marc its not fair...
we want you back...

To see you smile to hear you laugh!

A son
A brother
A Grandson
A nephew
A Friend....

A HERO..... A HERO
A HERO.....
until the end......

RIP Marc......

Forever in our thoughts and hearts and our memories...
all our love sweetheart,
Scott & Carrie

Our beloved Marc was killed in the line of duty serving his country in Afghanastan. He was killed by enemy fire

Marc was one of my closest friends During FMSS at Camp Lejeune, He and I would talk about riding all the time. He came out to the track with me to go riding. He was a little rusty, but he could still ride. I was privilege and was honored to be his friend. I talked to him on myspace during my time in Iraq, we had plans on going riding when he got back. My heart hit the floor when I found out today. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He was a fine sailor and a great friend.

My thoughts and prayers go to Marc's family. I am truly saddened by your loss. I am grateful to Marc for his service and ultimate sacrifice for our country.

well what can i say? HN Retmier was a damn fine Navy corpsman. Although we were not that close we did hang out on a few occasions. the last memory i have of marc is when me him and another friend all went to the movies to see kingdom with jamie fox. watching that movie was tough especially for him! i remember him telling me how it was making him fill since he was on is way in to a war zone. He did keep a positive attitude! He was always a great friend an mentor. I honestly never saw him mad. Anytime i was not feeling lets say "motivated" i would run into him in the peeway and there he was giving me some good 'ol navy motivation! he was an awesome guy and he will be missed. I absolutely pray for his family and friends and his loved ones. I very much so wanted his parents to know that they raised a very great son! To you my shipmate, brother, and friend HOORAH Retmier

My heart aches for the loss your family has to endure. Your child whom barely grew into a man will forever be know as a HERO!

Marc's death is hitting everyone at National Naval Medical Center hard. This shows just how many lives he's touched in the short time he's been here. Our hearts go out to his family, Marc payed the ultimate price for the freedoms we take for granted. We're going to miss him, the Navy lost one of its finest sailors and Corpsman.......... gone but never forgotten

My thoughts and prayers with your families. May God heal your hurting hearts during this terrible time.

God bless.

I went to bootcamp with Retmier in June 2006 Divison 242, He was a fellow section leader and a damn fine sailor, I kept in touch with him via togetherweserved, I pray for his family and friends, The Navy lost a fine corspman. God Bless.

This article of Marc can be read here: http://www.corpsman.com/2008/06/grieve-vs-celebrate/

Grieve Vs. Celebrate HN Retmier, what would he want?

June 21, 2008

I have been thinking about this article since I found out we lost this fine young HN in Afghanistan.

Sitting at a Keyboard in the dark night trying to figure out what to write. I have done this to many times in the past. I always try to honor each and every member by writing something different rather then the old

'DOD NOTIFIES Blah Blah Blah'.

Before you say, 'Hey he's being disrespectful of our Doc's who have left this earth doing our Nations bidding', I say!.

FFFFFFPPPPHHHHTTTTTTTTT!!!!!! NANNER NANNER NANNER!

I know Doc's. I was one for 24 years. I know Doc's in the NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, and the NATIONAL GUARD.

We put up with a 'LOT' of crap from piss poor leadership and from great leadership who has to put up with piss poor leadership. WE have been stuck in the mud and sand for weeks on end. We have delivered Babies and buried Babies. We have Saved lives of our Comrades and we have buried some as well.

Some would say Doc's have a Morbid sense of Humor. I don't think so, I think we Doc's know how to do '1? thing more then any other Rate, or MOS in the Military..

We know how to

'CELEBRATE LIFE'.

Yes I could sit here and cry over the loss of HN Retmier, but I am sure of one thing, If he could, he would come and 'KICK ME IN THE ASS' and say

'CHIEF GET OVER YOURSELF'.

'See that picture of me helping this child, I made a difference. Not many folks in the US or the world can say they traveled across the world at 19 years of age and made a difference like I did.

'I was a Sailor, a damn good one too! I know my Chief at FMTB Grieves for me, but damn it Chief Pick yourself up as you have to teach other young hardchargers to do this job. You did a great job Chief, I listened to what you taught me. To be Compassionate but be a warrior. I followed all the rules. I lived life to it's fullest. '

'CELEBRATE ME!'

Celebrate my accomplishments and the accomplishments of all the other Doc's who stand at Heaven's gate with me tending to The Flock up here.

'We Celebrate you, Please re-pay the payment, Celebrate our life not our loss.'

To this I hoist a salute up to the falling sun and Salute my brother, my brother Doc Retmier who did the Nations bidding. I Salute his family, his friends, and his shipmates and Marines, Soldiers and other brave Afghani Soldiers who are standing up to this oppressive enemy.

I Celebrate you all.

Darrell "Da-Chief" Crone

I came here to Bethesda, Maryland in March of '07 and that is when I met Marc. We went through 'R' Divison together and I will tell you what, even though he had a little cockiness to him, his motivation and dedication kept me going. Just being around him outside of work always had us smiling, laughing, and just enjoying him. He was a very lovable person that everyone could enjoy. It has hit us hard here, the ones that were close to him. Everybody says that when you are in the military it is family, Marc was part of my family. Not only was he part of my family and one of my dearest friends, he was family to: HN Stambaugh, HN Parrish, HN Proper, HN Gomez, HN Zuniga, HN Erickson, HN Breckenridge, HN Hernandez, HN Wright, and to everyone else that was close to him. It is very sad and depressing to know that he was going to be home for good in a few months. Marc, you will be missed by us here at NNMC. Your motivation and dedication that you have given to the Navy and to us fellow corpsman will remind us what a pretty damn corpsman should be. May you rest in peace.

Retmier is how we all know him hear at NNMC Bethesda. He was a happy, ambitious and dedicated Sailor and Corpsman. I had the honor of seeing him through his entire Navy career up to the day I left for Cuba on deployment and he went to Afghanistan. He loved the Navy and the most important thing to him was making his parents proud and being a role model to his brothers. He had big dreams and high hopes and I like to think that where ever he is now, he is living each and every one of them. I love you Retmier and will miss you always.

I've been googling since we got our internet back here in Sharana. I served with Marc in the PRT. He's was an great person, and a damn good Doc! We joked around alot and had alot of good times. He lived 3 doors down from me and it drives me crazy that he's not there anymore. We'd done alot of missions and I've seen him help alot of people. He loved doing this, hell anytime I went out on a mission I went straight to him and I would say "yo Ret you going on this 1 too?" because I knew I could always count on him as a Doc a teammate and a friend if sh/t hit the fan.

He's definitely missed by all here.

I am sorry to hear the lost of a family son and a nephew of Dale a friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

I honor and celebrate Marc's life and want to thank him, his friends and family for his service to our country. I also grieve his loss. May you find comfort in the knowledge that he made such a difference in doing what he wanted to do.

Retmier was like my little brother through boot and at corps school.. we were as close as blood relatives and i truly feel like i have lost my brother.. i know mark would love to know that he will live forever in ink somewhere on my body. i hope one day that i will know my own 2 sons to be as mature and courageous as i knew mark retmier to be at only 19.. i will forever miss you bro

The news of HN Marc Retmier is hitting Camp LeJeune pretty hard, to those of us who all knew him. I had the pleasure of meeting Marc in Corps School, and we had been friends since. After Corps School, he was stationed at Naval Hospital Camp LeJeune before heading to FMSS. He was like my kid brother. He had his head on straight. He knew what he wanted to do in life. He was so full of life. He lived for adrenaline; he was very passionate about motorcross and other extreme sports. He loved being a Corpsman. He had big dreams and I'm honored to have had the priviledge to know him, and he is sadly missed. I love you Marc and we all miss you!!!

I had the great honor of going through Hospital Corps school with Retmier! He sat right next to me and we would sit and laugh at everything! I feel terrible that this has happened but he was living his dream! Love you always marc!

Marc Retmier and my son had an action filled childhood during a time when paint ball and dirt bikes were their passion. The Hall Family is saddened by the loss of such a young life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family....The Mom of a son carries her heart!

We did not have the honor to know Marc. We knew Joy and her wonderful parents,Dale and Lois, so I know in my heart that Marc had to be one of the best human beings that God created. A true hero. We are all so sadden by this loss. We are walking with you. All our love and support.
Ron,Lynda,John and Michael Lesovsky

Marc-
I'll always remember Mamadi when I first got to know you. You were funny and a great person to hang out with. I'm sorry I didn't come on that mission, if I could trade places with you, I would no questions. Know that we looked after you from the scene of the attack until when you left Afghanistan. We had a ceremony for you when he left our FOB. I'll miss you man, trying to steal all the good MRE's and talking about how high the mountains are. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to save you. -Sam

I didn't know Marc or his family. I am a cousin of Mary Machado's who shared this sad news with me. I prayed for Marc and his family last evening. I wish I could take away the grief you must be feeling right now. I can't do that. I can only say that time heals. Your son sacrificed his life for you and I and his country. He is with God now. Life and death are a mystery, however, each one of us will have to face that someday. Some do earlier than we all would like to see. My heart and prayers will be with his family during this most difficult time. God bless you.

We are friends of Marc's Grandparents Dale and Lois Powers. I worked with Dale for many years at Hughes Aircraft Company in Fullerton, Calif. When Dale retired he spent lots of time with his First Grandchild, Marc. Dale and Lois would talk about and share photos of Marc as he grew up. They were very proud Grandparents. Marc gave us the ultimate sacrafice. We shall always think of and pray for you Marc. God bless you.

I met Marc in Dec '06 when I reported to NHCL for tad. He was my roommate. I remember one time he was showering, which normally took him at least 30 minutes, and our friend Foisy locked both doors to the head. We hopped in my car and headed to the commissary and halfway their Foisy remembered he locked Marc in. When we returned we found one pissed off Retmier and a broken door. I laughed so hard and will never forget the awkwardly proud smile on his face when he showed me the door, or what was left of it. We were worried the CS's would make us pay for it when we checked out but luckily they didn't notice. After FMSS we were also roommates at Bethesda and shared many good times. He always wanted to deploy, it was his dream. His dream finally came true and I was sad to see him go and sad that I couldn't join him. While he was overseas we talked about how we were going to Camp Pendleton 1st Mar Div after we left Bethesda. He was supposed to go home on leave in less than a month. HN Marc Allen Retmier and his family will always be in my heart and prayers, I love you dude...you're my hero!

WE JUST HEARD THE NEWS ABOUT MARC OUR HEARTS ARE FILLED WITH SUCH SADNESS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

I lived across the hall from marc and was soon deploying to ramadi iraq and got cancelled when he left and i remember all we talked about was the action and the excitement. I respect you bro, you never talked about being a hero, but you are now you did something you never thought i cry countless tears man im 19 as well i remember a cheers to a safe return all the good times we had, but its good we have guys like you in this military because thats what makes this country free you, your the true meaning. Well i love you bro and when my time comes to be in the time of war trust me man im gonna think about you. I wanna let the family of Marc know that he died a hero and is honored. Man im gonna miss dumping ice water on people in the showers !! Love you bro HOORAH! ill see you again one day

its really hard to believe marc isnt here. december 07 when he came home to hemet he was sitting in my living room telling my mom and me about how excited he was to go. how he knew exactly what he wanted to do. the same living room he and robby built forts in on new years when we were all teenagers. i remember when he was in north carolina befor he deployed and he called me with andrew reynoso and he talked about how awesome it was going to be over there. marc was the only person i had left besides my mother that still called me jesse. even while being deployed hundreds of miles away, helping other people, he took the time out of his day to write me and wish me a happy birthday barely a couple weeks ago. and of course tell me that 21 means im over the hill. someone with a heart as big as marcs is so hard to find. marc, you were such an amazing person with one of the best smiles iv ever seen. haha. i know youre riding dirtbikes with robby now and watching over all of us. i love you kid. we all do.

Marc was a family friend of ours, we used to go dirtbike riding alot when we were younger, we were all so devestated to hear of his loss,he was a respectable man and was always polite were gonna miss you,love you bro! R.I.P.

I had the pleasure of working with HN Retmier in the internal medicine clinic at Bethesda Naval Hospital. I was there only a short time to do training, but his motivation peaked my interest. He was so frustrated that he was sitting around doing vital signs when he could be out saving lives. I tried to explain to him the importance of whatever he does. But, I also tried to direct him towards special programs that could show him a little more action. He was so young, handsome, and smart...he had a bright future ahead of him. I felt so guilty when I heard the news...I felt like I had encouraged it...then I started thinking, this is what he wanted to do. He wanted to go and save lives, defend our country, and make a difference. And you know what, he did just that. I think he would want us to be proud of how he lived his life...celebrate his life, not mourn his death.
So kid...you did good...and we all know it...you made a difference and so many people will cherish the time they knew you. God Bless!

I did not have the honor of meeting Marc. I have learned of this tragedy from his grandparents Carole and Bob Pesce. To Marc's family - my heart aches for all of you. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

i didn,t know marc personaly but i am a good friend of his uncle dale.my husband and i want to express our condolences to marcs family and to remind them that to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. and he is lovin it!!!!!

STAND TALL, STAND PROUD...AN AMERICAN HERO PASSES OUR WAY

To the Retmier Family:

You are in our thoughts and prayers! We had the privilage of having Marc play with our boys, the entire neighborhood salutes you. The memories are vivid but it took place years ago-- what a brave young man and a HERO! Gone too soon and far too young -- I will always remember your broad smile and happy face, hair combed in place! Playing war in our backyards, while we drank coffee and shared our thoughts for our kids. No one could have ever imagined this, and we are sad. With Love and Gods' prayers, The Hanson Family; Patti, Alec, Jeremy and Rachel.

I knew of Marc through his Uncle Dale. I know how hard a family loss is and what a tragedy. Thank you Marc for your passion for standing for what you felt was right and true in fighting for your country. My heart aches for your family's loss. May God comfort you in this time and the future.

Love and Blessings to all of you........
Dee

I remember Marc as a sweet, darling kindergarten boy in my classroom at Morrison Elementary. He was in the afternoon class and I taught the morning class, but I always considered him one of my students, too. I remember his precious smile, happy attititude and twinkling eyes. He was such a special little boy. I don't remember every child who has ever been in my classroom in the past 20 years, but I definitely remember Marc. When I first heard about his tragic death I was in disbelief until I logged on and saw photos of both him and his mother. I pray that his life would be honored and that we all thank God everyday for our freedoms that have been won because of the bravery of Marc and others who have gone before him. I pray God's loving arms be wrapped around Marc's family. Please know that those who had the privilege of teaching Marc are deeply saddened and we loved your precious boy.
Christi (kindergarten teacher, Morrison Elementary)

Steve..
Bill and I have not seen you for several years but I sit here with tears flowing down my face as I mourn your loss..
Bill and I are grieving for your and your family and your Mom and Bob...
I cannot believe that the is the second loss to your family as they join the military....
Besure that we are very proud to have known Marc's family..and be proud of him..he was one of the strong ones..
God Bless Stevie..
Linda and Bill Bearbower

My precious Nephew.
I will always feel the pain of your passing. I love you so much. I am so proud of you. Marc, you ARE a hero. You dwell in Our Fathers Home now. You are with our family. You are with Margie. All of us will always remember you. In nineteen years of life, you have touched so many people. May God Bless you. May He watch over your famil and give them peace.

Uncle Dick and Aunt Pat

Dear Retmier Family,

I did not have the honor of meeting your son, Marc, but I am convinced that you raised nothing short of a TRUE AMERICAN HERO.

I read in the LA Times article that many young people in Hemet see the military as a "way out" of an area with "less opportunities".

All I can say is that, at the age of 19, Marc has achieved accomplishments that would put many other young people from "areas of more opportunities" to utter shame.

By providing medical services to the military and Afghani citizens, Marc rose leagues above the call of duty.

I feel sorry not only for your loss, but society's loss. I can only imagine how great of a medical doctor your son Marc might have become someday.

Where ever Marc is now, he has moved onto a better place, where heroes belong.

God bless Marc, and God bless your family for raising a TRUE AMERICAN HERO. R.I.P. Marc Retmier.

Sincerely, J. Veer

Dear Retmiers,
My prayers go out to you all. Not a day has went by that I havn't thaught about what happened to him. The fact that he volenteered to go over there says so much about his character. He was by far the strongest hearted sailor I've ever met. And more than that he had somthing about him that made everybody arround him smile wether they wanted to or not. I watched him hike up a mountain about 6 kilometers long and beat most of the Army Infantrymen that were with him even with his giant med-bag. When he got to the peak he stopped and sat down and started telling me to call In 'N' Out and have them Air Assault in a number 2. I suppose it was a "you would have had to have been there" type thing but I couldn't quit laughing at it for a good hour afterwards. God bless your son and his service to our great country. I will never forget him.
Sincerely Specialist Brandon Calkins
United States Army

Dear Marc

It has been one month today, that Matthew called me and told me of your passing. I have learned more about you than I knew. I know that you were a very special person.
You wanted to meet 'GOD'; you gave all for your country and 'shipmates'. You are a 'hero' to all of us left behind.
Tell me what it is like in heaven, I long to hear from you.
I am so very proud of you, and cherish every memory I have of you from the day you were born, to the last time I saw you this last Christmas.

You are my first born Nephew and I love you very much, and will miss you.

Love Uncle D.C.

I remember Marc Retmier from Corps School...we were in the same class. I couldn't believe it when I heard he was gone...I didn't want to believe it. He was such a great guy, easy to talk to, funny, and sweet. I will never forget you Marc...much love and prayers!

I want to offer my condolences to the Retmier family. I know how awesome of a person Marc was. I will miss him dearly myself. I was sitting less than a foot away from Marc when he was killed. I wish I could have traded places with him. He was way too young and had so much going for him. He was a truly good person. We had gone on every mission together except for one. He was my battle buddy, shipmate, a person I was mentoring, and most of all, a friend. I will never forget him and our other friend we lost that day: Ross. I miss you Marc. I'm sure you are riding your motocross bike in heaven!

Dear Marc

It has been two long months since you moved on and upward.
I think of you everyday, and miss you very much, I will always remember you and you hold dear to my heart.

I am so very proud of you, for all of the sacrifices you made for the good of your Country and fellow man. I know that had you been able to continue living on Earth, you would have become a great Doctor, or whatever you decided to do.

Love Uncle D.C.

My, son MA3 Carrodeguas served with Marc in PRT Sharana. I will never forget the text that I received from my son letting me know that they had lost 2 of there guys. It was a mix of emotions knowing he was ok, but knowing that another mother was living thru my worst fear. It may seem a while for some but to me it seems like it was just yesterday, not a day goes by that I don't think of and pray for Marc and his family. God Bless you and give you comfort in knowing Marc is a Hero and that he will never be forgoten.

Marc and my son were best of friends in 2000 and 2001. I don't even know what to write here because nothing I say can even start to describe the depth of the loss everyone is feeling. I just wish life had an "undo" button so we could go back and get another chance.

I didn't get to see Marc as a man but it's just unfathomable to me that the little boy I knew so well is gone.

As a mom, I can't imagine such a loss. Joy, I'm just so sorry.

Donna

marcc was my dads neighbor and he lived with jeniffer and the kids, anthony was hurting the most i think ...crying for days ...hoping the pain would go away i just wish i knew the guy.he must've been so great seeing how much EVERYONE cared so much for him rest in peace Marcc

Newport Harbor Elks Lodge # 1767 has establish a memorial wall in Marc honor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON! WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

LOVE YOUR GOD PARENTS,

R.I.P. MARC RETMIER, OUR ANGEL

HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY DAY TO OUR GOD-SON AND HERO MARC RETMIER.....A YEAR HAS GONE BY WITHOUT YOU AND OUR HEARTS ACHE FOR YOU EVERYDAY.....WE MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND YOUR KIND HEART . OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE SHARED....... WE WILL ALWAYS BE INDEBTED TO YOU FOR THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE YOU MADE AND I PROMIISE TO CONTINUE THE HUMANITARIAN WORK YOU STARTED........WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SON!! R.I.P. MARC RETMIER, OUR ANGEL

LOVE YOUR GOD PARENTS,
ROBERT AND PRISCILLA

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Marc. I have only been able to get a glimpse of who he was through articles and and things people wrote and shared about him. He was so young yet so willing to serve. He touched so many lives. He served with his whole heart and put himself aside. I hope more of us could learn to do that. We had the pleasure of meeting his family as they bought our house. Such wonderful people and we were so touched by them and their story. Steve and Joy, we pray for you and your family often. I am praying for you alot today on your son's 21st birthday. I can't even imagine how you must feel. I pray that God will bring you comfort, strength and peace.
THE LORD IS CLOSE TO THE BROKENHEARTED; HE RESCUES THOSE WHOSE SPIRITS ARE CRUSHED. Psalm 34:18