Joshua Rimer Obituary

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Rimer 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

July 22, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Joshua Rimer:
Always remembering Joshua. "Some gave all."

It is almost three years already. I remember it like yesterday. Your family loves and misses you. You are always in our hearts. Love you Josh...

Still can't believe I'm reading your obituary Josh...doesn't seem real that you're gone. As we remember 9/11 today, I can't help but think how that one day would change everyone's lives forever...especially ours. I miss you cousin Josh. Looking forward to seeing you again someday when this sorrow will be no more. I love you.

To the family and friends of Spc. Joshua Rimer:
Please accept my remembrance of Joshua on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Spc. Joshua Rimer:
Remembering Joshua 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

Thank you, Bless you and yours; for your bravery, for your sacrifices and for our freedom.
Sincerely,
Kenna
www.heropaintins.com
[email protected]

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

REST IN PEACE SPC. RIMER, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YO JOSHUA

I am so very sorry to hear of your sons loss. He was very devoted to this country and the people in it. May God's promise at Revelation 21:4 bring you hope at this difficult time.

I would like to take a few minutes to express my gratitude to Joshua for his service to the citizens of our country. My father-in-law recently passed away after battling lung cancer. He was a veteran of Vietnam. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as well as those of all of our troops.

Father we entrust our brother Joshua 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 Joshua in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

Rest in peace. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.

All who serve are special people and Engineers are an even more special group - generally the unsung heroes as they go about their essential work, happy to be doing what they know and love. Joshua Rimer's happy face in the photo that accompanies this memorial page says a great deal about him, and I can only feel for his family and all who love him as they move forward without his presence. It is important that we acknowledge his sacrifice, but we must also make sure that we see his life, short though it may have been, as a positive influence and a blessing. God bless you Spc Joshua Rimer, and our good wishes to your family.
From our Engineer family to yours - respectfully, Kim and Jim Straker (Royal Australian Engineers, Viet Nam 1968/69)

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Spc. Rimer and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of freedom and liberty. Sadly, America has lost one of its finest heroes, the U.S. has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage, which they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Spc. Rimer has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends, of Spc. Rimer, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to carry on. Just as you were always with him when he was deployed overseas, know that he will always be with you wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Spc. Rimer was a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid, they have earned our undying gratitude. America will never, ever forget their sacrifices."

Spc. Rimer the flag of the United States of America has your blood sewn into the fabric; it shall forever wave in your honor.

Freedom requires sacrifice the protected will never know.

Patriot Guard Riders of South Texas

To the family of Spc. Joshua Rimer:
Joshua 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

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Rimer family and friends in the loss of Joshua. I did not know Joshua, 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. Joshua 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"

Dear Annie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and I would have been at the service had I known. I didn't find out until the later part of August and was totally devastated. The short time I knew him was enough to know that he was a great guy and he made me feel real comfortable when I attended your graduation party. I can't find words to make you feel better at this time Annie, but I guess we can consider ourselves blessed to have had him in our lives even though the time was so short. my heart goes out to you and his family.

To the Family of Sgt Joshua Rimer, I know there are no words to comfort you in this painful time. All I can say is that my son is in Afghanistan with the 4th Eng. Bn. and I pray for all the heroes who are serving our country every single day. I wish there was something I could do for you, but I suppose about all I can do is pray for you. God Bless all of you, and I'm sure he's holding Joshua in His arms.

Annalisa,
My husband Joshua surved proudly next to your husband each day. When my Joshua would call me I could hear your Joshua singing to him in the background. They were comic relief for eachother. My Joshua would always say that your Joshua would ask about me and our soon to be baby and was very excited for our family. I never met your husband but I know he was a good, good man. He made people around him feel good and he uplifted their spirits.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Josh,
you were honestly one of the best people i have ever known. you know why i left for a short time to come back home and you made sure i was ok before i left. you always put others before yourself and made people admire you for you can do spirit. you are and were an example to everyone who knew you. i was struck the day i found out. your family will always be a part of our family. i will miss you very much and carry you with me wherever i go. i love you man and hope to see you again.

forever your buddy the other josh,
ssg cheatwood

To the Rimer Family,

I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Joshua shall never be forgotten.

For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you .

Every second you sacrificed
I hold you in my prayers.
So with one hand on my heart and the other in the air;

I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.

I salute you.

A Proud Aunt of
Sgt. David M Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

To the familiy of SGT Joshua Rimer, I knew SGT Rimer when I first arrive to the 4th Engineer Battalion in February 2007 and he was indeed a motivated soldier and an awesome person in the S3 Shop. He was a dear friend to me and he will always be missed deeply and not just for giving his life for his country but also because of the person he was to everyone that came in contact with him on a daily basis. He was the type of person that could and would bring a smile to anyone on their most bad days; he always knew exactly what to say or do whether it was to crack a joke or show that big smile of his. I know that this is a sad moment for you all but this too is a joyous moment because Joshua is now in a better place and will be watching over all of you forever. So as you all mourn for Joshua know that he is very well taken care of and is now in a position where he can take care of you all.

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms Spc. Joshua Rimer. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Joshua. And to Joshua it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Joshua, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Joshua’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

SPC JOSHUA RIMER
You are my Hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, to learn of the loss of Spc. Joshua Rimer.
As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war...
I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing.
The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes.
In the days ahead, you will be going through unimaginable grief, please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days and may Joshua Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Rimer family.

I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

No words can express the grief you are having at this time with the loss of your loved one.My prayers are with you. May the Lord give you peace at this time.Myra

Last month we buried Sgt. Terry J. Lynch,(KIA Afghanistan).
Those of us in Shepherd Montana know your pain and extend our deepest sympathy for your loss and we are forever grateful for Sgt Rimer's service. May God Bless

God Bless You and Thank you for all that you have given.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Josh's family. There are no words to express my sorry at your loss, but I'm thankful for Josh and the many other brave men and women who've paid the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget you.
Michael and Cathy( Johnson) McLearnon

To the familiy of SGT Joshua Rimer, I knew SGT Rimer when he first came to the 4th Engineer Battalion and he was indeed a stellar soldier and an awesome person. He was a dear friend to me and he will always be missed deeply and not just for giving his life for his country but also because of the person he was to everyone that came in contact with him on a daily basis. He was the type of person that could and would bring a smile to anyone on their most cloudiest days; he always knew exactly what to say or do whether it was to crack a joke or show that big smile of his. I know that this is a sad moment for you all but this too is a joyous moment because Joshua is now in a better place and will be watching over all of you forever. So as you all mourn for Joshua know that he is very well taken care of and is now in a position where he can take care of you all.

"To the family of Joshua Rimer, I am very thankful for the opportunity to have met Joshua and serve with him. I had the opportunity to play softball with him and become his friend over the past couple years. Josh always had a way to make you laugh even if you were in a bad mood or things were not going so well. He always had a smile that was like no other. My heart goes out to his family for their loss. Joshua always worked hard, played hard, and was always a true friend. His ability to do everything well was almost uncanny to us all; it made everyone around him better at what they did. Joshua Rimer is a hero, in every sense of the word.......

To the Rimer Family, I'm very sorry about the loss of SGT Rimer he is truely missed by all who knew him. We lost a true NCO and Friend. Your are in our hearts and Prayers.

My heart goes out to you all. He will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

A proud Army Mom of Colorado Springs

We are the land of the free because of brave men and women like Josh. Josh and his family have paid the ultimate price. Let's never forget his sacrifice. Good work SGT ! I salute you and yours!

What a wonderful tribute to an obviously wonderful young man. Thank you for your service!

To the Family of Sgt. Josh Rimer, i am very sorry about the loss of Josh. I am very appreciative of the fact that he fought for this country's freedom. From stories that i have heard about Josh from those that knew him it hits close to home. Your family is in my prayers, we will be praying for you.