Message from Pfc. M

FORT LEWIS, Wash. - Stephanie Marciante, wife of Pfc. Luigi Marciante,
released the following statement followig the death of her husband.

"SPC Luigi Marciante, or as we all knew him Louie, was my everything. My
best friend, my husband. A devoted father to his newborn son, Lorenzo.
He was a son and brother to be proud of. He loved life, and made the
best out of even the worse. His presence could brighten up any room. He
was always there when I needed him most. He did everything he could to
always keep a smile on my face. In the last email he sent me on 15 SEP
2007, he said that he'd be coming home soon and that we would be a happy
family soon. He told me how much he loved me and how he spent his days
thinking about me and our son, and looking at our photos together as a
family. He was so proud to be a daddy. He always talked about all the
things he had planned to do with is son, and teach him. Louie's last
words to me were, "I love you steph, always & forever. Give Lorenzo a
hug & a kiss and tell him that daddy loves him". Lorenzo will know that
his daddy was a true hero who sacrificed his life for us and his
country. He will live on forever in our hearts and memories. One day
we will all be reunited as a family by the greater powers from above.
Louie is gone, but never forgotten. A true American Hero, me and our
son are so proud of him. One day we will be able to embrace you in our
arms again. We miss you and love you Louie, always".