I SERVED AS A UNITED STATES MARINE TOO WITH THE RANK OF LANCE CORPORAL. I]M FROM HAWAII, AND DID MY BOOT CAMP TRAINING AT SAN DIEGO, CALIF BECAUSEI'M FROM THE WEST COAST. I HAVE A YOUNGER BROTHER WHO DID HIS BOOT TRAING IN PARIS ISLAND. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MARIA FRANCES LAUTERBACH ANOTHER MARINE LIKE MYSELF. IF AND WHEN SHE IS LAID TO REST I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO PLACE MY PRESENCE THERE. SHE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BY ME. R.C.Q.Kaikahalaulupalakua T.N.W. Tainaan, III

As another mother of a daugher, Corporal in the Marine Corps, I want to let Maria's family know I am thinking of you.

Maria, you are in our hearts. To Maria's family, our hearts go out to all of you, God Bless your family.

MARIA i love you!!! its me annie. your idiot sister. lol jk we;ll we have had some amazing times together!!! i miss you sooo much. illo never forget the time i have to pay you $20 to do your hair and makeup for ctc's prom and then you went outside and played home-run-derby with dad and ed and you got all sweaty... ewww. lol jk it was fun though. oh ya maria dont forget about your big/pig card and .... "i won!" lol well i love you lots!!!!! <3 anne

Maria and Baby...you are safe now in God's arms. No one will hurt you anymore, not ever again. This nation stands behind you and justice will be done, we will ALL see to it. Thank you for your service to our country...this wasn't the way that you were supposed to leave. God bless you and baby...until we meet again.

Maria & baby, may you rest in peace! Please tell my leilani and mama we love them! There will be justice for you baby girl!

I am the age Maria was when she died. I cannot imagine the pain, suffering and frustration her family are going through right now, but I hope they get the justice they deserve for their loved one and her unborn child. A terrible loss and a heinous crime to befall such a young woman

To a beautiful young lady and her unborn child...I did not know her personally, but with me living in jacksonville, nc....this story has touched my heart and i send all my thoughts and prayers to her friends and family...May she rest in peace!!!

I don't have a memory, because I did not know Maria. But I have a great deal of respect for her. I am 42 ... she was 20. No matter what her "mother" says about her, or what her family say ... she was a talented, good person. One thing you can say is that she made it through Marine boot camp. I wouldn't make it through 2 hours of that. And she was keeping and looking forward to her child. She was beautiful. What I have seen and heard about her ... I would have liked to have known her. What a shame. What a waste. What a horrible, humiliated what to die and be found, especially to have been a Marine. We don't have to worry about what our foreign enemies will do to our military. We sometimes do worse right here. I have huge respect for Maria, and my heart just goes out to her and her baby. God bless and keep her, and give her the peace and support she obviously did not get here on this earth. Her "mother" should be ashamed. I bet Maria would have been a better mother to her child than her mother was to her.

Maria and infant daughter, may you rest in peace with the angels. You died to young, alone and betrayed by even those who should have loved you unconditionally. May God forgive those who slander your name.

MARIA FRANCES LAUTERBACH 20 YEAR OLD UNITED STATES MARINE, FIRST A WOMAN, NEXT A MOTHER. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. I PERSONALLY WILL SPEAK OF YOUR HEROISM TO JOIN THE MILITARY IN TIME OF WAR. MAY GOD GUIDE YOUR FAMILY IN THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME THAT THEY WILL ALLOW THIS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO MOVE FORWARD WITH WHATEVER THEY MUST DO TO HAVE THE SYSTEM CHANGED SO THAT NO WOMAN MUST ENDURE INJUSTICE IN A MANS WORLD. WE ARE PRAYING, VERY VERY HARD FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY GIRL, THAT YOU HAVE FINALLY FOUND PEACE.

May you find the support among God's angels that you did not feel on earth.

In the wings of an angel, may you find some comforting.

Sweet Maria and Baby, Your are love by many.

Maria, I am so sorry that this has happened to you and your child. I hope your killer or killers are soon brought to justice. Rest in Peace.

Maria, rest in the arms of the Lord now, for He will hold and protect you and your little one. Sorry, we all failed you.

While I did not know Marie personally, I feel for her. I understand her pain and suffering. I was a Marine myself and I was stalked and had felt my life mortally threatened twice. I got away and I am OK now. This DOES happen in the Marine Corp!

May you find peace in the next world and may your murderer be brought o swift justice.

May you and your angel rest in God's arms. I can not fathom the terror you experienced and I pray every day for you. I hope your murderer is caught and you are resting in peace with your angel infant. You are a hero in my eyes for everything you survived, and what you didn't. May the Lauterbach find some peace in that their daughter, niece, cousin, sister is no longer living in fear and is at home with the Lord. RIP Maria.

WE will honor your service and the Valor you displayed in the desperate end of you life story. Baby Gabe and you have peace together with no more worries. Rest Well ~ A Sister In Arms

GOD BLESS THIS WOMEN IN HER BABY SHE TRIED AND REACHED OUT FOR HELP NOONE HELPED MY PRAYERS OUT TO THE FAMILY FOR STRENGTH AND HOPE TO BRING HER KILLER TO JUSTICE

I didn't know you Maria, but you are everyone's daughter. What happen to you is unimaginable in my brain, and I still can't wrap my mind around it. God bless you and the baby, My condolences to your family. The only thing that will help now is justice, and time. Just know that this lady in Pennsylvania thatks you for your service to our country and care's deeply about you and what happened to you. What happened doe not describe you, the way you lived your life does. Semper Fi and God Bless you and Baby Gabriel, May you be together resting in Peace.

First to the Lauterbach family... I am very sorry for your loss. I understand the pressure your daughter most likely faced while trying to report the incident to her command. I just retired out of the military after a four and half year commitment. Just being a women in the service its seems like there is already one strike against you, the first day you step off the bus at boot camp. Never mind having to deal with a situation like this one and actually doing the right thing. The military often looks the other way with things like this and it is very hard to prove your case. Not to mention you still have to work with the perpetrator and see him on a daily basis while the investigation is happening in most cases. There is a lot of red tape and flack you get from both the military and fellow service members. It is very unfortunate that the military still runs this way being the 20th century. I can relate to this because, I just went through a process were I was medically wronged by the military. However, I was scarred to report it completely, because of the unknown repercussions that I would have to face. There are a lot of clicks especially as you get up to the higher ranking personnel. They often team up and make it miserable if you are saying anything negative to offend the service or one of them. It was very intimidating because you are only taught "yes sir" or "yes mam" throughout your career. Plus the majority of the higher-ranking personnel are older than you, which also make for a difficult social situation. My condolences are with you and the rest of your family as you go through this somber time.

I didn't know Maria, but, I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to her family. I am an Onslow County citizen and I hope they find ...I won't call him a Marine !! He is not considered "The Few, The Proud" Mr. Laurean...So, justice can be served...God Bless you, as you look down upon us here on earth...

To the Lauterbach family, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I too was a woman marine many years ago. As a woman in the Marine Corps sexual harassment still continues. I'm sure your daughter didn't pursue the rape issue because certain superiors would have made the rest of career hell!! I was sexually harassed in the Marines, and when I made an issue of it, it was a big mistake. I thought this kind of thing was over being that it is now 2008, but I guess not. My heart aches for you and it probably does not help to say that your daughter is in a better place. We can't ask why God takes the good and leaves the bad. Take care. Don't blame yourself for your daughter making the decisions she did. She was a marine and you will always be a marine Mom.

As a father, grandfather and a Marine, I want to offer you my deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter and grandchild! Please be asured that God has him in His hands!

As the mother of a Marine officer and a member honorable Marine familes everywhere, deepest empathy to the family of Maria and her baby. Semper Fi to you, your beautiful honorable daughter and your innocent, unborn grandchild

God Bless You and Your Baby . My Deepest Sympathy Goes to Your Family and Friends. God Will Protect You and Your Baby Now.. ..May Justice Prevail....

Thank You for Serving Our Country. God Bless You and Your Baby . You Will Always Be Remembered in Our Hearts.

Honoring the Dead From the dawn of your birth To the sunset of your death I honor you. From the missions you completed To your duties left undone I honor you. From the seasons of your being Through the cycle of your life I honor you. From your time beyond the veil Lie your entrance back again May the angels support you May my healing love reach you From this moment until the end of time So Mote It Be. -- Silver RavenWolf **Our thoughts and prayers go out to Maria, her unborn child Gabriel, mourning family and dear friends "Viking" & "Valkyrie"

Semper Fi

"Once a Marine, Always a Marine!" I realized words cannot help comprehend how this could happen to a fellow WM. For all my days I shall work to end violence against women in the military in honor of you and for your life that was cut so short during wartime. I shall leave the last sip in my cup to honor your courage and devotion under fire from an enemy within. We women from the Marine Corps, we know your strength; you remained a powerful warrior woman until the end. You fought for the very freedoms we all hold so dearly, “life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness…,” perhaps more valiantly than others. May your family come to know the full measure of your deep courage and bravery! And that by your life others will have safer lives in the future. ©WMVet1, 2008

God Bless You and Your Baby Maria! I have the utmost respect for your service and I know that you are at peace. Female Marines...The Fewer, The Prouder! You will be missed sister! LCpl Atkinson, MCAS Beaufort, SC

Dear Maria and baby Gabriel i wish peace and comfort to your family in this time of grief. I say a prayer for you, your baby and your family may they have peace.

Dear Maria & Baby Gabriel may you rest in peace in the arms of God, and may all those responsible for both your deaths be brought to justice very soon. Our sympathy goes out to your family. The whole world knows about this hideous crime....may justice be done for taking two young lives....

I hope and pray you and your family somehow find peace during this dark time in your lives. My heart goes out to you ! Though we have all lost, it doesn't make it easy to loose a loved one. I wish that I could change it for you. As a Veteran I salute her service.

marie may you and your child rest in each others arms in heaven.and to your family and friends may god help you through your lost my heart goes out to you

Maria, may you and your baby rest in peace. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. I just lost my Aunt and her three children on Thanksgiving and I know the intense pain your family feels. I'm a Marine and was stationed at Camp Lejeune and I thank you for your service and I'm so sorry this happened to you. May God bless your family.

We are sending our deepest condolences to the Family. We wish that you and your sweet baby can rest peacefully for all eternity. Semper Fi. Sincerely, The Wichers USMC Family

My deepest condolences to the Family and those that were close to Maria. May she and her unborn child find comfort in the arms of the Lord. May they rest in eternal peace. Semper Fi Devil Dog!! Sincerely A Proud USMC Family

my prayers and sympathys are with her and her babi and the family may they rest in eternal piece we are so sorry iam a u.s. marines wife of a u.s. marine our conlences are with u all sincerely vanessa and josh

Dear Lauterbach family, We are so sorry for your loss. Maria leaves a legacy of service, courage, honor, and dignity. She and her little one are safe in the arms of God, now. Her memory will live on, and her battles will make a difference for others in the future. This comes with love from the mom of an Army Infantryman, Sincerely, Kathleen in Austin

The suffering and fears are gone! God will have you and your baby in His arms with eternal peace. Even though I didn’t know you, during the last few weeks I learned how sweet and great person you were…the world will always miss you and love you. You, your bay and your family will always be in my prayers. Please visit a website I made for Maria & baby with lots of love. http://123lvd.com/MariaLauterbach.htm

I can relate to you as the mother of a military daughter. I know the immense sense of pride that you had for a daughter who put others first. I cannot begin to imagine your pain and loss at this moment. I will continue to remember you in thoughts and prayers. I will continue to pray for justice for two precious lives.

My family is so sorry for your lost there are no words to express the lost of a child and grandchild our prayers are with you and your family

Our thoughts and prayers, go out to your family at this time. May you and your baby rest in peace. You will never be forgotten!

It's a shame such a young life was taken! Justice will be brought to your killer!

I know you and your baby are in God's arms and may God Bless your family and friends. May you and your baby rest in peace. God Bless.

Candle Light Ceremony January 18th 7pm North East creek Park Jacksonville Nc off hwy 24 take turn at block buster... Come show ur support and respect to this beutiful young lady. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.. please email me with ur info we have somethings for you. newmomxs2nc@yahoo.com

May the Lord continue to comfort your family-may sincere sympathy and heart felt prayers keep your spirits high.