Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Kristen K. (Figueroa) Marino Age: 20 From: Honolulu Assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Kristen K. (Figueroa) Marino died March 12 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. Died:
March
12, 2006
Honolulu native killed in Iraq laid to rest
By Rod Ohira
Honolulu Advertiser
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Six Marines offered a farewell salute to Lance Cpl. Kristen Keola (Figueroa) Marino then carried his casket out of Kaneohe Bay’s base chapel accompanied by a family member strumming “Hawaii Aloha/Aloha ‘Oe” on ‘ukulele.
It was a fitting tribute from friends, relatives and fellow Marines to the 20-year-old, a Honolulu native who was killed March 12 during combat operations in Anbar province in Iraq. His death came 18 months after fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a Marine. Awarded the Purple Heart posthumously, Marino was honored yesterday as a hero by the Corps.
“For every soldier, fallen or not, serving our country, I respect their beliefs and honor their courage,” Sandi Marino said in a brief statement following her son’s service.
Prayers & Condolences For: Kristen K. Figueroa Marino BY Anonymous on Dec 29, 2011
Thinking of u.
Sis Kris
Prayers & Condolences For: Kristen K. Figueroa Marino BY Anonymous on Jul 13, 2011
RIP Hero Marino.
You will always be remembered.Kenna
Prayers & Condolences For: Kristen K. Figueroa Marino BY DONNYDO on May 16, 2006
O God, by whose mercy the faithful departed find rest, look kindly on Your departed veteran who gave his life in the service of his country. Grant that through the passion, death, and resurrection of Your Son he may share in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom and rejoice in You with Your saints forever.