Friends and family said goodbye to a Marine from Stanton Heights who was killed in Afghanistan.
Gunnery Sergeant Justin E. Schmalstieg served his country with unwavering dedication, courage, and honor as a United States Marine. A leader among Marines, he embodied the core values of the Corps—honor, courage, and commitment—both in uniform and in the way he lived his life.
Throughout his service, GySgt Schmalstieg demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding and mentoring those under his charge while always placing the mission and his fellow Marines above himself. His professionalism, strength of character, and steadfast resolve earned the respect of his peers and the Marines he led.
Beyond his service, Justin was known for his loyalty, his integrity, and his deep commitment to those he cared about. He was more than a Marine—he was a brother, a leader, and a friend whose impact will not be forgotten.
Gunnery Sergeant Schmalstieg’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the Marines he led, and the example he set for others to follow. His sacrifice and service stand as a lasting reminder of the cost of freedom and the strength of those who defend it.
Steel Hearts honors GySgt Justin E. Schmalstieg with gratitude and remembrance. His name, his service, and his legacy will forever be remembered.
Schmalstieg graduated from Peabody (Pa.) High School in 2000 and was the son of two Pittsburgh police officers.
Proceeds from the GySgt Justin E. Schmalstieg bracelet will be donated to Legacies Alive.
Friends and family said goodbye to a Marine from Stanton Heights who was killed in Afghanistan.
Gunnery Sergeant Justin E. Schmalstieg served his country with unwavering dedication, courage, and honor as a United States Marine. A leader among Marines, he embodied the core values of the Corps—honor, courage, and commitment—both in uniform and in the way he lived his life.
Throughout his service, GySgt Schmalstieg demonstrated exceptional leadership, guiding and mentoring those under his charge while always placing the mission and his fellow Marines above himself. His professionalism, strength of character, and steadfast resolve earned the respect of his peers and the Marines he led.
Beyond his service, Justin was known for his loyalty, his integrity, and his deep commitment to those he cared about. He was more than a Marine—he was a brother, a leader, and a friend whose impact will not be forgotten.
Gunnery Sergeant Schmalstieg’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the Marines he led, and the example he set for others to follow. His sacrifice and service stand as a lasting reminder of the cost of freedom and the strength of those who defend it.
Steel Hearts honors GySgt Justin E. Schmalstieg with gratitude and remembrance. His name, his service, and his legacy will forever be remembered.
Schmalstieg graduated from Peabody (Pa.) High School in 2000 and was the son of two Pittsburgh police officers.
Proceeds from the GySgt Justin E. Schmalstieg bracelet will be donated to Legacies Alive.
