Another year has passed. One would think that the memory of how important you were in my life would fade. It hasn't.
One would think that the sadness of your passing would fade. It hasn't.
I still miss you and wish that you could have been beside me in celebration of the good things that have happened in my life over the last 9 years, but that wasn't to be.
I know that you know that you are still greatly missed. I also know that you are celebrating being with Dad, Mom, Dutch and Birddog in heaven. Please continue to pray for us when we need it most.

I know it's you when I feel the panic and anxiety attacks creep in that calms me, I hear your voice talking me through them. I have some dark days these past few months and that's why we've been talking more than usual lately. I can't thank you enough for the chats we had back in the day and wish, more than ever, we could have them now. You, better than anyone, knew what my struggles were without ever having to fish the proper words from my dumb skull. There are days when I reach out and ask exactly what to do and you always, in a way only you could, know what I NEED to hear...not always necessarily what I WANT to hear. I miss you every day. I was reminiscing last night and wish you could've met Andrea. She asks about you and "Gramma Betty" probably once a week or every other week minimum. I tell her stories and watch her giggle and smile as I share them. Always a very fun moment between her and I. I love you, Stevie. Thank you for always having my back and now having it from afar.

Happy Birthday, Brother! I saw a Cardinal outside my window today and knew it was you. God bless your and pray for us. I love you more! Chrissy

4 years ago today and still "Wishing you were here"

Happy Birthday Steve! I miss you and love you more than ever. Please give us the strength to help our brother Joe through the challenges he faces. I will be the rock and you will lift me. Pray for us and brother.

Forever my role model and inspiration. Miss you, Uncle Steve. I'm so thankful for memories that still keep me smiling today. You are my guardian angel and my life coach. I am honored to call you, the amazing man you are, my uncle.
With lots of love, class, and character...
Nikki ❤️

Happy Birthday Steve! Miss our talks...you always said the right thing at the right moment. I miss the fun and laughter but blessed to have wonderful memories to get me through. Hugs and kisses to you, brother. Please pray for us, especially Joe, and send all my love to Dutch, Dutchie III, Birddog, and baby Joshua. Like a Bridge...

I had the opportunity to work with Steve both at DCHS and Chapel Hill. He was a dear friend and great co-worker. I always respected and admired his passion for coaching and his family. It was not until later that I learned that there were some demons upsetting his life. I respected his privacy and would have understood him even better if he would have shared some of his inner issues.
He was a good coach and mentor to both my sons Roberto and Alex Rodriguez. There was a time that Alex got in trouble and when other adults turned their backs your dad was present with wise advice and understanding. Both of my sons have a lot of respect for him and were deeple upset when they heard of his passing.
Steve was one of those souls that you never forget. He was fun, passionate, strong, and genuine in his concern for those young minds that were entrusted to him.
I know finding comfort is hard. He is truly missed and rest assure that he will not be forgotten.
I continue to pray for him and for all his loved ones.
May you find comfort in the good memories and the love he had for you and your siblings.

Steve's love for his family, friends, teammates, and students was pure and alive. He always saw the God-given potential in every human being. He lifted those that needed lifting and celebrated with those that fell upon success. His drive and ambition was captivating and his sense of humor contagious. We have all been blessed by knowing and loving him.
Chrissy (Rodick) Pullin