Blessings!
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On this First year anniversary of Steve's passing, it's my hope and prayer that some of the great pain of loss has passed, and some healing has been able to take place. I can only speak from the historical re-enactor contingent, as that is where I knew Steve. I also knew that he was a consumate husband, father, and friend to so many.
Going forward can be a difficult thing after losing a loved one, but it's what we must do, to honor their memory... we can do no less. In going forward, Steve walks with us, and from a much better place shares with us our triumphs, and our sorrows, and all those other little things of life. Rest assured, he'll be laughing and crying along with us!
Steve will never be forgotten. As time passes, we'll recall more and more all those good things and great times rather than the not so good or great...and that's where Steve's memory will really shine!
To all who were touched by having Steve in their lives; be well, live well,
and do well. Steve's not as far away as we may think.
God Bless,
Kevin LaMarre
Raymond, Maine
I was greatly saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Steve was a man of exceptional character and a special sense of humor. His love of family, history, and re-enacting was an example. My prayers and sincerest condolences to all of you who knew Steve and were touched by him.
In treue fest.
Bob Lawrence
With sympathy from all of us in The Champlain Rifles Civil War Group
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
Steve will live on as we share stories and raise many a drink to him.
You are a dear friend to have spent time with Steve, I met him in doing wwii living history and will always remember his positive, can do, attitude during his illness, he always was there to " guard my display" when I needed a break, my thoughts of sympathy, diane
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Blessings!
I met Steve when I was a small child tagging along to a reenactment with my dad. From that day on, both he and George were always great to hang around whenever I got the opportunity to attend another event. I would just sit and listen to the stories that they had to tell for hours. Fast forward 20+ years, I had the pleasure of taking part in a reenactment and met up with Steve and George. They took me in like I was one of the guys that had been hanging out with them and having "grown up" conversations forever. It was great to see the look on Steve's face when he saw me and couldn't believe how much I had grown up! I can honestly say that just being around Steve and George set a positive example for me as a young man. Steve always made me feel that if I had anything to talk about or a question to ask about anything, that he would do his best to answer me completely and honestly. He may not have gotten the "what's life about" questions from me, but he never made me feel like I was anything other than important to the group. I remember his passion for his hobbies and the caring in his heart. Steve, you made me feel like a son and also a brother. You will be missed greatly and I look forward to the day that we can meet again!
The First Time I met Steve
The first time I met Steve was at an event in Southern MA. I couldn't find the place; roadside construction had detoured traffic around the directions to the event I had. It had taken me two hours to get near the event, and then I drove around for another hour before I found the place.
When I arrived I was not a happy camper and a bit frantic, as the action had started and the battle was somewhere off in the woods. But as I parked the car I saw Steve. He waved at me and smiled. That wave and smile took all my anger away. He came up and introduced himself, pointed me to registration, stood by as I did the paperwork, and then walked me to the road that led to the battle.
I was impressed by his calm, and willingness to help. By the time I reached the scene of the battle, which wasn't long, I was relaxed and ready to have fun. That was the first occassion that he had the effect on me, but not the last. I will remember his smile at many events, and will always picture him that way in my mind.