For several years, I never would have seen this comming.  Even though we met only once, I feel like I have known you all my life.  Ever since we first started our little bro/sis thing online, I have never doubted that you would be a loyal as a real brother.  You were closer to me than my own brothers and that is a rareity.  Never could I see this, because the rain of peace clouded my way.  I feel like I have known you all my life, when in reality, it has only been about 2 or so years. 

A strong man, a detacated man, and a true friend, among the best that anyone could have ever wanted.  Weather he was smiting bad guys as the brave and merciful paladin Marsala Moreheart, or taking down foes in the ring as the powerful Kip Hardy and HHH, one think is forsure, the memory of the man behind the roleplaying will never die as long as this person has breath. 

 

Steve and I first met here online as we joined forces to be a family for the ages. The Priestess Lita Starfire, and the Warrior Marsala joined in the arena town of Rydia, and the rest is history as now the brother and sister lay to rest under the tree of life. 

Fare thee well, Holy warrior of Marfa, and may the spirt of the almighty lift you up in to the realms of light, because now you are free from the bonds and the tourchers of the world, no more pain and suffering.  I know Steve is in a better place, because the sorrow on my heart is lifted and I feel peace dispite my moring.  May his memory never die, not while we still live to honor him.

 

Thanks

Jake (Lita, Spark, Aonian)

I had the pleasure to meet Steve in real life only once, but it was a visit that I will cherish the rest of my life. Steve was such a warm, compassionate person that I hope I can somehow do him justice in writing about what I knew of him.

 

It's funny. It seems like the hardest thing in the world for me to write about my dear friend, but I can still picture his laughing, smiling face in my mind, clear as day. Steve was a wonderful man. He had a heart of gold, and a wit that never ceased to make those of us who knew him smile in gladness for knowing him. Role-playing was one of his favorite things in life, and he truly cherished not just the characters he made here, but the extended family -- his friends -- whom he found here.

 

It's selfish of me to wish him still here. But I do. I miss him. A lot. It's one of those strange truths in life that "you don't know what you've got, till it's gone". And now that he's gone...it's a sad truth that hits home even more. I know he's in a much better place now, with no tears, no emotional scars, no physical pain. It helps me get past the lump in my throat and the tears that blur my eyes from knowing I'll never hear his sweet voice or smile into his eyes again. But even though I grieve, I know he's better off.

 

While he was here to visit me, we stopped at a fountain so that each of us could make a wish. I remember wishing that Steve would find what it was he wanted so much in life. I don't know that he did, but I'd like to think that maybe he found it, after all. I don't know what he wished for...

 

But, my sweet, dear friend...I hope that it came true for you. I'll miss you, as will all those who were lucky enough to know you. You'll live forever in our hearts and minds. You touched our everyday lives with a bit of real-life magic, Steve. And you showed us what it really means to be a hero.

 

In Loving Memory,

~ Corina

 

 

Just checkin in. I still lurk ya. I just don't post usually. Not yet anyway.

 

But I will say this sux.  No real surprise if you know some of the medical signs. (and his age) He had big time health issues. Poor dude was suffering. Doesn't make this any less grievous tho.  

 

I liked him to. A true to God "Nice Guy" in a world swarming w/self-serving pretentious juveniles

 

A paladin was a fitting char for him. I would like to think we all shared some positive energy w/the man as he endured various treatments and hardships.

 

I would take a moment to wish Steve Eternal Peace and to remind my friends to enjoy every day as much as possible and to be good to one another, for our time is limited.

 

Health and long life to you all

 

LOKI-Out