Soldier On by Eric Gillins


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I first met Steve my Senior year of high school. I was going to QHHS, and I was dating his older sister, Debbie, who was a Junior at AVHS. My brother, Evan, was dating his oldest sister, Susan, whom he eventually married. I remember Steve as the annoying little 10 year...

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Road Trip to Georgia by Andrea Fausto


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Steve, I will never forget that smile of yours. Going to visit you guys and taking that road trip from Alabama to Georgia, we had so much fun :) I will never forget. You were so funny, and so loving and so protective over the ones you loved. An amazing father...

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Uncle Steve by Tawnya Garcia-Davis


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Uncle Steve was more than just an uncle to me, my little sister & little brother. He was like a second dad...we hold on to the beautiful memories we have of him. He was such a wonderful man & loved with all he had. Thank you so much everyone for all...

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Named After His Uncle by Cameo Redd, sister-in-law


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Thanks to all who have posted. My son, Steven Redd, was named after his uncle, our fallen hero. I will check this sight often and save many of these comments to share with my boy as he gets older. I want him to grow up knowing who he was named after....

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Baby Tristyn by Lisa Meyers


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I clearly remember the day I met Steve, a call had gone out for meals on wheels a new baby had joined the Ranger family (Tristyn). It was my turn, Steven met me outside we shook hands and he smiled... there is no getting around Steve's smile it is contagious and...

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He Was So Funny by Jessica Keller


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I remember how genuinely kind Steven was to me in High Shool. We had a lot of fun when he was on the wrestling team, and Michele and I took stats, and we all had so much fun on the bus to away games! Steven was sooo funny. See you again...

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America! by Julie Bishop Kellerman


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I'm so VERY honored that I was able to meet such an incredible person in my life! As you can tell growing up with Steve we thought he was THE cutest guy ever! His smile and personality made him even that much better. I'm so thankful I met him and was...

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Letter to Steve's Sister from Greg Cooper


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Dear Kathy, My name is Greg Cooper.  I want to offer you and the entire Redd family my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a wonderful brother and friend.  I believe we met at the memorial service a few weeks ago.    I also attended the viewing for Steve the next week...

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Your Dad's Face by Lacy Finley Cooper


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Jazlyn, your Dad's face was the first my husband saw after his helicopter went down May 2008, and he was by his side at Walter-Reed. While Greg was sleeping we traded stories about our kids, and there was such a light in his eyes when he talked about you, Dezaray &...

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Chain Saws by Jessica Vest


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We will miss Steve and think of him always for his hard work and dedication, his love for his country, Brothers in Arms and family. Aaron and I have had so many problems with our house, but Steve was always here to help when we needed it....you guys remember the night...

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Murder Mystery Dinner by Rebecca Lara


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I remember Steve from our days in Illesheim. Once we had a murder mystery dinner at the yellow ribbon room. He was the "doctor" and a suspect. We had so much fun that night, I remember how fun and playful he was and how generous he was to let Dezaray spend...

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Expeditions by Lori Clark Zuber


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I had the privilege of knowing Steve and his family through our mutual friends, Anastasia Wood and Roger Wood. Our actual time spent together was brief - My kids and I were visiting the Woods when making a trip back to CO from NC. My husband was stationed in Korea at...

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Vegas Reunion by Melissa Clemmer Marino


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Ok here it goes... like every other girl, I had a huge crush on Steve in high school. He was witty and sweet as can be. There were no clicks for him. He had friends of many different back grounds and many different types of kids. I feel so lucky to...

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History by Heather Catagena


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Heather Cartagena Wow. What a privilege to have known such an incredible man! From his days as a grade school and high school heartthrob, athlete, and jokester, to his devotion and love as a father and his commitment and dedication as an experienced soldier and skilled pilot. Who doesn’t remember that...

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AV Wrestling Team by Mark Donoghue


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I got to know Steven through his brother Michael on the wrestling team at AV. He was always a very positive teammate who was extremely competitive yet always had that smile everyone here knows. As someone who served in the Army, but didn't know Steven was in at the same time,...

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The Man of Our Lives by Jazlyn Redd, daughter


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Thank you for everyone's support for my family and us children. It is amazing to see everyone come together and say wonderful words that embrace him as a Son, Husband, Father, and a Hero. So much has happened to us these past couple of years, some bad but mostly good. I...

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Great Man, by Cynthia Jensen George


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Cynthia Louise Jensen George WOW....I can't believe it has only been a day or so and already there are 503 members in this group of people that loved Steven Redd, or once shared a moment with him or became friends with him. Feeling the power of Love is a great thing....

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A True Professional, by Todd Nixon


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So sorry that I missed the memorial today...my son had his opening ceremonies of the baseball world series he is playing in, but so glad I was able to see and talk with him months ago while I was in Clarksville. Steve and I worked together many many years ago in...

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From a Former 160th, by Tim Knueven


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We Kissed Once by Carleen Cantu


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Carleen Cantu Last I talked to him I was congratulating him on his new marriage. Unbelievable. We used to walk home together in 6th grade, he was super cool, I was the new girl, he's had a special place in my heart ever since. My prayers and thoughts go out to...

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