Stephen

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WILL...DO.....RITA.

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.........will do rita,john............

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Will be thinking of you all on Friday.

Bob & Suzy

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I wll keep you and John in my thoughts and prays a little bit more on Friday Rita .

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Same here.

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im thinking of you both this day........

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Thank you Trackie. We are going out to lunch with our son, his wife and little daughter to celebrate Steve's life.

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THINKING OF YOU RITA AND FAMILY THIS DAY BIG HUGS....

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Thinking of you all today,Rita

Tonya & Fred

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[b]THINKING OF YOU BOTH ON YOUR SONS' DAY.
I know we are hours in front but this was sent on the 24th.
Take care.

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Hi,

First post on here.

I served with Stephen in 3rd RHA, but left the regiment prior to his fateful tour. I did however have the pleasure of being Guard commander of the Easter rear party Guard in 96 at Topcliffe. Stephen was I recall one of my NCO I/Cs on that rear party duty, and as I remember he was a young but very professional soldier who could always be relied upon to get the job done.

I was extremely saddened to hear of his murder, but at least have the knowledge that Stephen was a committed and concientious man who died doing what he believed to be an important job.

I myself have suffered problems from my tour to Keady in 92 and still do, but am in the process of rebuilding my life.

I have recently started re-attending Remembrance day parades that I previously avoided as they brought back too much pain.

When I do attend, I always spare a thought for those I know who are no longer with us due to enemy action. My thoughts are with their families also.

Be proud of your sons and daughters - they gave their lives in the hope of peace.

P
Ex C Battery, 3rd RHA

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Rita saw you on the BBC news this morning, it is nice to put a face to name, may your son rest in peace.


Micky M ex2LI

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The clip was part of two hours of interview that BBC West Midlands did about a week before the ceremony. I had no idea that it would be shown so often before the actual ceremony. I think a separate programme or News item went out on BBC West Midlands on the day with other people being interviewed as well.