Vegas Reunion by Melissa Clemmer Marino

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

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

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

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

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...
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A True Professional, by Todd Nixon

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

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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Genuine Nice Guy by Ruth Powlen

I knew Steven from elementary school and Jr. High at Piute. Like all the other girls I had that crush on Steve Redd but it was not just because he was soooo cute, he was a genuine nice guy. He was popular, I was not, but he was still kind to...
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Top Ten Summary by Jason Pape

Thank you all... Steven's group has now grown beyond 250 strong and I'm seeing a ton of his pictures as profile pics. So many of us were disconnected, or never connected at all, but now we are. I've received a lot of messages since I started this group, learned some things...
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The Man He Became by April Parks Scism

I came across something tonight that reminded me of Steven. While I hung out with his sister Kathy most of the time I was able to see a lot of the boy that he was. When he reconnected with me a couple of years ago on facebook I was able to...
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You Take Care by Cindy Redd Smith, sister

My brother Steven was a great brother and father. I remember him as the little brother who would always go through my things and write on my bedroom wall when I was at school. He was always full of energy and the center of attention in our family. When he set...
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One Sweet Day, by Jamie Thomas-Cordes

I have been reading all the memories people have been sharing and one thing that alot of people seem to say is how they hadn't talked to Steve in years. But one thing that everyone seems to have in common is no matter if it was recently or if it had...
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The Process of Losing, by Ursala Pierce Houser

Like so many others on here I wasn't a close friend of Steve's but I do remember that SMILE...I said a few words in my blog about him this week if anyone would like to take a look, sometimes it helps to read/hear another persons kind words in times like this...
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Fallen Hero From AV, by Rachelle Herle

I've been reading through the comments and have yet to post because I haven't know quite what to say. I know how my heart feels right now. I met Steve in the 4th grade. Like all the other girls I had a crush on him too. He was my first crush....
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High School Friend by Pamela Gana Huerta

My heart goes out to everyone today in Utah as well as those that couldnt be there (the funeral). Although I didnt know Steve as well as others. I do remember him at Piute and A.V. with his bright smile and helping hand in Piute Pals :) I feel lucky to...
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I Know His Parents by Lisa Smedley Thomas

I did not know Steven but I know his parents and what a honor it was to attend his funeral.  What a true American Hero!   Also thank-you to all the men there that served with him.  What a beautiful tribute to Steven. I have a new respect for all men...
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Deployed To Heaven by Hope Real

I posted a picture of Steve on my fb today and a friend commented and asked if he was deployed and said he was a very good looking man. I never looked at it this way before but I came to realize Steve isn't gone, he's just been deployed to heaven...
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Steve's Greatest Legacy by Kevin Gearing Pickering

I think all agree, Steve’s greatest legacy is left as his children. Yes, it is hard for me to envision a soldier I would trust more, defending my freedom, than Steve. Nevertheless, even Steve would often share that his family was his ultimate priority. I love Steve and Michelle dearly; I...
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Last Words To Me From My Brother, by Amy Redd Farris

Last Words To Me From My Brother, by Amy Redd Farris
I was thinking of Steve tonight (Sep 1, 2012) and the last few times I saw him. Just the week before he died was our parents 50th wedding anniversary party and I take comfort in the fact that one of the last things we said to each other was "I love...
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