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Steven Freund Obituary
STEVEN W.
Of Brentwood/Pleasant Hills/South Park. PFC Steven W. Freund "Spaz" 20, died May 23rd serving our country as a US Marine in Al Karma Iraq. Steven will be deeply missed by family members: Donna, Bill, Jason and Justin Eiben, Steven, William, Jann, Bill, Matt and Amber Freund, Mark and Angela Menzietti, Rosemary, Richard and Janeen Reimond, Mandy and Mark Thorhauer, Bev, Tom and Jonathan Tuladzieck and Robert Baran. Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 pm Saturday and Sunday at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 pm Monday at Nativity Catholic Church, South Park. Military Burial following at Jefferson Memorial Park.
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September 5, 2015
We would love to see those pics.
Craig Bullinger
September 3, 2015
Miss you a lot man I'll try to dig up some pics for your family
Thomas tuladzieck
June 5, 2014
It is hard to believe that it has been eight years since you left us. Your passing has left a big hole in all of our lives. I only wish we had more time together. We only wanted the best for you Steven. You will always be loved and missed. Your niece and nephew will always know your name and what you meant to me and the family. Miss you Steven and someday we will see each other again.
January 19, 2014
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March 13, 2013
This candle represents to me my eternal gratitude for the service and sacrifice of Steven.
February 11, 2013
Thank you David for your thoughts. It means a lot.
David Miller
February 8, 2013
To the family & friends, I knew him only for a brief time while we were at the School of Infantry together. He was a great guy who made a lasting impression. After we graduated, I was sent to 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines. While I was serving in Haditha, Iraq, I found out about your loss and the loss of a fellow brother to me. I just wanted to let you know that he has not escaped my thoughts over the last seven years, and he will never be forgotten. Semper Fi brother
Peggy Childers
May 28, 2012
May 23, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven W. Freund:
Always remembering Steven. "Some gave all."
May 22, 2012
Feeling blue without you.
Lynne Neibert
April 16, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your son's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Brandon Sutton
September 23, 2011
HONOR AND REMEMBER FOREVER. Miss you man.
Bravo Raiders
SEMPER FI
September 8, 2011
May 9-11 never happen again. Too many lives have been lost over the cause. Dear Lord let the fighting stop and let there be peace on Earth. May we never forget all the heroes from 9-11 and those that fought or fought and lost their lives or have become disabled because of there heroism. Steven was a true hero in Iraqi Freedom and will live in our hearts forever.
DONNA EIBEN
May 24, 2011
Miss you everyday.
Peggy Childers
May 23, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven W. Freund:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
December 2, 2010
Still miss you everyday. Thank you so much for watching over your Aunt Jane when she had the surgery. I don't know what I would do without her. You are the best.
Mark Scott
September 18, 2010
Hey man, can't seem to get you out of my head as of late, not at all saying it's a bad thing. I really hope heaven is everything that people imagine it to be and more because thats what you deserve, THE BEST. I'm awful sorry it took me so long to find this page, I guess I never really wanted to accept the facts. I was just thinking man, I bet God has his hands full keeping you in line. HA. Know that there will asways be a special place for you in my heart and my mind.
DONNA EIBEN
September 12, 2010
Thinking of you as usual. It has now been 9 years since 9/11/2001. Sad, sad sad. I pray to God that Iraqi Freedom was not for nothing. Too many special people are now gone forever. but will always be remembered.
donna eiben
August 26, 2010
I don't understand why someone might think it is weird that they found Steve's picture. Is there anyone out there that can stop thinking of him? I don't think so. He will be with us forever and will always be remembered an missed.
July 6, 2010
July 6 2010
we would like to speak to a family member. We found his funeral card in a hotel in conneaut lake. ask for Rose 724 657 5314 Very strange it was in my room on the table.
DONNA EIBEN
May 23, 2010
I MISS YOU EVERDAY!!
LOVE YOU!!
Peggy Childers
May 23, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Steven W. Freund:
Remembering Steven on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
May 14, 2010
Feeling extra sad this month knowing it is now almost 4 years since you have passed. We miss you and think of you every day.
Never forgotten, our hero: PFC Steven W Freund
John Ward
May 1, 2010
Sorry that this took so long to do. I know your son very well I was in his platoon I even got to become good friends with him. I can never forget the way that he was when we would hang out. My wife know Steven also and says he will always be missed. I keep his name on my arm so I can never forget him and so people ask about him the world should know about the true heros the ones that payed for what we have. I want to say I am sorry for your lose and for taking so long to tell you this time goes to fast. God bless your family.
November 19, 2009
Happy Birthday Buddy! Wish you were here to celebrate your 24th. Miss you!
Donna Eiben
October 16, 2009
We'd love to here from any of Steve's fellow marines.
Donna
Joshua Smith
September 15, 2009
Hey Donna, I Served with Steven in Iraq when he passed. I was in his platoon, Bravo 4th plt. Not a day goes by that I dont think of him. I was very close to him and we used to joke about the war and the situations we would be in.I am also from Pa, so we used to talk about home alot when times got tough. I think i might have had lunch with you at the ceremony at camp pendleton. I just wanted to reach out to his family somehow and tell you guys that he was, and still is the best marine I have served with.I also have some of his gear that he wrote on before he passed, and I feel that you are the ones that deserve it. Please contact me my email is [email protected]. It would mean a lot to me if I could talk to one of you guys.
Steven high school photo
June 21, 2009
PRECIOUS HERO
DONNA EIBEN
June 2, 2009
MANDY GOT THIS TATTOO CAUSE SHE WANTS EVERYONE TO KNOW HOW PROUD SHE IS OF YOU AND STILL MISSES YOU SO MUCH!
Donna Eiben
May 24, 2009
Three years are now gone. Three years ago will be the day I will never forget. The day you went to heaven, May 23, 2006. My hero. You will be in my heart forever.
Love,
Mom/Aunt Donna
Peggy Childers
May 23, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Steven W. Freund:
Steven gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
April 9, 2009
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Sincerely,
Kenna
al ernst
February 20, 2009
Hi my name is Al Ernst. My cousins from carrick, overbrook, and Pitts area last name is Freund.. My younger cousin Steve has brothers Bill, Mike (deceased) Rich(deceased)
just want to know if we were related. I was in Navy 22 yrs as a combat diver and know the agonies of war. I want you to know that any fallen American is a hero. And i would go again if called upon. May he have Fair Winds and Falling Seas the rest of eternity
Semper Fi Brother and God Bless you.
Ron Barwell
December 22, 2008
May the Good Lord bless and keep you safe, now and forever after.
December 20, 2008
Christmas sucks without you.
December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas! Missing you always and wishing you could be with us.
December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas! Missing you always and wish you could be with us.
November 21, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! #24. JASON SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! WISH YOU WERE HERE!!
Jim Allan
November 13, 2008
Jim Allan
November 13, 2008
November 12, 2008
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. I AM SO PROUD OF MY BRAVE MARINE. MISS YOU EVERY DAY.
October 31, 2008
Happy Halloween, wishing you were here. Always think of you on Halloween and how excited I was in 1986 when you were on your way home from Florida and just a few weeks before your first birthday. I think of that every year. Miss you!
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you, as always.
Love,
Aunt Donna
August 1, 2008
To the family and friends of Pfc. Freund,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Pfc. Freund.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Pfc. Freund to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
DONNA EIBEN
July 4, 2008
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY MY FREUND! PLEASE WATCH OVER BRIAN AND MICHAEL. THEY ARE IN AFGHANISTAN. THE PETERS ARE MISSING YOU. WE MISS YOU TOO. XOXOXO
MOM/AUNT DONNA
Donna Eiben
June 18, 2008
Can't seem to cope without you. My life is filled with emptiness.
May 30, 2008
May 30, 2008
May 30, 2008
May 29, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Freund!
In Memory of Steven ~ (Debra Estep)
May 23, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Steven, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
DONNA EIBEN
March 20, 2008
Happy Easter! Wish I could send you more of those marshmallow bunnies! Missing you every day. Love, Aunt Donna
Jim Allan
March 3, 2008
I will always miss your smile and hugs. Until we meet again, Jim Allan
Jim Allan
March 3, 2008
I will always miss your smile and hugs. Until we meet again, Jim Allan
Donna Eiben
January 25, 2008
Still Missing you
Donna Eiben
December 26, 2007
Merry Christmas Steve. Christmas just isn't the same without you. You are totally missing. We all think about you a lot and the memories play over and over in our minds like it were yesterday. Love you!! Aunt Donna/MOM
November 20, 2007
Happy Birthday Steve. You are 22 today. Wish you were here. You are still in my heart and mind. Love you always, Aunt Donna
Donna Eiben
November 12, 2007
Happy Veteran's Day. Thank you for all you have done for our country, the Iraqi people and your fellow marines. We all appreciate your braveness and your dedication to your country. You are a true American Hero. Semper Fi.
Love, Mom (Aunt Donna)
October 14, 2007
Happy Halloween, thinking of you always, miss you and love you, stay in my heart always, Aunt Donna
Joanne Bohrman
September 27, 2007
Steven, I will be running in your honor in the Marine Corps Marathon. Thank you for your service and sacrifice in the name of freedom.
Donna Eiben
September 11, 2007
Thinking of you today like every day. Today we are all thinking of the September 11th tragedy and why you wanted so bad to fight for our country. We will never forget. Love you forever, Love, Aunt Donna(Mom)
August 6, 2007
I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 28, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Freund and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Ronald Barwell
July 18, 2007
God has another Marine to guard the streets of Heaven. May the good Lord comfort those he left behind.
Sharon R. Wolkiewicz
June 1, 2007
Though I did not know Steven personally, I do know that he was truly a hero! We will never forget him and all the other soldiers who gave us our freedom. My family also lost someone 2 years ago in Iraq. Time passes by quickly but the pain doesn't. We know they are all in God's army now and still watching over us. I just want to thank Steven's family for giving our country a fine soldier. It was because of him and all of the troops that we have our freedom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I thank you and salute you Pfc Freund. Godspeed.
Martha Laws
May 28, 2007
Dear Freund Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to let you know that yesterday at our church, First Baptist of Orlando, we remembered your Steven. Each member was handed a flag and one of us got a flag with Steven's name on it. We took the flags to an open field alongside a major highway and placed them in boards with pre-drilled holes. There are 8,000 flags waving, one with your Steven's name on it. We prayed for your family and all of the other families that have lost loved ones. As thousands of cars pass those flags until July 4th, I hope that each person will say a prayer for your family and for our troops. God bless your family.
Donna Eiben
May 27, 2007
Thinking of you and all those other brave men and women who have given their "all" for our freedom. Thank you. Miss you so much,Love, Aunt Donna
Garnet Jenkins
May 23, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Pfc. Steven W. Freund, one year ago.
The price this Brave Young Marine and this family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Steven rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Freund family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee." ~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Steven, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Eiben
May 16, 2007
I was thinking of you a lot on Mother's Day,which was the last day we spoke one year ago when you wished me a Happy Mother's Day. That really meant a lot. I miss you every day. Love, Aunt Donna
Eileen A
April 12, 2007
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know Steven, but I do appreciate his brave, selfless sacrifice to keep us all safe in this wonderful country.
January 16, 2007
“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines
Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full
We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward
What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives
Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us
They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown
Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full
Donna Eiben
January 11, 2007
Steven W. Freund, tell your sister I got her e-mail but the one I sent to her got returned back to me. We'll find another way.
Donna Eiben
November 22, 2006
Love you and miss you, watch over your buddies, they miss you too, we all are hurtin, it's hard being without you, Aunt Donna
John and Delia Miskell
June 22, 2006
Our condolences to the Freund family. May the Lord help you bear this terrible loss. We honor Steven's sacrifice. Our son Tim went to SOI at Lejune with Steven. He is presently serving with 1/25 Marines in Fallujah. The news of Steven's loss struck him and all the guys in 25th Marines very deeply. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Scott Bright
June 22, 2006
My thanks to Steven for sacraficing his life so that I and the rest of us Americans can enjoy our freedom. You are what we should be teaching our children are real heros. May God watch over you. May God bless your family and give them stregth during this difficult time.
David Greenway
June 21, 2006
God Bless you Steven. You are what is great about America and my heart and prayers are with your family. The ultimate sacrafice so that we might live free and feel a lot less fear because we know that we are protected by your service. I thank you for my children living at home and for my son who serves his country as a fellow Marine.
ANN GYURE
June 21, 2006
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF STEVEN FREUND. TO HIS PARENTS THANK YOU FOR RAISING SUCH A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN. YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH FOR YOUR COUNTRY. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
Sr. Marilyn McMillin
June 20, 2006
To All Who Loved Steven, especially Amber:
My heart and prayers are with you. Keep doing for others. It's the best way to stay connected.
Love,
Sister Marilyn McMillin
Lee Sirotnak
June 18, 2006
Please accept the condolences of this Marine family. We will honor Steven and his sacrifice by remembering him in our prayers of thanksgiving, and will keep his loved ones in our prayers that you find peace and comfort in the Lord. Semper Fi.
nancy evans
June 16, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Zubritzky Family
June 16, 2006
Our sincere condolences to your family. God bless Steven for the sacrifice he made for our country. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lindsay Wood
June 15, 2006
WHAT A MAN TO LOOSE! I REMEMBER THE DAYS HE FLEW HIS FLAGS IN THE BED OF HIS TRUCK. WHEN WE GOT STUCK AT THE PONDS TRYING TO OFFROAD IN A 2-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. THE MAN WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EYES! WE WILL ALL MISS HIM AND KEEP HIM IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
Dan McKenna
June 14, 2006
I am an infantry reservist and served with Freund at Camp Geiger SOI in Sept.-Oct. of last year. I cannot say that we knew each other extremely well, but we had served firewatch together and had had some laughs. I remember Freund being the most motivated during PT and always making his fellow Marines laugh in the chow line. The best way to explain how much he meant to his fellow Marines, friends and country is the reaction a mutual friend of ours made when he heard. When I told the Marine (who is a rifleman in Alpha Co. 1/1 in Iraq) he cried and said, "I knew Freund real well. He had the rack next to mine. I loved that guy. He always had his stuff together, never complained and had the best attitude I've ever seen. He was a Marine's Marine." I have every confidence that Freund is in heaven right now still beating everyone during PT.
Donna Minish
June 14, 2006
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family of such a fine young man. A true hero in every sense of the word. I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories keep him close to your heart forever.
God Bless you Steven.
Adam C. Giran
June 14, 2006
I did not know Pfc. Freund, I am an Air Force Security forces member currently deployed to Baghdad. my prayers go out to you and your family.
Carol Lavelle
June 13, 2006
To the Freund Family,
I didn't have the honor of knowing Steven, but my son is currently serving in Iraq and I wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Kelly
June 13, 2006
What a brave son you had. You must be so very proud of him. I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know the family but feel for you all.
Meggan
June 13, 2006
I did not have the wonderful privilege of meeting Steven or his family, but I wanted to send my deepest condolences and sympathy to everyone in Pvt. Freund's life. There is nothing no one can say to take away the pain you all are feeling right now but you can take some comfort knowing you have a lot of people praying and holding your family close to their hearts at this time. I would like to also take the time and Thank Pvt. Steven W. Freund for joining Marines and being brave enough to head overseas. So again Thank You for being who you were "A Wonderful Man, Soldier, Brother, Friend" May God Bless!!
Mary Tullius
June 12, 2006
To Steven's Family & Friends,
You don't know me, but I pray daily for those serving in the military and for their families. My condolences to you all and I will pray especially for you all this week and hope that you will find some peace in knowing that Steven and the sacrifice that he made for our country will not be forgotten.
Kathy Lang
June 12, 2006
Dear Donna, Bill and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathies are with you. In the midst of all of your sorrow, I know how proud you are of Steven. It takes a very brave man to enlist and go into the lines of fire knowing of the ultimate risks. He gave his all! Our entire country is extremely proud of him and ever thankful to him! May those beautiful memories that you have sustain you always. God bless all of you.
Ken and Kathy Lang
Tim Hutson
June 12, 2006
It is with great humility and a heavy heart to have the honor bestowed upon me and fellow service men and Patriot Guard riders to welcome this young Marine home. God bless his family to give them peace and comfort knowing that civilians and service men alike, bow their heads to honor this young man's ultimate sacrifice.
Sandy Vandergrift
June 12, 2006
Steven,
I did not know you but the Peters talked about you often. The Peters are very good friends of ours and our heart goes out to Jonathan who was your best bud. I know that Becky & Bob are in somewhat shock of this happening, but they considered you part of their family, and when you lose a son, it hurts. I pray that you are resting in peace - peace that passes all understanding.
Sandy Vandergrift
Zelienople, PA
Debbie Whitfield
June 12, 2006
My deepest sympathies to your family in the loss of your loved one. My heart goes out to you. Our son-in-law, Spec. Robert E. Hall, Jr., was killed June 28, 2005. May you take comfort in knowing that your beloved Steven is a hero and we all mourn your loss. May God give you strength in your time of sorrow. If God leads you to it, He will see you through it.
Linda Flannery
June 12, 2006
I did not know Pfc Freund, but my heart breaks for the loss of such a brave young soldier.
Take comfort in your memories of Steven, and know that he will be remembered by this grateful American.
My flag flies in his honor.
THE FANTY FAMILY
June 12, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mindy McCartney
June 11, 2006
To Steven's Family..I am also among those whom you do not know but in a way we are all "family"..your son gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country and no words that i could say could take that pain away for you. But it is my belief that Steven will be one of those many fine military men/women who have gone before him, greeting us all one day as we pass through Heaven's Doors..My heart aches for you all. From another very Proud Marine Mom to LCpl Joshua McCartney, currently stationed in Okinawa Japan attached with the 31st MEU..God Bless Our Men/Women serving our Country
Erin & Tom Tuladzieck
June 11, 2006
Steven, words can not describe how our family is feeling right now. Missing you is an understatement. We treasure the memories of you and when you were with us for your last visit around Christmas time and we sat around the table and you told us so many incredible stories, we shared your favorite homemade Chicken Romano meal that you always loved, and enjoyed our many great times together as a family. We feel so very blessed that YOU and your FATHER entered our lives. May you forever rest in peace and we will visit you in our dreams.... Thank you for being a hero to us and to our country. We will always love you as a BROTHER and hold you close to our hearts.
Edward Heyl
June 11, 2006
my sympathy to the Freund family. rest in peace my brother.
"Semper Fi"
Bette Giran
June 11, 2006
Our "Marine" family extends to your family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious son. My Marine, by the grace of God, returned to me alive from Iraq recently and I am grateful. May you find peace and serenity knowing he is with his Savior and he helped to leave this world a better place. Be well.
The Joseph E. Serenka Family
The Jack Giran Family
Lcpl. Adam J. Giran USMC, Camp Lejeune
DONNA EIBEN
June 11, 2006
Steven you are so deeply missed by so many. You will be forever in our hearts. You are now a guardian angel, so start doing your job by watching over us! weez all hurtin pretty bad down here. Say hello to Pap, Nana,Uncle Rich and Uncle Mike for me and I'll watch over your brother, sister and buddies for you. I will cherish those phone calls and hugs forever. Thanks for being you. You have always been my hero....Aunt Donna
Kathy Ann
June 10, 2006
To Steven's Family
Words can not express the feeling of losing a child. I wish to salute Steven for giving his best for 'OUR FREEDOM'
From a Marine Mom and Sister.
SEMPER FI STEVEN AND REST IN PEACE AS YOU GAVE YOUR ALL. THANK YOU!
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