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Darryl Jordan
July 31, 2025
Not a day goes by without you crossing my mind. Rest in peace.
Michael Burns
April 24, 2025
Rest easy. Never forgotten
Charlie Gili
April 22, 2025
Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and some of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Stephen R. Maddies US Army Staff Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
sharon Breece
June 14, 2023
I know its been a while since Ive written Its hard It never any easier some days are harder than others I still talk to you I so thankful for you watching over all of us many things have changed in the 16 years since you been gone PaPa Greg misses you to He talk about your golf outing and laughs Just know how much we all love
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Darryl Jordan
July 31, 2021
You will never be forgotten Rest in peace.
Jim Shirley
June 4, 2021
Steve was one of my best friends and he volunteered to come back to Iraq because he wanted to work with me and my men. It really surprised me the day he walked into my office after seeing him go home to Tn months prior. It has hurt me so much to lose such a great person and friend for literally no reason. Except Friendship. I cried when I traveled over the Stephen Maddies Memorial Bridge outside of Nashville. He was such a great person.
Darryl Jordan
July 31, 2020
Miss you brother .
Diana Crain
February 23, 2020
Stephen was one of my adopted Soldiers. Whenever we got a chance to talk he was joking around. He always was talking about his kids and wife and how happy he will be to see them again soon. You are dearly missed. RIP Stephen
July 31, 2016
My brother .1Love.
Michael Burns
April 21, 2016
I miss you big sarge. I know I wasn't a top notch private but u laid into me when I was ate up. I think about you more often then not. I will never forget the news before we all were coming home. I still remember the day of the news from Basra. Just know if you can in heaven that I will never forget you
Matthew Phillips
July 11, 2015
RIP lil brother from big brother. Thank you for watching over me from above.
Jim Shirley
November 10, 2014
I think about you always my brother. I wish you a belated Happy Birthday and want you to know how much you are missed.
Jim Shirley
November 8, 2014
Happy belated birthday. I miss you my friend.
Darryl Jordan.
July 31, 2014
It's not a day that goes bye that you are not thought about my brother.
dj
July 30, 2014
Well tomorrow it will be 7 years since you left us and went to heaven. You are missed more and more everyday. I know I will see you again one day but just want to say thank you for watching over evryone that loved you. You will always be missed and you are a great soldier so just know how much I love and miss you . Love you Mom<3
June 15, 2014
Happy Birthday in Heaven and I know your watching over your girls. i love you and miss you very much there isn't a day go by that I'm not thinking of you.
Love you my son.
Love Mom <3
Darryl Jordan
November 4, 2013
Steve forgive me for being a day late.Happy Birthday my friend.
Jim Shirley
August 28, 2013
Steve
You will always be my friend and my brother. You are missed. I know your smile is the brightest in Heaven.
Jim Shirley
Tommy Denson
July 31, 2013
Stephen, let it be known to all that there are several soldiers from this deployment that email and call one another to talk about you and what a great soldier and friend you were. Your memory is still very strong in our minds and in our hearts! HOOAH!!
Sharon Breece
July 30, 2013
It has been six years since you left us and went to be with God. I knew he had a plan for you and I know you are watching over all of us I am so thankful for the few years I had with you. Miss you everyday. There is that hole in my heart that will never close. I know we will one day be together but it doesn't make these days any eaiser. Love you my son. Love you Mom
Dan Vink
July 1, 2013
Mad Dog Maddies, You made the Desert a tolerable experience. Your were the class clown and the teacher and most of all, a friend. Prayers for your family.
Dan Vink - 3/5 HHC 82nd Avn BDE
Elwood Flemming
February 16, 2013
Mad Dog Maddies, I just found out this info. Proud that you were one of my good friends and squad leaders in the 82nd, you made fun of me and everyone else and you could definitely take a joke. We shared such good times in 3/5 and you were a great jump master. much love and condolences to the family.
Tommy Denson
November 28, 2012
"Mad Dog", I just wanted you to know that the 473rd C-RAM guys still think of you. Maybe we can get that 'secret squirrel' tattoo when we meet in Heaven.
November 3, 2012
Happy Birthday Stephen I know you are watching over all of us. We love you nd think of you everyday. You are always in my heart and I know one day we will be together. I love you sonI know you are having a paty in heaven.
<3 Mom
Darryl Jordan
November 3, 2012
Stephen,Happy Birthday my friend.
Peggy Childers
July 25, 2012
July 31, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies:
Always remembering Stephen. "Some gave all."
Wendy Duke-Lambright
May 31, 2012
Amazing. My daughter just got her due date for the baby. November 3rd. How ironic that something made me look at the guestbook and then your headstone had your birthday on it. WOW. I know you are smiling that great big smile right now.
Sharon Breece
April 27, 2012
Hey Stephen it has been a while since I have written. I know you were watching over Cailynn when she had her little bundle of joy. She said you were talking her threw her labor. I know you are watching over all of us. I miss you so much but writting to you helps me on some of these ruff days. Thank you for always being there for me. I miss you and think of you everyday. Can't wait to be with you.
Love you Mom
sharon breece
December 27, 2011
It will be a new year soon and thinking about. Thinking about the time we did get to spend together. It is so hard somedays but then I think about you smiling face and laughther. You are a great son. I hope Santa visited you in heaven. I know you were watching over all of us. Always in my heart.
Love you Mom
James Smith
November 11, 2011
This is a day to remember great heros like you brother. You made me a better solider and a better man. The Lord has a strong worrier in his kingdom.
Tara Spears
November 4, 2011
Hope you had a Happy Birthday in Heaven Stephen!!!!! Hard to believe you have been gone for 4 years now!!!! You are still missed and Loved and will Always be!!!!!!Never a day goes by that you aren't thought or talked about! Happy 46th Birthday!!!!
November 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Brother.
Heather McGhee
August 1, 2011
Love and fond memories are my prayers for your family this week. God bless all whose lives he touched.
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies:
Please accept my remembrance of Stephen on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Sharon Breece
July 31, 2011
It's been 4 years now since you went home to be with God. Your gave us so much while you were here on earth with us. And now that you are in heaven you are still giving. You give me strenght to go on. There are days and I want to give up but you are there to help me threw the bad times. There isn't a day go by that I don't think of you or talk about you. I look up at the sky at night and see that bright star and talk to you. Thank you for your service and you are one of the reasons we cann all sleep at night.
Love you my son Stephen R Maddies.
Love you Mom
June 23, 2011
Was reading over journals & look back to when we were overseas together & how funny & what a great soldier you were. I had completely forgotten that you picked me up @ the airport @ Bragg & showed me around. What a great friend you are! You always had me laughing & I cherish the times we spent together & am so so blessed to have had to opportunity to even know you. You are such a one of a kind person & are so missed. Miss your laugh & personality & how you were so not shy!
sharon breece
June 19, 2011
Well Stephen another Fathers Day I know you are there in heaven with your father and looking down on all of us. Thinking of you as always.
You are missed so much I still get phone calls from friends missing you.
Happy Father's Day there in Heaven.
Love you Mom
Tara Spears
May 31, 2011
Another Memorial Day in Heaven Stephen!!! I can not believe you have been gone for almost 4 years??! You are so truly Missed and always will be! Not a day goes by that you are not thought about! We Miss your smile and Contagious Laugh!!!! You will forever be Loved and Missed!!!
May 30, 2011
Thank you always, for your sacrifice and dedication to God & country. Your smile & just the essence of who you are is so dearly missed.
AJ
May 30, 2011
Steve, You are truly missed there is not a day that goes by I do not think of you. It is still hard to drive by our old restaurant in JC, TN the city tore it down. My thoughts are always with your beautiful daughters and your mother. You were such an awesome person, I hope to see you in the afterlife.
May 19, 2011
Just thinking of you and your great smile. You are missed and always will be. Memorial Day brings on such true meaning when it affects someone you love. Rest in peace.
March 27, 2011
Hi
Harold Tucker SFC Retired
March 27, 2011
Steve I come here oten to be near you. We sit and talk about old times. I am sorry I couldn't be there to take it for you. You had so much more to live for than. I miss you deaply and I think of you evey single day and I blame myself for this tragedy. To your family I give my most heart felt condolences. You all are always in my prayers
sharon breece
March 4, 2011
Wanting to tell you how much I miss you. I know that you are in a good place with Gods arms wrapped all around you.
Thank you for watching over everyone that loves you.
You will nevr be forgotten.
Love you Mom
Sharon Breece
November 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Stephen
Just letting you know how much we all miss you and love you .
You are never from from my thoughts.
You will never be forgotten.
Love you Mom
Angela Maddies
August 2, 2010
Hey brother it's me Angela!
Brother all 9 of your brothers and sisters miss you so much! And Mom never puts your picture down..and if she does it's right next to Dad's...I Know you guys are having a blast up there together! We miss him so much too!!! We love you Brother and Im so proud of you and i thank you for fighting for our freedom!
Love your youngest sister
Angela
Sharon Breece
August 1, 2010
Well Stephen it has been 3 years since you went to heaven to be with God. I'm glad you are watching over all of us. I feel you around us and know that you where with your brothers and helped bring them all home safe.
Your friends are having your party honoring you as they do every year. You will never be forgotten and always loved by many.
Just think you are going to be a grandpa again. This time a grandson. I know you are proud of your girls and I know how much everyone loves you.
God Bless.
Love you
Proud mother of Stephen R Maddies
Sharon Breece
Peggy Childers
July 30, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies:
Remembering Stephen 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
Heather Mitchell McGhee
July 22, 2010
I've not forgotten you my friend. Your brothers from the 278th are coming home. Thanks so much for watching over them.
Sharon Breece
July 21, 2010
Thank you for watching over the 278th they are home safe and sound. You are their angel.
Love you mom
Bridge/Overpass Dedication
SFC(R) Tommy Denson
July 8, 2010
Sharon Breece
May 29, 2010
You are one of our hero's being honored today.
I'm so proud of the way you lived your life. You are missed and loved so much by so many people. They will never let you be forgotten.
there is a candle light vigil in your honor tonight I know that must make you proud.
Thank you for serving this Great County of ours and keeping us safe.
Love you Stephen
Love you Proud Mother of Stephen R Maddies
Sharon Breece
April 17, 2010
Well just think you are now a grandpa and I'm a great grandmother.
I'm so proud.
I know you are watching over each and everyone of your girls.
Lil Sharon as I call her is just beautiful.I know she has part of your name and that must make you proud.
I also know that Sherice has grown a lot and is going to be areally good parent as you were.
Love you and thinking of you always.
Love ya Mom
Cheryl
April 16, 2010
Well, Stephen you are a Grandpa now. So sorry you could not be here for that. I know how proud you would be. Now you have an extra girl to watch over. Know that you are loved & missed always.
Tara Spears
April 13, 2010
Hey You!!!! Just really had you on my mind today!!! I know you are watching over the entire 278th as they are on their mission in country now, i couldn't ask for a better angel!!! We are all still waiting on that day that things are going to "get Easier" everyone says that one day things will get easier, but we have yet to see that day!!!!!
I just wanted to let you know You were on my mind and I really Miss that goofy laugh of yours. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of and missed!!!!
Love and Miss you Lots!!
Sharon Breece
April 9, 2010
Well Stephen just think in a few days you are going to be a Grandpa. I know you will be watching over Sherice during this Joyful time.
I want you to know how much you are missed and you will never be forgotten. You are always on my mind no matter what else is going on.
I love you son.
Love ya Mom
Christina Taylor
March 15, 2010
I am writing to let you know that all of the soldiers and families of the soldiers that served with Sgt. Maddies in his last tour of duty still keep him in their thoughts and prayers everyday. I am a wife of one of the soldiers that served with him in the 473rd and and we think of him everyday and pray for his family, we wish his children could have come to the ceromony that the unit had for homecoming and we hope that care and love the quilts that were donated for them. We love you and pray for you everyday.
My re-enlistment ceremony while assigned to HHC 82nd Aviation and SGT Maddies as my squad leader.
January 28, 2010
Megan Allison Maddies Dec. 2009
January 23, 2010
Stephen & Megan on his 39th Birthday
January 23, 2010
Deployment 2004
January 23, 2010
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Stephen
Just want you to know that we are thinking about you at this time and we know you are looking down on us with that your wonderful smile.
Jenea called me this morning and then we went to Dawn's and she made us all a wonderful breakfast. I know it was something you would have enjoyed.
Know that you are always in our hearts and I can't wait for the day that I'm with you again.
PaPa Greg and Brian are doing good and send their love to.
Please watch over all of us and your 3 wonderful girls and Rohsal and Jen to.
Love you and miss you Mom
November 28, 2009
Happy Turkey Day
I know you had a real feast up there in heaven.
Dawn and the girls came over and we had a good time talked about you alot and laughted at some of the things you would say and then there is your walk.
Jenea called and I talked to her and then I also go to talk to Ro. That was really nice. Plus I'm looking forward to becoming a great grandma. Sherice is hoping for a boy. She wants to name him Stephen. I talked to Sandra last week and she said Megan is doing pretty good. She has her bad days and is doing really well in school.
Want you to know you will never be forgottena and that you are missed more and more everyday.
I can't wait until the day I'm with you.
Please keep watching over all of us.
Proud Mother
Sharon Breece
Heather (Mitchell) McGhee
November 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Stephen! You are forever in our hearts.
Cheryl
November 3, 2009
Stephen, I just wanted to tell you Happy 44th Birthday in Heaven. Jenn and Megan are at your memorial right now and I know you are watching over them. Megan has had a rough day today but she has been doing better. Her name was in the paper last week for honor roll, she made straight A's. Saturday she was an Angel for Halloween and she had her little dog "Peanut" a birthday party. Cameron is putting your picture on their "Hero Wall" at school. I know you see all this and I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. It still doesn't seem real. I wish you had never went back to Iraq and Megan would still have her Dad. Please watch over her, Stephen she needs you. Happy Birthday!! : )
Tara Spears
November 3, 2009
Happy Birthday Maddies!!!!
Another birthday in heaven!!! You are truly missed as much today as yesterday,last year, and you will be missed more tomorrow!!!
I know you are watching over us...
I agree with your mom, I do believe that you are that ONE bright star watching over us at night...
You will never be forgotten, and will always be loved and missed Forever! Watch over us, and your sweet sweet family!!!! Smile down on us today, and everyday!
Love you and Miss you brother!!
November 2, 2009
Happy Birthday Stephen
I'm sure the stars are going to be brighter tonight. I look up at night and there is always one star brighter than the other and I wonder if that is you looking down on all of us. I want to think so.
You are always in my heart and missed more and more everyday. I know we will one day be together and I'm looking forward to that.
Love you and you will never be forgotten.
Love you son
Mom
Love you Mom
Tara Spears
August 3, 2009
Over two years now... Sorry I didn't write on the 2 year anniversary.. but I have been so busy... Haha... but i know you are watching over us and KNOW...
We had your 2nd annual Party/Cookout on Saturday.. Everyone together... just telling the stories of you and memories of you... there were some tears.. but they were Tears of JOY.. that you WERE IN our lives.....
We love you and MISS you Terribly..
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you!!!
Shine down on everyone down here!!!
We need you still!!!
Love You Brother!!
July 31, 2009
It's been two years now and there isn't a day go by that someones doesn't have something to say about you. They will tell of a story or a joke you pulled or just what a great friend you were.
Your sacrafice will never be forgotten.Love you son.
Proud Mother of Stephen R Maddies
Sharon Breece
Peggy Childers
July 31, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Stephen R. Maddies:
Stephen 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
Cheryl
July 5, 2009
Hope you had a wonderful 4th, Stephen.
Megan & Jennifer were up here yesturday for our annual 4th of July cookout & firework show and we had our birthday party. I know you were with us in spirit. You are not forgotten.
We love & miss you.
Sharon Breece
July 4, 2009
Happy Forth of July Stephen
I know you are going to be setting off the fireworks there in Heavan.
We all love you very much and miss you.
Please set off a special sparkler for Megan and the girls.
Today is also Jennefer's B-day. Wish we could all be toghter but you are with us in or hearts.
Love you Mom
Bridget Madison
June 30, 2009
God Bless you Sgt.Stephen Maddies. Thank you for the ultimate sacrafice for our country. It was an honor to be a Patriot Guard at your funeral. Your mother loves you very much. I have become her friend. She is always talking about you and how much she misses you. I met your wonderful family. I also am a Gold Star Mom and will ride for you and those who can't. Your watch is done and a good job it was.
Bridget Madison , Proud Gold Star Mom
Spc. Spencer T. Karol KIA 2003
Sharon Breece
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Stephen
I know you are there today with your dad and oh so proud.
I know the girls were thinking about you a lot today. You are such a special dad.Dawn's three younger girls ask about you when we are crying. Emma will ask if we are crying because you are in heaven and not with us? Cailynn has some really hard days as she always looked up to you. You are more than an uncle. You were her friend.
Please watch over Anthony as he could use you right now. I know you are always watching the girls.
Wanted you to know that Leon is in school just like you told him get of his --- and do something. LOL
Love you son and one day I will see you again.
Proud Mother of Stephen R Maddies
Sharon Breece
Cheryl
June 21, 2009
Hey, Stephen!
Hope you are having a wonderful father's Day in Heaven.
We all ate together tonight at the lake and Megan is having a pretty rough day. I hope that somehow with time her little heart can begin to heal and she can come to grips with losing you. She loves and misses you so much. You were so important in her life. I don't think any of us will ever know how much she lost when she lost you.
We love & miss you! Happy Father's Day!
Tyler 'Hippie' Smith
June 11, 2009
I've been thinking about you a lot recently, miss you buddy. I want to thank you for what you gave all of us and hope that you know how much of an impression you made on me.
June 3, 2009
I think of all the late night conversations we used to have, and how you used to make me smile and laugh. I think of all the times that we shared stories, and how you talked on and on about Megan. Someday she will truly know how much she was loved. I miss you maddies. That smile of yours was so contagious.
Tammy Bass
May 31, 2009
Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Stephen Maddies is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06
Gunnar White
May 26, 2009
Well buddy...my time has come. I ship out tomorrow morning for Infantry School. Guess I get to roll the dice one more time. Good news is that this time I am not a wet behind the ears private with the likes of you being a "role model". If there is anyone that I know who would have my back it would be you. So please do me a favor and watch over my wife and kids.
Tara Spears
May 26, 2009
Yesterday was your day Buddy... A day to remember YOU and YOUR sacrifice that you made for us!!!
WE TALKED of you ALL day long...and are planning our ANNUAL Party In July to get everyone together.
Every day that goes by..YOU are so loved, thought of, and Missed, and YOU WILL NEVER be forgotten!!!
WE love you and MISS you as much as ever!!!
Sharon
May 25, 2009
As you know today is Memorial and that is all I can think of is you. I miss you so very much.Dawn and Grg are in college now.I know you wanted Dawn to go back to school.
I know how you must be so proud of Megan and Tyler. It was nice to talk to Megan and Jen on Mother's Day. They do stay in tocuh.
Tara and I e mail just about every day so I know how your buddies are doing. It helps me feel a little closer to you.
They are planning your party in July and I told Tara you would be there in spirt as you woundn't miss such a party.
Love you son and you will never be forgotten.
happy
Momorial Day
Love Mom
Cheryl
May 23, 2009
Jessica got her car today for graduation & we went to your memorial in Elizabethton.
The Semper Fi Veterans had placed a big floral arrangement there with your name on it. That was very nice of them. Can you believe Jessica graduated high school & has a car? Tyler got let out of school early because he had such good grades they told him he didn't have to finish out the school yr. Megan will be out next week. She was in the pool today. You know how much she loves that pool & the lake. She made honor roll (again). We're having a big Memorial day cookout at my house tomorrow for Jessica's graduation, Chris' 40th birthday & Amelia's 14th birthday.I'll give Meathead a BIG hug & kiss from you. We miss you Stephen. Please be with us tomorrow in spirit & have a wonderful Memorial Day Monday. We will be thinking of you. We love you!!
April 25, 2009
Thinking about you a lot today. You knew how to brighten up any room on the darkest of days. I'll always remember your smile, laugh, and all your professionalism amongst your delightful demeanor. You are missed & loved very dearly.
Tara Spears
April 13, 2009
Hey Maddies....
Hope you had a Wonderful Easter In Heaven!
It still just isn't the same with you not here.. Doesn't seem real..we are still waiting on that phone call from you to Be coming home!
I know you are in good hands now..So please Watch over your sweet girls...
Especially Megan....She needs you now and Your sweet mom...and Dawn..
I know if they are like us..which they are..they have Lots of Bad days and Hard times dealing with you not being here..
So shine your smile on all of them and Watch over them!!!
I miss you so much...as does John..which you know that already..
You are thought of and talked about ALL the time...
We Love you and Miss you so much!!!!
Sharon Breece
April 11, 2009
Good Morning Stephen
Today is nice and sunny. It is Saturday before Easter and Anthony's birthday.
I have mailed Anthony your Jersey from your high school days. I know he will cherish it for ever.
I hear Megan is doing really great in school and will be starting baseball soon.
Please just watch over your girls and everyone one that misses you.
Happy Easter son.
Love you mom
She took the trip you planned but did not go w/out you.
April 9, 2009
Cheryl
April 9, 2009
Hey Stephen. Hope you are having a wonderful Spring and kickin' it in your Puma's. I've been thinking of you alot lately. This weekend is Easter and "Nanny's" birthday so you will once again be saddly missed by the whole family. Can you believe how big Megan is getting? She's growing up so much and has made the Honor Roll, again. She's so smart, I know you're just as proud of her now as you ever were. She's going to play softball again this summer, can't wait to go to her games. She wants to be a professional softball player or a NICU nurse, what a choice. As smart as that girl is, she could do both. Please watch over them. They love you and need you so much. Have a very happy Easter, Stephen!
We love and miss you and will be thinking of you!
SSG Michael Granillo
March 13, 2009
I haven't written in some time brother, and for that I'm sorry. Thoughts of our talks about MMOs and family and general things keep creeping back in but, that's good though. I'm gearing up to go again. This time to Afghanistan. Look out for me brother... I miss you terribly.
Gunnar White
February 19, 2009
Today is the first time I have cried in years. I was talking to an Army buddy about where everyone has been over the years. I mentioned that Steve and I email each other on a regular basis but have not heard back from him in quite some. I passed along your Email address to Perusuch. We found out today that you were killed. God bless you Sarge, I am sure going to miss you bumming dip off of me.
Stephen's baby girl Megan and his brother-in-law Jon, Christmas '08 as he helps her put together a present. (Doesn't she look just like her daddy)
February 12, 2009
Cheryl
February 12, 2009
Today is Megan's 10th birthday. I can't believe you are not here to see it but I know you will be with her in spirit. She is having a party today at school and then we will have a family party for her on Sunday. I will never forget the day she was born and how you drove from Fayettville to Elizabethton in 4 hrs. so that you could be there. You were so proud of her. I don't think your feet touched the ground for days. I have so many pictures of you with her and I have made her a scrap book of her whole life (8 yrs.) with you, it was not enough.
She loved you more than anything and I know you loved her just as much. Please be with her today as she celebrates, she is so excited to turn double digits.
We love and miss you and will never forget.
Lisa
January 24, 2009
Today I realized there will be no more hugs, no more IM's, and no more talks. Sometimes what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away and we realize that we have lost that chance to tell someone how important they are and how much they mean to us. It has taken me much too long to accept that you are gone. Almost as long as it did to accept that you were going back to war. I guess I was hoping by some miracle it had been a mistake. Life is precious and too often taken for granted. I can't imagine how, but maybe this will somehow leave all of us that love you stronger. I will miss our talks and the time that we spent together.
Sharon Breece
January 20, 2009
Stephen today our new president was sworn into office. I know you had the best seat to see it all. He mentioned all our fallen service men and woman and what they gave this great nation. He has given us all hope to a better world. Please watch over our new President.
You are loved and missed but never will be forgotten.
Love you Stephen
Proud mother of Stephen R Maddies
Austin O'Malley
January 6, 2009
I am deeply saddened upon hearing of Sgt. Maddies passing. I served with Stephen while in the 82nd. If he ever related the "Red Light Go" incident.....well I was the guy behind him on that jump....he left the plane a little early....we always joked about that one. He was a friend to all and a great soldier who helped many and never flinched at duty. He will be missed greatly but remembered always.
Sharon Breece
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year Stepehen
Well it is almost 2009.
I know you will be bringing in the New Year with the Angels.
Still hard to believe you aren't here on earth with us but we know you are watching over all of us.
I got to talk to Megan and Jenea on Christmas and got an e-mail from Sherice and that was really nice.
I know you are gone but you will never be forgotten.
We all love you and miss your smile and laughing. Sometimes I think I hear you when I'm in another room. That puts a smile on my face.
Happy New Year Son.
Love you
Proud Mother of Stephen R Maddies
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Tara Spears
December 31, 2008
Hey Maddies..It's the close of another year and 2009 is right around the corner...
Still seems so surreal to me...
Can't believe you aren't here to ring the New Year in with us again!!
Have a Happy New Year In Heaven and shine down on us all in hopes that 2009 is full of wonderful surprises!
We LOVE you and MISS you and think and talk of you often!
Happy New Year Brother!!!
December 30, 2008
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, SSG Maddies. You are always in my thoughts and you always bring a smile to my face. Thank you for such warm, wonderful memories.
Kenna Larra
December 30, 2008
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Tara Spears
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas In Heaven again Brother!!!
You are in our thoughts and On Our Minds!!
Still waiting on the day that it is suppose to get easier...It has Yet to come!!
Hope you are enjoying your Christmas and Shine down on your girls and Your family..especially that sweet sweet Mom of yours!!!!!
She's had a few bad days!!!
You are on our minds and We love and MISS you dearly!!!!!
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