Steven M. Chavez Obituary

Hello,
We wanted to let your family and friends know that we are sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Steven M. Chavez US Marine Lance Corporal.

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

In memory of Steven Chavez. His life and legacy lives on.

I live at Fort Stanton and many times drove by the Open Gate Fishing Area and saw the sign with Lance Corporal Chavez' name on it. I drove in there last week and what a beautiful, serene place. I then looked up his name and read what happened, and choked up. I of course never had the honor to know him, but can see the clean, well-kept Fishing Area memorial speaks beautifully of the love from his family and honored memory by the Hondo Valley citizens. I too will honor his memory. Respectfully, Mike Bilbo (SFC, U.S. Army, Infantry, Ret.)

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez:
Always remembering Steven. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the Loving family and friends of LCPL Steven M Chavez:
Never a day that passes that you are not in our thoughts and hearts. Words can not express how thankful we are to have had the honor or knowing Chavez. So young yet such a great Marine and friend. He definately had a heart of gold. God Bless

XOXO
Davila Family

To the family of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez:
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

Steven i no you pry dont remember me because i was so young when i went to school with you but i remember alot about you and just no that we all loveyou for everything you have done Thank You and Love You

To the family of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez:
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

We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com. If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Kenna

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Chavez!

To the Chavez family: I am Charlie's and Chris's aunt. I know that today is just as painful as it was then, the day you were notified that Steven had died. All around you each of us go on with our lives but we still remember that Steven was loved by you and you will miss him forever. God bless you.

steven you will never be forgotten you touched the hearts and lives of everyone and so you will always be missed, you a true american hero.. thank you for making our lives better by serving i will miss you and always luv you!! i know you still watching over us all! The last days in high school for you were the funnest i miss all the crazy things you did and said, i still think of them an laugh, ill seee you someday

A Guardian Angel Prayer for Friends
Guardian Angel,
watch over those whose names you can read in my heart.
Guard over them with every care
and make their way easy and their labours fruitful.
Dry their tears if they weep;
sanctify their joys;
raise their courage if they weaken;
restore their hope if they lose heart,
their health if they be ill,
truth if they err,
repentance if they fail.

Steven,
I miss you so much!!!life without you aint the same.I love you with all my heart!!!!

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Chavez and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

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)

Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God provide you peace and comfort. Steven will live on in the hearts of many Marine families, who recognize his honor and courage and who will be here to support your family with prayer. Semper Fi and God Bless.

God bless the family and friends of Steven.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Steven for being such a brave hero.

(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

“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 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 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

My heartfelt condolences to this dear family, friends of my friends, the Fred Romero Family. I know that Steven was only two days from the end of his tour, and lost to a non-hostile accident. My heart aches for you. You are in my prayers, and I hope that peace and strength will come to you during this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear about another fallen! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child is something that is the most difficult thing to bare. We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through! This is what helps me get through my days, I too have lost. My son entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia USMC~ Ramadi, Iraq 1/27/2007
"SEMPER FI"

My heartfelt sympathy to the Chavez family in the loss of Steven. I did not know Steven, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Steven you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

Steven, you will be missed but never forgotton. You are a Hero, and a Rock Star and so much more. You will ALWAYS be in my thoughts and prayers, Rest in Peace primo....

Steven, you have earned the respect of your fellow soliders, friends and family as a fallen hero of our country. Those of us here in Lincoln County will not forget the manner in witch you fought and died for your country. May you rest in peace and your memory live on through your actions.

Steven
You will never know how much you touched my life--I will always remember the sweet and caring words you told me and the things you did to show me how much you apppreciated our friendship..in return, I am letting you know that you will always hold a special place in my heart and I will always love you. You are such a hero to me for serving this country and a beautiful person, inside and out! May you rest in peace and God Bless you! MIss you tons!

Steven you are my friend and i will miss you. You have become an true AMERICAN HERO!I have memories of you that I can never erase. Everybody loves you and Hope you rest in peace. You faught for us and our country you will never be forgoten. Eddie, Novelda, Jackie and Jaime I send my condolences and I am here for you.

To the family of this young man, We want to send you our deepest sympathy. We offer a humble thank you to a young man who offered his courage in support of our freedoms. We are only free because of men like your son who give all to protect and preserve this country. We will not forget. God bless you.

As I write this entry my heart goes out to you all, you are my family and I love you and miss you. I am here with your son always and Steven will be missed forever, he was and always will be a hero, that is why he is so special. Remember that no man is dead until he is forgotten. He will never be forgotten. God rest his soul, for he is with us all.

love,

SGT Ventura

Another Fallen Hero ~

My heart breaks as I sign this guestbook of such a courageous soldier who gave his life so selflessly. May he rest in peace knowing that he is loved and remembered by those who knew him, as well as strangers who admired his courage and sacrifice. God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and made the ultimate sacrifice.

We understand what you are experiencing and feeling. No amount of words can ease the pain of your loss. We know first hand there are no words of comfort at this time. We lost our only son 9-3-2004 at the age of 19 and it fells like yesterday. Just know that there are Marine families across the USA who is experiencing your loss and pain. You are not alone. We will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes.

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. May God grant you peace, strength and comfort in such a difficult time. I will keep your family in my prayers along with all the families of our American Hero’s.

Steven, My family and I are thankful for the Bravery, Courage, Determination and Service, for your true dedication in protecting and serving our country (our freedom) from you, my son and all the others in our armed forces for the sacrifice made for us. You all will not be forgotten.

We also have a Marine daughter and Marine son-in-law. I still fly my Marine flag and have my Marine tag and sticker on my vehicles because I'm PROUD of my SON and all the MARINE MEN and WOMEN out there. I will always be a MARINE. We are proud of you all. “Land of the Free, Because of the Brave”

Thank you Legacy.com for setting up this website so families can quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves across this great nation.

Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!

Proud Marine Parents of an American Hero
LCpl. Nicholas S. Perez – KIA 9~3~04 – Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Lance Cpl.Steven M. Chavez.He is a true Hero who is now in God's arms. I thank him for volunteering to fight for our freedom, and you for the great sacrifice you have made.Because of Steven this world is a better place.Sincerely,

Eddie and Novelda, my deepest sympathies are with you in your loss of Steven. He is and will always be an honored Marine. With love, peace, and prayers.

Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez
you are my hero may god keep you in his arms forever.

To the family and friends of Steven M. Chavez,
Your son is a true hero. The sacrifice he made for our country will never be forgotten. I know the pain that you're feeling, and I will pray for you in this difficult time.
Thank you Steven for your brave and selfless service.
"Land of the free, because of the Brave."

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May god grant you peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

In memory of my nephew, PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, Iraq

Rest in peace our honored Marine.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES OF STEVEN MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT

In recognition of Lance Corporal Steven M. Chavez's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

Even now not knowing the name of this American hero, I share in your pain and loss. As the mother of another fallen soldier I know what you are going through. My son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III and his 1st Lt Michael Cerrone were killed on November 12, 2006 in Samarra, Iraq. If at the time in your life I can ever help please contact me. May God give you His healing love, peace and comfort at this time in your lives. Mother of another fallen soldier

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Steven M. Chavez,
The Price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Steven rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Chavez family.

There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18

May the Peace of God and your memories of Steven, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

It is with deep sadness that I honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of this noble and brave Marine to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know your loss is shared and mourned by many grateful Americas. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices made by your Marine patriot.

Freedom is not free; it is paid for by out heroes, and for those who fight for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know!

I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!

Some people have to ask if they made a difference in the world but
Marines don’t have that problem.

President Ronald Regan; 1985

Rest in Peace Marine; you did your duty with great honor, dedication, distinction and in the highest traditions of our Corps.

Semper Fidelis