Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris
Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris
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Steven J. Fitzmorris Obituary
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March 1, 2013
In memory and honor of Steven Fitzmorris. We shall forever be grateful for his service.
Peggy Childers
August 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris:
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
Peggy Childers
September 1, 2009
To the family of Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris:
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
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debbi
July 18, 2009
Steven, soon it will be a year that you will have left God's earth for higher ground. The death of a child is something you never get over so please let your parents know that you are now ok. God has a way of giving us signs when we're still and I pray that God has allowed those signs to come to your parents and family. As a Gold Star Mother I know the pain of the death of a child. I also know that it's not the death we remember but the life you lived and loved. May that life be celebrated and remembered forever.
Your parents aren't alone and there are many who are there for them. If they ever want to talk to others who have gone through the death of a child or loved one in active duty please do contact me. As I watched the tribute your mother did I truly know the love of family you had.
May God continue to provide His love and comfort to your family and friends.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/2006 Samarra, Iraq
CO-A 2/505th PIR 82nd Airborne
Donna Larkin
June 20, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Fitzmorris family. I would just like to tell you, that today Steven was remembered. I live in Il and each year the IL Motorcycle Association rededicates the Middle East Conflict Memorial Wall while we once again add names to the wall. This ride is known as the Freedom Run. This year my husband was honored to ride with Steven. If you go to www.ILFreedomrun.org you can see all the information on it. Each rider is given a dog tag of a fallen solider, and that solider rides with you that day. We had a beautiful day for a great ride, for a great purpose. They also unveiled a new flag that now flies undernearth the POW/MIA flag at the wall, it is called the Honor and Remember flag. My husband would like to keep the dog tag with Steven's name, that way Steven can continue to ride with him in future Freedom Runs, but we would love to hear from any family if you wish to share stories about Steven. We also plan on making another trip down to the wall to get a rubbing of his name off the wall. Please remember....Steven will never be forgotten, we will not let that happen!
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 8, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Fitzmorris family and friends 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~
T Starman
January 1, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.
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December 23, 2008
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Priscilla Lackey
October 9, 2008
There aren't words to express the pain a loss like this brings. And for our family, it hits so very close to home. From our 3-29 family to yours, you are with us always, in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. The Lackey Family
Nicholas C. Moses
October 7, 2008
As I write this I continue to remember the Soldier and son that I lost. I wanted to be home for the memorial so I would be able to see you face to face and tell you how much your HERO meant to us.
Know that 1SG and I pray continuously for you and your loved ones. I hold you very close to my heart. If there is anything your may need, I stand ready to support.
AA6
Sanja Hansmann
October 7, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family, every loss breaks my heart for the families of the fallen. I didn't personnally know Spc. Fitzmorris but to me he will always be a hero.
Rebekah Blankenship
October 6, 2008
I have never met you before.I would like to say I am sorry for your lost.I am sure he was a good man and solider.
Ann Marie Payne
October 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Jessica Alfonso
October 5, 2008
To the Fitzmorris family,
“Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor’s sake
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly---
They build a nation’s pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We will remember Steven as a man who’s made this nation great and strong.
With sincere condolences,
The Alfonso Family
Tashina Stipe
October 5, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Julie Rosenberg
October 4, 2008
I am greatly saddened by your loss. There are abosultely no words that will help the hurt. Please know that my family holds you and yours in our thoughts. If you should ever want or need to talk to someone who has been where you are, please don't hesitate to contact me to cry, talk or whatever. I will be here for you. My husband is Major Mark Rosenberg and he was killed on April 8, 2008. So when I say we know what you are going through, we really do.
Corinna Rowe
October 4, 2008
To the Fitzmorris family..My husband serves with the 3-29. You are in out thoughts and prayers. My God lift and carry in thru this difficult time.
Sheila Vadney
October 4, 2008
Our son was with Spc. Fitzmorris in Iraq and Andrew considered Steven a freind! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He was a true HERO in my son's eyes!! Please keep the faith and know that the 3-29 soldiers were truly honored to have known Spc. Fitzmorris.
Kandice young
October 3, 2008
Fitzmorris was a great friend to my husband and I know he will be missed forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we thank you for all you have sacrificed for our great country.
Cathy Petzko
October 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
My son Kyle told me that I would have loved your son. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was more that I can do for you at this time.
Kelly Hitch
October 3, 2008
To Steven's Family,
My husband became very good friends with Steven or Fitz as he liked to be called. We remember the times he came to our house to visit; the conversations, the laughter and the support they gave each other. My husband spoke at his memorial service in Iraq and I want his family to know that his words were heart felt and true to Steven's personality. He was a fine solider, loving husband and father and wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in hopes of bringing you some comfort knowing how special a person he was in this very difficult time.
Kelley Ferretti
October 3, 2008
I did not know Steven personally but my husband worked very closely with him in Iraq everyday. He speaks very highly of you as a person and as a soldier. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Steven. You have given the greatest sacrifice for all of us.
Marcia Canada
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remain strong and you will prevail. One military family to another. We will remember all who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Michaela Fitzmorris
September 25, 2008
Steven, you will be missed forever. Just know that your baby sister loves you, and will always be proud of you.
In loving memory of
My big brother,
SPC Fitzmorris
~8/3/82 - 8/25/08~
Stephanie Rafoss
September 16, 2008
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Nathan Gelina
September 12, 2008
Too many times these days you hear words such as Courage, Honor , Commitment, and Hero thrown around carelessly. As a brother to a Marine who sacrificed for his country I , and many others whose Brothers, Husbands, Sons, Wifes, Daughters, and Mothers grace the pages of this Guestbook, know firsthand what these words mean.
Know that the sacrifice your soldier gave for the rest of us will never be forgotten.
In Loving Memory of
1st Lt Mark C. Gelina
KIA 11/4/06
Al Anbar Iraq
"I'll see you again.... but not yet"
SHIRLEY DONEY
September 11, 2008
REST IN PEACE SPC. FITZMORRIS, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Janice Oswald
September 11, 2008
To the family and friends of fallen hero SPC Fitzmorris....I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.
Keith & Mary Moore
September 11, 2008
Spc.Steven J. Fitzmorris an American Hero,Thank You for your service to this great country we call The United States Of America.Our hearts are heavy with the loss of this hero and with our loss as well Sgt 1st class David J. Todd Jr. who was killed in Afghanistan on Aug 20,08, we salute you, the brave men and women of the Armed Services.
RIP PFC Aaron J. Ward 4/28/89 - 5/6/08 (KIA)
Gary Tolle
September 8, 2008
Steven, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Fitzmorris family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Steven and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!
Wanda Gunter
September 6, 2008
There is nothing I can say that will adequately express my sorrow for your loss. I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort.
Pam
September 4, 2008
Although I never knew Steven, I learned of his death from my nieces husband who was stationed with him. My prayers go out to his family and I can't thank him or his family enough for the sacrafice he has
given. God bless you.
Shelley H
September 4, 2008
From our military family to yours, we would like to thank SPC Steven Fitzmorris for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Marciante
September 3, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the family. My heart breaks for you. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
"A Soldier's Prayer"
I was that, which others did not want to be, I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do, I asked nothing of those who did nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love, I have cried, pained, and hoped... but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was, "A Soldier"
In Memory of My Husband
CPL Luigi Marciante Jr.
KIA 20 September 2007, Muqdadiyah, Iraq
A.Co 2-23, 4-2 SBCT
Ft. Lewis, WA
Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris
September 2, 2008
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