Stephen A. Firestone

Dear Harv,
The Spring and Summer that we always looked forward to, will never be the same. As we go to the water or in the boat we can still see your face with that giant smile bigger then life. I relish the hanging pictures of you with your family,"Little Tommy", in your Theta Chi jacket or posing with the Harley, leather and all. As we all know my dearest friend forevers can be but a day away, as such Byron's quote on friendship begs contemplation. "Fare thee well! And if forever,...

I am so greatful for all of the wonderful memories I have of my uncle; his smile, his laugh, and even his bunny bites (ouch)! I miss him very much but I look forward to celebrating with him in Heaven.
Love,
Ginger (little Suzanne)

How many times this year I have thought of you Steve--so many! You will sneak into my thoughts when I least expect it. Sometimes I smile because you have that ornery expression on your face and sometimes I just feel a quick sadness to know I won't see that smile until I get (I hope) to heaven. I just know you are there!
At Christmas time this year I put out the hot sauce for your vegetable soup. You wanted it spicier that last Christmas and asked for hot sauce. In Mexico they set out...

Dearest Steve,

What a pleasure it is to get to know you better, through Magda. On the day of your funeral, I felt so cheated. It seemed that Wayne and I were the last to meet you and your beautiful wife. In the short time that we were with you, we came to love you dearly. You knew that didn't you. Steve you never failed to let us see Christ in you. You always put everyone else first, giving all of your best. Your contagious laughter and special humor continues to bring life to...

Hello "mi amigito": You sure made us laugh a lot when you and Magda would come to our house on your way to Miami and back home. It was always a joy to have a wonderful friend and brother in the Lord understand our Latin culture and enjoy our craziness but I mostly thank you for being a very loving and devoted husband to my best friend Magda. You love each other so much which can only be found in HIS TRUE LOVE. Ciao, Teresa Enciso

Dear Harvey, You can see by the wonderful guest book entries just how much you meant to all of us especially your beloved family. It's not necessary to be a saint on earth, just a good person, it's not necessary to be a millionaire for the wealth of any man is in his being and it's never necessary to brag of dedication and sincerity, your family and friends will do that and so we have. Until later, Skip.

To all of Steve's Family and Friends: 365 days! It seems like years and it seems like yesterday! I loved it when Steve and Magda moved to Akron. I would be walking in the park and coming around the trail would be Steve -- He'd turn around and walk with me for awhile giving me advice on the best walking shoes, the best trails, the best vitamins, etc., etc! Or I would be in the Acme and he'd come up behind me and hug me with a hearty "Ginny Bader! You look just like my Mom!" Then I'd get advice...

Steve, the way I remember you is thru your kindness, your laughter, your gentleness towards myself and others, I especially loved the way you loved Magda and would just stare at her with so much love and admiration. You were such a gentlemen, such a wonderful Christian man, who lived the life and was a wonderful example to us all. I will be comming home soon and will be looking for you, I told Magda that I will give you a big hug and brotherly kiss for her. See you very soon, so I am told by...

Baby, I forgot to say, while writing in your guest book, I was listining to one of our favorite song's by Jimmy Durante, "I'll be seeing you in all familiar places" how true that song is for I do see you in all our familiar places, cooking, doing yard work, cleaning house, Swenson's, Marc's, the path where we loved to go walking at, church where you loved to worship at, and all thru your beloved Akron. I do see you in all familiar places because my love for you keeps our memories alive and...