Stephen B. Guild

As a classmate of Steve's since Patrick Henry Elementary, I smile when I think back to some of my earliest memories of Steve. They include a young Steve and his best buddy, Reed Whitlock, sitting in desks next to each other, each trying to outdo one another with classroom witticisms, much to the delight of their fellow classmates and to the chagrin of our teacher. Another Patrick Henry image I have in my head is that I remember both Reed and Steve always wore socks that perfectly matched...

All too often, people speak of someone as being truly well rounded when that may not in fact be the case. In the instance of Steve, he truly was. Bright, friendly, quick to laugh, quick to smile, talented musically and in the arts, a good athlete...someone who did it all. Although I had regretably not stayed in contact with Steve over the years, I presume he carried these traits into adulthood and was as significant to others in adulthood as he was while growing up.

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As a classmate from Hammond to TC Williams, I remember Stephen standing out as one of the charismatic and supportive individuals who adapted to our radical High School change and helped others through it. He was always open, friendly, and kind. He will be missed. He truly is a case of the young die too soon.

Steve, may you be at peace. We didn't keep in touch since our Hammond days and '72 TCW graduation, but I remember you well. Marcelline and I and our 4 boys send our deepest sympathies.

Respectfully,
The Cerato Family

When we were kids and teenagers, I had the biggest crush on Stephen. I thought he was a dreamboat. I learned from him how to pogo stick up stairs and remember how cool it was riding with him on the back of his bike and how it wasn't so cool when I caught my foot in the spoke. I'm sorry to say that I haven't seen him in at least 30 years.

Roxy and I send you our deepest sympathies as we fondly remember Stephen. I remember driving home from college in Charlottesville to attend a Titan championship football game just to see Stephen play. He was a remarkable young man and he will be missed by many.