Steven James Pugh

Espy, I wish you were still here brother. I have missed you for almost a decade and you still cross my mind often. I still have a hard time listening to Wik and he left us almost 5 years ago. I guess losing a loved one never stops hurting but I can imagine the fun you two must be having together if there is an afterlife and it's what we imagine. You can fill me in on the Chadrach tracks that I have missed when I see you brother.
Till we meet again,
Brandon. (AKA to you) - Chavez

As I sit here for hours on end I try to imagine how to begin this. I have grown up as the son of a minister. I have seen countless people come into this world and leave it. All the while I have have had calm perspective about it, comforting those who need it and just being that shoulder for the others. I was Steve's manager at Logan's for one day until I realized I needed him. Growing up I was known as the one to bring a smile upon anyone's face. For people like me in the world there was...

I never figured I would have to write something like this about my son. I don't really know where to begin. Lots of people have written wonderful things about him, and I am so proud when I read them. His mother loved him so much, his sister loved him more than life itself, and I loved him as much as I possibly could.
A piece of my heart was taken when he went to be with Jesus. I know I will see him again and I can't wait to feel his strong arms around my shoulders and to hear him say...

Steve,
As you spend your first birthday in heaven, know that I (and so many others!) think of you today and EVERYDAY.
Love,
Melissa

My Brother,

Over the past few months I have learned a lot about my brother. At times it has felt like I didn’t really know my brother, and that has made me sad. So many of you know him in ways I didn’t. So many of you know things about him and experienced things with him that I never did.

Many know his funny side, his sweet side, his mean side. Many of you called him friend, best friend or close friend. Many have called him boyfriend, or “my man”, lover or confidant. But no...

Steve was one of the most fun loving and entertaining people I ever met... we were great friends when I was in high school and he was dating one of my friends who is the mother of one of his daughters. Then years later we had some great times on Rivermont! He used to call me half pint and tell me my chicken sandwiches were bigger than me! If a smile was what you needed Steve was the one to go to! My thoughts and prayers are with all his family, friends, loved ones and children.

I just wanted to write and tell you what I know you all already know....that Steve was an amazing man no one will ever forget. He and I went to school together, from our early years on, and each time I'd see him since he was always the same nice guy I always knew. My thoughts & prayers are with you all in the coming weeks, months, and years, as I know you will miss him always and forever. God bless you all.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,