Steven Osborne Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

STEVEN R. OSBORNE Steven Ray Osborne, 40, of Kennesaw, died October 14, 2004, from a terrorist bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq. Steve is survived by his wife, Karen and two daughters, Stephanie and Christi of Kennesaw; mother, Martha Osborne of Cumming; two sisters, Sandy Lewis of Rydal and Shari Roberts of Cumming; parents-in-law, Wayne and Dorothy Stafford of Kennesaw; two sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and a number of nieces and nephews. Steve graduated North Cobb High School in Acworth, GA in 1982 and attended Kennesaw College, where he worked as a student assistant for the Kennesaw College Police Department. From 1990-2000, Steve worked for the Cobb County Police force, becoming a motocycle officer with the STEP unit. In 2000, Steve joined DynCorp and was sent to Bosnia for a year, where he helped train the Bosnian Police Force. Upon returning to the United States, Steve joined the Villa Rica Police Department, becoming a SWAT/Special Tactical unit officer. Steve was also a Sergeant 1st Class in the Army National Guard Reserves, 20th Special Forces unit, stationed in Alabama. He was a veteran of the Gulf War and had recently served a tour of duty in Afghanistan. During his military career, Steve was awarded a Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, as well as a number of other medals and commendations. Steve also received his Fast Rope Rappel Master designation in 2001. As a Reservist, Steve was one of the longest serving jumpmaster instructors in the 20th Special Forces. In May 2004, Steve rejoined DynCorp. At the time of Steve's death, he was working as a private security officer in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was assigned to protect dipomats at the U.S. Embassy. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2004 at the North Metro Church, in Kennesaw. A visitation hosted by Steve's mother, Martha Osborne, will be held Sunday, October 24, 2004 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at her residence in Cumming. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the "Steven Osborne Memorial Fund" C/O MACO Educators FCU, P.O. Box 2148, Woodstock, GA 30188. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Church Street, Marietta, GA is handling funeral arrangements.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Osborne

5 Entries

MICHAEL HEARTY

October 25, 2004

OZ AND I MEET IN VA. AND I NEW FROM THAT MOMEN HE WAS A PERSON I WOULD BE FRIENDS WITH IN IRAQ. OZ AND I TALKED ALOT ABOUT OUR FAMILIES AND HE LOVED YOU GUYS MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. HE WAS A WARRIOR AND A FRIEND THAT I WILL MISS VERY MUCH. IF WE THE TEAM OF TEMPLAR CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE PART OF OUR FAMILY AND WE WILL HELP. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HELP YOU IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED. MIKE HEARTY

BAY ST. LOUIS, MS

Loren Berenda

October 22, 2004

Oz (Steve) and I were on the same team in Iraq. Oz and my paths have crossed so many times over the past 15 years but did not actually meet until we got to VA. From the first moment I spoke to Oz, he left quite an impression. Five months isn't long to know a man but in that five months he became a man that none of us will ever forget nor would forget had this event not taken place. Oz was a patriot who loved his family and would never shut up about his lovely wife. This detail will never be the same without him. God's speed.

Chris Smith

October 21, 2004

Good by my friend...you will be missed.

Kathy Grosskurth

October 21, 2004

Hi Karen, Amy and Lance - I heard about your husband Karen on the news, and was so saddened. I wanted to send a note to let you all know that David and I have been thinking about you all, and each of you are in my prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you all in His protection and comfort during this trying time. I am sorry we haven't kept in better touch over the years since we left Six Flags, but you three were some of our best friends when we were there, and hearing this remided me of losing Lee Paine over 15 years ago. At any rate, let us know if you need anything, and know you are thought of often and will be in our prayers!

Blessings, Kathy (Hazelrigs) Grosskurth

Amy Behnke

October 21, 2004

To the family of Steve Osborne:

My name is Amy Behnke and I am the wife of Larry Behnke was was working with Steve in Iraq. On behalf of our family we would like to say how very sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.

God Bless you all!

Amy Behnke

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