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Laura Stokes-Gray
May 24, 2012
Nancy:
I was deeply saddened to learn of Steve's death. He was an extraordinary man of great integrity. He believed in the catagorical imperative of a sense of duty and treated people with dignity and respect. He was a gentleman's gentleman but also a great wit! I loved his stories and his delightful personality. It was a privilege to have known him.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with you always.
Love,
Laura Stokes-Gray
May 21, 2012
i was a colleague of Steve's on the National Alumni Board and we hit it off immediately. He was a generous Notre Dame man. He included me on his Class of 42 Newsletters and gave me an expensive book on naval aviation. more than that he gave of himself to me and countless others. i will miss him. Dennis Dunleavy '79
Teresa Currinder
May 5, 2012
Stephen was my Godfather, I have very fond memories of him yanking on my ear as a child. He visited our home on occasion and was a meaningful friend of my father's. My dad told me many stories of road trips with Steve and thought of him as a very close friend. I am sorry for your loss and wish his closest loved ones a peaceful healing process. Teresa Currinder
Pat McNulty
May 3, 2012
You are already being missed by many, Steve. We feel fortunate to have known you for so long. You will always be considered family...
Martha Welborne
May 2, 2012
On behalf of the Lampkin family, we are all so saddened by Steve's death. He was my Dad's good friend from childhood, and my Mom's too. I am so pleased that my Mom, Emmy, and my brother Bill and I visited with Steve on March 25th in Decatur. He was wonderful and welcoming when we stopped in to visit. He was a big influence in my life and a big reason that I went to Notre Dame. He was 92, but he died too young. Steve, we already miss you. Nancy and family, our deepest condolences.
Martha Lampkin Welborne
Chuck ,Ginny Linsenmeyer
May 2, 2012
We will miss Steve so much! He was part of our young family back in the 60's and 70s. He was god father to our daughter Claire. We were clients, but much more than that! He treated us to a visit at his home--all 8-of us! What a happy ,fun, honest man to have as a friend!
Ayten Welch
April 29, 2012
My father, Harry Williamson, and Steve flew together in the same squadron and then in the reserves. Steve was the commander. I met him when we moved to Springfield in the late 80s. What a great man! So positive and kind and knowledgeable.....another connection with my father gone.I hope he did not suffer. I am sorry I was unable to make it to the services due to my work.I am so glad to have known him.My sincere sympathies,Ayten Welch & family
Bill Hickey
April 25, 2012
Steve, was a very long time family friend. He and my parents were part of the ND crew in the late 30's and early 40's. All of us who knew Steve are thinking today how blessed we are to have had the chance to know this wonderful person. As Steve would say, "He had a great ride". Bill Hickey, Burr Ridge, Ill.
Sharon Holland-Welge
April 25, 2012
Steve has been part of our family for as long as I can remember. Steve met my dad in the Navy and the two of them remained good friends all their life. Now they can fly together again!
Greg Gustin
April 25, 2012
Steve's wisdom, humor, stories, and friendship are some of the many characteristics my family will always remember and love about him.
Helen Cummings
April 25, 2012
Mr. Graliker was a wonderful man of great integrity and will be missed by all those who knew and worked with him. He was a true pleasure to talk to and we will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.
Bill Small
April 25, 2012
Steve was close friends with Bob Stewart, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Decatur. They were classmates at Notre Dame and were both pilots in the Naval service in WW II. Bob passed away recently, and now I have lost two good friends. May they rest in peace sharing God's eternal blessing.
Lou Randall
April 25, 2012
When Steve took his Honor Flight, I was asked to write a letter of tribute, which he would receive at "mail call." This letter sums up my feelings about Steve. I miss him and will continue to miss him always.
"Dear Steve,
When I think of you, I am reminded of the last lines of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem, Ulysses:
“Though much is taken, much abides; and though
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
Steve, you have never yielded in your devotion to your schools, your city, your family, your friends, and your nation. You risked your life to ensure that Americans and, indeed, Western civilization could enjoy the freedom we hold so dear. You are a shining example of what Tom Brokaw has called the “greatest generation.”
Steve, I am humbled to have been asked to write this tribute to you and proud to call you my friend. You bravely answered the call to, “Duty, Honor, and Country.” Thank you for your service, your friendship, and your generosity of spirit.
Lou Randall, Woodward Academy
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