Matthew Stevenson Jr.

Steve, I could not believe what I was hearing this morning. You brought happiness to all that you encountered.I'm one of these persons. we were stationed together in Germany, and Desert Storm. (The 240th could not have Rocked without you brother]May the lord keep and comfort your family during this period.

Steve, I can't believe you had to leave this world so soon. It has been years since we last run into each other at Ft Hood. We had some exciting times in Germany. You were so crazy and fun to be around. While typing this, I know you remember the times we would go get those delicious German sandwiches for breakfast and your car stalled one time; you tried to teach me how to pop a clutch :-). See you in Heaven my brother. May the Lord comfort your family and friends.

I love you so much! I cant really get it in my head that your gone..... But i know you wouldnt want me to jus be sitting around bein sad. I love you more than words can describe! Daddy you are amazing and i will cherish and honor the time we spent together. Im your baby girl and im going to make you proud! I miss you and i love you so so much!

Your daughter,
Monica "Ariel"

I love you daddy! Im grateful, that this year was a good year for us, I appreciate the meaningful talks we had and I know that you were happy with how things were headed. I promise to wear your name well, and keep my brothers and sister together. By any means necessary. loosing you has been the most painful and difficult thing I have ever had to face, but God has been helping me daily to get through it. I love you always and forever.

Your Son,
Matthew

Steve it is hard to believe you are gone. You brought joy and happiness to everyone that truly knew you. While you will be missed dearly your joy will live forever. I'm sending a special prayer up for your family. May God continue to console them in there time of need.

We are truly sorry for your loss. We were stationed with Steve in Germany. He will always be in our hearts. God Bless the family.

Colbert and Latrenda Dixon (Moline, IL)

To Dee Dee and the Stevenson's family. Im deeply sorry for your lost. Steve was a brother and a friend to me. I only called him brother. We are in Ft.Sill together me,Steve,Coleman,Heavy,Tamera Baker, Dj Tony, Celica,Frank were best friends and like brothers and sisters. We was always together cooking, hanging out everyday constantly. My parents cared deeply for Steve. Then we meet his sisters when they came to Lawton. I cant express what I feel for the lost of brother that's why it took me so long to write. Once I had my second son Nicholas Severado on June 7 1997 Steve had to be in the room he told the doctor that's my sister and Im not leaving. My children grew very fond of him and called him Uncle Steve. If he ate you ate. After all those years he got out of the military. We kept in touch and then God took all of us to Ft. Hood ,Texas once again we all became family. If you would like to contact me feel free to do so. Especially I'm looking for my friend Tamera. Nikita Severado aka Nicky my kids Alexis & Nicholas Severado

Near shady wall rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light, Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night,As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength with never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice's length and unfold itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view. Were found the same as they were before, and it lost itself in beauties new, Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve and make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive The rose still grows beyond the wall, scattering fragrance far and wide just as it did in days of yore,just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forevermore. With Sincere Sympathy.

This is such a sad day for me as well he was my first NCO when I came in the army He was always there for me when I needed something I will always remember him. And to DEE DEE if there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to call this is munchie my deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours. [email protected]

My heart truly goes out to The Stevenson Family. Steve you will be missed.

my heart goes out to the family. you're all in my prayers. miss you all i'll miss him very much love you all. Twanda Harris.

At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
"Steve" will always be
as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as
close as a prayer.

With Deepest Sympathy,

To DeeDee, the Stevenson and the Franklin families. My deepest sympathies and condolences too you all. I was honored to attend the beautiful ceremony today. The Aurora/Chicago community as well as Steves Military family poured out to show their love and respect and I was deeply moved by it all. Steve was a good friend and we shared many laughs together, whether behind a desk, or in a bunker in Baghdad.. He's looking down on me right now telling me to "man-up". God bless you all !

To Dee Dee and the entire Stevenson Family, you have my deepest condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was a great friend and so much more (I’m truly going to miss you drinking buddy).

Thanks Steve, for showing me how to be a Supply NCO. You were my mentor for 4 1/2 years while at Hood. De De I am sorry for your loss and Steve will be missed.

He will truly be missed, he was a person that could make anyone laugh regardless of the situation. You never knew when he was going through anything because he always had a pleasant smile on his face. My prayers go out to his wife and family and to let them know that they now have an guardian angel watching over them.

To the Stevenson Family, My condolences to you. I can only imagine how hard it is for you. It was hard for me to accept. Steve was always full of joy. He knew how to turn a gloomy day bright.

SFC Stevenson, "Steve" as we called him, will be missed greatly. He had a personality that not even gravity could control. People were drawn to him, as was I. There was never a day that I saw him without a smile on his face. I will celebrate his life as he lived his, to the fullest. My deepest condolences to his family.

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Steve brought joy and laughter everywhere he went. I know the angels in heaven have laughed non-stop since he's been there. Lets remember the good times we all shared with Steve because he wouldn't want it any other way. We love you Dee-Dee and Steve!

My condolences and prayers are with you all. May God keep your heads lifted and your hearts strong. He will truly be missed. April Brown-Edwards (Killeen/Ft. Hood, TX)

TO THE STEVENSON FAMILY,MY HEART GOES OUT TO EVERYONE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND BE WITH EVERYONE. I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THE LOST OF A GOOD MAN WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND IT IS SAD THE WAY HE LEFT.

To Dee Dee and the Stevenson family I am sending my condoleneces from The Bethea, Stewart, Coleman and Kershaw family. Sfc Stevenson may be gone but he will not be forgotten. May God continue to keep you and your family.... Sgt Sheena Kershaw known to Sfc Stevenson as Bethea...

To Dee-Dee and the entire Stevenson Family...You have my deepest condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was a great friend and comrade. He could always make you smile during rough times. He will truly be missed.

The days that go by will be hurtful to know that my big cuz is gone. Through it all I will remember the good times we had. DeeDee we will get through this, with the help of God. I love you and may God bless you and our family.

"The Lord said "He will never leave us nor forsake us".

Shaun & Family

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

To Dee Dee
I am so sorry for your loss..My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DeeDee,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your entire family in my prayers.Trust in the Lord with all thy heart lean not unto thy own understanding, in all thy ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct your path. I love you and I am just a click or a call away.

To DeeDee & Family:

We are sorry to hear of the death of your husband. Our family will continue to keep all of you in prayer and know that God is a comforter in the most difficult times. May God Bless. Jackson Family (Barbara, James, Adam Jr and Brenda)

To Dee and the entire Stevenson family, a lost of a love one can be one of the hardest challanges in life, but if you look to the hills in Jesus word, you would find peace. We celebrate Steve's life and the time he shared with all of us on earth. I truely would miss him as a Soldier, but most of all as my trustee old friend. We shared a lot of good times in the military and we also shared some bad, but through it all, Steve always was there and had the answer. Dee stay strong and know that myself and Chelly prayers are with you always. Gone but not forgotten. Terence and Chelly Jackson, Balad, Iraq and Columbia, South Carolina.

To Dee and the entire Stevenson family, a lost of a love one can be one of the hardest challanges in life, but if you look to the hills in Jesus word, you would find peace. We celebrate Steve's life and the time he shared with all of us on earth. I truely would miss him as a Soldier, but most of all as my trustee old friend. We shared a lot of good times in the military and we also shared some bad, but through it all, Steve always was there and had the answer. Dee stay strong and know that myself and Chelly prayers are with you always. Gone but not forgotten. Terence and Chelly Jackson, Balad, Iraq and Columbia, South Carolina.

Weeping may endure for a nite,but JOY will come in the morning! At this difficult time may you find peace and comfort in knowing that God makes no mistakes and He is still in control.Wait on the Lord!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The days that go by will be very hurtful to know that my cuz is gone. But through it all I will remember the good times we had. I will pray for strength for all us DeeDee, we all will get through this, with the help of God. He will truly be missed we love you Big Cuz.

God Bless
Shaun & Family

It is with deep sorrow that we express our sincere sympathy for your loss. Please accept our condolences. It is our hope and prayer that your Family finds the courage and determination to bear this irreparable loss. May the memories of your loved one and those special times you have shared together be of comfort to you now and in the days ahead...bringing peace to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness.

From the bottom of our hearts,
the Middleton Family

TO DEE, AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING EARTH HAS NO SORROW HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL. ALSO TO THE FAMILY; PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOST, MAY HIS MEMORIES LIVE FOREVER, IN YOUR HEARTS. PEACE AND LOVE.

To DeeDee our thoughts and prays goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Keep your faith. May god bless you and this family. From Nene and Fuzzy

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To DeeDee
I am so sorry for your lost. Just hold on to god's unchanging hand and he will see you all though this. I will keep you and the Stevenson family in my prayers. Hang in there Dee!

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.