Steven Leonard Cahoon Sr.

You left us almost 10 years ago, but remain in our thoughts, and hearts still.

Really don't know anymore uncle steve. i been heart broken ever sense that day. you were always the only one who ever understood me.i wish you were here now i need you here my heart aches. i love you uncle steve i miss you more everyday always wondering how things would be now with you around.i got to go now.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steve you know I am sure how much I miss you still. I pray your with dad and that 1 day we will be together love ya mark

Happy Birthday Steve :-(

Hey Uncle steve its been along time since youve been gone but i have some exciting news.. You going to be a Great uncle again Jennifers having her 5th baby some were in between March and April.. I have a feeling its going to be a girl!!! my second niece.. And i graduated from High school it was a tough journy but ive made it.. i have a prayer for you..
" Gail and Bleesed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In the hour vouchsafe, O my God to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ and of his blessed Morther. Amen."

I heard about Steven's death yesterday. I am so sorry. I realized how long it had been since I've been in contact with my family back East. My dad, Leonard E. Lewitt, is probably very upset. Family is very important. He would have wanted us to stay in contact. I have always wished that we were not on the other side of the continent. It would have been so much fun growing up and sharing our families. I remember as I was growing up my parents would try to get to North Adams/Clarsburg as much as they possibly could. We always received a warm welcome. The whole family would keep dropping in at grandma and grandpa's (meme and pepe's) to see us. It was fun going over to Aunt Barbara and Uncle Al's, there were so many cousins.

Please accept my late condolences.
Linda

Hi Steve really miss ya bro lonley place here without you.Really miss those rides we used to take in the wild just us and our budwiesers.\Well this one's for you. Say hi to dad for me both of my saturday buds are gone . I can't wait to be with you again please wait up. Still gonna have buds for both of ya.Love bros markand son

Hello my dear brother,It's been two years since you left us.It is still so hard to believe that you are gone.I think about you everyday and miss you so much.Please always remember that I love you and will see you again.Love your Big Sister.

Hi Uncle Steve, I want to thank you for sending Aunt Jean to Brian and my Wedding reception last month. It was so nice to see her after all this time. I know deep in my heart that you were there right beside her. And thank you for hearing my prayer that if you could talk to the Big Boss up there with you to allow the rain to stop long enough for the ceremony and pictures. I love and miss you. I'll come to visit again soon. Your niece Laurie

Hi "Uncle Steve" well its been a year since you've been gone.what a year its been. lots of ups and downs. i miss you alot and i think about you often. more today though. lots of good things have happened in my life this past year, i have met the love of my life. you would have loved him. we are renting a house in clarksburg.i'm really sad that your missing it but i know you are watching from above. i love you and miss you. :)

My dear Brother,It is one year ago this coming week that you left us.I just want to let you know that all of your family and friends miss you as much today as we did the day that you left us.We love you so much and you will always be with us.Love you.your Big Sis Ronnie

Hi Steve,



Happy Anniversary.....it would have been 20 years today. I still can't believe you're not here with us.



The kids want to take me out to dinner tonight. We're going to go to The Golden Eagle....that was one of your favorite places.



I'll be thinking about you all day......



I love and miss you....



Me

hi "uncle" steve i haven't talked to you in awhile though i think about you everyday well my birthday was aug 28th and i'm 25 now. im gettin old wish you were around to share it with me. i see erica every now and then she's doin good and she said that she's goin to play soccor this year i'll have to make sure i go to some of her games. i haven't seen chris lately though i'd like to hang out with him more and tuffy too we were all so close as kids i miss that. but i have to go now i'll talk to you later love ya and miss you - christine:)

Dear Uncle Steve,

We all miss you a great deal. We love you very much. I wanted to write to you earlier, but I didnot know that I was still able to until Tuesday night. I also don't have a computer. I started working at Subway in North Adams on Tuesday, and my first day I worked with Erica. It was nice to be able to work with her. She asked me how my kids were doing, and said that she couldnot remember all of their names; however she remembered that you called my son Elijah CHUCK. Infact everyone remembers that is what you called him. Everytime I look at him I think of you and calling him Chuck. I asked him if he remembers anyone calling him that but he is too young to remember it. I think about you all the time and you will alway's be with me and everyone.



I LOVE YOU!!!!

Love, Jessica May Martin

Dear Steve,I just got done reading the letter from our sister.She is right,and we all believe that!! There is no way that you would have done that.I know that you where cleaning out the house,so you and Jean could sell it.Thats what you told me the week before and I will go to my grave beliveing that just as all of us will.I love you and miss you so much.Your Big Sis.

Dear Steven i miss you so much I just want you to know that I believe if you could have got out alive you would have.I know how much you loved your wife and children, and all the rest of us .You talked to me the day before the fire and I will always remember your smile,because you were smiling the last time i saw you .love always your sister Patti

Happy Birthday Steve.,Missing you an awful lot today., We always seemed to see each other or talk on either your birthday or mine., You are always in my thoughts and prayers., I wish you could see Benjamin (although I'm sure you can)I feel you are his guardian angel., Wayne really had a hard day today. He is still having a real hard time. Well I talk to you often I only hope you can hear me, I have always felt you were my brother, we always had a great connection. I really miss hearing your voice. I look at old pictures and video just to see you and talk to you, it feels like you are here., Well keep watch over us, we love you and miss you, but know someday we will be together again, till then.

Love Suzanne

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!!!!

I DON'T KNOW IF THE LAST MESSAGE WAS SUBMITTED BECAUSE I SENT A PHOTO WITH IT...OF ME AND YOU AND PUNKY AT HER 16TH BIRTHDAY PARTY...

WHEN I STARTED THIS, IT WAS 12:05am on Thursday, August 4th, it's now 2:02am.. I got caught up in trying to change the background of the messages and sending you a photo....

I know you'll like the photo, I believe it was the last time you danced with your daughter....on her 16th Birthday....can you believe it. I can't believe she's 16 1/2 already....goes out all the time, has quite the social life, and a lot of friends. I'm so glad or her, although she's missing the most important one of all her Daddy....she misses you so much. I think tomorrow is going to be very difficult...she has to work 9am to 4pm I believe. She'll probably get up and beat me to the cemetery in the morning, because she is helping Chris and Steven pack and clean up there apartment. Chris has moved back in with me and Erica and Steven is back at my Mom and Dad's.... I think it's great! I did his bed laundry tonight, and made his bed, I've go his comforter in the dryer right now. It will be done shortly so he can have it to cover up with. Although he probably doesn't need it, since it's pretty warm in here.

Chris is on vacation this week (or so he tells me). I hope everything is going okay for him at Eagle Lumber. I would hope that Larry would call me or try and get a hold of me if there are any problems or concerns that he might have. Someone has to look after Chris now that you're not there to do it.

Anyway
, today's your birthday and we are celebrating it without you...not what we planned on doing this year or any year soon...it's not right!!! You should be here celebrating with us...you are 47 today...still older than Suzanne..
I talked to Suzanne tonight, she showed me a website to look at Benjamin's hospital picture...I guess Elizabeth and Ed purchased the photos and mailed one to us yesterday. We should have it any day. The picture is cute...I was looking at some pictures that Ed had taken with his own digital camera and while looking at one of them, I felt like I was looking at your brother Bill when he was little. It was a profile picture looking up at his facial features...if you look at him straight on, it doesn't look like Bill, but from the view it was taken it sure does. ....he's a cutie...it's a real shame he won't get to know his Great Uncle Steve...he has your middle name though. I though that was especially nice of Elisabeth and Ed to give him that name. It's another way to keep your name and memory going on and on.

Well, I've probably wrote too much again. The last time I did that, they didn't publish it. This time I will save it in Word and if they don't print it, I will submit it in a couple different entries.

Well, I better get back to work...it's now 2:18 am., Guess I'm not going to bed tonight. Got lots of work to do....as usual and the big guy is back in town tomorrow...

I'll see you in the morning at your grave...

I love and miss you.

Love me.

P.S. HAPPY 47TH BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Hi Steve,



Good news - Elizabeth gave birth to Benjamin Steven Peloquin this morning just after 5am. Suzanne called us about 7:30 this morning to share the news. Elizabeth was very tired and was going to try and get some sleep. Her water broke around 9pm Friday night, so she had been at the hospital since then. They had to help her along with the labor, just like they had to do with me. Benjamin weighed 8 1/2 lbs. I didn't ask how long he was. Suzanne is suppose to send pictures. I hope Ed takes digital pictures so he can email them to us.



Paul and Michelle Baran are grandparents now too. Amy had a baby boy on July 20th. I talked to Paul on Friday afternoon. He and Michelle went up to West Virginia last weekend. Michelle is already trying to figure out where Paul could go to work somewhere closer to Amy and Colin.



Erica and I would like to go down to NC to visit everyone and see Benjamin, but I don't know if I'm going to be able to before school starts.



Well, it's 1:13am on Sunday, I'm going to get back to work for a while. Erica has Courtney and Shamus over. They're looking at old pictures... Shamus is not feeling very well and was home alone, so I told Erica to bring him here.



Tomorrow is the barbeque to raise money for the Charles Cooper scholarship. It's going to be at the Clarksburg town field.



I'll talk to you tomorrow.



Goodnight,

Love me.

Hi Steve,

Today's Saturday, July 23rd. It's about 12:30AM. Erica has a basketball tournament at Franklin Pierce College this weekend. Remember we went last year? We've got to leave about 8 in the morning. Lindsey is going to ride up with Erica and I. They have 3 games tomorrow at 11, 3, and 6, and three games on Sunday at 9, 11, and 1pm. The semifinals are at 3 and final at 5pm. I'm looking forward to going and watching Erica and the girls play, but not looking forward to going alone.....



I'll think about you all day, both days...these are the hardest times. I know you would love to watch punky play. She would love to have you here to watch...you were her biggest fan you know.



I'll write tomorrow night and let you know how they did, although I hope you'll be watching and cheering them on....



I love and miss you...I'll talk to you tomorrow.



Love me

Hi Steve,

I can't believe it's been almost 5 months since I last saw you. It hasn't gotten any easier....don't think it ever will. I visit you all the time at the cemetary, it's where I feel closest to you. I'm hoping to be able to get your headstone soon. It's been a little rough financially. I've been saving though so we can have a real nice stone with pictures.

I'm getting ready to go to work early. I didn't go to bed last night, wanted to get some work done. I didn't see the race today, but I heard Dale Jr. won! It's his first time this year.

I havent' watched much of the races this year, it's not much fun watching alone. You know, I still miss you just as much today, as I did 5 months ago. None of my feelings have changed at all.

Erica and I are probably going to move in with my mom and dad. We really need to get out of this apartment. Things have changed again with my job. Debbie is moving back to Delaware at the end of the month and I will be taking back her responsibilities at Turboprop. I've actually been demoted. Last week Harry knocked me down again by cutting my pay by a substantial amount. That's one of the reasons we are going to move in with mom and dad. Things are going to get even tighter than they have been. I am trying real hard not to have to use any of the money that we've been putting into Erica's College fund. I'm going to try and sell my vehicle this week and get something smaller and a lot cheaper. I only need a small vehicle since I'm usually by myself anyway. Can't wait to see what they give me for a trade in. Oh well, that's what I get for buying a new car so quickly, right? I should have listened to you....



Well, I'm going to get in the shower so I can get to work by 6. I have a lot to do this week and didn't work much this weekend.



I'll talk to you tonight.

Love and Miss you, ME.

Hey uncle steve whats up nothing much here got inschool to day for my friend doing something but she didnt get in troble she said i did it ( what a good friend huh) I feel so sad with out you here. I miss you coming to my house everyday. Justin Misses you callin him chucky. Jeremy misses you. my dad is ok and my mom is fine her birthday is tomarrow. man shes goin to be in her 40's wow.I love you so much i get out of school the 21st i got a boyfriend its one of justins friends hes so cute Oh and i won 3 stuffed animals out of the machine at Price chopper. i named them Jillian Nate and nathan jr lol. oreo the cat you use to call big dog misses you he stands at the door around the time you usually came over. well i got to go. Love you

Hi Steve,

I know it's early, Erica just got home. She was at Jordon's, but didn't wanted to stay. She called me at 4am and woke me up to tell me she was coming home. She's asleep now, but I'm wide awake.

I brought you a few things yesterday...I hope you like them. I wanted to brighten up your space and let everyone know you were there.

As you know, I didn't go to Dick & Donna's yesterday....I spent the day with you instead. It's now the same going anywhere or doing anything without you. I miss you sooo much. I feel so empty, it's like I'm slowly dying....so I can be with you again. When I was visiting yesterday, I actually fell asleep. I brought blankets so I could lay next to you. I feel close to you when I'm there. I talk to you a lot, but you still haven't talked back....I'll keep waiting.

Well, I will be back again today to visit. Erica has to work 4-8pm, but I'll be up before then.

I love and miss you.

Dear Uncle Steve: Yesterday was not an easy day. As you know we all gathered at your committal service. A sad day as we were flooded with the reality again that you have left us. Within the sadness though I took note of a beautiful sign of peace that I believe was a sign from you. The day grew cloudy as we gathered around you, yet when the priest began to speak of you and the lord, the sun began to shine and the birds were singing in the trees behind you. I felt my heart smile just a bit because I know you were letting us know your at peace. Somehow the sun's warmth felt like your arms reaching out in a big hug around us. The birds singing was your voice saying Im okay. the sun and the birds singing lasted just a brief time, but the signs that you were there and peace that brought to me will last forever. I love you and miss you



Lisa

Dear Steve,

....Today was a day I was not prepared for. We had to say goodbye. I didn't want to leave you there...it's not suppose to be this way. Everyone misses you so much. I can't believe what a hole you have left in our hearts. I miss you so much...it still hurts so much...I don't think the hurting will ever stop. We've placed you as close to the tree line as we could. I figured that's where you would like to be. Larry thought it was a nice spot too. You're right near Junior.



The service was nice, I can't believe how many attended. Some of us got together afterwards at Freightyard. It was nice.



I went up to see you alone afterwards. I feel like you are all alone. I don't want you to be. We should have your headstone soon. We'll come visit you often. Your mom was there in our thoughts and prayers...she went down to Susie's for a few days. I'm worried about her. I wish we could talk again...maybe someday. Your sister Ronnie called when we were at Freightyard. She wanted to be here with us but couldn't. They love you dearly Steve.

Jonathan and his girlfriend had their baby last week. He's beautiful. He's the same size Erica was when she was born. His name is Brian Wayne.

Well, I just wanted to say hello again and let you know that we all think about you all the time.

I'll talk to you again soon.

I love you and miss you.

Hi Steve,It's three months today that you left us,and as Jean says it does not get any easier.I miss you as much today.I can't call and talk to you anymore, but I talk to you everyday just as all of your family does.Two weeks from now is the anniversary of Dad's death.I know that you and Dad,Grandma,Grandpa and Aunt Sheila are all together now and just having a good time.GO RED SOX!!! Love you and miss you Ronnie.

Hey Uncle Steve,

I am sorry that it took me so long to write to you but it has been hard for me to accept. Everyday I wish that it wasn't true and that you will be there when I go home to visit. I can't believe that I will never get to see or talk to you again and that my baby will never know you. That is why I am writing as you know it is going to be a baby boy and we have decided on a name. His name is going to be Benjamin Steven Peloquin.

Well it is getting late and I have to go to bed. I miss you and will always love you.

Love Liz

Hi Steve,I can't believe It's two months today.I miss talking to you so much.Bruce and I both miss you.I love you.Your sis Ronnie

HI uncle steve It's me jeremy again i started a new email acount and i just wanted to tell you my birthday is comeing up if you forgot. ill comeup to the house on it well g2g bye

Hi Steve,Just want to let you know that Bruce and I have bought a stepping stone for you.We are going to ask Jean and the kids if we can put it up at the house.I love you and miss you so much.Your sis Ronnie

Hi Steve,

Well, we've almost made it through today. Today was a very difficult day for us. Our first holiday without you. It will never be the same. Erica and I met up at the house today. Actually, Erica went up twice to talk to you. She has had a really bad day. She misses you so much Steve. She misses how she use to talk to you about everything. We had dinner at my mom's this afternoon. Kenny and Audrey were there too. It was a quiet dinner.

I have to have surgery tomorrow morning. They're going to put a medi-port in so I can have my remicade treatments again. Krista is going to bring me to BMC for 9:30. I'm a little nervous about it, but it should be alright. I hope you'll be there with me, to hold my hand like you always do.

This is so hard, everyone says it should get easier, but it doesn't. It actually seems to get more difficult each day. Unfortunately life has to go on....I wish time would just stop for a while, so we could try to absorb all of this.

Well, I will see you tomorrow.

Good night.

Love me.

Hey Uncle steve, Im in school now. Heres when all the troble starts. Jeremy has to get surgury to get his apendix out. I cant beleive I want see you anymore its to hard. sometimes i say to my self nope hes not gone his going to come to the door any minute. my friend whiteny gave me some cloths. she told me to tell you hi. Well i got to go ill write you back later

Dear Steve



Its so hard to beleave I will never see you again. I keep thinking about the last time I saw you.It was Sunday morning and you

were getting ready to take Erica

to basketball practice.I can't remember when we said goodbye if I

hugged you and told you I loved you and now you are gone.Please

know that you are allways in my heart



love your sister Patti

Hey Uncle steve,

Huhhhh Hard 2 weeks my cat had kittens March 9 (5 of them) and 3 died we dont no why but im sad. i miss you tarable. have your picture in my wallet and hanging over the couch so when i go to sleep i can see you and i no you are watching over me. You remember how you told me that Erica tried modeling well i did it and i got in but the only thing is that i dont have enough money, Justin also got in but he was going to do acting. Michelda turned 2 March 8th god my nephews and niece are growning up fast. i watch home movies that have you in them. helps with the pain. Gramma was looking for a guy a couple weeks ago in the paper it was so cute, Oreo ( the cat you wanted to take home and Called big dog cuz it looked like a dog) missed you to. We got your Dale Earnhardt Coat. Justin goes Thats mine since it was my God Fathers. Justins shaving his face now. Hes got a little mustash and sideburns. well i love you uncle steve and always will miss you. Your niece Jillian

Hi Steve,

I'm writing to you from down here in Florida. It's 12:34am and I'm not tired yet. I got in about 11pm, got unpacked and just made a cup of soup. As I told you earlier, I was afraid to fly today. I have no idea why. Everything went okay though. I worked during both flights. It made the time go by pretty fast. It's good to see Adiella again. She's so sweet as you know. She said to say hello to you. I talked to punky when I landed. She was already in bed. She sounded tired. She went to LeJardin with the Lincoln's for dinner tonight. My mom had a hair appointment, so she'll go there for dinner another night. I'll write to you later in my journal. I just wanted to let you know I made it to Florida okay.

Love ya,

Me

Uncle Steve,

I can't believe that it has already been a month since you had to leave us, I still don't understand and probably never will. But please know how much I love you! Laurie

Dear Uncle Steve



Hardly seems possible that it has been one month since you left us. Theres not a day that my thoughts dont drift in your direction. I know you are at peace and watching over all of us as we walk here below. I love you

lisa

Dear Steve And Family,

I have known you all my life... And my family has known you longer... Steve was a great person... And was loved by so many... Steve will always be in our hearts and memories...





Love,

Cassy

Dear Steve,

You will always have a place in my heart.. Along with Glen And Lee.. You are all great people.. And your memories will always be with me..



Love,

Sherrie Andrews(Big D)

Hey Guy,

The pains hard to deal with deffenently when im in school and the kids are picking on me and gettin me introble. but I hope everyone is getting by day by day its not easy Jillian

Hi Steve,

I know it's early to be writing, but I just got home and wanted to tell you that Erica had her first session with Dr. Siracussa today. She hasn't said much about it. Actually I think she's mad at me because I was late picking her up and she didn't get to practice until 4pm. She said she probably won't play in tomorrow's game. I hope coach doesn't to that to her. She's not in a very good mood right now. Her and Seamus haven't been getting along as I told you last night. Right now she's with Julie and Kristen. Today's Kristen's birthday and they're going to another girls 16th party at Brannings. I guess I have to pick her up about 10 tonight. Well Tuff just got here for a visit, so I will talk to you more later.

Love ya,

Me

Hi There,

We just got home from the game at the cage. What a game. We won, as you know, but not too gracefully. It was quite difficult. Poor punky didn't do very well. Although I think coach should probably have given her a little longer to get hold of her game. She had a nice block during her short time on the court. Anyway, we play again on Saturday at 2:15pm against Hamphsire.

As I told you last night, I'm writing in a journal instead now, because it feels more private. I will still check in here now and then to see your picture and say hello.

I'll talk to you later in my journal.

Love, me.

Jean, erica, chris and Steve:



I listened to the drury game today and what a game it was. I think part of me listened because it was the drury girls playing and another deeper part listened because I knew that uncle Steve's spirit was going to be all over that place willing the girls to win. Everytime it got to a nail biting situation, I closed my eyes and thought of him, each time I did magic happened we would make a basket or palmer would mess up. Erica , you and the team played an awesome game... I hope you sensed your dad there because I know he was, just like I know he walks with each of you every day. He is missed by all but it takes just a brief moment of closing your eyes and listening to your heart to know he really is still such a big part of everyday . I am thinking of you all and will definately be listening for his magic this saturday....... good luck to you and the girls erica... Aunt Jean you are in my thoughts alot, I hope you are feeling better...



love lisa

Jean, Erica, Steve & Chris,

Steve will be remembered for his loving, thoughtfulness and that beautiful smile. He has passed on many of his wonderful qualities to each of you kids and I'm sure his love will be felt forever by all of us lucky enough to have known him. I know I can still feel the hugs that you, Jean and Steve came across the Hoosac Valley gym to give me. Thank you for the beautiful memory.

Aunt Nancy & Uncle Bernie

DEAR JEAN AND FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. STEVE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED THROUGH THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES HE LEFT US.HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. WITH ALL MY LOVE, SUE

Hey Dad,

I miss you, I went up the house to see you last night with Lindsay. It was really dark but I had to go up to see you. Mom was in the ER last night, I'm still trying to take care of her the best I can. Steven and Chris are moving in together. I'm kinda sad about that, but it's ok it will be good for me and mom to be together, we get along so well. I have a game tomorrow night at the Cage against Palmer. I hope we win, I mean I know we are going to because I told you we would make it to the finals and I'm not gonna settle for anything less. You are a huge motivation for the team. I have to go tho, I will write to you soon. And dont forget Monday I get my license and I will be up to see you first before anyone. Later Dad.

Love you, Punky Poo

Dear Jean,

It was so heartwarming to hear Erica sing at the funeral for Omi. She is a lovely daughter, and a precious gift from God. I pray you are all doing well.

Hi Steve,

How are you? It's Tuesday night almost midnight. Erica and I just go home from the emergency room. I couldn't take the pain any more, so the doctor told me to go there. I'm feeling a little better. They did a CT scan, I have inflammation (which I knew). My arms are all brused as usual from the IV's. Anyway, I saw Dr. Wasser today also and Friday I need to meet with a surgeon to have a port put in so I can have remicade treatments again.

While I was in the emergency room Erica took a drive up to the house to talk to you. I hope you were awake. She's such a trooper, I don't know what I would ever do without her. Steven and Chris had to meet with Suzanne and Wayne tonight about the apartment. Steven's getting cold feet. He's concerned he will be stretching his income too far and won't have any money left to do things. I told him I will help him out as much as possible. I haven't talked to them yet, Chris was in bed when we got home so I guess I'll find out how it went in the morning. We got a lot of snow today, and it's very windy. brr... I can't wait until winter is over so we can clean up the lot at home and make a garden. Erica and I talked about what we want to do last night. We're going to put up a gazebo and a wooden bridge across the stream. It will look nice. I feel so bad, today was Dick and Donna's anniversary and I forgot to call her. I'll call her in the morning.

I better get to bed, it's late and I really need to get to work tomorrow.

Good night, I'm thinking of you.

Love, me.

Hi Brother,I miss you so much.Laurie reminded me tonight about the song,there are holes in the floor of heaven so from now on every time it rains I will think about you and just remember how much I love you and miss you. Your Big Sis Ronnie

Dear Everyone,



Uncle Steve will always be with us when we talk about him and think about him. He will always watch over us.



Erica, Steven, Chris, and Aunt Jean Uncle Steve will always be there for you everyday.



Erica,

Your Dad be with you on your wedding day and walk you down the isle with you.



(Just remember when you feel a cool breeze thats him. When it starts to snow all of a sudden thats Uncle Steve crying from heaven for us.)



We'll love you all and Uncle Steve forever.



Justin Cahoon



P.S I miss you and love you Aunt Jean. Don't forget about me

Hi There,

It's Monday night. I'm waiting for

Punky to get back to Tonya's so I can go pick her up. She went down to the boys game at Umass. I listened to you and went to the doctors today. They put me back on prednizone again. Actually, I really don't mind this time because I really need it. I have to go to Dr. Wasser's office tomorrow. I'm going to try to go to work in the morning. I've got so much work to make up. It was 55 degrees out today. I went up to the house and was surprised at how much snow had settled in one day. I guess we're going to get it all back tomorrow though. Steven and Kate came over for dinner tonight. It was nice to visit with them since no one else was here. They seem to get along really good. I'm hope they hang on when she goes to college next year. We have to meet with Wayne and Suzanne tomorrow night so they can sign a lease with them. Kinda makes me nervous, but I guess we need to let them grow up. I just hope Chris holds up his end like I know Steven will. I decided that I was going to let Steven have your truck and Erica is going to have Steven's truck when she gets her license on Monday. I know Steven will take extra good care of your truck for you. Chris wanted it to, but I really don't think he will take very good care of it. I'm sure he's going to be upset, since I haven't told him yet. I'll tell him this weekend. I need to put a better photo of you on this book of you. I'll figure out how to do that tomorrow night. I'll let Punky pick one out. You know how critical of looks she can be, so it must meet her approval. I just talked to Val. I've talked to her a lot lately. Her and Chris have been great. She tells me Chris talks to Andy a lot. I think that's great, because you know him, he doesn't say much to us. I think he feels close to you by working back at the mill. I've been wanting to stop and talk to Larry, but I haven't had the courage. I have your uniforms in my car, but I don't want to give them back.

I still can't believe you're not hear with us. It's like you're just out of town or something and we'll see you again soon. We miss you terribly...

Good night.

Love me.

Hi Steve,

It's Sunday night already. I just talked to Mark and he said Joe's graduation was great. He sounded very proud. We didn't do much today, Erica had practice and I cleaned out my office at Inland. I'll only be at Turboprop now, which will be nice. I was suppose to attend an event at Jeff's church tonight, but I fell asleep. I don't think I was ready to go yet any way. Steven and dad went snowmobiling today. I haven't talked to them so I don't know how it went. I'm sorry I didn't make it up to the house today...I haven't been feeling very well as you probably know. Yes, I will call the doctor in the morning. Chris just came home, he's been at Amber's house. Well, I'm going to say good night. I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Love me.

Dear Family:

We are all dealing with a terrible loss that happened in our family. I know its too painful to think about going on without Steve Sr, but we will all get through this together as long as we stick together and help eachother through this. I know this family will not be the same without Steve Sr, but we will still always be a good strong family and not let this loss ruin our lives forever. We can get through this. Steven Cahoon Sr. was a great person. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Uncle Steve Cahoon Sr. will never be forgotten.



Love your Neice Katie Martin

Hi There,

It's 3:45am and guess what, I can't sleep. I decided I would write to you here each night before I go to bed. You'll be here forever now, so I can talk to you forever and let you know everything that's going on. Although, I hope you're watching over us...we really need you to now. I hope you were listening Friday when your Erica was singing in Church. It was absolutely beautiful. I think she was singing to you and Omi. She is trying to be so strong. She played a great game Friday night. It was there first Western Mass game and they won. We go to the Umass cage on Thursday. So much has happened in the past 20 days. Erica had to get glasses...Chris started working back at the mill on Wednesday...and Steven and Chris are getting an apartment together. They're all growing up. I hate it. Chris decided not to go in the Marines right now. Steven has been a rock. He is trying to take care of everyone (as usual). I think my mom and dad are going to be very sad when he moves out. He's all they talk about. They are going to rent the apartment from Suzanne and Wayne. Bill finally moved in with Kim. I hope it lasts, I like Kim. Suzanne came back to town last night. It's nice to see her again. Erica and I are going to go somewhere during April vacation, we just don't know where yet. Maybe somewhere with Krista and Todd and the girls. They have been so good. As you know, Krista's mom passed away on Tuesday. Erica gave Omi a letter to take with her to give to you. I hope you see her soon.

I go up and talk to you every day at the house. I don't know if you are listening, but I have to think so. Everyone is thinking about you all the time....no one more than me. I miss you so much, it won't stop hurting.

Good night and I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Love, ME

Steve,



For each passing day, not having you in our lives is not easy for any of us.



We all miss you more each day.



When we all sit and talk about our good memories of you and the good times we shared with you and your family makes us feel better.



But the realization that there will be no future memories, breaks our hearts.



Too young ... Too soon



Your sister-in-law,

Dawn

Steve



I am proud to be a brother to you .I will allways remember all the times we shared together from throwing horseshoes in the backyard to the laughter of showing us the special rock you wanted. You will be missed by all of us.



love your brother inlaw Dave

Steven



You will allways be in my heart,I will miss you love your sister Patti

When one steps into marriage,you not only gain a spouse but also that chosen ones family. When I married Ronnie, I gained a loving wife and a beautiful extended family. Within that family I received sisters and brothers. You steven as one of those brothers, opened your arms to me and offered your friendship. To know such a kind man is something I will always be thankful for. though I wish we could have had more time and years ahead of us I will treasure the time we did have.



Your brother in law Bruce

A child who is blessed with sibilings, is a child who knows

true happiness. Having been blessed with 10 sibilings, I was

truely blessed with so much happiness, my heart overflowed with joy.



It is not ours to question why such Happiness can also yield such pain, for with all that is good will come some that is bad. What I do know is that the day came much to soon for us to say goodbye to you dear Steven.



Our family has just walked through depths of grief that I do not believe we ever knew existed. The grief of loosing one loved so much.



I will hold onto you forever in my heart and I will visit with you often in the cherished memories that will keep you alive for always within me.



My heart finds a bit of peace knowing you are in the home we call heaven with Dad, give him a kiss for me dear brother.



Until we meet again......



Love your sister Ronnie

Jean,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers, and trust our good Lord and Savior will comfort you in this difficult time.

Nancy, Mark, Tom, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Michael.

I will miss Uncle Steve very much. He was a great God Father too. I'll never forget the time we had working at the mill. He gave me a chance and my first job. I'll miss him calling me "Chuckie". Pizza and Angelina's grinders won't be the same. :(

To My Brother Steve



We shared our dreams and plans,

and some secrets too.

All those memories we shared,

is what bonds me now to you.

You would come to visit,

only for a short while.

One day you were here,

the next you were gone.



Every second is filled with memories of you.

I feel so alone and lost without you.

I can't express the sadness that I feel.



I never thought I would see the day,

when you wouldn't be here.

We had a bond, which was very strong.

It’s a bond shared by our family,

which will never be able to be broken.



Grief is not a sign of weakness, Nor a lack of faith.

It is the price of love we all must pay.



Steve you were an amazing man

who took on the world despite all of its challenges.



I LOVE YOU, BROTHER

Mark

About my son...Steven

by Barbara Cahoon



On August 4, 1958, I gave birth to an adorable baby boy and named him.....

Steven Leonard Cahoon.



Steve would always be up early and help with everything, making sure everything was picked up and put away.



“Mamas make sure my cloths are ready for tomorrow,” he would say to me.



Steve loved to be on the run, always making every minute count for something. He always loved to go to Demers Farm. There was this one time, it was winter, and I hid his coat and boots so he wouldn’t go anywhere. But he sneaked out and went anyways. “Where’s my Stevie I thought?”



I’ll never forget he would stop in and talk with Mrs. Weber on Eagle Street (she was a sweet elderly lady) she gave Steve a snow blower. Besides shoveling her out, there was also Mrs. Bizzie; her driveway was very high and very long. Steve would sit and listen while they talked about their lives in return for some cookies and whoopie pies. There were so many people he helped.



He loved to talk about his family and especially his Dad.



He was a man of principle, he was a very proud man, and loved from the deepest part of his heart. Even though his eye had a problem that we tried to fix and had a hard time reading, Steve always was able to over come it and do his jobs with 110%. No matter where he worked he was liked and respected by all he knew.



Steve was a friend, a husband by choice. But Steve was a precious gift of love to me from Alton and granted by God.

Jean

We are so sorry to her about Steve. Please except out heart felt condolenses in you time of grief.

To my family and their friends,

I cant express what im feeling Uncle steve was one of my favorite uncles. I will miss him coming to my house everyday. I know he is very missed by everyone.

Jean:



Kathy and I send our deepest sympahty to you and your family. No words can console your loss. Your prayers are with you.

to jean,cris &steve whenever i think about the best days of my life i realize Steve was there with me.He always made me feel good about me. And i can say same about each of you.love you all uncle Mark

Dear Family,

It was such a shock to hear about Steve. What a heartache.

To Barb,Jean and all my nieces and nephews,I send my love and prayers.Your good memories will console you in the future,God Bless you all.

Aunt Joan

To the Cahoon Family,

We will miss Steve greatly. Although we didn't know him quite that long, he was so friendly and thoughtful and we were grateful that he would give David a ride home everyday. He even helped us bring our Christmas tree, since we had no way of bringing one home. We will never forget his quick wit and humor. God bless you all, we mourn with you.

Steve,Chris,Erica,Jean,

I just wanted to let you know that i am deeply sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers durring this dificult time.

To the Cahoons,

Ive known steve for most of my life, and my dad has known him for even longer. He was a great guy. I'm very sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered.

Jean, Chris, Steve, and Erica.

Its a sad lost and my prayers go out to you and your family. Steve was a great guy and always smiling when i saw him. May he rest in peace and never forgotten.

Jean & Family We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts, and also in Aunt Jennies'. We Love You.

Erica,Steven,Chris&Jean:

I'm very sorry for your loss you are like family to me. anything that you need you know where you can reach me. The following is a poem that I wrote:



On the wings of a Butterfly:



On the wings of a butterfly

You can be free

You can do what you want

be who you can be

See the world as it was meant

to be seen,

Feel free, feel the wind

Feel the warm sunshine

As you are taken away...

On the wings of a butterfly.



I love you and miss you

" uncle" Steve

Family /Friends,

Words cannot express how saddend I am about your loss, I had the privilage to work with Steve for many years at Eagle Lumber,I learned a lot from Steve throughout the years about the lumber Industry,

carpentry,passion for your work,dedication,and many other things that I will use the rest of my life! and I will always remember our lunch time conversations,he will be deeply missed!

Chris, Steve, Erica & Jeanie,



May God be with you during this extremely painful period of your life. The little memories of Steve that I have will stay with me.

Dear Jean,Chris,Steven& Erika,

No words can express our heartfelt sympathy for you all at this time. You are in our prayers. May Jesus'love comfort you.



Al & Robin

I have memories of my Uncle Steve to last a lifetime. I know you are at peace,I will miss you!

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on..."



Your nephew,

John Babcock

(Kristina, Jessica & Belle)

Jean, Chris, Steven & Erika,

With our deepest sympathy to you all. Steve will be forever missed. We've had alot of good times together over the years and we will always treasure our memories. Be strong and always think of the good times you've had. May god bless you all.

Love, Dick, Donna, Sarah & Jim

Dear Jean, Chris, Steven, and Erica,

Words cannot express the sense of loss and saddness that we have been feeling since we heard the tradgic news of Steve's death. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you

at this time. Steve will always be in our hearts and memories.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy and David Luczynski and family

Erica, Kristen & I hope you know how we feel for you, and are here for you...stay strong sweetie... you are loved...

You and your family are in our prayers...

Please accept our deepest sympathies from the Benoit family. Steve will be sadly missed.

To the Cahoon Family

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Steve was a great man and was liked by many. Steve you will always be remembered in our hearts and the many memories that we have.God Speed and God Bless

Dawn [Faustini] And her husband Thomas Goodin

A MEMORY MAY BRING A SMILE

QUITE OFTEN BRINGS A TEAR

BUT THE MOST SPECIAL THING A MEMORY DOES.

"IT FOREVER HOLDS HIM NEAR"

WE'LL HOLD HIM CLOSE INSIDE OUR HEARTS, OUR THOUGHTS AND IN OUR PRAYERS.

UNTIL WE MEET HIM ONCE AGAIN

WHEN WE CLIMB HEAVEN'S STAIRS..



YOUR BRIGHT AND LOVING SMILE IS IMPRINTED IN MY MY MIND. REST EASY UNCLE STEVE. LUV YOUR NIECE

Dear Jean, Chris, Steve, and Erica,

I'm am truely and deeply sorry what has happend. When my mom called to tell me I was just shocked cuz i know you guys so well. I just wanted to let you know that even though i'm in michigan right now you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Jean and Family



I was so sad to hear about your tragic loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I love and miss you Uncle Steve!

Jean, Chris, Steven, & Erica



Steve will be sadly missed. He was a Dear Friend & Godfather. He will always be a special person to us, and live in our hearts forever.



Love Always

Jean and family,



So sad to hear about this tragedy. May God be with you all during this sorrowful time.

Words can't express the sorry we feel right now. Steve will always be in our hearts. May all the years of sweet memories stay with us forever. We love you.