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Steve Schmidt Memorial

Brothers - My wife Joanne and I have been working on a memorial to Brother Steve Schmidt who passed away last October 27 in an unspeakable act of violence while walking in his neighborhood late at night.

Steve and his wife Cheryl were very active in the First Baptist Church in Rincon Georgia, their hometown, and it is there, with the approval of Cheryl and the church where we have planned his memorial. Two outdoor benches on the property of the church have already been placed where Cheryl and Steve's family, friends and visiting brothers will be able reflect on Steve's life. We will also have a memorial stone placed by the benches with an inscription dedicated to Steve and his unbreakable ties to the Fraternity. I would appreciate any ideas for this inscription. I would like to also have the White Cross at the top of the stone.

I have been in touch with a memorial stone maker to start the process.

I am asking your monetary support for this memorial. In this vein I have opened an account with Visions Federal Credit Union in New York State where your contributions, made to the Steven M. Memorial Fund will be sent to pay for the memorial.

In keeping with the spirit of this memorial, Steve's wife Cheryl is coping with legal, real estate and other personal issues in settling the estate. We would like to donate the excess funds to Cheryl to hopefully help her during this terribly trying time.

Please send your contributions by check. Please make the check out to the Steven M. Schmidt Memorial and send to: Visions Federal Credit Union, 24 McKinley Avenue, Endicott NY 13760.

It breaks my heart that we are even having to do this, but a fitting tribute to Steve may somehow keep us feeling close to him.

Please let me know your ideas and comments on this.

My email is jbull4@verizon.net.
Thank you, brothers.
IHSV

Jamie

Steven Marlon Schmidt
All Honor to His Name

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