We would like to thank the Canadian military for the awesome assistance we have received during our time of sorrow. Special thanks go out to Captain Jocelyn Roy and Padre Joe Almeida for their care and understanding. We would also like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the medical staff at the University Hospital area 4A4, nurses Shelley, Alison and Xerxes and Dr. Mary Stephens.
We are heartbroken and have many unanswered questions about how this accident occurred. The military life was what Steven wanted since he was a young man and he was fulfilling this dream in the short time he had with the Canadian Armed Forces. Steven was following his dreams and, despite many obstacles, he never gave up. He wanted to serve his country and was so happy to be part of the military.
During the past year Steven transformed from a boy into the man that we all know and are so proud of. He was strong, brave and happier in this last year than ever before. When he joined the Forces, he gained a whole new family and we want to acknowledge his military brothers and sisters and the loss they are feeling right now. He died a soldier, a warrior. We love you Steven.
These tragic circumstances have taken us all by surprise. In the future we will be more than willing to discuss the circumstances regarding this tragedy, however at the moment we ask for some privacy so that we can continue our grieving process.
