Steven always said that he knew so many people that he could run for Mayor. Well his memorial service today proved him right. The crowd at Christ Church Cathedral today was estimated at 300 which filled up nearly every seat on a hot summer afternoon. We heard that meetings were cancelled, stores were closed and friends of Stevens drove in from as far away as Greenfield to pay respects to a man that had touched their lives.
A packed church and the people from all walks of life; from homeless friends to city hall friends was a testimony to the life of a man who would be considered a failure by world standards. But those who gathered today knew otherwise.
His friends were invited to speak and many did. They spoke of how he would sing to them, joke with them and love them. They spoke of his alcoholism and his years of sobriety with the same love.
As I listened to people speak of him there seemed to be a common theme; Family. The 300 people in attendance were all his family. Families love one another, forgive one another and care for one another. Family knows our faults and failures and loves us anyway; yes this was Steven's family. We are connected to Steve by love and not obligation.
The Bible proclaims that "love never fails". Today proved that!
Thank you family for mourning with me today........our brother will be missed!
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