Stephen Gude loses battle with cancer

Sadly, Stephen Gude lost his battle with cancer Feb 2, 2014. He was well-loved by many of our members. More information as it becomes available. Some Facebook posts: Victoria Turney: rest in peace my friend... Lynda Johnson Baker: I truly loved this man. My heart is broken. Victoria Turney: so sad - I am so fortunate to have had him in MY life Lesli J. Ellis: Thanks for the photos Lynda Baker. I am heartbroken as well, but so very glad Stephen Gude was part of my life. Deirdre Hinkle Reyna: What an amazing man. He will always live through all of the lives he touched. Victoria Turney: He will live on thru us and our stories of US and the times we had in his presence Perette Young: There was no other like Stephen. He will be truly missed Jim Manner: Awesome man. Tye LaShawn: Gude My favorite uncle! Jean Zettler: I guess the big "C" finally got him -- so sad -- worked with him for nearly a year 4 years ago -- great guy. Condolences to his boys and the rest of his family Shawn Cooper:  a wonderful person...surely enjoying the fruits of his earthly love. Michael Mink: Sorry to hear that a friend passed away today. You will be missed Mr. Gude. My mom has some great Cubans for Ya. Prayers out to the Gude family. Shawn Gude: I salute you all for the kind words and sharing your memories of Steve..  As I'm sure you all know from knowing him, we are a very strong, close knit family hurting like never before...  Your memories are one of the biggest sources of comfort for me(his younger brother)..  God Bless you all, and as an Army Man myself let me take the opportunity to say to him and you all SEMPER FI !!!