Memorial
May God’s presence bring us peace in the memory, comfort and care shared among friends and loved ones as we gather together to cope with the loss of our friend and fellow student Steven Hunter. We will be gathering together to lean on God and one another during this sad and difficult time. We will be remembering and praying for Steven and his family.
Nathan Flora
Nathan Flora
posted by Milligan College | 6:17 PM
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There will be a memorial service today (Thursday, January 19) at 11 a.m. on the Milligan College campus in Seeger Chapel.
You'll be missed.
Steven asked me just before Christmas to teach him how to kayak. He said he was an avid outdoorsman and fly fisherman and always wanted to learn to paddle. He learned how to roll a kayak in 10 minutes, on the second attempt by himself. That’s almost unheard of. Steven promised in return to teach me how to throw a fly. We had planned on making his first decent down the whitewater of the Nolichucky as soon as the weather hit 70 degrees. I’m sure where he is the rivers and fishing are amazing. Thanks for your Christian example, kindness, and friendship. You’ll be missed buddy.
"See you on the water!"
Catch one for me.
- Jon Foulk
Steven, wow... you will be missed dearly. Steven always seemed to have the right things to say at the right moments. I was in Constitutional Law with him for two weeks and that is where I got to know him. We competed for grades and I won both times...Which of course irritated him. But the winner now is you Steven, you are with God for eternity now and you are souring higher than the rest of us. I will miss your smiles and how you made everyone around you comfortable and happy...especially my dearest friend Shanna. We love you and miss you my friend.
Tori Young
You know how I feel man. Love.
G.
We will certainly miss your wonderful smile and loving personality...that was enough to brighten up my day.
-Reese
You were one of Portsmouth's greatest exports...
Having Steven in OT and Speech class gave us a lot of time to get to know each other. I remember doing our first impressions exercise and telling him that he seemed cheerful cause a smile never left his face. That smile never left his face from that day on. I remember our random facebook group that only the two of us are in..."Spring Break". Right now he is enjoying his spring break year round in the joys of heaven. You will forever be missed Steven. I know that smile is still on your face.
-Dawn-
My prayers are with all who knew Steven. I am sorry for this world's loss, but I celebrate heaven's gain.
Aaron B. Huddleston
Steven,
You will be missed dearly. Thanks for all the good times in OT and just playing football. your awesome and i know that right now you are in the presence of God. Peace Brother,
Kyle R.
Steven,
I never really go to know you. I talked with you for maybe about 20 minutes while we were moving Tyler into your room. You left a lasting impression on me. You were just so happy. You never said, a negative thing about anything. Well it was fun throwing the tennis ball with ya for the brief time i met you. I wish i got to know you better.
Lee S.
I got to know you while camping up at Roan Mt. From there our friendship began. I loved that you loved Home Alone just as much as me . . . We had talked going camping this semester in VA and you teaching me how to fly fish. I had just gotten a pole over break so we could go and do that. I'm going to learn for ya, but you'll have to help refine my skills another day. I'll definitely miss your big grin around here.
Michael J
Steven you were so incredible. we joked about when we could be real friends but we both knew all along that it was just a game. Steven i still remember when you decided that you were going to call me Amber instead of Abby for no apparent reason. Steven i don't know how to say thank you for that one late night drive. We talked about somethings that no one else here knows. We listened you some of your favorite songs, we played in the freezing water and ohh yah the cops even came remember that? Steven the next morning you went fishing and you sent me the proud pictures of the fish that you caught. Steven i will remember your smile for all of time until i get to see it again. You were simply a guy with an amazing heart and you won't be leaving mine for a single day. Thank you Steven for allowing me to talk to you and see into those wonderful eyes into a soul that was truly working for God. -Abby
Steven I'll never forget that speech you gave in speech class about the presidents daughter. I laught so hard. I'll never forget those times I would walk in late to speech and i would come and sit down on the front row by you and you would just smile. That smile is something that I will never forget. It was a honor to know you and you have with out a doubt influenced me more than I could ever Imagine. You were a great person and a Christian man. And when my time comes to leave this world and go to Heaven the first thing I'm gonna do when I see you is have you tell me that speech again. You will be missed my friend.
In His Love,
Tyler
Hey Steven. I am not even 100% sure how you knew my name or anything but you were always saying hi to me whenever you saw me and calling me by name. I was awesome playing football with you last week.
I know your smile that never left your face is even bigger now than it was here.
-Scott G
Steven,
I usually set alone in the corner in Humanities class. You saw me back there just the other day and cared enough about someone you hardly knew, that you came and set in the chair beside me. We cracked jokes the rest of class. I have never had anyone show me kindness like that. I'll never be able to repay you for that but I will try my best to show other people the kindness that you showed me. I know that you are smiling down upon us from Heaven with that big grin of yours.-Matthew
To Steven's family and friends,
From hearing about Steven, I echo the above comment, "I wish I would have known him." May his memory lead us to live lives more devoted to Christ. I am praying for all of you fervently.
Kent Pettit
They say that those of us who didn't know you were "cheated." I didn't know you, but judging by the comments of your friends and teammates in chapel today, I missed out on one heck of a guy.
I look forward to meeting you someday.
Steven,
I only got to meet you a few times, but those few times I did meet you you always had a smile on your face. I will never be able to foget that. You were always a happy person to everybody. I know that you are still smiling in Heaven.
Cody C.
To Steven's Family Members and Close Friends!
I have never really talked to Steven, but from seeing him around, he has witnessed to me that he was trully a sweet and caring person. His death has trully touched my life, especially since I was in the GYM at the time he passed out. I just wish that I had the chance of knowing you! \
Michael Negussie!
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our friend Steven Hunter... He will be missed!
Every time I saw Steven during the short time I knew him we always greeted each other with a peace sign and a "what's up man". He would always have the biggest smile on his face while doing this. It's just a little thing, but I sure will miss it. Steven was a great tennis player and an even better man. I know he's in a better place now and I can't wait to get the chance to greet him with a peace sign and see that big smile again.
-Andrew B.
steven, we all miss you so much...and even though i know that the Lord's timing is perfect, this is still so hard and i can't stand the thought of you not being in bible tomorrow morning. everyone talks about your smile and that's just one of the many wonderful things about you. one of my favorite memories of you was the day we ate lunch together and as i was walking away, i thought you were going to say "i'm glad you ate lunch with me today" but instead you said, "i'm glad you got to eat lunch with me today!" with that big smile. i started cracking up because you made it sound like some huge privilege...and it really was. i wish i could do it again, but i take comfort in knowing that the next time we eat together again it will be around the Lord's table.
we love and miss you!
-leslie b.
To: Steve's Family and Friends
I heard about Steve's death through my sister whose daughter goes to Milligan. In 2004 I lost my nephew to an illness and I know that something like this just blows you out of the water and so life changing. My prayers and sympathy will be with you through this most difficult time in your lives. Please find peace in the love of the heavenly father and all the wonderful things that Steve taught a lot of people in his short life. God Bless you and bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Patty
Steven,
You were my best friend. I remember spending time with since we were in elementary school and enjoying every second I spent hanging out with you. I find myself in disbelief constantly since I heard about your passing. I keep wanting to wake up, but it never happens. I will always cherish every memory I have of you, and look forward to seeing you again whenever I pass on. You'll have to teach me how to flyfish, because I plan on catching up with you when I get to Heaven, and flyfishing seemed to be oen of your favorite things. I know God has a plan through all of this pain that we aren't even aware of right now, and I know that you are enjoying every second up there. I love you man. when I get there I'm gonna ask "What's up man," just like you always greeted me every time you saw me. I miss you already. Have a good time til I get there, then it's gonna be great.
Matt Whitt
I think I can echo many comments that I wish I could have known you Steven but I guess I'll have to wait for the day when we are all together in Heaven. From what I've read about you...you were a great encouragement to many. I am sad for our loss of such a great man of God but I'm happy for you Steven that you get to see God face to face and be in His presence. Your death has made me realize that the life we have here on earth is short and we need to cherish every day we have with those we care about.
To all of the family and friends of Steven: You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this very difficult time. I know nothing I can say will take away the pain. A big hug to all of you.
~Alyssa Bibler
I dont know Mr. Hunter personally, but I heard about this tragedy through my cousin, who was supposed to be playing basketball tonight against Milligan College. I just wanted to let everyone know that my prayers are with you all. This happened so suddenly, and its a terrible loss. But just remember, God will never put anything before us that we cannot handle....
Buck,
Thanks for all the good times. You will always be the best yankee we've ever had. I'm sorry things got cut short but like you said, God is in control. We'll miss you out on the river but I know you are reelin them in up in heaven. Don't worry about things down here, Grayson and I have your back. Rest well and remember it truly was a good ride. I Love you buddy.
Steven,
It was a pleasure and privelege to know you as a student,and then a friend. You were the purest,truest person I have ever known. Humanly speaking,Steven Hunter saved my life. I was in renal failure and had decided not to dialyze. Steven came into my room with that smile on his face,and determination in his eyes. What he told me basically goaded me into living. We love you Steven and look forward to seeing you in Heaven. Our prayers are with you and your dear family. Love,John,Jami,and JT Grooms
Steven-
It doesn't seem real and it isn't fair, but you said it best that "it's all in the Lords hands". I miss seeing you around and seeing your face in the cafeteria to brigehten my day and make me smile. Thanks again for the buckeye you brought back for me from Ohio, it's so precious to me. One day we will go to that bull riding competition in heaven, you can wear your boots and we'll have a blast. Steven, you will forever be remembered in my heart.
Love Danae
To all who join me in prayer, thank you Lord for Steven, his spirit, his positive attitude, his willingness to take time to help ANYONE!
I knew Steven as a student, friend of mine, my children, and my grandchildren. He will forever be Captain Trojan on a white horse to all of Portsmouth, Ohio.
To know him was to love him and to experience God's pure love!
Steven, now you are using a skateboard with wings and swimming laps in a Heavenly pool!
I will see you in Heaven.
May God grant Steveen's family and friends the peace that passes understanding as we try to accept our earthly loss and Heaven's gain!
In His love--Linda Poage
Steven,
There is no way I would trade anything for the time we spent together as roommates. You were such an amazing guy, and I know you would have done anything for me or any of your friends. I remember the first time we met last Spring, the night we decided to room together, and all the times we talked on the phone up till fall, discussing hunting techniques, guns, politics, and of course fishing. We had so much in common, and I know it is only by God's grace that he brought us together for even just a short while. I will always, always cherish our talks as we lay in bed at night, and the fact that you never went to sleep without telling me goodnight first and shaking my hand.
My fondest memory by far is our camping and squirrel hunting trip together. You taught me so much about loving the outdoors, about loving adventure. You'll always be my first huntin' partner, and we both know that squirrel I got was gigantic! It wouldn't have meant near as much without you there to share it with me.
I hope when I see you again in heaven, I can bring you a muffin just like you did for me after our first argument. You were the most caring person I knew, and you meant a lot to me. I hope you also get to yell "Spring Break!!" as many times as you want now. I miss you so much and I'll never forget our time together buddy. I love you.
Brett Mayes
Steven, it was an unbelievable joy to know you. i can't appropriately express my gratitude to you for our friendship. you enriched my life with your joyful presence and caring attitude. everything that people have been saying about you is absolutely true. i will without a doubt miss you every day. thank you for being just who you were. i will never forget eating apples to kings of convenience in the car, or our camping trip to roan mt when that crazy guy who said he was santa claus told us stories for like an hour and we went up the the lookout after dark, or every time we ran into eachother on campus and you just started "bepoppin' to the music in your head." your contageous joy and sincere kindness left milligan a better place and my life greatly enriched. thank you. i never told you before but i love you. i truly look forward to the day when we meet again in the presence of our Holy Father. til then...
-micah
Hunter,
My junior year of high school is when I really got to know you. wish it could have been longer. you tought me many tings about tennis. I thought you were pretty good at the serve and volly game myself. You were a big goof most of the time, makin jokes and what ever. That is what I will miss most. You were a great guy, and I know that you are sitting right next to the lord. You are one of the best fellas' I ever knew. One moment that keeps popin up in my mind is a tennis match durring sectionals, it was your junior year, you kept on cramping up, but you stuck through the pain and went on to win the match. I know that a lot of people said it before, but I will say it again. Heaven truley has gained one of earths finest. Therese really misses you as well dude, she kept talking about a time when you came to get some news papers, and you were on your roller blades. She will miss you in class as well. You know what she is talking about. Hunter, you were always a good friend to me, agreat tennis player, and the best captain trojan that i ever knew. It looks like you have touched a lot of people down here on earth, you have done well for yourself my friend. I will most certainly see you on the other side. Love ya man.
Good bye Steven Hunter.
Respectfully,
Your good buddy Elliott Egbert
Steven,
It's been obvious today how many people you have touched with your amazing personality and of course, that great smile. The campus hasn't been the same since yesterday afternoon, we are missing one of our own, and we haven't really figured out how to deal with it. You made more of an impact than you knew. I can't wait to see you again so you can call me Bevo and give me the Hook 'Em Horns sign. Heaven is full of Texas fans, right? I always knew you were one at heart! Thanks for everything Steven, we love you.
--Maggie
Steven,
I lost my son Aric who was about your age over ten years ago. Maybe he can show you around up there. Your dad gave me solace when I was going through a tough time about 20 years ago. You sure look alot like your dad. Your uncle Mike is a lifelong friend. Prayers for you and your family.
Larry E. Powell, Ph.D.
12 years ago, I was a junior at Milligan when my friend Gabe was killed in a car accident, along with another student, Jeremy Duncan. They were on their way home on break. It shook my faith and made me question God in ways I never had before, or ever expected to.
Having been through this shock, I have a little advice.
Listen to your professors and other campus leaders. They know what they're talking about, and they have felt the loss you now feel. Cling to the friends that share your hope in eternity. Tim Dillon and Josie Ryan (along with other friends) were instrumental in bringing me through my questions and doubt and anger.
Steven sounds like an amazing person, and I can't wait to meet him.
Milligan, you're in my prayers.
I am proud and honored to have known Steven Hunter.
Sometimes I get into that deep thinking mode and I wonder why God created people. It is at moments like this of reflecting on this special child of God, Stephen Hunter, that I am reminded that we all have an impact on each other. The most special comments I have read were from the people that said, "I didn't know Stephen very well, but..." and then I come to an understanding of how the presence of 'God seeking people' creates an eternal effect. It is special to know that Stephen lived abundantly and it meant something significant to many people. I am inspired to do also live abundantly in the name of Christ.
-acr
Steven has been a regular at Gabby's Salon since he was young, and we so enjoyed seeing him. My best friend Jan just cut his hair on break. I tell you, his spirit is contagious! Every time he was in the salon, he had that giant smile, and after he would leave, inevitably someone would say, "what a nice, good-looking young man!" Right after the last election, we joked with Virgie and Mark that Steven was going to be the President some day! He stood for so many wonderful things....and that is quite rare at his young age! I just want his parents to know what a wonderful job they did with him. I hope I can follow their example. The last time I saw Steven was on Christmas Eve, and I was taking a walk across from his house, and he was on the porch and I looked up and yelled ,"Hey Steven!"....and I got back a wave and that smile! Steven, you will be greatly missed, and I am praying for your family at this time.
Amy Oberling-Hassel
Our prayers and throughts are with Steven's family and friends during this sad time.
We are all mourning our loss, but what a privilege it was to know Steven! Just think, in 21 short years, he accomplished everything God had for him, left here on heavenly wings and instantly I am sure he heard God say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Now he is helping God comfort us-I can feel his hand on my shoulder saying, "It's in the Lord's hands"
God bless his parents for sharing him with Portsmouth and the world, and congratulations on a job well done! May you find comfort in knowing that Steven is in Heaven helping Jesus prepare a place for others.
PHS friend
isnt God amazing that he can use a 21 year old man to accomplish such amazing tasks that may take others 50 years. steven was definitely a man of God- loved being outdoors. driving the back way from milligan, i always saw he & grayson out there fishing & everytimei drove by i would get smile & wave. i always thought to myself... it must be nice to just sit & talk with a friend. my life is too busy & as simple as a smile & wave, steven reminds me to slow down & appriciate life. i thank God for each smile & each wave & i pray i will be able to be still & know He is God.
-sara manny
"you're in a better place i've herd a thousand time, and at least a thousand time i've rejoiced for you. but the reason why i'm broken, the reason why i cry is how long must i wait to be with you. i close my eyes and i see your face, if homes where my heart is then i'm out of place. Lord won't you give me strength to make it through somehow. i've never been more homesick than now."
Steven,
First of all I have to say that we all greatly miss you and that wonderful smile of yours. I wonder what you were thinking about just hours before you died and what was the last thing you ever said to your loved ones. I am sure that the last words were loving ones and that is a true life lesson to me that I need to always be like you (never saying a bad thing about a person and never having a bad day). I know that you are in heaven right now probably doing something adventureous with that HUGE smile on your face. Lefty and your other buddy at your fishing spot miss you as well. You don't have to worry cause I will never tell lefty your secret! I miss you greatly (along with everyone else) and just have to keep reminding myself that we will see eachother again one day in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love, Lydia
Steven,
Before I knew who you were, you were calling me by name. Every time we passed you spoke, you smiled, you brightened my day. Heaven is a star brighter and I'm surprised by how much I miss you and what an impact you've made in my life. I will think of you daily and pray for your family constantly.
CG
"He brought us joy and we loved him well." I was privileged and honored to know him. He lived as close to the ideal of "being like Jesus" more than any person I have ever known. He was our spirited boy, proud of his school, his community, his country. He was our boy of the woods, the lover of nature-lakes and fishing. He was our brave young man, not afraid to take a stand for what is moral, just, and good. He was and is our bright and shining star and hopefully, his memory will cause us to strive to be better people, not only during this time of grieving, but for always.
I only met Steven once or twice but since it was a small campus I don't think there was a day I didn't see him at least three times. I never realized how impressive his smile was or how much it brighten my day until today when I looked for it and couldn't find it. He was a hero to many on this campus and I am truly sad that I never had the chance to know him like some of the others did. I will pray for the family and friends he left behind and I will try to model my life after this amazing man, who even though I only kind of knew, has left an incredible impact on my thoughts about the things that really matter. Maybe if I get up There too, I'll have the chance to make the friend I wish'd I'd had down here.
Steven-
i keep praying that we will all soon wake up from this nightmare. this nightmare that keeps playing out of how one of God's most incredible men full of love and full of so much potential to change this world is not in this world anymore. you are missed more with every moment, you are remembered in every laugh. thank you for touching me. more importantly, thank you for changing the lives of those around me. i just wish i saw you today, sitting behind me in the cafeteria, throwing a paper wad into micah's drink.
My prayer is this:
May the glory of Christ shine in memory of Steven in every thought, spoken word and action by his Milligan brothers and sisters - just as His love shined through Steven's life.
If your heart is hurting, I'm praying for you.
Jesus is near.
I remember Steven as far back as most of my childhood memories go. We were never really close, but I always knew that he was the kind of person who would impact many lives. I remember in Alleluia he wanted to marry my oldest sister who was already engaged. It was so cute. He was always ready to make someone smile. He was always willing to stand up for the underdog...and He was a man after God's heart.
I'm praying for the family and all those who were impacted by such an amazing man.
Steven,
You have truly touched my lfie in several ways. I still can't believe you are gone. I have known you for quite awhile and I loved you very much! You were one of the most wonderful people that I know. I will never forget that wonderful smile that was on your face everytime I saw you! You were the definition of a Trojan. And had so much spirit I know that I, and the rest of the people that knew you would say that you will be trult missed!
<33 ya Buddy!
-A friend from PHS
Steven,
I was just sitting here thinking of the few times we talked, and one time in particular sticks out to me and I can't help but smile and laugh. I remember when you told me that you found one of your Christmas gifts early. You were so excited because it was new waders, but you made me promise I wouldn't tell that you found your Christmas gift. You were so excited to tell me because you were bound determined to teach me how to fly fish this spring. Your determination has rubbed off on me, and now I will learn to fly fish, so when the day comes that we get to go fly fishing up in heaven, I will make you proud. Thanks Steven.
Steven,
Thank you so much for the man of character that you were. Thank you for loving my best friend and giving her such a wonderful gift. You are truly an angel and will be greatly missed. I'm sorry for calling you Urkel, although I think you secretly liked it! "D-O-W-N that's the way you get down!"
love,
Leslie J
For those you who did not have the pleasure of knowing this wonderful young man I truly feel sorry for you. I spent many great times with Steven and as some of you know Steven and I shared a kindred Love that most people could not understand. We spent hours talking, plotting and planning his exploits as CAPTAIN TROJAN. I can remember the snow day I picked him up and we took donuts to the guys at WNXT to get Captain Trojan some air time. The last night my family and I spent in Portsmouth Steven came to visit us with some of his commandos. They came to the motorhome we were staying in bearing gifts (of course), and sat with us for over an hour just talking to us and helping us through a very trying time in our lives. Steven and I will always share a LOVE for a character that when I conjured it up 27 years ago he was the exact type of person I imagined carrying on one of the most honored traditions in the history of Prtsmouth High School which he did with passion, conviction, and most of all FUN. I am a better man for knowing Steven Hunter.May God Bless the entire Hunter family as you wait for us all in Heaven.
Captain Trojan
Steven
I was honored to have met you, you are truly an amazing person. Your smile stands out and that is what I remember the most about you. I also thought that your speech was the best and that is another wonderful memory.
thanks Steven may you walk with God
Steven
I heard about your passing a few nights ago from friends of yours at johnson bible collge. It is sad that it is taking your death for me to realize that my life is never guarantee another day. I need to make better prioties in my relationships here at Johnson.
I know a friend of yours named Hannah Oliver. From what she told me you were a godly man. I want to be wanted to be remembered to be firecly commited to God just as you are.
I will meet see each other you on the other side of heaven.
I am praying for your family that they may celebrate your life not mourn it-even though it is hard in life's struggles to do so. May your life inspire others to live a better life for Christ.
Michael Moore
Steven, you were one of the best guys i have none. Without a doubt the best man on Milligan's campus. It's not gonna be the same walking to class in the morning and not seeing the grin from ear to ear. I hope your having the time of your life up there with the big pan. I'll see ya when i see ya man...
Justin
If Steven's family reads this...i hope you will be able to go to Steven's facebook site, because there are some very nice things said on there, so i just thought you would like to know that....
Steven,
I can only echo the words of so many others who said they wish that they had truly gotten to know you. Your legacy has inspired me to slow down and enjoy God's creation and some of the simpler things of life. Thank you.
And to your family and loved ones, I pray that God will pour out His peace that surpasses all understanding today and in the days to come. Steven, we miss you, but we know that in Christ there are no goodbyes...
Katie
i didn't know steven well, we had only introduced ourselves earlier in the year. i thought, knowing that milligan is a small school, would have time to get to know him better. although i wasn't friends with you steven, you still have inspired me to become a better person by showing christ through my words and actions.
Steven -
I only knew you a short time, but it didn't take long for me to discover what an amazing person you were. Your enthusiasm was as contagious as your smile. God bless.
Jené
I have never met Steven, yet I mourn today. As I read these beautiful comments, my heart mourns for those who have lost a son, a brother, a friend, a kind stranger, a teacher, a teammate, a student, an example, a leader, and a smiler. I mourn because we have lost someone who brought light into this world, someone who brought joy and peace to many, someone who continues to impact the community I love. You are in my prayers.
Kristin Kerkvliet
Some may wonder how Steven and I(his Algebra II teacher)became close friends. Three loves we share. Jimmy Buffet music, fishing(I'll never forget the day Steven beat on a turtle 2 and a half feet in diameter with a boat oar until it let go of our stringer of fish), and love for the Lord. The latter was the source of his ability to love people as he did. After serious surgery nearly 3 years ago, I awoke to find a huge parrot hovering over my bed. On the end of the string was Steven and friend Caitlin assuring me I was still in this realm.I'll never forget his friendship.
steven-
i am thankful for the life you lived for christ. it's inspirational that in only 5 months at milligan you were known and loved by all! i thank you espeically for the love you showed to shanna, a good friend of mine. you will never know how great it was to see her perk up at the mere mention of your name. you are truly a blessing to milligan, to me and to many others. what a gift from god you are!
~stephanie
Steven-
It's still hard to believe. I guess I don't have a ton of memories of you...but the ones I have of our conversations and interactions are meaningful, and won't be forgotten. Your friendship was a blessing. Thank you for who you were and what you meant to my best friend....I told you not to hurt her, and she's definitely crying, but her tears are testament to the amazing person you were in her life, so I guess I'll let it slide. Thanks dude! Some day we will all join you up there, and don't worry, I'll still make fun of you for hunting squirrels! Love ya! ~Zoey
Steven, you are such an incredible person. thank you for all the wonderful memories. i'll never forget the night you made us PB&J's with a glass of water while we watched the discovery channel. or all the late night talks online. thanks for always listening to me and being there for me. you are such a caring person and always looking out for others, esp when i drove ten hours in a tropical storm and you were the only one that called to make sure i was doing okay. thank you. you have touched my heart and my life in ways you will never know. i'm going to miss you soo much Steven. i look forward to the day i get to see you again in heaven.
-crystal w.
Though I never met Steven, I know from all that I have read how he truly meant so much to the Milligan community. Knowing that a man of that character and devotion to God could make a lasting impact on so many is truly amazing. I wish that I could have met Steven and shared in the respect and love that so many at Milligan shared. My prayers go out to my brothers and sisters at Milligan and to Steven's family in this difficult time. May God comfort you all in this sad time but also may he bring joy to know that Steven is with God. I hope that I can meet Steven when I get to heaven and be able to share in the love and respect that so many have for him.
- Jonathan Bickel
Class of 05
Milligan College
Steven,
Your death has touched all of us on this campus. I did not know you but hearing about your life and seeing the other lives you have touched has inspired me. It seems that you were one who did not take anything for granted and I admire that. How awesome it is that you continue to inspire others even after you are gone. Thank you.
I wanted to tell everyone that Steven helped my son Philippe when he was learning how to play tennis. Steven was so patient and kind and I will never forget that. "He has not left us, he has only gone before us". Kim Kizer-Hill
steven, i didn't know you, although i wish more than anything that i did. i've always herd that out of every tragedy comes some kind of sunshine. steven, you have changed my life and although now you may not know how, but some day when i see you beyond those pearly gates, i'll greet you with the with a smile similar to the one i've herd so much about and tell you the story of how.
Steven kept after me to start an Astronomy Club at Portsmouth High School which we did and he became the President of that club. He later took a trip to California and visited the Palomar Observatory at the California Institute of Technology. When he returned we had a Star Party in our back yard. Steven had me bring home the light box and laptop but he would not tell me why. As we were viewing the night sky, clouds came in and we were not able to make any observations. Steven then pulled out a CD which he had purchased at the Observatory and we projected images of the night sky on to our patio deck. Steven continued his instruction to the other members of the club until the late evening hours. Stevens memory will last forever in my heart. God Bless You Steven Hunter
As one of the several on this site who have never met Steven, as Kristin said, I mourn with you. Once part of the Milligan family, always a part of the Milligan family. Honored to be a part of this family, I look forward to the day when we will all meet Steven, whether it will be again or for the first time, in that glorious by and by!
My thoughts and prayers for the Hunter family, the Milligan family, and all the friends that intersect in between.
Sharla Chinniah
Milligan College, Class of 2000
as a recent graduate of milligan, i unfortunately did not get the chance to meet steven. however, my heart aches for all of you in the milligan community and in ohio who were blessed to have known him....may we never take each other for granted. grace and peace...
Lindsey Porter
Steven,
I can still remember the first time we met at camp oyo, the summer before our freshmen year of college. I think that we both had a sort of mutual attraction for each other. I loved how you always noticed the little details of things. I am so glad that we stayed friends through eveything. I loved it when you would call me out of the blue and asked if I wanted a frosty. I knew that that meant you needed to talk. Thank you for being such a good listener i always knew that I could count on you and I could trust you with any kind of secret. A few days before you passed away something kept telling me to call and see how you were doing at Milligan I am so sorry now that I did not. I wish that I could have heard your voice one last time. You always knew how to make me laugh. Well everytime I eat a frosty I think of you. I miss you and I will see you up there soon. Much love, Lydia F.
I can only imagine how joyful you must be. i'll miss you so much. That smile was enough to dry up any tears. thanks for always being there buddy. i miss, and love you.
Steven you touched so many people in so many different ways. I love you like my own son. You were such a pleasure to be around. I know Matt misses you, he's also proud to call you his best friend and brother in Christ. You showed such respect to your parents and everyone you came in contact with. You accomplished so much in the 21 years you were here. You were such a role model for some many, young and old. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of knowing you. Your family holds a special place in my heart. My prayers are with them. I can't wait to see that beautiful smile when I get to Heaven.
Steven- We loved/love you and will always miss you. Everything that has been said about you is so wonderful and true. Portsmouth, Ohio, Milligan College, and Washington D.C. will never forget that you were there and you were our friend.
Steven, even in your death you have taught me a profound truth--that in Christ we are inextricably bound together. Though we never met in this life, I feel we know one another because we share a bond through Jesus Christ that is stronger than any earthly relationship. I am honored to have learned of your life from those who had the privilege to walk this road with you. As they were deeply touched and changed by your consistent Christian character, I too, have been affected by the life you lived and am proud that you are my brother in Christ. I am conviced that you made more of a difference in 21 years than most people do in a lifetime. You will never be forgotten by those who knew you--nor by many who didn't know you. In a short time you fulfilled your purpose and God has taken you home. I can only imagine that even now your smile, spoken of so many times in this memorial, is brightening Heaven, even as it brightened the lives of so many on earth. I am confident that one day, when we do meet, I will have no trouble recognizing you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and your countless friends who hurt because of this separation, but who also look forward in joyful anticipation of seeing you again and in sharing in the joy you now know. "Well done, good and faithful servant."
A brother in Christ at Atlanta Christian College
Steven, you have left your mark on this world in a big way, I know you will carry on in heaven serving God. I hope I can only be half the man you turned out to be. Over the last couple weeks, I have reflected on our lives together, growing up, I watched you turn into the greatest young man, I have ever seen. I have learned so much more about you from all of your closest friends the last couple weeks, and how amazing you are, I can say to anybody, you were the genuine article through and through. I admired you, for always standing in what you believed in, and your love for our family. We miss you so much, every day hurts right now, I have been praying for God to help our family find peace. I thank God every day for the twenty-one years we spent being brothers, you will always be in my heart, and I pray that God will use you to act as my Guardian Angel, until we unite in Heaven. I love you little brother, I will do my best to live my life by your motto, "no worries" Why waste time? IT'S ALL IN THE LORDS HANDS.
Dear Mark and Virgie,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I never met Steven, but I have had the good fortune of getting to know Mark through our mutual business of insurance and know that if he had the character and upbringing of his father, he was a great young man. I know he will be missed dearly and I wanted you to know I was thinking about you and your family.
Steven I miss you.... you were always there whenever anybody needed you... Everywhere you went you made people happier... you could always make anyone laugh... you were loved by all who met you... I miss you Steven...
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Steven,
I didn't know what to write on this site. You loved Milligan so much. I remember you calling me the week before you were supposed to go down there. You were so nervous. You were worried about being successful down there. I knew you would be. I tried helping you, but I don't think you ever listened to me! Haha. I miss you so much. It's hard. Some days are better than others. But not a minute goes by that I don't think of you. I am trying to be there for your parents. I think they like having me around. I love to be around them. We all miss you. You were the best man that I have ever met. You were a wonderful person....you loved God, your family, your friends, your high school, and Portsmouth so much. I hope that I can take what you've taught me and continue your legacy through my services. Steven, thank you for everything. We miss you. We'll see you soon. S*H*M*I*L*Y
Steven, You were such an inspiration to a lot of people. You went out of your way to help everyone and anyone. Such an amazing person and friend.My prayers are with your family. May God Bless you and we all know your shining down on us from heaven and we will see you one day.
Hunter, I have not forgotten you. Never will. You were an angel here on earth. Walk on captain trojan! We miss and love you!!
Remembering Steven and his family today and every day -
Jill MacDonald
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