| Location | 1 STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | In the Line of Duty |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1961 |
| Date of Death | 29/05/1984 |
| Visitors | 690 since 18/11/2008 |
| Creator |
In memory of L/Cpl Stephen Anderson of Staffordshire Regiment. Murdered by the IRA on May 29 1984,
our wedding anniversary, whilst on duty in Crossmaglen Northern Ireland.
He was a loving and caring young man who had had a tough childhood. He loved having a baby,
although he didn't get to see her much and was excited about our new baby that he never got to
meet.
He loved serving in the Army and loved our life together, he had so many plans for our futures,
sadly none of them ever came to fruition due to his untimely death.
He was murdered by the IRA whilst out on foot patrol when he stood on a landmine, he was killed
instantly. No one has ever been sought or brought to justice for this cowardly act and that has
been one of the hardest things to cope with apart from losing Steve obviously.
With you in spirit...
Alas I've come to read your latest tribute too late Jennie. If I'd known about the NIVA Remembrance service sooner I would have been there to support you and Steve's comrades in honouring him and his fellow fallen.
As it is, there are only a few minutes until that service starts and I have signed up for other commitments. Rest assured, however, that I shall be with you in spirit at the National Memorial Arboretum, I am sure you will all do Steve proud as you lay your wreaths.
I shall be thinking of you all, and especially of Steve, and will fulfil those commitments I spoke of wearing my supportoursoldiers.co.uk Union Jack T-shirt. It has always been my instinct to back our armed forces to the hilt,but ever more so since Steve was so tragically taken and especially poignant now,when so many more young men and women are losing their lives or suffering terrible injuries on our behalf.
God bless you and your family Jennie and all Steve's loyal comrades and friends. He will always be loved and never forgotten.
Nadine xx
Remembrance
Northern Ireland Veterans Association (NIVA) is holding an annual service of remembrance at the National Arboretum near Alrewas on the 12th sept 2009 . starting approx 11.00am. followed by a wreath laying at the Ulster Grove Memorial. which Jennie Anderson ...will lay a poppy wreath for her husband Steve Anderson and the rest of the Staffords who lost their lives in Ireland. Then a march past. Everyone is welcome.
Stephen was a mate of mine in the army, I served with him in Northern Ireland, he was a close friend of mine. I was the person who took and developed the photo's after stephens tragic death, I have never had the chance to mourn the loss of my friend steve, until someone pointed me in the direction of this web site, i would have liked to have gone to his funeral but never had the chance, steves memory will always be with me.
what a man
stev was the a bloke who was not only a mate but a brother, the day it happened a pice of us all was taken away, after all this time he has left us, their isnt a day that we dont forget about him , tomorrow all the lads are meeting and a pint will be their for stev
My sweetheart
Just to say that I miss you every second of every day.
I will love you forever.
Love
Jennie xxx
To a fallen Brother
Steve,
I visit your place of rest many times, and never
hold back the tears.
You will never be forgotten, Soldier.
Dave Banks ( Snake )
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me
Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this tribute be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Friday
WITH LOVE MY FRIEND XXX LOVE JULIE
┊┊┊┊┊┊┊┊┊★ A BIG HUG ★
┊┊┊┊┊┊┊┊ ★ A little hug from me to you,
┊┊┊┊┊┊┊ ★ To make you smile
┊┊┊┊┊┊ ★ when you feel blue
┊┊┊┊┊ ★ To make you happy　　
┊┊┊┊┊★ when your sad
┊┊┊┊★ To let you know
┊┊┊★ life aint so bad.
┊┊★ Now I've given a hug to you,
┊★ Somehow I feel much better too
★ HUGS ARE BETTER WHEN THEY’RE SHARED ★SENDING LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND JULIE XXX
WITH LOVE MY FRIEND XXX LOVE JULIE
�I Have You In My Heart`♥�
`♥
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Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
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We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We are all meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.
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Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
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But when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord
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Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping
I have you in my heart.
xxx
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SENDING LOVE ALWAYS TO YOU AND YOUR ANGEL XX JULIE X
A FRIENDSHIP ROSE FOR MY FRIEND XX JULIE XX
Friendship Rose
☆ ¸.•*(¸.•*´ ☆ `*•.¸)`*•.¸â˜†
Just like a rose,
so precious and rare,
is the forever friendship
the two of us share.
Planted with kindness,
it's warmed by the sun
of caring and sharing,
laughter and fun.
It's grounded in trust
and nurtured by love,
with a sprinkling of grace
from God up above.
Tears of sadness and joy,
like dew,
renew this friendship
I share with you.
And in the heart's garden,
we find the room
to be ourselves,
to grow and bloom.
A blessing of beauty unsurpassed,
our friendship's a flower
that will always last.
(¨`•.•´¨) (¨`•.•´¨)
`•.¸(¨`•.•´ ¨) ¸.•´
×Xx `•.¸.•´xXx
SENT WITH LOVE ALWAYS JULIE XX
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