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asked the Gold Scout camps with him and took
Star families him fishing. His brother Jay was
to be Grand just two years younger. They
Marshalls at did everything together growing
a parade in up, and Jay not only lost his big
Lubbock. brother but his best friend. Little
sister Leticia, Steve’s widow,
Staff Sgt. Steve Morin, Jr. “Danny Koch, Gwen, son Esteban and daughter
was 34 when he was killed Steve Oien Breanna all suffered a major loss
in action by an IED on (MOPH) and with Steve’s death. It has been
September 28, 2005 while Benny Guerrero said, “The only thing harder than
on a convoy mission with his (VFW) have seen to it that we being a soldier is loving one.”
platoon. He thought of himself are invited to many events, such Audrey Morin and her family are
as just a regular guy, not a hero, as banquets, parades, and 4th of living proof.
but thanks to many, the legacy of July programs. Lou Ortiz of
his patriotism will continue. His Texas Tech University Military &
mother is grateful for the “many Veterans Alumni Association was
kind and generous people who instrumental in getting my son’s
have helped us keep our son’s name on the Wall of Honor at
memory alive.” She cherishes Drane Hall.
every thoughtful act “because all “Many others like the VFW,
we have left are memories of our local TV stations, Second Baptist
beloved son.” Church, Seagraves Elementary
“The first person who reached out School, artists Phil Taylor and Ken
to us was Jack Barnes of Amarillo. Pridgeon, Paul McArthur, Dan
Right after we lost our son, he McWhorter, Monica Velez and
invited us to a banquet in honor of Sen. Charles Perry have honored
fallen soldiers. Jack honored Gold our son’s memory in various
Star families every chance he got. thoughtful ways. We were even
The best thing he did was to make invited to visit the White House
sure that our loved one would where we were able to make an
never be forgotten. (Jack Barnes ornament and put it on the Gold
passed away in 2018.) Star Tree. I can never repay all
the thoughtfulness toward us.
“Throughout the years, many It means the
others have blessed us in different world to us.
ways. The Brownfield High School I try to thank
football team that Steve played veterans for
on honored him at their reunion their service by
and presented us with a football making quilts
signed by the team members. for them.”
The Athletic Booster Club had his
football jersey retired. The city of Steve’s dad, We specialize in trust!
Brownfield named a room at the Steve, Sr.
American Legion Amphitheater coached his (806) 866-9898
after him. Christy Martinez-Garcia Little League
team, went to 8212 Valencia Ave,
Lubbock, Texas 79424
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm

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