Steven Edward Lackland
December 27, 2009

"Remember when we used to go camping? Those were some of the best times. I miss those weekends terribly, and miss you more. I love you dad. Steph"

"Hey dad. Its been a while. I miss and love you more than words can describe. Life is hard without you. My happiness is small and my will to live is becoming less and less. Mom thinks it's just because im sick, but I know those two things are unrelated. Its because I have been thinking about you more lately. Anyway, I love you so much and miss you like crazy. Check back soon. "

"Papa, Miss you so much. I hate that you have missed everything in my life. By first broken bone, my first day at a new school, my first day of middle school. My first dance, and my first musical. I also wish you could see the things that are going to happen; my first day of high school, my first, and last prom, my first really date, my marrage, but most of all, I hate that my children will never be able to meet you. I hate that they wont get to eat coco puffs with you, or watch Nascar Wrestling and boxing with you. I hate that they wont be able to walk me down the isle, or beat up the first guy that breaks my heart. You will never teach me to paint, or tell me more stories of Kansas. But I am thankfull for everything you did teach me: how to fish, how to set up a camper, how to start a fire, and be a handyman. You taught me that sickness doesnt affect the soul. You taught me to have faith and to be myself. I will miss you forever and always daddy. I love you to pieces. "

"Daddy, I miss you so much. You were my world, and everything I want to be. I love you to much to decribe, and I know it sounds silly, but I still want you back. I think about you every day. I miss watching wrestling, boxing and nascar with you. I miss my powers and coco puffs. The Hot chocolate and ISU mug. I miss the smell of Arimis throughout the house. I can't see See you later Aligation when I leave every morning. Daddy I will never forget you. Much love. "

"Daddy: I miss you today. And yesterday. I have missed you since i lost you, and I will always miss you. "There will be a day that the world goes crashing, and the people that come back strong, are the people more likely to succeed." "

"Daddy, I miss you all the time. You have always been my hero, and you always will be. I miss peeking out my class window and seeing you sitting there. waiting for me. I miss the racing and the boxing on friday night. I miss your smile and your kindness. Some day, I will come to see you. But before that, I want to see what you saw. I want to go to the Air Force. I want to go to Lackland AFB, and complete your dream. I want to be like my daddy. I miss you like crazy. I know that you are watching over me and Nessa. We both miss you and you smile. "

" steve, you were more then a brother. you was also my best friend, you were my heart, I miss you terribley every day,you were and always will be the best.I love you always."

"You'll always be in my heart"

"Steven E. I didn't get to say good bye. You came to me last night, and I found out today you were gone. I love you. AHAW Julie, Stay strong"

"I had the immense pleasure of getting to know Steve while I worked as an infusion nurse in the Oncology department. He was such a caring, gentle and kind man. He loved Stephanie, Julie and his family dearly. Nothing was more important. I can only imagine the sadness that is with you in his passing, but I know his wish was that his love for you and memories of him will stay forever in your hearts. May God's peace and love give you comfort now and until you see Steve again.."

"Dear Julie: I want you to know that my ghoughts are with you, your family as well as Steven's Mom. I saw and heard an all too familiar scene at your home as I was with both my father and mother-in-law when they passed. It's an amazing process and those of us who are brave enough to be there, there are lifetime rewards. Bob Anders, US Bank"