Stephon Wilfred Minnis
November 10, 1962 - July 12, 2009

"hey dad i really miss you and i love you "

"Hey Pops, i just wanted to stop by and say, " hey". I know i talk to you everyday but this is just another way for me to get to you. I miss you so much and i hope you know that kim and i were proud of you every single day. Anytime i could tell someone that you were my father and just let them know what you did for us. You are amazing. Don't worry though because i'm taking care of the family and believe me, you taught me extremely well. Thinking about you every single day your first born # 1"

"I will never forget that smile of yours. So big and bright. The love in your heart the wisdom you spoke. Many broken from your passing but healed from your love. Your life was short but lived to the fullest. They say the Good die Young and you Steve, you were the BEST! When you asked me what I did for living , and I stuttered and asked do you mean where I worked and you said no, no I donâ??Ã?ôt care about that..I want to know what you do in life. I stopped and said Wow, I have never been asked that, and thatâ??Ã?ôs when I knew YOU were different, Inspirational to say the least. I saw the glow in your eyes every time you talked about your children; I see the glow in your children when they talk about you. The other day I said, He lived his life, completed his duty, finished his journey on earth, traveled the world, experienced love and sadness. Helped others and raised wonderful children. Steve did his part on earth and now itâ??Ã?ôs time for him to sit back and watch the seeds he planted grow and flourish. You have taught us all a great deal about life and we will all especially your children live on your legacy. May your body rest in peace but your soul live forever. This is not good bye but a simple â??Ã?ìsee ya again one day! RIP Uncle Steve Love Anna"

"I miss you daddy."

"Steve was a special person to me. He was my friend, my partner in business, my mentor, and excellent person to talk. My memories will always remember him as a good father, good man, good at his job, and great friend. RIP dad, We had some good times and good conversation over the years. Robert"

""No one chooses to end their life; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain!" Steve was not crazy, or a bad person because he ended his life. I am very angry because he left this world for one reason and that reason is very obvious to me; someone caused him more pain that he could cope with. I knew Steve for two years and he became my dear friend, a close friend to my heart! I am praying for relief and peace of his soul. God has a unique plan for each of us. Steve, may your soul rest in peace! I am missing you my conversational buddy!!!"