9&10 News: Army Specialist Brandon Steffey Honored and Remembered

Army Specialist Brandon Steffey Honored and Remembered
Posted: 11/4/2009

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The community of Sault Ste. Marie gathered to show support for fallen soldier Brandon Steffey and his family.

Visitation started at noon today, Wednesday, at Sault Area High School, with the funeral service following at 4:00 pm.

Steffey was killed October 25 by a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan.

Both those who knew him and those who didn't came to honor the local hero today.

Steffey worked for the military police K9 Unit and served two tours of duty overseas.

He earned a number of medals for his service, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.

He has a wife and young daughter where he was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas.

Steffey will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault Area High School and Career Center started a scholarship in memory of him. For more information, call the High School at (906) 635-3839.

9&10's Christina Vecchioni and photojournalist Aaron Smith were at today's service and have more details.

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11/9/2009 - RIP

Posted By: K9 Guy (Michigan) | Hide
Rest in Peace Brandon and K9 Maci: The Working Dog Author - Unknown My eyes are your eyes, to watch and protect you and yours. My ears are your ears, to hear and detect evil minds in the dark. My nose is your nose, to scent the invader of your domain. And so you may live, my life is also yours.
11/5/2009 - From Danielle

Posted By: Michelle (Kincheloe) | Hide
What a n honor is was to sing during a beautiful tribute for a true american Hero. To the Steffey family please know that our entire area shares your pain and commends you for raising a man who stood tall in his belief of our freedom. RIP Brandon your service and sacrifice is and always will be remembered and appreciated.
11/5/2009 - Hero Always!!!

Posted By: Danielle (Kincheloe) | Hide
What a beautiful tribute to a heroic young American Soldier. From the bottom of our hearts we thank Brandon and his family for his dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice. I was honored to be able to pay my respects to him and his family thru song. May you rest in peace Brandon. You will be missed and never forgotten. Your leagacy will live on in all those who loved you.
11/5/2009 - Hero Always

Posted By: Danielle (Kincheloe) | Hide
What a beautiful tribute to a heroic young American Soldier. From the bottom of our hearts we thank Brandon and his family for his dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice. I was honored to be able to pay my respects to him and his family thru song. May you rest in peace Brandon. You will be missed and never forgotten. Your leagacy will live on in all those who loved you.
11/5/2009 - Brandon and Family

Posted By: Andrea (Sault Ste MArie) | Hide
I am very appreciative of the honor and support that Brandon recieved from our local community. October wasn't a good month as many of us were affected by the loss of two local soldiers. As a nation I hope that we here in Chippewa County will not take for granted ANY officer (whether military, local, tribal, or federal). Often people don't get the privelaged information that is SSI or Classified; then you see changes being made and take the normal reaction and show resistance. Just remember that we took an oath to serve and protect our nation is all I ask. The ceremony was beautiful! What great friends and family stories were told. Fortunately, we officers are trained and know why our jobs are important a

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