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  This memorial website was created in the memory of our son Stephen James Rice who was born in Georgia on May 07, 1983 and passed away on September 09, 2004 at the age of 21.
  Although Stephen lived only 21 short yrs he lived LIFE. He was a great son and friend. He was always trying to make people laugh. Stephen had one sister Christina and one brother Aaron who miss him dearly. His dad and I think of him all the time and miss him more than words can say.
  Stephen loved baseball. From the time he was 5 yrs old he played ball, at times on several teams in 1 yr. The day after having his wisdom teeth removed he went to an all day baseball camp in 90' Ga heat. You could not keep him off the ball field! He pitched and played 1st base for little league and for his school NHS. He was very lucky to be able to play with the same group of boys for most of his life. 
                                                                  

                                 

 He had many very good friends most of which he had grown up with and all of whom have remained true friends of his. Stephen loved his...
                       
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I hope you all know you how very much you meant to him. He loved you more than I could ever put into words, Please stay in touch and continue to be a part of our family.
  I thank God everyday that He chose me to be Stephen's mom. Being "Stephen's Mom" is one of my greatest joys. He is my firstborn...my blonde haired, brown eyed bundle of joy.
                                         
                                           
 
 Stephen left with no warning one night and our world changed forever. 
 We will forever love and miss him...I know my heart will never heal. 
                                                

  Stephen was preceeded in death by his Grandfathers James Hicks and Charles Eisman.
  He leaves behind his very proud and loving parents, David and Patty Rice. His adoring sister and her husband, the big brother he always wanted, Christina and Daniel Hanselman. His brother Aaron, who was always trying to be just like him. His Grandmothers Dot Hicks and Shirley Eisman both of whom he would do anything for. His Aunts,Uncles and Cousins who miss him dearly. And his friends....too many to count, who helped make his life wonderful.

Stephen joind the Air Force on Oct. 5th 2001.
He and Travis joined together, like they did most things.
 Less than a month after the attack on Sept. 11th.
He was buried with full Military Honors on Sept. 11th 2004
He was in the 622nd Reserve Unit out of Warner Robins Ga. 

 GOD BLESS 
                 AMERICA
   
                                


                    Our Family Chain Is Broken, Nothing Feels The Same;
                   But AS God Calls Us One by One the Chain will Link Again.
 
    
 

 
  To all who visit this site, please let us know you stopped by, light a candle and/or share a memory that you have with Stephen or our family. If you have pictures send them to me to be added. I cannot tell you what it means to us to know that you have thought of Stephen today... as we think of and miss him daily. 
  
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ALWAYS

REMEMBERED
            
     FOREVER 

     LOVED

                   
     He Died

     
 Too Soon... 
     

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Don't Forget To 

Remember Me...

 
     


Were you one of The Lucky Ones?

Did you get to meet the one that lived
every day as if it were his last?
Did you see that smiling face, 
did you hear his infectious laugh?
Did you know the one that had a hug
for even the ones that fussed at him?
Did you ever go somewhere and know
when the life of the party had arrived?
Did you know the one that could make 
the best of the worst situation?
Did you feel like a special 
person around him?
Did you ever feel so loved?
Were you one of the lucky ones,
that got to meet our son?

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Tributes and Condolences
MY CHILD IS GONE   / Momma12
Things a parent should never see or hear.  A police officer at their door. Your child is gone. A holiday without their child. Your child is gone.  A death certificate & autoposy report with their child's name on it. Your child is go...  Continue >>
Im Always Watching You By Robert Mosteller   / Momma
I'm Always With You Every night I kneel and pray Because of missing you On September 9th 2004 Frightened of what to do. We got the news of your demise I was faint of heart I was devastated to learn From my life you did part. Hi mama I'm doing fine up...  Continue >>
Twas The Week Before Christmas...   / Momma
Twas The Week Before Christmas Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The children were no longer there all nestled and snug in their beds. Mom and Dad had memories running all through...  Continue >>
Missing you   / Momma
Hey Baby,  Your brother will be home later today with Shannon. Christmas Day is right around the corner. We put your tree up. I saw Nate & Niki the other day, of course they will be here for dinner. Nate is as bad as you & the other kid...  Continue >>
The Stars Below   / Momma
The Stars Below We wish upon the stars above with amazment and so much love; For the First time I saw the Stars below; Most never see how brightly they can glow. They watch over those we hold so dear; but for most they hold so much fear. Their s...  Continue >>
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His legacy
Stephen's Legacy  


 Stephen's legacy is in his sister, brother and the many friends he had.
 He showed everyone that you should live your life and not just watch from the sidelines. That you should work and play hard. That before you even know it life will be over and you should not waste a single minute of it.
 I have been told that Stephen's funeral was one of if not the largest in our town. There were over 800 people there. For someone who was only here a short time he touched so many...that's his legacy.
 We are forever proud of him.
 
           
               
 
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