CWO (Comm) Steve Shields
Steve was a great friend and is sadly missed. Was stationed w/him in Philly in the late 90's and always looked up to him. Was looking forward to him joining me at my CPO initiation. I will carry his positive
influence and friendship with me always. 73's and God's Speed Steve. Val: You and your family are Ingrid's and my prayers. Looking forward to seeing you at graduation day.
07/31/02 Submitted by: Mike Tornari
CWO Steve Shields
Here is the following Funeral arrangements for Steve; Wednesday Jun 12, 2002 TISCOM, Alexandria, VA., 1400 service. Be there at least by 13:30. -----Friday Jun 14, 2002, Arehart & Echols Funeral Home, 211 St Mary's Ave, LaPlata,
Md 20646, (301)934-8342 and (301)870-3234, Viewing from 1400-1600 and 1800-2000 -----Saturaday Jun 15, 2002, Pallbearers muster at 0900 a.m. and 0900 a.m. for viewing, 1000 for Church Service. Then a wake at the Shields's home for family and friends.
-----Monday, July 22, 2002, Burial at 11:00 a.m., Arlington National Cemetery.
06/12/02 Submitted by: Tim Rollins
CWO Steve Shields
To all fellow shipmates past and present. I regret to inform you that yesterday June 9th 2002, CWO (COMM2) Steve Shields passed away after complications from a stroke. I first met Steve in May/1986 while stationed at Group Sandy
Hook, NJ. We not only worked together, we roomed together and became the best of friends along with his wife Vallarie and my wife Laura. Our families have been together in our careers off and on. Even if we had thousand of miles between us, we never
lost touch and when we saw each other, it was as though we were never really apart. Steve was a very special person. Everyone that had either a long encounter or just a brief moment with Steve, shared a respected admiration for him. Steve always made
people feel that they were important to him. Steve and Val have often told us that we were not friends anymore but family. I understand this more today than ever before. I know I could not be any sadder or lonelier than if this had happened to one of
my own family members. Steve was a brother to me and I will always cherrish his love and friendship forever. So old buddy, FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS. I love you. Funeral arrangements are still being arranged. There will be a service first than a
final resting place at Arlington National Cemetary at a later date. If anyone is interested please contact me at; Tim and Laura Rollins, 7473 Robin Rd, LaPlata, MD 20646, (301)609-3043, trrollins17@comcast.net
06/10/02 Submitted by: Tim Rollins (TCC/USCG RET.)
