Tribute R.I.P. Pred303 (6-7-21)

[FossilFndr]

Since he posted this on social media I am going to let everyone here know. If this is out of bounds then suspend me, was already planning on taking a real break anyway.

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[PredsV82]

Knew it already but seeing it here... well the finality of seeing it in his words, on here... just hurts.

On the off chance you are still reading these pages, go easy my friend, and thank you for everything.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Steve, you taught 2 decades of Preds fans hockey. For your service, rest well.

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

Thank you for everything, 303. Your legacy will live on in so many ways.

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Devastating. Steve means so much to so many people on these boards. Some got to know him personally from pregame meet ups or through his generosity with tickets.

I lost contact with him since the early years when he gifted me a season ticket book that his son wasn't going to use but always hoped I'd see him at the rink over the last several years that I've had season tickets.

He will be missed

 

[Jonesey]

Since he posted this on social media I am going to let everyone here know. If this is out of bounds then suspend me, was already planning on taking a real break anyway.

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not out of bounds at all.

travel safe my friend.

 

[hockey diva]

God bless you and your family Steve. You will be remembered here. Thank you and enjoy the great hockey game in the sky.

 

[David Singleton]

Steve, thank you for all the knowledge and friendship you've given to me personally via the various online Predators' boards over the years. You shared with all and did so kindly. I never attended more than 10-15 games a year, and did not often arrive early and head down to the glass for warmups, but I did once and I'm thankful I took the opportunity to meet you in person.

I lost my father almost exactly two years ago to cancer at the young age of 67. I'll never forget my four year-old niece turning to me and the family to tell us that she saw Granddaddy leave with Jesus that morning. It was so earnest and comforting and this passage from John 14:1-4 reminds me of that feeling:

14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

May the peace and comfort of God strengthen and enfold you and your family.

 

[Soundgarden]

While I didn't know Steve personally I always enjoyed reading his posts here.

Rest well.

 

[predhead1]

Steve - I never got to meet you in person, but you have been an absolute treasure for those of us who post or lurk here. God speed my friend. You will never be replaced here, but we will do our best to honor and celebrate you.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I never interacted with Steve, which is a shame, because it sounds like he’s a hell of a good guy.


Rest easy, brother. Hf canes sends their love.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Steve, You influenced an entire fanbase here and I can only imagine through your career and family life how many other people you reached in a variety of other ways. I now hope that you find comfort at the end, and make peace with whatever guides your life, receiving everything that you gave to others tenfold in return.

Personally, as a kid growing up watching and playing the game in a hockey crazy city, I thought I knew a lot about the sport. But I still learned so much more through your postings and our conversations at games. Thank you for being part of this Predators ride for all these years!

 

[HisIceness]

I never interacted with Steve, which is a shame, because it sounds like he’s a hell of a good guy.


Rest easy, brother. Hf canes sends their love.

Canes fan who seconds this. May God bless Steve and the family in this time.

 

[sparkle twin]

Steve,

Thank you. For everything you've done for this little community/family.

I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated.

Much love, peace and comfort to you and your family.

 

[Armourboy]

303 I never got to meet you but in some ways you felt like that cool uncle you never get to see.

Rest easy, and we will talk hockey again one of these days.

 

[bdub24]

Thank you for making us a bit smarter with your perspective on this glorious, torturous, insanity of a sport and team. May you find comfort and freedom from pain and your friends and family know peace and serenity at your rest.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

I have not interacted with Steve, but he sounds like a man that made all people around him happier and better.

Peace be with you, Steve.

 

[Seth Lake]

Steve,

It’s been a long time, but your kindness and generosity are two of the things I will always carry with me as memories of our interactions together.

Thank you for dedicating your life to the service of the community and our country, for taking a stand to preserve the history of Murfreesboro, and leaving everywhere you’ve been a better place.

I was at an ECHL game last night in Orlando when one of our mutual friends texted me about this news. I think the setting and the fact that I was there taking my Father in Law to his first game who in is the early stages of battling Alzheimer’s and dementia made this news hit a little harder. But I took that time to pour into sharing my passion for our game and knowledge with him and made a memory for both of us to hold onto. He was engaged and said he really enjoyed the game and it’s complexity immensely!

I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and wish you peace and comfort through this battle. You are a good man and have built a legacy on this World that will carry with all of us throughout the years to come.

Thank you for your friendship! I’ll miss you, Steve. Wishing you peace, love, and comfort, my friend!

 

[Byrddog]

Steve our paths never crossed that I am aware of in the military but none the less we had that bond and never spoke of it to each other. As I remember it was Patty Pred that introduced us at Preds practice im guessing in 99 or 2000.Countless pregames at the Glass sharing our hopes and wringing our hands for just one point tonight to close on the first playoff appearance. We had our disagreements about hockey thats for sure, but thats all part of being a fan. We shared social events one of the best was Masked ball one year at the table 303 Handtrick Fred and Joy and me and the wife. The stories and you and Bryan going at it was hilarious. I recall that night also Scrappy was working the event and she had a huge crush on Jason Arnott, we were talking to here and Arnott was close by I introduced him to Scrappy and thought she was gonna pee herself. So many encounters and sharing the love of this sport. Steve has been a history buff as long as I have known him, writing about the Civil war and the Battle of Stones River in particular. He has been a leader in Rutherford county as well a member of the chamber of commerce since 2000 and his family lived there for many many years.

Interaction with this man in person and thru this forum has been a blessing for many people. And as his life comes to an end we are better for having known him. I have no doubt that he is prepared for his demise. It reminds me of something a Chaplin told us just before the ground war started in 1991 " there are no atheist's in foxholes". I know this to be true as I am certain Steve does as well and he will face this with that peace of mind. We are going to miss the tough old bastard that was always soft spoken and had a wry smile all the time. He lived life well and I wish him peace at this time and in the eternity.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I haven't interacted with Steve either, not in real life, not really even much here, but just reading through all this is inspiring. He has obviously touched a lot of people directly, and in doing so that even touches the rest of us indirectly because it helps to remind us that hockey fandom isn't just anonymous usernames who we don't even really treat as real people most of the time, and that we can aspire to something more.

There should be a builder's category, nameplates in a concourse wall of honor, on boxes or seats, something like that. It sounds like a banner will be raised here in the hearts of Preds fans regardless. May it still be many long months away.

 

[Roman Yoshi]

Steve,

I only met you once, during the first few days of this forum... And while we've only crossed paths that one time... your hockey knowledge, insight and spirit have truly blessed me as a Preds fan.

Your work in educating this fan base is something none of us take for granted. There should be an entire freaking area of the arena named after you with how much effort you have put into growing hockey in middle Tennessee.

I don't have words of comfort because I don't know what to say. I only have words of admiration because of the impact you've had on so many people. Thank you.

 

[Armourboy]

I haven't interacted with Steve either, not in real life, not really even much here, but just reading through all this is inspiring. He has obviously touched a lot of people directly, and in doing so that even touches the rest of us indirectly because it helps to remind us that hockey fandom isn't just anonymous usernames who we don't even really treat as real people most of the time, and that we can aspire to something more.

There should be a builder's category, nameplates in a concourse wall of honor, on boxes or seats, something like that. It sounds like a banner will be raised here in the hearts of Preds fans regardless. May it still be many long months away.

Should be the first number in the rafters imo.

 

[hido]

After every game I would anxiously wait for his breakdown. Best analyst out there. Thank you.

 

[glenngineer]

Through Steve, I had the pleasure of meeting many other posters around here. His generosity with tickets was not overlooked. His knowledge of hockey and willingness to share it with a fanbase yearning to learn the game will never be forgotten by so many. I was hoping the Preds would go on a run just for him.

Rest easy my friend. You are a blessing to so many of us.

 

[Adz]

Steve, you suffered my lack of knowledge in the early days well, on both this forum and the other one. Meeting with you personally was always a treat. I will always regret not being able to get to the arena in time to sit with everyone when 101 was there, but somehow I ended up with the picture! As others have said, you have been a blessing to us and we appreciate you. You are loved.