I remember the long nights we would have playing scrabble on yahoo and how you would always kick my butt, LOL. How I miss those days talking about everything and nothing. It feels like it was just yesterday when we were drinking and laughing about anything that was remotely funny. I giggle everytime I see a PacMan game, only you would know why! I miss you so much it hurts. Love you babe and will keep thinking of you every March! ~Mario
I didn't know Steven but every time I see pictures of him I think to myself how easily I could have seen myself being really great friends with him. It's weird, I never knew him but I'm incredibly sad that he's gone. It makes my heart hurt.
i am fighting ewings sarcoma myself. i read steven's lj that hif family left as a memorial. i cried for days. i wish i could have known him and his family. he was obviously a loving person and very much loved by all who knew him. to his family i feel your heartache and thanks for leaving his journal up for us to read
As a member of the extended Mackin family, I am so glad I found this video. I rarely come here, but typed in Mackin and this was the first video that came up. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. When I saw him in June 2006 at the family reunion, I thought he was going to beat this thing. But some souls just know how to get all their living done in a shorter amount of time. That certainly seems true of Steven. Love and hugs to Steven's family! He's still with you. Just in a new form.
I met Steven two years ago in May of 2006 on a camping trip. He was a friend for such way too short a time. I'll never forget riding on my golf cart in the dark with him giggling and laughing as we bounced around. I'll see ya again one day, buddy.
cont...it makes me feel how selfish I can be and how selfish we all can be at times when we feel sorry for ourselves especially when we have our health and the rest of our lives ahead. It seems Steven lived beyond what I feel I will live. Instead of feeling said, it really makes me rethink things and to live everyday to the fullest and not let the small things bring us down and love every breath we possibly can get. To the Mackin family...my thoughs and prayers and wishes go out to you all!
It's so hard to put in words for something to touch your heart so deeply as this video has. I didn't know Steven, but I sure wish I did. I just feel how empty the lives of his family feels without his presence, but at the same time, how full their lives are for having him thos yeras. This has made me cry so deeply and hard. I get mad at myself to get down about something and feel everything is coming to an end, and see someone full of life and to have his life taken so soon
Anyway, about eighteen months ago, he went off line. I kind of figured out why in my own head but would email periodically hoping he'd respond. Recently I just moved from Sydney to Chicago and can't believe how close I am - I literally just looked it up and saw that Illinois is next to Kentucky. So I thought I'd try one last email. I also thought I'd google hiim just in case and came upon this video.
Now of course I'm totally embarrassed coz I can't stop crying at work!
I met Steven on-line a few years ago. We talked lots about his cancer and my own illness and kinda felt I'd got myself a touchstone on the other side of the world.
I sent him a bear called George to put on his windscreen and have around with him so he didn't have to be scared anymore.
i obviously never knew steven but i did happen to come across this video. It mad me cry, odd because i have emotional connection to him but still a friend lost is a friend lost...
I love this video.. and even though it is a very sad thing that he is gone and I feel like I want to cry.... I just can't ... he was full of happiness... and that reflects on all of his pics... I'm very happy that he lived his life to the fullest... miss you bud.... you definetlly will be in our hearts...
I had met Steven several times and he was a great guy. I was extremely saddened by the news. This Memorial Video was so masterfully designed and really shows what a wonderful & beautiful person Steven was.
You are one of the most remarkable person I have come to know off. I read and re-read your LJ. I cried and laugh and walked away with courage to handle my fight.
On one of my toughest days I found your LJ which helped me to carry on. If any of steven's family comes here I would like them to know what an impact steven had on someone who he ever met in life.
Thank you...you will never know how much your kind words mean to us. We loved him and knew that he was something special. We miss him so badly that it hurts. Thank you so much for your words of love.
No thank you. After reading his LJ I feel as though I've come to know steven's family. He was lucky to have such a loving family and so were you all to have him. And whether in life or death so many of us were and are lucky to have come to learn and love Steven. Please know that steven, you, and your entire family are always in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful guy.
Steven's LJ has taught me to be a better person, to look at life on the brighter side even through the tough times. I needed that courage because I am dealing with my own battles with my mother. I mentioned before that his LJ has brought me through the hard times and of course cheered us all up with his personality that I came to learn off. Everything happens for a reason. Steven's LJ was written to help others.
This is beautiful! I laughed and cried at the same time. I miss Steven and it helps to heal the soul to know that other people loved him too. Thank you for this beautiful tribute...his big sis:)
I miss him
dustspirit 3 months ago
hey babe!
I remember the long nights we would have playing scrabble on yahoo and how you would always kick my butt, LOL. How I miss those days talking about everything and nothing. It feels like it was just yesterday when we were drinking and laughing about anything that was remotely funny. I giggle everytime I see a PacMan game, only you would know why! I miss you so much it hurts. Love you babe and will keep thinking of you every March! ~Mario
rustyram02 11 months ago
i miss you Steven....
hugs & stuff
wikaboy 1 year ago
I didn't know Steven but every time I see pictures of him I think to myself how easily I could have seen myself being really great friends with him. It's weird, I never knew him but I'm incredibly sad that he's gone. It makes my heart hurt.
bigdick206 2 years ago
r.i.p. steven.i dont know who he is but i came across this video and i know ahat its like losing a friend.god bless
ChainsawHomie 2 years ago
Great Tribute.
I'm gonna add to my playlist
corvodevaneio 2 years ago
It's very sad. I talked to him one day and he was gone he next. We all know where he is now. <3
doug86 3 years ago
i am fighting ewings sarcoma myself. i read steven's lj that hif family left as a memorial. i cried for days. i wish i could have known him and his family. he was obviously a loving person and very much loved by all who knew him. to his family i feel your heartache and thanks for leaving his journal up for us to read
rogerleeslocum 3 years ago
Today was very hard...
I thought of you and it helped ease the pain. You were a true fighter.
Unlike230 3 years ago
Great tribute. Steven is someone I would have loved to have met. Condolences to all his friends and family.
Dean Mackin
Sydney, Australia
dmac1968 3 years ago
As a member of the extended Mackin family, I am so glad I found this video. I rarely come here, but typed in Mackin and this was the first video that came up. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. When I saw him in June 2006 at the family reunion, I thought he was going to beat this thing. But some souls just know how to get all their living done in a shorter amount of time. That certainly seems true of Steven. Love and hugs to Steven's family! He's still with you. Just in a new form.
rfox58 3 years ago
I met Steven two years ago in May of 2006 on a camping trip. He was a friend for such way too short a time. I'll never forget riding on my golf cart in the dark with him giggling and laughing as we bounced around. I'll see ya again one day, buddy.
ZukiChrome 3 years ago
I love you babe. Mackin on the Acken!
spunkycubster 3 years ago
cont...it makes me feel how selfish I can be and how selfish we all can be at times when we feel sorry for ourselves especially when we have our health and the rest of our lives ahead. It seems Steven lived beyond what I feel I will live. Instead of feeling said, it really makes me rethink things and to live everyday to the fullest and not let the small things bring us down and love every breath we possibly can get. To the Mackin family...my thoughs and prayers and wishes go out to you all!
wakelon72 4 years ago
It's so hard to put in words for something to touch your heart so deeply as this video has. I didn't know Steven, but I sure wish I did. I just feel how empty the lives of his family feels without his presence, but at the same time, how full their lives are for having him thos yeras. This has made me cry so deeply and hard. I get mad at myself to get down about something and feel everything is coming to an end, and see someone full of life and to have his life taken so soon
wakelon72 4 years ago
I miss you, Steven Mackin
andresitonuevayork 4 years ago
You've left such a deep impact on all of us in both your life and death. You will never be forgotten.
Unlike230 4 years ago
Very nice tribute. I'm sorry for your loss.
oldetavern 4 years ago
Rest in Peace Steven, From the Mackin Family... Everyone misses you.....
Josh Mackin
skilledfire15 4 years ago
Anyway, about eighteen months ago, he went off line. I kind of figured out why in my own head but would email periodically hoping he'd respond. Recently I just moved from Sydney to Chicago and can't believe how close I am - I literally just looked it up and saw that Illinois is next to Kentucky. So I thought I'd try one last email. I also thought I'd google hiim just in case and came upon this video.
Now of course I'm totally embarrassed coz I can't stop crying at work!
mattashby1974 4 years ago
I met Steven on-line a few years ago. We talked lots about his cancer and my own illness and kinda felt I'd got myself a touchstone on the other side of the world.
I sent him a bear called George to put on his windscreen and have around with him so he didn't have to be scared anymore.
mattashby1974 4 years ago
An ongoing reminder of how precious our friends are and how we need to cherish all moments with them.
CyberworldToronto 4 years ago
This video is really awesome. Thanks a lot for making it. I have it linked in my mojo. I miss Steve a lot.
CoolTony214 4 years ago
i obviously never knew steven but i did happen to come across this video. It mad me cry, odd because i have emotional connection to him but still a friend lost is a friend lost...
rfastswmr 4 years ago
I love this video.. and even though it is a very sad thing that he is gone and I feel like I want to cry.... I just can't ... he was full of happiness... and that reflects on all of his pics... I'm very happy that he lived his life to the fullest... miss you bud.... you definetlly will be in our hearts...
BLC619 4 years ago
I had met Steven several times and he was a great guy. I was extremely saddened by the news. This Memorial Video was so masterfully designed and really shows what a wonderful & beautiful person Steven was.
kadunaway 4 years ago
i dont know who is steven but i feel that he is a good guy, cuz i have a freind to like him its so sad if i can remember that :(
geffy1 4 years ago
You are one of the most remarkable person I have come to know off. I read and re-read your LJ. I cried and laugh and walked away with courage to handle my fight.
Unlike230 5 years ago
Those words are so true. You had and still have a way of connecting with others.
You give me such strenght to handle my mother's fight.
Love you
Unlike230 5 years ago
Miss you, my friend.
Wedrothc 5 years ago
On one of my toughest days I found your LJ which helped me to carry on. If any of steven's family comes here I would like them to know what an impact steven had on someone who he ever met in life.
Thanks Steven
Unlike230 5 years ago
Thank you...you will never know how much your kind words mean to us. We loved him and knew that he was something special. We miss him so badly that it hurts. Thank you so much for your words of love.
amyjo46 5 years ago
No thank you. After reading his LJ I feel as though I've come to know steven's family. He was lucky to have such a loving family and so were you all to have him. And whether in life or death so many of us were and are lucky to have come to learn and love Steven. Please know that steven, you, and your entire family are always in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful guy.
Unlike230 5 years ago
Steven's LJ has taught me to be a better person, to look at life on the brighter side even through the tough times. I needed that courage because I am dealing with my own battles with my mother. I mentioned before that his LJ has brought me through the hard times and of course cheered us all up with his personality that I came to learn off. Everything happens for a reason. Steven's LJ was written to help others.
Unlike230 5 years ago
Steven my heart aches so bad..I love you
Unlike230 5 years ago
Steven thanks for coming in my dreams. Thanks for the strenght. I love you.
Unlike230 5 years ago
Thanks you for this. I love you Steven and miss you so much buddy!
cubearcub 5 years ago
This is an amazing tribute to one of the most amazing people I've ever had the honor of knowing.... Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
thedawg1974 5 years ago
This is beautiful! I laughed and cried at the same time. I miss Steven and it helps to heal the soul to know that other people loved him too. Thank you for this beautiful tribute...his big sis:)
amyjo46 5 years ago