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Pages Last Updated on November 21, 2007
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Update 11.21.07:
Includes date, time, and more information.
The V.A. Pentacle Gravestone for PFC Stephen Snowberger has arrived.
Click on the a link to see a photo of the marker and to read the press release
regarding the upcoming Dedication Ceremony for Stephen's Gravestone,
and Circle Sanctuary's Veterans Day activities.
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A new baby has arrived in Stephen Snowberger's family!
And is named after his late uncle.
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Read about it at Circle Sanctuary website at the above link
I am pleased to tell you that even though PFC Snowberger's Mother, Deborah Brown, is not Wiccan herself;
she has been an active supporter of the Pentacle Quest and the freedoms all of our Pagan Troops and Veterans
should have regarding their chosen religions and chosen emblems for their grave and memorial markers.
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Fallen Wiccan HeroPFC Stephen P. Snowberger III
In Commemoration of Stephen's 19th Birthday
September 4, 2006
A Message from Stephen's Mother,
Deborah Brown
I want to thank all who have helped to build this memorial for my son,
and to those who are sending in messages of support for him and our family.
It means a great deal to us to know that people care and respect the
service my son gave to our country.
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U.S. Army PFC Stephen P. Snowberger III
was 18 years old, and from Lexington, North Carolina.
Stephen was born on September 4, 1987
in Bear, Delaware.
He began his service in the U.S. Army on November 26, 2004.
He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.
He was deployed with his unit to Iraq on November 5, 2005.
Stephen was killed instantly in Baghdad, Iraq on on May 11, 2006; when an improvised explosive device was detonated near his HMMWV during combat patrol operations.
Stephen is survived by his loving family
His Parents: Deborah A. and Paul E. Brown
His Sister: Jessica Trice, 21
His Brother: James Graham, 24
His Foster Brother: Matt Krajewski, 26
In Lexington, N.S., his Mom and Dad own and operate North
Main Gifts and Fragrances on the square, next to Conrad &
Hinkle and reside in Silver Valley.
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"Snow," as his military buddies called him; described
himself as an Eclectic Wiccan as his chosen religion.
He was a loved and valued member of
Victory Base Open Circle in Baghdad, Iraq.
See more photos of PFC Stephen Snowberger on the following pages.
DFGL SSG Fred Twombly of Victory Base Open Circle in Baghdad, Iraq
remembers his friend with a poem and photos.
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2. Stephen on the day of his deployment to Iraq
November 5, 2005.
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Stephen Snowberger's religious affiliation has been acknowledged at this website with
the written permision of Deborah Brown, Stephen's Mother.
Photographs of PFC Stephen Snowberger III donated by his Mother, Deborah Brown.
"Green Pentacle" graphic Copyright © Deity Diva
Printed at this site according to the Deity Diva's Copyright Statement
"Animated Gold Star," graphic by Unknown Artist
Website created by Tia Hu of Swan Graphics
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