Hello to all the NukeWorkers out there. I am not a NukeWorker myself, but an RN and the sister-in-law of Steve Ahlers. I am married to Steve's brother Mike. We reside in the Houston area. I found your website a year ago and was very touched by the kind words, prayers and wonderful memories you shared about my brother-in-law. However it has taken me a year to sit down, become a guest to your forum and write this note of thanks. Sadly, we lost Steve's father, Lt Col. (ret.) Richard J. Ahlers (Papa) in May to heart failure. Our family cared for Papa in our home until his death. It was but one way of thanking a man we loved very much...Steve loved very much. The loss of Steve was tragic for his mother and father, also for his brother, niece, nephew and myself. Steve's mother Ginny (Nana), lives in the Houston area nearby. She and Papa moved down here in 2009. We spent the last couple of years all together making some great memories. Nana is doing OK for all she has been through this year. I guess that is what made her a great wife of a Marine. Papa had a full military and Catholic service. Steve, also a Marine who served in the Vietnam War like his father, now lies in rest at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Houston. In closing I simply want to thank everyone who kept Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers. It is a comfort to know so many people cared and loved Steve as much as we do. Blessings to all, Connie Ahlers