Stephen’s Story

Site created on June 23, 2021

Welcome to our CaringBridge website. We are using it to keep family and friends updated in one place. Back in December Stephen was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He started chemo and radiation shortly after and continued with various treatments until recently. Last week we made the decision to stop treatment and are beginning hospice care. It's been difficult keeping everyone informed, we have so many close friends and family that notifying and updating you all has been difficult and at times not possible. We appreciate your support and words of hope and encouragement and would like to begin using this site as a means to keep you all in the loop and as an easier way for you all to contact us as well.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Demaris Brown

Good Evening, 

We are putting the final touches on the Memorial for Stephen and I wanted to put the information again in case there is someone I forget to send this to prior to the service.  I hope the day is filled with  to sharing stories and reminiscing about Stephen with family and friends.
The memorial is at the Marine Corps Museum and we have had a memorial brick for Stephen made and it should be placed on the outdoor walking path so you can visit that before or after the memorial as well. 

Memorial Details: 
Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 2-4 p.m.

National Museum of the Marine Corps
Medal of Honor Lobby
18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle, VA 22172

If you are able to attend, please send an email to Analisa at analisacapote@gmail.com to RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount.  If you have any other questions about travel or memorial details, please reach out to Analisa at the email address above. 
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Airport Information: 
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) // 33 miles // ~45m-1h from the museum
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) // 40 miles // ~1-1.5h from the museum
Baltimore Airport (BWI) // 72 miles // ~1.5-2h from the museum
Richmond Richmond International Airport (RIC) 85 miles away // ~1h30m-2h from the museum


Hotel Information: 
Courtyard by Marriott Stafford Quantico // 3 miles // ~5m from the museum
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stafford Quantico // 6.6 miles // ~11m from the museum
Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico & Conference Center // 6.9 miles // ~11m from the museum
Holiday Inn Express Dumfries, an IHG Hotel // 4.6 miles // ~11m from the museum

There are plenty of other hotels to choose from in the area, the first three are also closest to Demaris & Stephen’s house.
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