JupiterBull Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 85 Content Count: 5,431 Reputation: 770 Days Won: 16 Joined: 02/08/2009 Share Posted September 24, 2013 For those of you/us that followed Greg Auman's Blog, with heavy heart I learned today that we lost one of the biggest fans we had. Steve O'Neal was a long time season ticket holder, ardent fan and outspoken supporter of USF. Tragically, Saturday night, he was killed doing what he loved: riding his Harley. http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/valrico-motorcyclist-dies-in-mcintosh-road-accident/2143250 http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Steven-O'Neal&lc=1543&pid=167126727&mid=5675744 Greg's blog was a lot of fun, and we enjoyed (and suffered) a lot of banter. Steve was one of the guys that never hid his real name, or his love for our Bulls. This year, he made Dickie shirts for Coach Taggart, and some of his close friends & family...and proudly texted me a picture of him posing with Coach Taggart, holding the shirts. I sat with Steve at the FAU game, and while I was stunned at how bad our Bulls were, he assured me better days were ahead and that we'd just have to make tailgating that much more exciting. One week later, he was gone. I'd ask that we all take a pause to think of how blessed we truly are, and to appreciate that it can all be gone in a blink of an eye. Please join me in sending prayers to Steve's family, and in giving Steve O one final "GO BULLS!!". RIP, Steve...we'll miss you, Bulls brother! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Toro_86 Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 176 Content Count: 8,612 Reputation: 2,661 Days Won: 28 Joined: 12/14/2005 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wow! I never posted much on the blog but read it quite frequently and I enjoyed reading his banter with the other board members. He was a diehard Bulls fan and I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him. RIP. Big Fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyBull Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 44 Content Count: 1,705 Reputation: 221 Days Won: 3 Joined: 01/25/2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I did not know Steve but he sounds like the type of guy I would love to have a beer with. Sad with the state of USF Fandom that one of the good ones gets taken from us. RIP and thank you for your extreme loyalty to the Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 9,898 Content Count: 66,091 Reputation: 2,434 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Share Posted September 24, 2013 horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbryan Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 121 Content Count: 4,259 Reputation: 39 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/16/2006 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) Just saw him at the FAU game and was supposed to hook up with him and tailgate but the rain put an end to that connection. We intended on meeting up this Saturday morning though. My wife and I are sad beyond belief at this news. He was as good a fan as any and certainly better than most. We will greatly miss his positive outlook and infectious smile. Very sad news. RIP Steve and heartfelt condolences to your family!! Edited September 24, 2013 by hbryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallyBull Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 23 Content Count: 3,686 Reputation: 1,188 Days Won: 14 Joined: 01/19/2011 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Very very sad to hear that, thanks for pointing it out. May God bless his soul and his surviving family members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,615 Content Count: 74,738 Reputation: 10,964 Days Won: 425 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted September 24, 2013 For those of you/us that followed Greg Auman's Blog, with heavy heart I learned today that we lost one of the biggest fans we had. Steve O'Neal was a long time season ticket holder, ardent fan and outspoken supporter of USF. Tragically, Saturday night, he was killed doing what he loved: riding his Harley. http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/valrico-motorcyclist-dies-in-mcintosh-road-accident/2143250 http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Steven-O'Neal&lc=1543&pid=167126727&mid=5675744 Greg's blog was a lot of fun, and we enjoyed (and suffered) a lot of banter. Steve was one of the guys that never hid his real name, or his love for our Bulls. This year, he made Dickie shirts for Coach Taggart, and some of his close friends & family...and proudly texted me a picture of him posing with Coach Taggart, holding the shirts. I sat with Steve at the FAU game, and while I was stunned at how bad our Bulls were, he assured me better days were ahead and that we'd just have to make tailgating that much more exciting. One week later, he was gone. I'd ask that we all take a pause to think of how blessed we truly are, and to appreciate that it can all be gone in a blink of an eye. Please join me in sending prayers to Steve's family, and in giving Steve O one final "GO BULLS!!". RIP, Steve...we'll miss you, Bulls brother! JB, the obit link seems to be down temporarily so could you let us know when it gets back up or point us somewhere else for the arrangements ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizman Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 2,345 Content Count: 21,365 Reputation: 922 Days Won: 10 Joined: 01/02/2007 Share Posted September 24, 2013 You will be missed Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Held_AccountaBull Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 86 Content Count: 5,881 Reputation: 22 Days Won: 7 Joined: 11/19/2005 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Awful news. Will miss his commentary on the blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footnfan1 Posted September 24, 2013 Group: Member Topic Count: 88 Content Count: 3,462 Reputation: 566 Days Won: 6 Joined: 10/14/2010 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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