I cannot imagine an Argo Steering Team meeting without Steve. Steve’s knowledge, enthusiasm and sincerity have constantly and greatly helped Argonauts to find a better way for Argo. I personally had so often expected Steve’s guidance when we had to make some decisions. Thank you, Steve. What you have done for Argo will remain the cornerstone of Argo.

Steve will be greatly missed. He has been very important to the success of both US and global Argo. Steve's enthusiasm, kindness, honesty, sense of duty and strong work ethic helped us through the good times and bad. He was a trusted source of advice and wisdom. Thank you, Steve, for all of your support, friendship and fun.

I met Steve when I was in first year uni studying marine science in 2005. I had to write a paper for an oceanography subject and my Aunt, who is a close friend of Steve's, put me in contact with him. He immediately sent a package containing textbooks, scientific journals and booklets relevant to my research topic. He offered to call me to discuss the topic further if I needed additional information, and on a subsequent trip to Sydney, he invited me to dinner with my aunt to follow up on how I went. Over the course of the evening I discovered a few things about Steve that I haven't forgotten. We discussed oceanography and his role at NOAA, and it was clear that he was passionate about his work, but what struck me was his humility. He was so down to earth and approachable, and genuinely interested in me as a person, beyond my studies in marine science. He spoke so fondly of his family & friends, and it was very quickly evident what a kind, warm and generous person he was. He continued to keep correspondence with me on and off during that year, and when my father passed away, he sent my family a lovely card and gift. His generosity to my mum in particular, will never be forgotten. As a way of helping her to de-stress, he sent her off to New Zealand for a holiday with her sisters. A time that will always be cherished by her. His kindness, compassion, generosity & humility were wonderful examples to me as a young adult. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy in the many lives he touched, both within his family, the scientific community, amongst friends and the broader community. Steve, you will be missed!

I only met Steve once but over many years I felt I got to know him a little through emails and the close contact he had with my sister, Carol. I will never forget Steve’s thoughtfulness and generosity when he organised and provided a ski holiday for me and my sisters, following the sudden death of my husband. When my daughter was studying Marine Biology at uni, Steve sent journals and materials that assisted her with an assignment. He did this freely, simply happy to help with her education. It was a great honour for me to meet Steve whilst on holiday with Carol in Zagreb. I will never forget the kindness and generosity of this wonderful man. He impacted the lives of many, yet seemed so humble. My family and I will always remember Steve fondly.

As a relative newcomer to the Argo program, I only had the pleasure of meeting Steve on a few occasions, but on each he struck me as a calm, thoughtful and dedicated gentleman. Only a few months ago he was only too willing to give me the benefit of his experience and insight. It saddens me to hear the next generation will no longer benefit from his guidance.

All of the greats...great scientist ...great friend...great story teller...great connoisseur of food and wine...great fun to be with.....

To my dearest friend and loved one. How does one describe a man who was so unique? A brilliant scientist, praised and respected by his many peers. Steve loved his work, patiently explaining to me the importance of whatever he was working on. He was so proud of what he did! He spoke highly of his work colleagues, especially the women in his office. He loved to cook, and used to enjoy baking for them. I always joked that I wanted a job there. If you were lucky enough to be on his Xmas cake list, you'll know what I mean. He was selfless, kind and giving. He cared for many (including animals!) and always acknowledged my special occasions with flowers or a gift. He was kind to my family, and loved including them in our evening, when here in Australia. The many vacations that we shared, skiing at Lake Louise, a river cruise in Paris, dinner with my sister in Croatia, and the Grand Canyon were just a few. The postcards, the weekly texts, the many memories, I will always cherish. You will be so sadly missed, my life changed forever, and always remembered with love. Xxx

Steve, we are also sad that you left us but knowing you are soaring above us makes the pain manageable. You were so kind to my family the ones I care about and I.. always putting everyone first.. we will not forget you my friend! Till we meet again

Steve was easily my favorite person at Argo - professional, intelligent and so nice... While I didn't expect to see him again, to know he is gone leaves a big hole. That hole will be hard to fill. It is so sad to lose someone who was genuinely kind and yet effective in a world that doesn’t always value those qualities. No problem was too large and his expert knowledge was phenomenal, keeping Argo on track and within the bounds of international law. It would not be the program it is today without his involvement. We will always remember his contributions and miss his quiet presence.

This is my amazing "cousin Steve." My family and friends have called him this since the day I was born. He is a HUGE, very important part of us all. I have learned so much from him about so many aspects of life. From every holiday or travel adventure he took, we have these amazing talks about extremely interesting topics. If only I could have retained it all, I would feel proud. I've known cousin Steve for 45 years and life without him will be very different. I wait for his arrival every holiday at the front door. I would wait to hear where he has flown in from so we could talk about the latest part of his work and travel adventure. This also meant that we could all have our holiday dinner and relax by the fireplace. As I got older, I was able to experience the delicious hors d'oeuvres all the adults were enjoying. The things he shared with me about other countries was interesting — their way of life and the foods they enjoy. To travel abroad will be challenging without insights from one of my favorite people who ever lived!!!