Navy Gold Star Coordinator Support

Steven was an incredible friend, husband, father, son, and sailor. He brought people together and he loved them well, always offering the first helping hand to anyone who needed it. Steven came to the U.S. at eight years old and he loved his adopted country. San Diego was his home, and the Chargers were his team through and through. 

Steven joined the Navy right out of high school in 2003 and was a standout sailor at every command. He liked his time with TRADET-1 the most, 'playing with the SEALs' and learning about the expeditionary community, but he loved being stationed in Rota Spain for the unique view on the world and the experiences that came with life abroad. 

Steven left behind his wife Heather, two sons, and a community of people who loved him. 

(SEAL) First Class Tyler S Stimson ( 1980-2010 ) Tyler was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of New Hampshire. While attending the university, Tyler was also a member of the Marine Corps Reserves earning a special achievement award for attaining the second highest overall score in academics, physical fitness and leadership. Tyler turned down a commission as an officer in the Marine Corps to pursue his true goal of becoming a Navy SEAL.

Tyler reported to the Navy’s Recruit Training Command , Great Lakes, IL. There the Navy Club of the United States awarded him the United States Military Excellence Award for overall top performance.

Tyler attended BUD/S training in Coronado, CA. After graduation with Class 244 he was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR where he was advanced to Second Class Petty Officer. As a member of Team FOUR, he completed SEAL Lead Breacher and Diving Supervisor Courses.

Tyler transferred from SEAL Team FOUR to SEAL Team EIGHT where he was twice selected as the Junior SEAL of the Quarter and was advanced to First Class Petty Officer. With Team EIGHT, he deployed twice to Iraq and conducted 36 direct action raids resulting in the capture of 16 high value enemy leaders and 24 fighters as well as the recovery of hundreds of enemy weapons.

Tyler transferred from SEAL Team EIGHT after successfully completing the demanding  selection and training program at Naval Special Warfare Development Group in Virginia Beach, VA and was assigned to NSWTACDEVRON TWO.

During his tour with NSWTACDEVRON TWO, Tyler deployed to Afghanistan and conducted assault operations resulting in the capture or death of multiple insurgent leaders. His superior work ethic and constant motivation have left an enduring impression on all who knew him.         

Jennifer was born into a military family on July 6, 1984, in Beaufort, South Carolina. She graduated at the top of her class from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 2002 and went on to attend Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Jennifer’s dream was to attend the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland so after a year at FSU and many hours of hard work she applied for and was accepted for an appointment to the Academy.  While at the Academy she excelled academically and athletically playing on the lacrosse club team and was selected for the US Women’s Lacrosse Team in 2005. Jennifer had a strong faith in God, a love of life and touched many lives as student, mentor, teacher, and friend to her classmates. She loved the USNA so it was fitting that her final resting place would be the columbarium on academy grounds in October 2005.