If you’ve ever been to YWCA Central Alabama, chances are you met Steve Craig. He was our security guard for more than 10 years, but in reality, he was much more than that. He was our greatest ambassador, our biggest cheerleader, our staunchest supporter, and our dearest friend.

We lost Steve suddenly and way too soon last month, and our YW family – staff members, Board members, residents, clients and volunteers – gathered this week to remember him. We shared stories and hugs, tears and smiles. Mostly, though, we laughed, and that’s just the way he would have wanted it.