Steven James Bradley was born on April 10, 1988 in Bethesda, Maryland to Jack and Sherry (Tilley) Bradley. He passed away on December 22, 2020 at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Marine Corps
Steven joined the United States Marine Corps in 2007 at the age of 19 and went through recruit training at Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Steven was honorable discharged as a Corporal in 2013 after serving as a Marine Corps sniper during the war in Afghanistan and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Medals and Decorations
At the time of his honorable discharge Steven was eligible to wear the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Ribbon with a “V” device for valor, the Combat Action Ribbon, two Navy Unit Commendation Medals, two Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, two Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, the NATO ISAF Afghanistan Medal, as well as his designation as a rifle expert on his uniform.
Services
A graveside service at Bay Pines National Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida with military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps is still in the process of scheduling. Please call Veterans Funeral Care with any service questions. All guests planning on attending should plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to service. Steven will be laid to rest next to his older brother Mark Bradley, also a Marine.
Special Considerations
In lieu of flowers the Bradley family has asked that any memorial contributions be made to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Friends, family and those who served with Steven are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
I love you Steve. I know you are at peace, and with Mark and Rob know, swapping stories in Valhalla and watching over us all here. You are missed so much here though, and we will live each day carrying you in our hearts, and cherishing your family that is here with us. Rest easy weary warrior.
I loved you then, I love you still, I always have and I always will. Your spirit STILL shines, and your smile will never be forgotten! Thank you for all the memories I will cherish until I see you again, vengeance is mine says God!
Sweet Steven….. I miss hearing your voice. My life has been blessed to have had you in it, for a brief time. Rest In Perfect Peace, Warrior. I love you.
I will never forget you or your brother. We had so much fun on the MEU. Then was the Musa Qala deployment. We Llosa your brother and also you at the same time. I love you and mark like family. I will never forget you both. Steve I will never forget your laugh and friendship. Love ya bro.
Until we meet again. Love Doc Scott