Comments on: Cain Was Able

By: Bonnie Klea

Bonnie Klea — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:04:58 +0000

I met Steve through his work with the Santa Susana Field Lab. He always told me “Bonnie, you are polite but persistent” as I was always asking for information. I told him recently that as a sick former worker I was successful in getting Federal compensation for all the former workers who were sick and fell within certain years of employment. He thought my story would be of interest to people as I was a grass roots activist. Now Michael Collins will publish my story in VCReporter. We will miss Steve. Bonnie Klea

By: Michele McCulloch Duncan

Michele McCulloch Duncan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:55:28 +0000

I am so saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. With much fondness and respect,I remember Steve Cain as a classmate of mine. We went to elementary school and high school together. We served on the school newspapers, and the yearbook committees for years together, at both schools. I am so proud that he found his career in Journalism. His work was one of integrity, and was always one of what was best for the world, and others.

Steve had such a great sense of humor, and was always the first to offer help if anyone needed it. As I think of him today, with tears streaming down my cheeks, I recall that I do not ever remember Steve doing anything but smiling. In all those years of going to school together I do not remember anything but smiles and laughter together. To Leona (comment above): One of my favorite photos is that of you and Steve sitting cross-legged under the Christmas tree in the High School gym.

Steve Cain was indeed, a gift, to all those who knew him.

My best regards to his family.

By: Kirt Ramirez

Kirt Ramirez — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:01:42 +0000

I just learned that Steve Cain passed away. I am saddened to read this news. He was a nice man. When I covered a matter regarding Boeing in Long Beach a few years ago, I had to go to Steve’s office in Downtown LA to look at some records. While I was inside, my car was towed away outside. Steve felt bad for me and let me use the agency’s phone to call the tow company to inquire about my car, which was at an impound nearby. Steve then offered to drive me to the impound, the only problem was that Steve did not drive a car but took public transportation. Steve asked me not to tell anyone, but that he would take the agency car and use it to take me to the impound. We went into the parking garage, got in the agency car and headed to the impound to get my car out. We chatted about music and different things in the meantime. Once at the destination, Steve waited in the car until I was in safe hands and everything was okay. I thanked him and as he backed up on his way out, he nearly had a collision with another car! But nothing happened. Steve was kind, gracious, and sincere. Though I haven’t talked with him in a few years since my Boeing series ended, I will miss him.

Kirt Ramirez, freelance writer, Long Beach, CA

By: Leona (Jeffers) Kaialau

Leona (Jeffers) Kaialau — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:05:58 +0000

I went to High School with Steve. He was one of my favorite people. It speaks volumes to say, after all these years of not being in contact with him, that it brings tears to my eyes to hear of his passing. We shared many, many, fun times together. He was quite the prankster!! I only hope that when my time comes people will remember me as I know everyone who ever met Steve will remember him. Steve wrote in my yearbook on graduation day and as I quote him today – it is with love. “Thank you for passing through my life (Steve) while on the way through yours”.

By: Jim Marxen

Jim Marxen — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:03:53 +0000

Steve will be missed by all of us at DTSC. He was a friend and a colleague. He had a great sense of humor and great insights.

By: Tim Chauvel

Tim Chauvel — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:20:54 +0000

Steve was my supervisor at DTSC from 2000/2002. He will be missed by many.

By: Vicki Tamoush

Vicki Tamoush — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:52:41 +0000

Steve was a gift in so many ways: his sense of humor and his dedication to doing good for others…he surely has left this world better than he found it. May this good, good soul rest in peace.