Steve will be remembered as a larger than life ebullient character when he served as 2Ic of AUOTC from 1989 to 1995 but he had a long and successful career with both the University of Aberdeen and the army reserves, also serving as 2Ic of 2/51 Highland Volunteers and as Cadet Commandant.

A memorial service for Steve is being planned for the 3rd of December 2025.