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  • CatsFan#9
    Member
    • Jul 2025
    • 58

    #91
    I don’t know this person but seems like he left a lasting impression on lots of people! I pray for his family!

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    • largebluej
      Senior Member
      • May 2016
      • 420

      #92
      Originally posted by WildcatRick
      Sorry to bring this news, but lighthouse has passed.

      Once arrangements are made I think we should pass the hat and send flowers or do something for the family.
      Count me in. I only met Lighthouse (Steve) once. Football opener tailgate in a Newport parking lot before the Cats played Miami OH across the river. He was very gracious. As you were, WildcatRick. Always appreciated his posts on these forums. Prayers for his family.

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      • Joneslab
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2014
        • 39604

        #93
        Two stories about Lighthouse.

        One, he came to most of my son’s high school games his sophomore year, just before COVID. Just showed up. At an AAU game somewhere god knows where, I look over and there’s Steve. My son still talks about that.

        And two, Steve played a part in American sports history. When ESPN first came on the air, because of contractual disputes they had to show obscure sports. The very first event ever aired was a game featuring the Kentucky Bourbons pro softball team. Lighthouse was the coach of that team.

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        • Irishcat1965
          Junior Member
          • Jul 2025
          • 28

          #94
          What a roller coaster of a thread. Just devastating. I didn’t know the man but from all the love shown in this thread, he must have been one heck of a person. Prayers sent.

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          • largebluej
            Senior Member
            • May 2016
            • 420

            #95
            Originally posted by Joneslab
            Two stories about Lighthouse.

            One, he came to most of my son’s high school games his sophomore year, just before COVID. Just showed up. At an AAU game somewhere god knows where, I look over and there’s Steve. My son still talks about that.

            And two, Steve played a part in American sports history. When ESPN first came on the air, because of contractual disputes they had to show obscure sports. The very first event ever aired was a game featuring the Kentucky Bourbons pro softball team. Lighthouse was the coach of that team.
            Both stories are great. ESPN did a documentary about tha softball game a few years ago. I have a Kentucky Bourbons t-shirt.

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            • 40bill
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2014
              • 8451

              #96
              Originally posted by WildcatRick
              Sorry to bring this news, but lighthouse has passed.

              Once arrangements are made I think we should pass the hat and send flowers or do something for the family.
              Just let me know. Thanks Rick.

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              • KCKUKFan
                Senior Member
                • Nov 2014
                • 14228

                #97
                Originally posted by Irishcat1965
                What a roller coaster of a thread. Just devastating. I didn’t know the man but from all the love shown in this thread, he must have been one heck of a person. Prayers sent.
                He and I had a few rows, but he was truly the elder statesman of the board.

                A real loss and a sad day.

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                • KCKUKFan
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2014
                  • 14228

                  #98
                  Let me know Venmo info when we have a plan.

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                  • 40bill
                    Senior Member
                    • Nov 2014
                    • 8451

                    #99
                    Lighthouse is another that is irreplaceable. He was a former official and at one time gave a yearly question and answer rule questionnaire I could never get more than one or two right. He sent me advice years ago when I was going through a tough time and along with Matt and others kept contact with me when my wife passed. Another of those I should have called more. God's peace to his wife Phyllis and his kids and grands.
                    He was one of the "mature" posters that a few took the wrong way, but he had respect for all that posted...and worried at times he had offended. (I told him not to worry about it...it's just opinions).

                    Im going to miss him a lot.

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                    • George
                      Senior Member
                      • Oct 2014
                      • 10355

                      #100
                      Originally posted by KCKUKFan

                      He and I had a few rows, but he was truly the elder statesman of the board.

                      A real loss and a sad day.
                      Indeed. Admittedly, my tone can be a little…acerbic at times, and that could lead to the occasional disagreement due primarily to generational differences and our stances on Calipari. But he always had my respect and admiration for both the way he carried himself and the life he lived. I called him a couple days after learning of his situation, and I’m so glad I did. We had a very good chat and wrapped things up knowing full well that we genuinely cared about each other.

                      And if this isn’t a testament to his impact on the site, I don’t know what is: through this recent influx of new members, every time I’ve felt compelled to speak as a mod I’ve asked myself, “How would Lighthouse feel about this,” and let the answer guide my decision.

                      We’ll miss you, friend.
                      Last edited by George; 07-03-2025, 08:15 PM.

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                      • teamchemistry15
                        Senior Member
                        • Oct 2014
                        • 7022

                        #101
                        It feels odd being upset about the passing of a man I never met, but I've thoroughly enjoyed interacting with him over the last 20 years. I'll miss his officials reports of games, as I feel I learned more about basketball through those than I thought I could.

                        Steve reached out to me when I was dealing with the loss of a friend. One of my closest friends committed suicide in 2017, and although I'm not a religious person, we had a number of spiritual conversations about that incident. He'll never know how appreciated that was. Absolutely devastating news for the board and the entire BBN.

                        Please share some information as it comes up. If his services or any family are in the Louisville area, I'm happy to help however.

                        If they are, I'm happy to get some food sent for the visitation. Being in the food industry has given me a lot of contacts in the city, and I will happily make some calls to get things sent over. Anyone who knows him personally can message me if that would be beneficial.

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                        • WildcatRick
                          Administrator
                          • Oct 2014
                          • 2586

                          #102
                          Originally posted by Downes Van Zandt

                          Indeed. Admittedly, my tone can be a little…acerbic at times, and that could lead to the occasional disagreement due primarily to generational differences and our stances on Calipari. But he always had my respect and admiration for both the way he carried himself and the life he lived. I called him a couple days after learning of his situation, and I’m so glad I did. We had a very good chat and wrapped things up knowing full well that we genuinely cared about each other.

                          And if this isn’t a testament to his impact on the site, I don’t know what is: through this recent influx of new members, every time I’ve felt compelled to speak as a mod I’ve asked myself, “How would Lighthouse feel about this,” and let the answer guide my decision.

                          We’ll miss you, friend.
                          He told me about the phone call. I couldn't begin to tell you how much that meant to him. Genuinely made his day. He spoke of it on two occasions. Thought you should know you touched his heart.
                          People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.

                          "Si vis pacem, para bellum"

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                          • Jload
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2015
                            • 2056

                            #103
                            This board will miss him greatly. I will miss his officials reports as well as his boundless enthusiasm.

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                            • DA#23
                              Administrator
                              • Oct 2014
                              • 7342

                              #104
                              Originally posted by WildcatRick
                              Sorry to bring this news, but lighthouse has passed.

                              Once arrangements are made I think we should pass the hat and send flowers or do something for the family.
                              Steve was a special person, a highly accomplished official and student of many sports, and a huge UK fan. He's going to missed by so many people, and we won't ever forget him here.

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                              • TrueblueCATfan
                                Senior Member
                                • Oct 2014
                                • 16267

                                #105
                                I'm so sad to hear this..only met Steve once but what a sweet man he was...sure going to miss him

                                RIP Steve aka Lighthouse

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