StenVentures

06/26/2024

Gonna be a good day

05/05/2024

Just a beautiful day on the Jemez.

03/31/2024

Awesome, and exhilarating day with sponsored by on the Rio Grande.



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03/17/2024

Made Spicy Milk Chocolate Fudge with .

03/10/2024

Surprise, Surprise. Order the koala punch and get a koala duck. 🐥🐨

03/09/2024

02/04/2024

Love getting eggs 🥚 😋 🐔

01/07/2024

10 years ago one of the best men I knew left this world where he made so many positive impacts. You will always be remembered Shenanigans. One day we'll share another pint and play some cribbage. Cheers brother.

Shannon Blake

ISC Shannon P. Blake, USN, age 34, of Stafford, Virginia, formerly of Merrill, died unexpectedly on January 7, 2013. He was born on December 29, 1978 in Merrill to Stephen and Linda (Hojan) Blake. Shannon was a 1997 graduate of Merrill Senior High School where he excelled in track and cross country. He attended UW Green Bay. After attending school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 2000. From 2000-2001, Shannon deployed to support maritime operations in both Fifth Fleet in the Middle East and Seventh Fleet in the Pacific. From 2003-2004 he was assigned to the USS PELELIU in support of Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom. In January 2005, Shannon was selected to join Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit Five to provide direct intelligence support to teams deployed in support of the Global War in Terrorism in both Iraq and the Philippines. In 2008, he began an assignment with the Navy Special Warfare Development Group. In 2010, Shannon was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. In April 2012, he reported to the Naval NCIS as the Lead Chief Petty Officer. Shannon's decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with six gold stars, as well as numerous other service and campaign awards. Shannon enjoyed hunting, fishing, following the Green Bay Packers, riding 4-wheelers, golfing and most of all, spending time with his friends and family.

12/30/2023

Looking forward to our August Stenventure!!!

12/29/2023

Moonlit nights in the Rockies....wow!

10/13/2023

Great seafood dinner. ❤️

10/08/2023

Truly, best friend...