Speaking

Steve Baskis

Introduction to Steve Baskis

How to pronounce Steve‘s last name: “Bass”, like the fish and “kiss”, like you would kiss somebody.

Bass + Kiss = Baskis.

“It is my distinct pleasure to introduce our next speaker. Specialist Steven C. Baskis, an infantryman, who proudly served with the United States Army during the Operation Iraqi Freedom conflict. In May 2008, in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq, Steve faced life-threatening wounds that forever altered his journey.

Over the past 15 years, he has steadfastly pursued his dreams and passions. Strength, resilience, and courage are at the core of his message, serving as a reminder of the values we must all embody. Steve’s remarkable physical accomplishments without sight, as well as his leadership in raising awareness for the blind and visually impaired community, speak volumes. As he often says, ‘Moving is Living,’ a philosophy that resonates throughout his life. Without further ado, let’s give a warm round of applause to welcome Steve to the stage.”