Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow

Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow

Steven G. Bayow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 9, 2005.
Steven G. Bayow had served 16 years in the Army and was thinking about retiring to Micronesia, where he grew up. "He was talking about it because he's very much an island boy," said Bayow's brother, Mark Mathow. "He has traveled abroad and experienced life ... but he still appreciates his home life, the island life." Bayou, 42, died Feb. 4 in an explosion. He was from Colonia on the island of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, and was stationed at Fort Stewart. Mathow said Bayow was one of 14 siblings but the family was very tightknit. "We have been looking forward to having him around the house when he comes back, so it was really an unexpected call and very hard on the family," he said. "He has a big family, but we are very close." Bayow's sister, Elizabeth Mizelle, remembered how much her younger brother had been changed by joining the military. "When he joined the military, they really trained him and really changed him," she said. "He really became respectful and independent. ... He's a good brother."

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November 8, 2022

Charlie Gili posted to the memorial.

August 20, 2018

Tim foster posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2013

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

Charlie Gili

November 8, 2022

Hello,

We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Steven G. Bayow US Army Staff Sergeant.

We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Tim foster

August 20, 2018

I was in Iraq at the time of this and was saddened of the news of his sacrifice ..I to served with Bayow at Fort Carson in the early 90s with Zach Mitchell. Bayow was a big part of me getting to know military life.. He will be missed.. Rock Steady Bayow till VALHALLA my brother..Rest Easy...

Tim Foster

Peggy Childers

February 4, 2013

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow:
It has truly been my honor to sign Steven's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Steven will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

May 20, 2012

Thank you SSGT Steven Bayow for your service to this nation. May your family be well.

Peggy Childers

February 4, 2012

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow:
Always remembering Steven. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

February 4, 2011

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow:
Please accept my remembrance of Steven on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

ROSAURA ARGAEZ

December 30, 2010

HOLA TENGO UNA MEDALLA EN DONDE APARECE EL NOMBRE DE STEVEN SI DESEAN RECUPERARLA ESTE ES MI CORREO [email protected] GRACIAS

Peggy Childers

February 4, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow:
Remembering Steven on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

February 4, 2009

To the family of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow:
Steven gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

the Buck family

May 21, 2008

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.

Debbie , Kenny Coffey

February 4, 2008

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the BAYOW family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER be forgotten.Rest well brother as prommissed that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons,as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation..THANK..YOU...HO..YAAH.......B.V.C.

August 6, 2007

I don't pretend to know what to say or do that would bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON (KIA on 07/06/07) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

zach mitchell

March 27, 2007

i served with steve at fort carson and he was one of my best friends all my prayers and best wishes to his family he is missed god bless you. follow me. led the way.

Garnet Jenkins

February 4, 2007

It is with honor that I pay tribute to Staff Sgt. Steven G. Bayow, on this 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Many Years of Service to our Country and for Freedom.

May Steven Rest Safely, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Bayow family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
~ Psalm 121:1-2 ~

I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 21, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

February 22, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bayow family in the loss of Steven. I did not know Steven, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Steven it has been a year since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

February 6, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shephard, I shall not be in want.

2

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!



My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!



If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!



Wife & Daughter of the Late

Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford

KIA May 23, 2005

Susan Johnson

April 30, 2005

Thank you brave soldier for your selfless sacrifice for the freedom of others. I am deeply grateful and profoundly humbled by your service to our great country. May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort.

ROBERT MAUGHAN

April 17, 2005

TO STAFF SGT. BAYOW FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.

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