Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey

Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey

Nathan J. Bailey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 9, 2005.
As an associate minister, Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey hoped to rid the neighborhood around his church of drugs. As a maintenance worker for public housing projects in Nashville, Tenn., he was always on-call. "Whenever he was needed, he was always the one they would call," said his friend Sherrell Batey. "Nathan would always go, no matter the hour and no matter the weather." Bailey, 46, died Nov. 12 while on guard duty at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait from a non-hostile gunshot wound." His National Guard company was based in Tullahoma, Tenn. Bailey sang with the Tennessee chapter of Gospel Music Worship of America, but his family teased him for not always having the best rhythm when clapping, said Robbie Snapp, his sister. The anti-drug program Bailey planned to work on will likely be named for him, said his pastor, Freeman Jeter. "One of the last times one of the members spoke to him, he let them know he was in a safe area and that he had gotten stronger in the Lord," Jeter said. Survivors include his wife, Pat.

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September 1, 2011

Julio Rodriguez posted to the memorial.

May 9, 2012

SSGT should continue to be honored and remembering. On this day I am doing that.

Peggy Childers

November 14, 2011

November 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey:
Please accept my remembrance of Nathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Julio Rodriguez

September 1, 2011

To the families of our American Heroes,

I want to thank each of you for your personal
sacrifices on behalf of my family and America.
May God comfort your souls and bring peace in
your hearts that your loss is not in vain.
God Bless our valiant warriors families in the
ages to come.

RIP courageous ones!
Psalm 25:20

A greatful Veteran
MSgt USAF (Ret)
Vietnam 64,65,66,68-6

Elizabeth Raab

January 15, 2011

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Peggy Childers

November 12, 2010

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey:
Remembering Nathan 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

Kenna

November 27, 2009

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Tammy Bass

May 31, 2009

Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. Nathan Bailey is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06

In Memory of Nathan ~ (Debra Estep)

November 20, 2008

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Nathan, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b

Peggy Childers

November 11, 2008

To the family of Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey:
Nathan 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

R Collis

July 22, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt Bailey. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Staff Sgt Bailey knew that there are people who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never have to experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Staff Sgt Bailey!

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

July 22, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to the Bailey family and friends in the loss of Nathan. I did not know Nathan , 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you.Nathan it has been over 4 years since you were taken and please know that you are my 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~

the Buck family

May 15, 2008

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, 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.

March 22, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Bailey!

Patsy Jo Reed Sircy

August 14, 2007

Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N. and mother

ALTHEA B

July 26, 2007

I want to thank you for your courage and bravery in standing up for what you believe in. May your soul rest in peace.

July 7, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Bailey and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

William

January 11, 2007

We will always remember the price both Nathan and his family gave for our freedom and will lift you up in our prayers.

Garnet Jenkins

November 12, 2006

I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Nathan J. Bailey, three years ago today.
May Nathan rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Bailey family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1

May you find Strength in your Faith,
Comfort in God's Love, and
Peace in knowing this country remembers Nathan's Sacrifice.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford

January 10, 2006

Psalm 23



1

The LORD is my shepherd, 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

Thomas Bailey

November 20, 2005

Rest well

ROBERT MAUGHAN

March 27, 2005

TO SSGT. BAILEY FAMILY MY SYMPATHY. HE WAS ONE OF AMERICAS BEST.

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