Never forgottenUS Army ยท August 18, 2009
Clayton P. Bowen of San Antonio is remembered in the Liberty Unites archive.
A LIFE REMEMBERED
Army Staff Sgt. Clayton P. Bowen died Aug. 18 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Also killed was Pfc. Morris L. Walker.
PRAYERS & CONDOLENCES
All 29 messages preserved from the historic Liberty Unites archive are printed in this static page.
Powder,
Today you crossed my mind as you often do. I just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten and you never will be. You're still in my thoughts and prayers.
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My deployment experience completely changed when I got back from mid tour leave and found out that SSG Bowen had fallen. To this day there has not been one day I don't think of him, as I wear a KIA bracelet in his memory, when I will never take off for as long as I live because whenever I question things, whenever I think I have it tough, his memory helps me put things in the right light and pull through. I wish I had been there with you, I wish you were here now.
1-501st mortar.
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My Condolences on this memorial day. We all miss you Clay. Especially your cooking. We will never forget the sacrfice you and your loved ones have made on our behalf. I'll see you on the flip my friend, till then keep an eye on us.
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miss you little brother
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Thank you for showing me what it truly means to be a soldier. Thank you for teaching me how to wear my uniform, how to march,and how to fight. Most of all thank you for teaching me how to live. May you sleep in peace for eternity Drill Sergeant.
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Aw man, can't beleive it I just found out what happened from someone I talked to at Fort Jackson tht knows you too. She said she went to your funeral. It is a small, small Army. I found this when I did GooGle search. God I wish I had known so I could go to the funeral too. I'm so mad I didn't knkow. I can't beleive it man. I can't beleive I missed your funeral and didn't get to say peace to you but I REALLY can't beleive you are gone! Still having difficulty beleiving that you are really not here anymore. Keep expecting you to walk up behind me with a beer in your hand, asking me waht time we're leaving for the club.
I will NEVER forget how you always had my back no matter what! Truly one of the most UNSELFISH people I ever met and you taught me to always look on the positive side of things even when they look like they'll never get better.
Thank you for the memories Clay, thanks for being real, thanks for being the playa I always looked up to and wanted to be and also and know your sacrifice wasn't in vain! I hurt real bad right now but I know God had a reason to take you. Play on playa! HOOAH!
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we will always have fayetteville
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My best friend, my hero, my comforter, my songbird, my strength, my fiance Clayton Patrick Bowen, not a day goes by that i don't remember you and all the plans we had for the upcoming weeks and years serving our country together "the powerhouse couple" and i guess you did win the race and get promoted ahead of me " ish" :) I will be with you soon and we will make our dreams finally come true... I'll always love you baby -- Victoria
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In awe, honor, respect, and remembrance of your bravery, kindness, and humor. My words are inadequate. Thank you for protecting us and for touching so memorably every path you crossed. I will never forget.
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Thank you for all the laughs. I'm really going to miss you...especially the "ish" lol.
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Bowen,
You will missed by all, RIP
CPT B
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He was a great Soldier and a true hero to our nation May his soul rest in peace.. I feel sorry for all the young ladies that he had convienced that he cared so much about you. You were truely not the only one in his life. He definately shared his love. The say what happens in the dark comes to light. It is ashame to find out all the promises he made to all those ladies. May his soul finally rest in peace.
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I'll will miss you Bro..Rest in peace my friend
Osorio
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love you forever brother
Case
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you will be truly missed From Your Battle Buddys and friends
SFC BLUE
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DSL / SSG Clay Bowen,
I love you man, "Til The End!" You will forever be in my heart. You touched me just, like others in a personal way. To that and you; I "SALUTE"... Rest in loving peace, "White Chocolate".
To the family you have ALL of my sympathy and prayers!!! To friends and fellow soldiers. Stand and raise your glass to the sky. A true soldier and a Angel, has fallen.
[R] SFC McCall
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Clay,
There are so many things about you that people got to know and didn't get to know. You were the frist person that I met at Fort Bragg that not only loved Texas more than humanly possible, but that drove the longest POV on post. =) You and that caddy used to crack me up. But the most fun I had was watching you and jay play with those stinky his and his ferrets that you thought were the cutest things. I don't know who else would be as much as fun as you were in a Walmart at 3am looking for eggs to make back at the house. You had a quite, soulfulness to your voice that made me feel safe and no matter where you were in the world you knew just how to make distance disappear with the words you spoke. So maybe no more fun in Walmart for me and you in the future...and that long reunion we were waiting for will just have to wait a little longer. But I wanted to say what I didn't before and that is...that you made the biggest impact on me out of everyone I have met in my life. Your life and the way you lived it, is something that I hope many men keep working towards. I miss you more than ever and when I learn to accept the things I cannot change I will say my final goodbyes in San Antonio. Until then...know that I love you and I hope you and your father are standing next to each other with a smile on your face. That's what I want.
me again....Naomi
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you will always be in my heart. I love you
Naomi
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SSG Bowen,
it was good meeting you at Bragg. You helped me a lot in preparing for my board. Thanks. I hope you have your pack of Newports for the journey home. My time in the 82d Chorus Operations office was never boring because of you. It is strange to see your number on my cell phone still after 4 years. Rest in Peace brother.
Michael Carrion
1/505 Parchute Infantry Regiment
82d ABN Division
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Clay,
I was so looking forward to your return to Ft. Richardson (Anchorage, AK)
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers for I know what a wonderful person they have lost. Thank you for your service and rest in peace handsome!
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From Your Battle Buddys at B 1-13th. Your Family will miss you. THIS WELL DEFEND!
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You and Rick were in the 82nd Airborne Division Chorus together along with many of your other friends. I'll always remember you as being happy and also very funny! And definately for the singing and dancing! Man, you could dance! You were such a good friend to those that knew you. You have touched our hearts in many ways and you will never be forgotten! Thank you for serving for our country! It is an honor to call you a true Hero! You will forever be in our hearts. May God be with you, your family, and friends and may you rest in peace! You will be missed! ~ A. Rudd
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Powder,
You will always have a special part of my heart. I will never forget you and I feel comfort knowing that you are in a better place. You are loved and it is hard to say goodbye. I will keep your family in my prayers.
May God Be With You,
Your Friend Forever
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Thank you for your service and for our freedom!
My heart goes out to all of your loved one
My prayers and blessing to all
Proud Arym Wife
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Clay,
I will always remember how you taught me to play Gin, and I'll also remember that when you got up to use the bathroom I looked at your cards to make sure I'd win. I never told you I did it, and you thought I just had "beginner's luck", lol. I will remember doing the shimmy dance with you to Mary J. Blige and you telling me the story of how you loved that song because it was the first tune you heard when you got out of training and back to civilization. I will remember talking to you on the phone for hours, how excited you were about the chocolate-covered strawberries I made, packing up 5 mountains of your stuff in duffel bags before you left for Alaska, and us arguing about how many octaves Freddie Mercury's voice was and who sang on "We Are The World", lol. I still can't believe you are gone...I have to remember that everything happens for a reason and is in God's infinite plan, but it still hurts.
I will remember you always. And I have to, because you're an unforgettable person. Some people come into our lives, for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I thank God that He had a reason for you to be in my life for a season. Godspeed, Claybo. Godspeed.
To Your Family,
May God's grace keep you in your time of sorrow. Clay was a phenomenal person.
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I will miss the times you came to the S1 shop asking for help knowing I would square you away. It was funny because I always made you sing a song as a trade for my services. You will truly be missed. I pray blessing upon your family during this time of need. Please know that his watching over us from a better place.
Missing you
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I will miss the times that we sang together to lighten the mood at the company when we were on the trail together and even the times we were under stress from the job lol. Sorry that your life was cut so short and in a tragic way. For the people that never got to know you, they have truelly missed out, R.I.P
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RIP brother, you are a real hero. We would be alot better off in this country if we had more men like you. You will not be forgotten.
T
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May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.
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