Name: Army Staff Sgt. Clayton P. Bowen
Age: 29
From: San Antonio
Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska
Incident: 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.
Died: August 18, 2009
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 24, 2011
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 18, 2011
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on May 30, 2011
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on May 31, 2010
miss you little brother
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Feb 24, 2010
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Oct 16, 2009
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!
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 21, 2009
we will always have fayetteville
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 18, 2009
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 14, 2009
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 04, 2009
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.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 04, 2009
Bowen,You will missed by all, RIP
CPT B
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 04, 2009
Thank you for all the laughs. I'm really going to miss you...especially the "ish" lol.
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 03, 2009
I'll will miss you Bro..Rest in peace my friendOsorio
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Sep 01, 2009
love you forever brotherCase
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 30, 2009
you will be truly missed From Your Battle Buddys and friends
SFC BLUE
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 27, 2009
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 26, 2009
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 Carrion1/505 Parchute Infantry Regiment82d ABN Division
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 26, 2009
you will always be in my heart. I love youNaomi
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 26, 2009
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
Prayers & Condolences For: Clayton P. Bowen BY Anonymous on Aug 25, 2009
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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