IN MEMORIAM
Texas Sierra Stars Extend Condolences To Family Of Late Leone Stars Coach
By Sanpha Sesay, Texas Bureau Chief
Jan 30, 2008, 01:43

Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. (January 29, 2008). The Team Manager for Sierra Stars Soccer Association (SSSA), Mr. Patrick Dangawallie, the Executive and the entire members of the club in the United States, mourn the loss of former Leone Stars coach, Mr. Steven Bio who passed away some few days ago.

In a press briefing this afternoon, Mr. Patrick Dangawallie who was a product of the late man in the football field, expressed with regret for the big loss and extend his sincerest condolence to the bereave family, friends, relatives and the nation as a whole.  The SSSA boss who also played for the National team, Leone Stars, mourn with profound sadness the loss of his former coach and described him as a generous, committed, enduring and resourceful citizen in the football profession in Sierra Leone.  He said, coach Bio was a compassionate professional who looks forward towards success on everyone without prejudice.  “Alas! My coach time is unexpectedly cut short”, Dangawallie sadly expressed.

He called on the bereave family to have faith in God, stating that his organization will always treasure the family memories and as he put it, coach Bio will remain in his heart forever.  On behalf of my team in Texas, the Team Manager went on, our thoughts and prayers are with you the family members in your time of mourning.  May his legacy serve as blessing to our country especially in the furtherance of football coaching, Mr. Dangawallie concluded.