Steve was my brother, we played music togeather on the road for a couple of years. Funny man.The story's I could tell. Tried to get a hold of him recently, just didn't happen. I know he retired from the coast guard, hate losing guys like that R.I.P Steve, you will be missed!
It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.
Timothy Kilian
Another brother falls. You were full of life and just a great person. Infectious smile.
Lonni Roth (Roth)
Steve was my brother, we played music togeather on the road for a couple of years. Funny man.The story's I could tell. Tried to get a hold of him recently, just didn't happen. I know he retired from the coast guard, hate losing guys like that R.I.P Steve, you will be missed!
Robert Keith
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It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.It is with a very heavy heart to inform you that BMCM Steve Bielman crossed the bar on Feb 3rd after a batttle with cancer. For 30 years Steve was an influential figure in the lifeboat community. He was one of the first members of the NMLBS staff in 1980 when it changed from a D13 managed school to national. His dedication, skills, knowledge and ability were key to the schools success and was intimatly involved with setting standards, policy, training and operational standards still being used today. He loved lifeboats and in my opinion was one of the most talented and fearless lifeboat operators I have ever seen.
Through his illustrious career there were some significant high points. Officer in Charge at Stations Siuslaw River and Oregon Inlet, two tours on the CGC Yacona (one as a nonrate and one as a BMC, NMLBS Instructor, and later as a BMCM STAN Team Supervisor. Upon the implementation of the Surfman Registry Steve received the first individual check, #134, the most senior Surfman in the Coast Guard at that time.
There are also some lesser know talents Steve should be remembered for. He was a Master Guitarist with a wonerful voice. He had a chance to become a professional musician but chose a different path. When serving as a BM2 at Rouge River Patrol Steve escorted Steven Stills in his yacht, Manasses, across the bar. He ended up jamming with Stills uptown in one of the bars that evening. He was also a talented artist. There wasn't any thing he couldn't do. And what a sense of humor, so many great memories. I will deeply miss him.