Corporal Stephan B. Ayala joined the Marine Corps in June of 1999. He then attended School of Infantry at Marine Corps Air Station, New River, NC. He attended Military Occupation Specialty school at Camp Johnson, NC and received his certificate as a 3521. He was then assigned to 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Camp LeJeune, NC.

Stephan was loyal to his core. A loving father, son, husband, friend and Marine, he loved everyone fiercely and never met a stranger. His kids were his world. With a smile that lit up every room, Stephan was the kindest soul anyone could ever meet.

He will never be forgotten.