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Nicholes D. "Nick" Golding
1980 - 2004
Nicholes D. "Nick" Golding
1980 - 2004
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BORN
1980
DIED
2004
Nicholes Golding Obituary
He was born in Blue Hill January 30, 1980 the son of Darwin M. and Cynthia (Lloyd) Golding. Nick was a graduate of Narraguagus High School, class of 1998. Influenced by the memory of his grandfather, Nick joined the U.S. Army after graduation where he prospered into the exceptional non commissioned officer, husband, and father that made us all proud. He had an enduring devotion not only to the military and his country, but to his family and friends as well. Nick married Heidi Christiansen, his high school sweetheart, while home on leave after basic training on October 16, 1998. He enjoyed military life, and took great pride in his uniform and all that it entailed. He accepted his assignment to Afghanistan as his duty, and served his country well. Nick will be loved and missed.
In addition to his wife, Nick is survived by two children, Christopher Nicholas Golding and Bailey Nichole Golding, all of Harrington; his father, Darwin M. Golding of Addison; his mother, Cynthia M. Coffin of Steuben; his paternal grandmother, Ramona Golding of Harrington; his maternal grandmother, Patricia Tibbetts; his mother and father in law, who considered Nick one of their own, Linda and Charles Christiansen of Harrington; a sister, Holly Andrews of Sorrento; a brother in law, Charles Christiansen, Jr. of Harrington; a sister in law, Rebecca Fletcher and her husband Ryan of New Hampshire; five uncles; two aunts; three nieces; and many cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 1-4 P.M. and 6-9 P.M. Monday at the Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Milbridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 A.M. Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Church St., Cherryfield with the Rev. Michael Sheridan, pastor, presider. Nick will be buried at Church Hill Cemetery in Addison overlooking the Pleasant River, where he enjoyed his childhood and Maine’s natural beauty. Committal services will be conducted by Rev. Sheridan and full military honors accompaniment. A memorial reception will be held following the interment service at the American Legion Hall in Cherryfield.
A memorial register is available online at Legacy.com.
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CynthiaCoffin
October 23, 2019
Love and miss you my sweet son!
Barnes
November 18, 2014
Still feels like yesterday bro. Will never forget you.
May 26, 2014
Love and miss you every day
March 11, 2014
Thinking of you. Miss you so much. Love you forever.
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February 13, 2014
AUNT MARIA HAS U IN HER THOUGHTS ALOT MORE TODAY.. IT BEEN TEN YRS NICK AND THE TEARS STILL HURT AND MY HEART STILL ACHES TO SEE YOU AGAIN. WE SEE YOU IN CHRIS AND BAILEY ALOT. LOV YOU AND MISS YOU.. <3
February 13, 2014
Never Forgotten
November 26, 2013
miss you and love you so much....
November 24, 2013
Missing you this time of year'I know how much you loved hunting
August 14, 2013
Your with me every day,I feel your spirit and know it is you,untill we meet again, kiss those babies for me, I love you and miss you so much as you know love you Aunt Keren haha
June 15, 2013
Been rough
A Native New England Family
April 12, 2013
In memory and honor of Nicholes. We will always be indebted to him for his service and sacrifice.
Cynthia Coffin
April 11, 2013
I miss you more than words can say.
Carol Huston
April 9, 2013
Hello. My name is Carol Huston. I am a member of a group called the American Soldier Memorial Project. We stitch memorials for the families of fallen soldiers. We have a stitcher trying to make contact with the wife of Sgt. Golding. Please, if you know her, send this email to her and I will put her in contact with the person that wants to help. If you Google our group you will find us on Yahoo!. There is no charge to the family. My email is [email protected].
Charlie Gili
April 3, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Golding Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of SGT. Nicholes D. Golding. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
February 14, 2013
It has been a real hard couple days...the hurt of losing you is still very strong, will never understand why they took such a loving man away from is friends and family.. love you Nick
February 14, 2013
love you bub
February 14, 2013
love you alway's your Aunt Karen
February 13, 2013
love you
January 30, 2013
Happy Birthday Nicky. Aunt Maria is missing you alot. Being very selfish today wishing you was not one that gave your all, but that's not who you was and that was what you done in the end you gave your all and I am still very proud of you. <3
karen golding strout
January 1, 2013
love you bub aunt karen
Richard Bassett
January 1, 2013
Fair winds and following seas, my friend.
January 1, 2013
love and miss you alway's
Christopher Smith
July 4, 2012
Nick, Today is July 4th, 2012. I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of me and my family. You are greatly missed by all who knew you. You will always be a hero to us.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding:
Always remembering Nicholes. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholes on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lori W
February 13, 2011
Thinking about you today, remembering that our freedom has a price, a price you paid for us. Wishing your family peace today. ~Lori
Lori W
January 30, 2011
Today's your Birthday and your family has you in their hearts. I've heard so many great things about you and feel cheated that I never got the chance to meet my cousin Nick. Your Legacy lives on!!! I have a picture on my front door of you fishing down at Branch pond with Uncle "Toot"!!! I see you everytime I leave my home knowing that you sacrificed for others and what a selfless soul that takes. Happy Birthday Nick!!! You are loved and appreciated!!!! -Lori
Lori Wostal
November 12, 2010
Today you are in my thoughts...I think of the bravery you had to endure such a scary situation serving our country. Your courage will never be forgotten. Sweet hugs for you my Cousin!!!
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2010
To the family of Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding:
Remembering Nicholes on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Monique Morin
January 28, 2010
Zach,
I miss you so much and i love you!
i hated the way things ended between us,i didn't mean it when i said i never wanted to talk to you again, its just one of those thing that people say when they are mad at eachother,but i dnt know how you did it but when you hung up u still wanted to come and get me to work things out but i had practice so i couldn't ='( we were giong to hang the next day with my mom in bangor until practice then you and i were gunna hang after my practice that night, but then,,,,,the accident,,,,i never said i love you again and the only thing i got to do is say goodbye at your funeral ='( i hated it, i wish you were still here and i love you 281 5467277,call me if anyone needs to talk
Kenna
November 16, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,800 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Lisa Salas
May 24, 2009
Thank you for your ultimate sacriface to protect our country. A grateful citizen.
Peggy Childers
February 13, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding:
Nicholes gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Sarah
January 13, 2009
Nick, I miss you so much and think about you all the time. You were such a beautifull person and are greatly missed by many many poeple. Just know that you will never be forgotten.
Lori
January 10, 2009
You are not forgotten!!! Love your cousin, Lori
March 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Golding!
Lori
February 20, 2008
May I please add my sympathies on your tragic loss. My thank you's for the sacrifice of a young man giving his all to keep us safe from harm, and my pride at all he stood for.
May you be at peace, knowing he resides with God.
Cynthia Coffin
September 13, 2007
My dear son,tomorrow is your beautiful baby girls 4th birthday.It is such a bitter sweet day for me, as my heart breaks that your not here to share in her birthday.She is a beautiful child as are all my grandchildren. Christopher is so handsome he reminds me so much of you,right down to rubbing his hands together and quivering when he gets excited.Thank you for being such a wondreful son.Thank you for doing such great service to our country, and thank you for giving me two terrific grandchildren. I LOVE YOU FOREVER !!
Love,Mom
Melissa Albert
September 11, 2007
Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding it is with great Pride that I thank YOU for your Duty for our Great Nation. As I look out this window on 9-11 I know that it YOU who is a true American Hero. God Bless to those who You watch over healing Sacred Hearts from Heaven. HOOAH from Bath
July 31, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 9, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Golding and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jodie Stewart/ Luneau
June 9, 2007
Nick you are always in my heart. I miss you Friend and even though it's been 3 years it still feels like yesterday. I'm keeping you in my thoughts. See you around!
Michael White
March 27, 2007
Hey Nick,
It's been three years man. You are still not forgotten. Save a spot up there for me.
Todd Whitaker
January 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to all who knew Nick. I only know of him because I received the flag that was assigned to him in the soldiers healing field at Liberty University this past year. My prayers go out to his family and my hope is that his friends and family will somehow draw closer to God through the grieving of this tragedy.
Levi McDivitt
October 24, 2006
Nick,
I've recently discovered your passing in Afghanistan...I was reading the Washington Post online and I noticed they had a list of all the fallen in each theatre. I fell upon your picture and began to well up with tears. I've not spoken to you since my last day in the Army, but I remember everything like it just happened yesterday. When we first met you were a little scared and nervous...probably because it was your first day in the Army and I was your Team Leader. Over the next 4yrs we got to each other pretty well...you became a man with honor and dignity and someone I could turn to in times of need. Thank you for your service, your laughter, and your positive mentality. You are loved and missed dearly.
Love,
Levi McDivitt
Bco 3/187th Inf. - Veteran
Rick & Cathy Robidoux
October 19, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy.
Marine Parents,
Garnet Jenkins
September 27, 2006
Paying tribute to Sgt. Nicholes Darwin Golding, with a Great Amount of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom.
May Nicholes rest, in the Mighty Hands of God and know that he Truly is an American Hero.
May God's Loving Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Golding family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
May the love and memories of Nicholes
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Dean Kai
August 24, 2006
Nick,
You were always a source of cheerfulness and always displayed a positive attitude no matter how crazy things got. You are truly missed and will NOT be forgotten. We, here in the 25th, take comfort knowing that you are now in the care of the Good Lord and that we will see you soon. Tropic Lightning!
August 14, 2006
Here i am again in afghanistan. I miss you everyday. I hated the idea of comming back here knowing what happened to you. I miss you so much i can't even begin to describe how i feel. I know you're in a much better place than this. I just wanted you to now that i love you and i always will. you were a great friend to me. I know i will see you again some day.
Sam Fevos
February 13, 2006
Nick,
Its been two years since you were taken from all of our lives. The last time I saw you, we were in Hawaii before you PCS'd to Ft. Drum. It was an honor to serve by your side. You will never be forgotten
Michael White
November 23, 2005
Nick,
I know your keepin' em smilin up there buddy. We miss you down here. We were in Iraq while you were in Afghanistan but you were always in our hearts. Thanks for making Yama Sakura 43,Japan my funnest deployment. Be Easy..
holly andrews
July 13, 2005
HEY NICK! I AM THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT TODAY. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH! I TOOK BRITNEY AND SIERRA TO FUNTOWN LAST WEEKEND, AND IT BROUGHT MEMORIES OF WHEN MOM AND DAD TOOK US TO FLORIDA. I ENJOY THINKING ABOUT ALL OF THE TIMES THAT WE HAD GROWING UP. LOVE ALWAYS-YOUR SISTER
Kerri,Tom Shannon
February 24, 2005
I got thinking about you today even thu I didnt know you but knew of your dad I see where some soliders got to come back and it made me think of you, wishing you could have been on of them, but I guess in a way you are home. Just know you will never be forgotten you will be in all of our hearts forever you really did us proud.... Kerri Shannon(Merchant)
Esther Hanson
January 31, 2005
Hi Nick
I never met you in 'real life', but it sure was good to feel your presence today when your mum came to visit me. Her heart continues to sing to you. You hear her and guard over her with the love and care I am finding out you always had. I'm grateful you've both come into my life. Keep on shining.
With love
Esther
uncle
January 31, 2005
dear nick. just want you to know that your aunt linda and i love you very much. you are always on our minds in everything that we do. you were the best nephew an aunt and uncle ever had. happy birthday our hero. miss you sooooo much.
Cynthia Coffin
January 30, 2005
Happy Birthday my angel.I love you and miss you so very much.It ment so much to me to get that last letter from you after the funeral telling me you had gotten the card and pictures I sent you last year.At first I thought I'd never know.It has been so hard for me not to be able to call or send a card.Tho I have thought of you all day today,please forgive me dear son I could not go to your grave today.I had planned to and I got you a real pretty rose bush,it's fake (cause this is January)but it looks real and it has beautiful yellow roses.But all through the day I could not bring myself to go to your grave to wish you happy birthday.Just know Nicky,I love you-today-everyday-always.My mind has been so full of memories of you today.I remember how happy I was the day you were born,how happy your father was ,and how very beautiful you were(that red velvet skin).As you grew it was never hard to figure out what you wanted to do on your birthday-Ice Fishing-of course.You were such a sweet kid,and you grew to be such a wonderful man,no mother could be more proud.I will visit your lot tomorrow,and bring your rose.Today I spent trying to concentrate on the happieness your birth brought(so much for so many).I LOVE YOU NICKY ****HAPPY BIRTHDAY****
Love Mom
Holly Andrews (Golding)
January 30, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUBBA. YOU WOULD BE TURNING 25 TODAY, AND IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE BACK IN SCHOOL TOGETHER. YOUR NEPHEW NICHOLES IS JUST AS HANDSOME AS COULD BE, AND I'M SO PROUD THAT HE HAS YOUR NAME, HE'S NAMED AFTER A HERO! WHEN HE GROWS UP HE'LL BE PROUD TO. I VISITED THE CEMETARY TODAY WITH MARIAH, THE SNOW WAS DEEP, BUT WE MADE IT THERE. SADNESS FILLS MY HEART THAT I CAN NOT REACH OUT AND SQEEZE YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE PICKED ME UP AND SPUN ME AROUND LIKE YOU USED TO. I JUST KNOW THAT WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOME DAY. IT'S BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE, A DIFFICULT YEAR, BUT ONE LESS TO WAIT. I LOVE YOU NICK, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. LOVE YOUR SISTER
Cynthia Coffin
January 30, 2005
Happy Birthday my angel.I love you and miss you so much.It meant so much to me to get that last letter from you after the funeral,telling me you had gotten the birthday card and pictures I sent you last year.Not being able to call you or send a card has been so very hard for me.Just know dear son,you are in my heart,and I will love you -everyday-always.HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love,Mom
July 13, 2004
hey nick. as i sit here drinking coffee this morning. there are 4 deer on my back lawn. two does and 2 fawn's. yes i remember well how you used to get so excited when you would see deer. they are very beautiful to watch. the fawn's are frisky and not afraid of human's yet. i will be doing alot of fishing in the next couple of week's. everyone i pull in i will be thinking of you and all our awesome fishing adventure's. you will be there right beside me as always. love ya and miss ya very much. uncle toot.
June 13, 2004
my hero. every time i see anything that is red white and blue i think of you.nick you will always be my hero.what a great world this would be if everyone was like you. aunt linda and i went to your memorial service at your old high school. the plack they dedeicated in your honor was just awesome. it will be hung over the gym entrance door's forever. all that see's your picture on the plack will know forever that freedom is not free. we are all so very proud of you and truly love you. its been 4 months today since you went to be with the lord. we will light your candle tonite and tell you stories. thankyou nick for all the wonderful memories. you will never be forgotten. uncle toot
Lori
May 13, 2004
Hi Nick,
Well I was chating with Uncle Toot this morning and we were talking about you, are your ears ringing? You are missed so much by your family and friends. I bet you can't guess what we were talking about.... yeppers, you guessed it... FISHING. I was telling Uncle Toot how I had never seen someone smile the way you do when you catch them big fish. I have a few pictures of you when you were up at camp when you were a small boy and you were just grinning from ear to ear with that wet fish hanging from your hands. Some of them fish were almost as tall as you!!!!
I was in a fishing tournament last weekend and I couldn't catch a damn fish Nick. I thought maybe if you and Uncle Toot were there with me we might have won that $25,000 trout prize, but no such luck for me. Sure wish you were still here so I had a chance to fish with one of the greatest, I'm saddened that we will never have that chance, but my only hope is that heaven is full of fishing ponds and beautiful animals!!!
Love Your Cousin,
Lori
May 13, 2004
my nephew. Nick its been 3 months today and i miss you very much as always. i am so lucky to have known you all your life. i remember all the great times we spent together. i will always cherish every one of them. thankyou for being the greatest nephew and friend i ever had. i truly miss you with all my heart and think of you everyday. thankyou for all the awesome memories, and all my freedoms. you are truly one of a kind. i will never forget your very kind unselfish ways. you are my hero. uncle toot
Randy Tucker
April 16, 2004
This morning light reveals how hard it is snowing, maybe a last testiment to how long this severe winter is that we laid You in the ground, my precious Nicholes. At first, it doubled the grief I still feel every morning as I sit here in the dark, my eyes drifting North over towards the Cemetary where you lay. An image of how cold and brutal it must be there around You saddens me even more.My trival life's discomforts seem to pale in comparison. A tear drops from my face and startles me as it splashes on my hand...why,I do not know..these endless tears have become such a part of my morning ritual .I look down as to wipe off my tear and inside it I see You, looking back at me...Your shining face speaking assuring words to me..."I'm all right Uncle Randy...God is just covering me with his whitest of blankets. I am warm and content and cleansed and so proud of how much I can see my family loved me.This love is God's way of always having a connection with you, and I'm lucky to have had so many spirits love me on earth. You visited me the other day and saw the eagle overlooking my grave. God sends him to comfort my spirit and lets me soar over this magnificent land I once walked. Please stop crying over me...I give you my word I will be with all of you that love me, eternally."
My eyes drift over to the woodstove..the flame inside warm and cozy..a pine knot bursts a cheerful crackle...it reminds me of your laughter and a smile returns to my lips.The snow has laden my spruce trees with glsitening diamonds again and I realize how beautiful it is. Thank you for visiting me again Nicholes,.Uncle Randy loves you as always.
Sabrina Curtis
April 15, 2004
Nick~
I hadn't seen you in so long, then I found out that you were over sea's..I hated the thought of something happening to you, and now we all have been filled with such heartache because something did happen...we lost you! I am so proud of you for doing what you had always wanted to do!! I hear you have two beautiful children...I knew you would be a good father! I miss you kid!! I miss the way you would chase Holly and I around Aunt Alice's yard, the way you would shut my locker on me when you walked by at guagus, your smile and everything about you! I know we will see one another again eventually, so until then I love you and I miss you...Love forever and always~Your cousin....Sabrina
Mandy Kane
April 14, 2004
Nicky,
Its been two months and it still does not feel real. I think everyone is feeling the same emptyness. Maybe where you were gone for some long it just to hard to have any closure. Everyone takes times and loved ones for granted when they say there goodbyes weather its for months or even just a day. Although I knew I would not see you for a while I never thought it would be forever. I feel like our family is lost somewhere and I cant even find myself. When I lost you I lost all of my childhood, all the memories are with the five of us and it will be a long before we are all together again. I miss you so much Nicky, I think about you all the time.
All my love,
cousin Mandy
uncle toot
April 13, 2004
my hero nick. just wanted you to know i got to spend a little time with your beautiful children yesterday. christfer sure has your awesome smile. bailey is cute as a button and growing like i cant believe. heidi is pretty as ever what a strong young woman she is. they seem to be doing fine for what they have been through these last two months. want you to know your still on my mind all the time. i love you just as much as i always did. i am so proud of you and your awesome family. uncle toot will never forget you. you will always be with me on my adventures. we will be together again to share many stories. we all love you very much and miss you so much it still hurts. all my love uncle toot.
Holly Andrews (Golding)
March 29, 2004
To my only brother:
I keep wondering what happened? Where did you go? When are you coming home? How can I find you? This feels like such a bad dream to me, I don't want to be without you, but I know you have gone out of my reach. I hope so much that you are in a place that we all know as Heaven, and that it is as good as I imagine it to be. I do believe that someday I will be with you again. Life is so unpredictable, I'm thankful that you got to see alot of places in this world and I'm thankful for your 2 beautiful children that you gave to us. You ment so much more to me than you could ever know, you were my only sibling. I am very proud of you, and I miss you, love you, and look forward to seeing you in that paradise place called Heaven. Love your sister, Holly
Lori Wostal
March 29, 2004
Hi Nick,
It's your cousin Lori. Although we never got a chance to meet, I must tell you I feel as though I know you. When I am around your family, your spirit lives on as if you were still here. We had a fishing adventure the other day that I was sure you would have enjoyed. We had everyone out there on that ice; Your Dad, Uncle Toot, Aunt Nina, Rhonda and Eric, Aunt Karen, Aunt Maria, Mandy, Tim, Keenan, Chase, Derek and his Girlfriend, Uncle Randy and Aunt Paula, and You!!!! Yes you were there with us, I just know you were!!! I heard many fishing stories about you that day! I heard that you would have shown us all how to catch a fish that day. I loved hearing all the stories about your childhood. As I hear it you were some fisherman and hunter. I know you and I would have had a ball catching fish together. I am so sad that I never met you, but through your family I have learned a lot about you and for that I am glad. Thank you so much for blessing this family with your presence, you are greatly missed and your fishing and hunting stories will live on with us forever. We Love you Nick!!!!
Your Fishing Cousin,
Lori
Annie
March 28, 2004
Nick, I don't know you...but I know of you. What a loss for this world without you. You will be carried and live on in our hearts. Perhaps we can all learn to live life to the fullest like you. Not to be afraid, always have a smile for those around you. We will see you again as God has promised.
For the Family,[especially Mom]
Psalms 147:3,4
' He is healing the broken-hearted ones, And is binding up their painful spots.
HE is counting the number the stars...ALL of them he calls by their names'
Bob,Scott,Kellie,Cindy Spencer
March 27, 2004
Darwin and family we are deeply sorry and we pray every waking moment of the day for you it's allways sad to lose a famliy member and we been lossing alot again we are very sorry god is always with you and Jesus will be carrying you with nick helping him the hole way god bless you and your famliy always and for ever and nick we pray to go to heaven and we know you'll be at the gates wating for us to bring us in with the lord at your side for you are in the lords army and thats the highist army that every one wants to be in with love and prays always.
Jessica Fickett
March 20, 2004
Hey Nicky. Hmm...well, I was at Rhonda's tonight. She made dinner for me and Gram...I dunno why I call her Gram, too. I've heard it for so many years, it's stuck. Sometimes I forget her real name. haha We got to talking about you while we were eating tonight. I was thinking about track seasons, and how much you loved it. I was telling them that that was the only real 'quality time' I ever really had w/ you. When you all had a question about what your times were, you had to answer to me and April. haha. Good times. Gram said you were always running, and I guess that's true. Rhonda told me one time you ran from your house in Addison to Gram's! I wondered how anyone could run that much...me and Rhonda never could! haha I did a scrapbook page about you, and I have to show it to Gram. *sighs* Well, I guess that's all for now. They told me about this, so I thought I'd check it out. Love ya.
'Murri'
Robert Spencer
March 20, 2004
All though we never met you'll be sadly missed i knew your dad and as a former mp both army and NG as all your famliy down here we pray for your famliy that was left behind and we pray for them as well.
Sarah Strout
March 16, 2004
I did not know Nick very well. But I wanted to express my thanks to him. What a brave man. His family should be very proud and I am sure they are. Nick, I met your wife for the first time last week. She is such a nice person. She is so strong and such a great personality. I have lived next door to Heidi's mother for a long time, I am surprised I never met her before now. And your children are so cute. I am very proud of this young man who gave up his life fighting for our country. This has had such an impact on our lives. One day I will tell my son about our "hometown hero" when he's old enough. I am so proud of you Nick, keep shining down on your family from heaven.
Rhonda Golding
March 15, 2004
Nick
Its your cousin Rhonda again. There is not a minute that goes by that I don't think about my precious baby daughter, Karmen and now you! We all went fishing with uncle toot the other day and all i could think about was you and how much you loved to go fishing. It felt good being on the ice knowing that was one of your favorite places to go and where you had most of your fishing adventures with Uncle Toot! It was a beautiful day, however, we didn't catch any fish!!! They kept stealing our bait though!! I know you were in heaven with my baby girl smiling down on us! Love you Nick!!!
Love Rhonda
Paulette Tucker
March 14, 2004
My heart goes out to all the familys who have lost a daughter or a son.IT's been a month this weekend since Nicky passed away.The night he was buried Uncle Randy and I drove to the his resting place on
Church hill in Addison.The moon was brightly shining (just a cresent )like a smile and 1 bright star, I said , like Nickys smiling down on us to let us know his o.k and in Heaven.You are always in my heart and thoughts and prayers. Love,Aunt Paula
uncle toot
March 12, 2004
my hero, it's been a month today that we got the new's you were taken from us. i have to confess, it's been the longest month of my life. can't believe still that i will never be able hug you. to tell you that i love you. to thankyou for being a great part of my life. i could be no prouder of you. i will always respect and admire you till the end of time. if there was ever a perfect person in this world it was you. the world know's not what it has lost. for it will never be the same again. believe me nick you are in a much better place now. no war,no greed, no sorrow. you have served your time in hell. unc will be lighting your candle tonite. we still have many story's to share. semper fidalas my friend.
Amie (Strout) Alley
March 4, 2004
To Nick's Family,
We are truly sorry for the great loss that you have suffered. I didn't know Nick very well, but I do have a few memories of all of us as kids at Uncle Ronny's. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill, Amie, and Gage Alley
John McQueary
March 2, 2004
Dr. Bruce: (Doing the Lord's work):
You do so many things and do them well, I don't know what title best suits you. Not so, I know what title best suits you - Christian / Teacher / Friend. Best that anyone could want.
Even with thunder and lightning in our lives, God shows us the bright clear sky of goodness and by believing, we know that nothing can destroy us or our family.
Having been in combat and seen the ravages of war on persons and family; I suffer each time I hear of a soldier's death. And my discomfort is especially hard when the injured or destroyed person is close to someone I know and respect.
You know that your nephew is gone, but his soul lives forever. His actions leading up to his death were the actions of a strong, respectful young man doing his duty. He was answering the call of his government (our friends & family) to protect and serve. Your nephew did so without reservation and made the ultimate sacrifice. But, he was, and is, loved and we know that he is not suffering and will never face another war, illness, or injury again. He is with the Father.
I didn't know your nephew, but I know and have known his kind. I love him and will miss him as only a brother combat soldier can do. I will pray for you and your family. Thank you and your family for allowing this young man to do what he wanted and know that his and your sacrifice was not in vain. I will miss him and his kind.
Love and the Lord's Blessing on you and your family.
Very Respectfully yours,
John 'Mac" McQueary
SSgt. USMC
Vietnam 01/1967 - 11/1967
Suzanne Walsh
March 2, 2004
I am so deeply sorry for all of yours loss, Though I did not know Nick personally,I have heard so many wonderfull things about him.
All of you stand as a tribute to Courge in the midst of some of the most diffcult experiences life can hand us. I stand in awe of all of your faithfullness and love through these sorrow times. Hold tight to the fond memories of Nick. The world was a better place for having had them. I would like to also pass along this poem that was passed along to me. May you find comfort in it as I did.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone,
For a part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
Although we can not see you,
You are always by our side,
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again...........
March 2, 2004
And when he gets to heaven to St Peter he will tell:
"Just another soldier reporting Sir, I served my time in Hell."
To Nick, we all know you're not just another soldier you were the best. the best at everything you did, but I know that's what you told him when you got there. You meant so much to me. The time we spent together getting to know each other as friends. I do value you as one of my best friends. I really appreciated all you ever did for me and I will never ever forget that and I will NEVER FORGET YOU. I still can't believe it and I don't think I ever will. When i heard that your company got back from that mission I was looking forward to seeing you and having you tell me all of the cool stories from it. I guess i'll have to wait for another day when you can fill me in on everything you did out there and everything that happened. I miss you so much and I know that your family and all of your friends misses you too. To Nick's family I am truely truely sorry for your loss.
Paulette Tucker
March 1, 2004
THE LORD WAS WAITING AT THE GOLDEN GATES of HEAVEN WITH HIS ARMS OPEN WIDE THE DAY NICKY PASSED AWAY NOW HEAVEN can enjoy his SMILE,his laugh.We all lost a special brave man SGT.NICKY GOLDING OUR HERO THANK YOU NICKY FOR GIVING EVERYONE SUCH JOY YOU HAVE TOUCHED EVERY ONES HEARTS THAT EVER KNEW YOU .MY LOVE ALWAYS,AUNT PAULA
Tim & Velma Dean
March 1, 2004
Nicky,When we think of you we see your smiling face.It was something
you always did,no matter what.We
will never forget you.You were a
wonderful human being who touched
so many hearts in your short 24
years.We love you and miss you very
much. The Deans
Tim,Velma and Zachary
Mandy Kane
February 27, 2004
Nicky,
with each passing day, the time moves slow, will this pain ever go away, what a life you had, alls i think about is you when you were growing, how many more thoughts, they will not stop following, when you left us are hearts were broken, i cant take this, Lord,what happened? i wish i could hold you one more time, so i could tell you everything on my mind, there were to many things i didnt get to say, now its to late, you are so far away,i hope you know how proud i am, you paid the ultimate sacrefice, now everything is over everyone has moved on, yes they do have a life, the pain is so deep, it hurts so bad, at night i lie down, but i just cant sleep, i lie there awake, i wonder if you can hear me speak, now you are in heaven, we will again meet, please dont forget, i would like you to save me a seat, i hope you know how many hearts you have touched, i just cant tell you enough, i love you so much.
i will try to hang in until we meet again
nicky, my cousin, you will never be forgotten, all my love, mandy
Myra Merritt
February 27, 2004
To Nick's Family,
Although I didn't know Nick or his family, I would still like to say that my heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. I don't think that there is one person in Washington County who isn't proud of Nick and his service to this country. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
jennifer White
February 26, 2004
Heidi, kids and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My heart is with you through this sad time. I just want you all to know that I am sorry that I didn't make it to the services held for Nick. I had obligations that wouldn't allow it. Again I am sorry.
Jen
Rhonda Golding
February 26, 2004
We can't know why some things happen...but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place inside the heart where love lives always...and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten. If I've learned anything down through the years, it's that nothing beautiful in this world is ever really lost-Those we cherish will always love on in memory!!! I love you Nick!!! Thanks for everything!!!
Love Always, Your cousin Rhonda
Tisha Hafford
February 26, 2004
The Golding Family
I want to express my deepest symphany to your family. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to lose one of your children. My son left for Baghdad in Nov/03 and I hold my breath each time I listen to the news. I am very proud of the men and woman that are serving our country. I know you must be very proud of Nick.
Karen Strout
February 26, 2004
Nicky
Aunt Karen was always so proud of you since the day you were born. I loved you so, those big eyes and your beautiful smile. I'll never forget you. Our lives will never be the same. I often wonder why family's have to go through so much pain in life? My mother (Gram) always told me that God will not put you through no more than you can handle. What she's been through in her life, gives me hope. I thank my heavenly father above for giving me strength to go on. He gives me hope that I will see my precious family again. I can't wait until that day comes, to see all your precious faces again! Heidi, I'm so sorry for your loss. I want to thank you for loving my nephew and giving him the love he deserved. I'm so proud of you. When i look in Christopher's eyes and see his beautiful smile, I see Nicky all over again. Thank you again for giving us a part of him in your children. I'll always love and repect you!
Aunt Karen
William, Jr. & Christine Sellner
February 26, 2004
Nicky our Hero,
We watched you grow into a strong loving man,we watched you grow from our wonderful little ringbearer to a grown man with a family of your own. We spent many times and have wonderful memories together, and you will be truly be missed, so look into the sun and smile little cousin for the door has been opened for you, your smile lights the way just like it has lighted ours. You were a blessing in our life. With deepest sympathy to Darwin, Cindy,Heidi,and all family members God Bless You William & Christine Sellner.
Heather Wood
February 26, 2004
Heidi,
I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. I would never wish losing someone you love that dearly on anyone. I never did get to meet Nick, but I know that he was a great man from what I've heard and read. If you need anything please let me know...I'll always be here if you need anything at all.
Your friend,
Karen, Jim, Jared, & Isaiah Albert / Tucker
February 25, 2004
In memory of Nicky: Although I haven't seen you since a child, We want to express our thanks & gratitude to that cute little boy with a big smile who grew up to be a handsome man, with even a bigger heart. The sacrifice you gave, I promise will never be forgotten by any of us. Your service was so touching, Your life touched the lives of us all in such a special way. A little boy who grow up in such a little town, who could become such a "big" impact on our country...Truly amazing. The sight of the Naraguagus High school students honoring you was beyond words. A sight that we will never forget. Maybe their presence was requested by the school, but their salutes, and tears were all so real. That small community showed that you were loved, respected, and will"never" be forgotten... This is a memory that those students will never forget. That we will never forget... Your wife, chidren, & family deserve to be so proud of you...We all are...Love to you & your entire family...YOU ARE OUR HERO!!!!
Kathy, Richard +Justin Doyle
February 25, 2004
We pray that you saw, looking down on your family, friends, and community, how proud and grateful we all are of you for the ultimate sacrifice you endured to fight for our freedom and world peace. No greater a hero could you be. We pray you are rewarded with peace and happiness for eternity. May the memories you have shared with your familiy, friends, your wife, and your children comfort their hearts. We have the utmost respect for your legendary heroism. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Love,
Kathy,
Richard,and Justin
Ronie Strout
February 25, 2004
To the Golding family,
Our deepest sympathies to all the family and friends of Nick.
Your family is hurting and we know there is nothing we can say or do to ease your pain. I laid to rest my own father on the 14 of February so I know what you are all going through.
May God give you the strength to carry on and God bless you all.
Ronie and Carroll Strout family, Addison, Maine
JONESPORT
February 25, 2004
I DID NOT HAVE THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING NICK BUT I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. NICK IS A HERO TO ALL OF THE UNITED STATES. HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU ALL NOW AND I AM SURE THAT HE IS SMILING AS HE SEES HIS TWO CHILDREN. HOLD ONTO THE MEMORIES OF NICK. HOLD ONTO THE FACT THAT HE DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY AND DOING WHAT HE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO. BE PROUD. BECAUSE OF NICK I CAN SAY THAT "I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN".
Kate Farnsworth
February 25, 2004
Nicky,
We first met on the Anah Temple Mini Car fishing trip to Moosehead Lake several years back. You drove Jen, Derek, my brother, and I around on a sled behind my dad's 4-wheeler. You were that cute blonde headed boy with a great smile and dimples.
Through the years you became more than that, you became a friend. Although I was a freshman while you were a senior, we had study hall together and talked all through study hall. You were a wonderful person.
Even though we haven't talked in 6 years, I was greatly saddened by your loss. Your family, town, county, state, and country have lost one of it's best. You truly are a Hometown Hero and will never be forgotten.
My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family and friends. We miss you Nicky!
Estelle Beal
February 25, 2004
My sympothy goes out to Nick's family. I always knew him as Nicky, he always had a smile on his face. I am glad that I had the pleasure to know him and he made this country proud!!With sympothy, Estelle
NICOLE GEEL
February 24, 2004
NICK, IT'S ALMOST ELEVEN PM, THE DAY IS DONE.I HAVE NEVER, NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN SO PROUD AND SPEECHLESS AS I AM TONIGHT AFTER THE DISPLAY OF HONOR IN YOUR MEMORY I WITNESSED TODAY. I KNOW YOU CAN SEE IT, IT'S ALL FOR YOU NICKY. NOW COMES THE HARD PART FOR YOUR WIFE, EVERYONE IS GOING TO GO ABOUT THEIR DAILY LIVES, AND THE AGONY WILL SOON SET IT FOR HER. I HAVE TO TELL YOU, HEIDI HAS MY UPMOST, EVERYONE'S UPMOST RESPECT. A YOUNG LADY WHO CARRIED SO MUCH DIGNITY, I HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE QUITE LIKE HER BEFORE. YOU KNEW THOUGH, YOU KNEW IT AND MARRIED HER. YOU BOTH ARE LUCKY TO HAVE LOVED EACH OTHER. YOU BOTH CARRY SUCH WEALTH IN HUMAN BEINGS.
TO HOLLY, I WILL EMAIL YOU, IN OBSERVATION TODAY, I SEE THAT YOU ARE ALTHOUGH WITH A LARGE SUPPORTIVE FAMILY, A BIT ALONE. WHAT YOU ARE FEELING ONLY A SIBLING KNOWS. MATTHEW KNOWS, AND FOR ME THE MOST DIFFICULT THING IS NOT BEING ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I MAY NOT BE THE "ONE" YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TO REACH OUT TO YOU, BUT I EXTEND MY HOME, MY PHONE AND MY EARS TO YOU. YOU ARE WELCOM TO COME SEE ME, WE CAN TALK. OR NOT. MAYBE SHARING WHAT YOU ARE FEELING WITH MATTHEW MIGHT HELP. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR FEAR OF NOT GETTING INTO HEAVEN. DON'T BE AFRAID, BE FAITHFUL TO YOURSELF, AND THOSE AROUND YOU. BE A WHAT YOU ARE, DECENT AND YOU WILL GET THERE. IF YOU NEED OR WANT TO TALK SOME MORE ABOUT YOUR CURIOSITY OF THE BIBLE, I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE TO GUIDE YOU THE BEST I CAN. I AM SO AT PEACE LISTENING TO YOU ALL TODAY, SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT PATH, WANTED TO LEARN IT AND FOLLOW IT. THAT'S THE FIRST STEP IN THE RIGHTEOUS DIRECTION.
I HAVE NO DOUBT, WITHOUT ANY RESERVATION, NICHOLES HAD TO ANSWER TO NO ONE FOR ANYTHING. THE DOOR WAS ALREADY OPEN WHEN HE GOT THERE. ABSOLUTELY.
LOVE YOU ALL TAKE CARE IN THE DAYS TO COME, THEY WON'T BE EASY. BUT YOU'LL BE OK-
Paula Albano
February 24, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to all family and friends of Nick. Wish we could be there for all of you but you are in our hearts and in our minds. May God bless Nick and all of you in this time of sorrow.
All our Love,
Frank, Paula & Alanna Albano
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