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Craig Nelson Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, La. - Sgt. Craig L. Nelson, 21, of the U.S. Army National Guard passed away Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Sgt. Nelson was serving his country in Iraq when injured by a mine on Dec. 16, 2004. Craig was preceded in death by his father, Gene C. Nelson; his grandparents, B.D. and Florence Burney and E. Bryant Nelson; and his stepgrandfather, Jake Wall. Surviving are his mother, Lois; sister Carly, both of Bossier City; and grandmother Pansy Nelson Wall of Winston-Salem, N.C.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Nelson
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Craig L. Nelson:
Please accept my remembrance of Craig on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Craig L. Nelson:
Remembering Craig on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Pamela Walker
November 22, 2010
I never knew you;but I know you are dearly missed.Prayers for your mom ,I lift up to the Lord right this moment.In his time the Lord makes all things beautiful in his time.Thank-you for your service and all others who serve to protect to keep us free!
Donna Gillette
December 26, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Kenna Larra
August 4, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
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Michelle Joynt
December 29, 2008
A thank you to the proud parents of Craig. You raised a fine young man that gave his life for all of our freedoms.
I especially loved reading how he almost scared the pants of off Melissa on Halloween! Thanks for sharing that, Melissa!
A special thank you to Spc. Jacobsen for helping your friend in the WORST of times.
So many fine young people that love Craig.
You don't know me, but I feel like I know all of you. My son is in the Air Force and I wanted to stop by and let you know your son and friend is not forgotten,
Michelle in PA
In Memory of Craig ~ (Debra Estep)
December 29, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Craig, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Peggy Childers
December 29, 2008
To the family of Spc. Craig L. Nelson:
Craig 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
Lynda Davis
May 29, 2008
Your mom has become a very special friend to me and it's hard to think of the overwhelming loss she feels without your presence on this earth, but we all know where you are and I know I will meet you one day. I will say "an honorable job well done, Craig Nelson". You are in all our hearts forever. God Bless America and all its troops who protect it.
Lynda Davis
Hunter Kemp
May 22, 2008
I miss you, Craig.
Hunter
April 23, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Nelson!
Burning up film!
Craig Nelson
December 5, 2007
The most patriotic thing a person can do is to give their life for their country. God bless you and your family. Sgt. Nelson - U.S.M.C.
August 1, 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 15, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Nelson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Melissa Jones
March 8, 2007
I am proud to be able to say that I grew up next door to one of the bravest soliders in America. I remeber complaining when I was younger that noone did anything scary for halloween and then you jumped out of the trash can in camo and had me screeming and running down the road. You are a hero to many people and missed by all who knew and loved you! You will never be forgotten Craig. Love ya
MADOLYN SMITH
December 21, 2006
WE LOVE YOU CRAIG!! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US
Garnet Jenkins
December 16, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Soldier, Spc. Craig L. Nelson, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Rest In Peace Young Hero, in God's Hands and may God's Loving Peace and Comfort continue to be with the Nelson 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
Sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
ROBYN GARSIDE
September 21, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Larry Snyder
September 13, 2006
My prayers are with you. My son is in Iraq now. I know how you worried, as I worry now, and as my parents worried when I was in. From this day forward, may only good come your way. You've earned it.
MADOLYN SMITH
August 22, 2006
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH... WHO COULD EVER FORGET THAT SMILE AND OUTGOING PERSONALITY?
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 24, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nelson family in the loss of Craig. I did not know Craig, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Craig on the 29th it will be 15 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 10, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Heather Marriner
October 12, 2005
I had the pleasure of meeting Craig once when I was in Iraq serving with his unit. All I really remember was almost peeing my pants because he had me laughing so hard. His death came only a few days after another soldier I served with in that unit and provided a double wammy and more salt in an already fresh wound. My deepest sympath goes to his family and may god ease you suffering.
Tony, Leia, & Josh Nichols
January 16, 2005
We can not begin to feel your loss. Even though we do not know your family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to his treasured family members and friends. Please always remember he represented the things he most believed in and fought for the truth no matter what the cost. He is a "HERO" without question. God Bless You & His Entire Family for our fight for FREEDOM.
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