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for Nicolas Messmer
Reggie
May 8, 2015
You are gone but not forgotten. We remember all of our fallen soldiers even though we have never met on this earth. Rest in Peace Hero - Eagle Angels Always Remember
Debbie Chapman
May 8, 2015
Rest in peace, hero. You are missed.
Dave Merrick
May 21, 2013
To Family and Friends of Nick,
I was blessed and honored to have taught Nick in my first couple years of teaching. His smile and personality live on forever in our memories. Again, it is an honor to know Nick.
Lori Conkle
May 12, 2013
Time has passed, but I still think of you and your Mom every Mothers Day. I know you are watching over us all Nick-and I hope you know how much you touched each and every persons heart, that knew you. God Speed Nick <3
Dustin Messmer
April 24, 2013
Nick I miss you and am very proud of your sacrifice for our country, I love you Bro
Charlie Gili
April 22, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Messmer Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. 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
May 9, 2012
For Joe and family: Remembering Nicolas today and hoping all of you can find solace in God's love which passeth all understanding.
Peggy Childers
May 8, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicolas E. Messmer:
Always remembering Nicolas. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicolas E. Messmer:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicolas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Lori Conkle
May 9, 2010
Thinking about Nick and his Mother today. God Bless
Peggy Childers
May 8, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicolas E. Messmer:
Remembering Nicolas 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
John Smith
December 2, 2009
Miss ya buddy. Will never forget Korea!!!
Smitty
Dustin Messmer
September 13, 2009
Dear nick, It sure is crazy that you have now been gone for over 4 years. We are all thinking of you every day. We miss you nick and will love you for ever.
Love Ya Bro
Lori Conkle
May 10, 2009
Dear Rick, Shirley, and boys, Hard to believe another year has gone by. When I woke up this morning my first thought was"Its going to be a beautiful day" and then Nick's face passed through my mind. He is always loved, and Never Forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 9, 2009
To the family of Spc. Nicolas E. Messmer:
Nicolas 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
In Memory of Nicolas ~ ( Debra Estep )
May 8, 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 Nicolas, but I am remembering
his service. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
Lori Conkle
May 3, 2008
Dear Rick Shirley and boys, Another year has gone by but Nick's memory stays close in my heart. Please know I am still thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
August 19, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Ronaldo Cannon
June 14, 2007
I stand today in awe of the sacrifice of this brave young soldier. I did not have the honor of knowing him while he was with us, however I work with Rick Messmer at Nationwide. I don't know him well because there is a generation gap between us but in making the ultimate sacrifice for our country (Nick giving his life for our freedom) that gap is now closed. I parked behind Rick for about a week and happened to see the memorial on his truck honoring Nick and was moved to tears. My God bless his family and may he enjoy his everlasting life in that special section of heaven reserved for Marines.
Ray and Leesa Philippon and Family
June 13, 2007
Dear Rick, Shirley and family, An article in our Hartford, CT newspaper was brought to our attention concerning the memorials being built for our fallen. Our hearts broke to hear of your son, Nicolas, being killed on Mother's Day 2005. Our son too perished in Iraq on that very day. Please know that we lift you up in our prayers and we will hold you close in our hearts. Your son is a precious gift to us all and as you press on through your journey of grief, we pray that you look to God for peace and find goodness in the love and honor that is given to Nicolas and to your family.
With Faith, Hope and Courage,
Ray and Leesa Philippon and Family,
Family of Fallen Lcpl Lawrence R. Philippon, KIA May 8 2005 Ubaydi, Iraq
Garnet Jenkins
May 7, 2007
A Multitude of Thanks, to this Brave Young Soldier, who gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. Thank you for your Courage, and your unselfish Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Spc. Nicholas E. Messmer, in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Messmer family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
Treasure this hero Lord, in Your Garden of Rest,
for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
I am 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
August 8, 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. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Linda Barkhurst
May 8, 2006
Thinking of your family on this day. Nick will never be forgotten. May God Bless you today and always...
Lori Conkle
May 3, 2006
Rick Shirley and boys, Not a day has gone by since Nick's passing, that I havent thought about you. Now that Mother's Day is fast approaching, I just want to say that Nicks memory is forever in my heart, and the hearts of many others. Never will your brave young soldier, be forgotten. God bless you and keep you safe, and be with you always.
Brittany Cook
April 30, 2006
i miss you and i hope your family is doing well i will see you on the other side. tell zack and the whole family that i love them and i wish you where here right now and not there i love and miss you very much love always and for ever,
BRITTANY
Shauna Hershberger
October 17, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Messmer,
I think of you and your boys often; I always check to see if anyone has signed this guestbook recently. I hope you did ok the day Lima Company came home. I thought of your family every time I saw the homecoming on the news, or heard it on the radio.
Jonathan Whitney
August 11, 2005
Dear Messmer Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your brave and noble son Nicolas. I am always amazed at the selflessness of these valiant young men and women like your son who go off to foreign shores to fight for the preservation of our freedom. May God Bless you all and Godspeed to Nicolas.
Glenn and Sharon Carlton
August 9, 2005
May God hold you close and comfort you. There is no loss worse than the loss of a child. We are very grateful for the willingness of your loved one to serve so that we and others can have the freedoms we hold so dear.
Brent Kadesch
August 5, 2005
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Joyce Holbrook
August 5, 2005
To The Family Nicolas my heart is heavy with sorrow when we lose one of our sons.Am so grateful for his courage and giving his all for his Country so we can be free..God Bless you at this time and in the future
Shirley Ventresca
August 5, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Your son did a great thing for freedom. Thank you with all my heart.
Sheri Fischer
August 5, 2005
Thank you for protecting my freedom.
May God grant you peace.
rs koehler family
August 4, 2005
many prayers go up to heaven for your loved one, may God grant you peace and comfort you as your memory of your son lives on in the hearts of many Americans...God Bless America!!
Diane M. Weller
August 4, 2005
Please accept the heartfelt sympathies and the Proud and Honorable thank yous for the loving life you have given in support of Freedom. I am an Ohio Marine Mom too, my son stationed in Baghdad. I have shed many tears for all our fallen and the families left behind. WE WILL NOT FORGET. You do NOT grieve alone. I wish that throughout the years of this war that I had learned one thing to say that would help. Alas, I cannot. Words do not justify the loss and pain of the ultimate sacrifice. Please know though, you are in my heart, in my prayers, mixing my tears with yours, and understanding how your greatest fear became a really harsh reality. I wish, pray, with all my heart, mind, body and soul, that NO ONE would EVER have to face this. In ending, my sorrow I share with you. My thanks for your ultimate sacrifice I send. May God have eternal mercy upon all our Blessed Souls.
Semper Fidelis,
http://groups.yahoo.com/g
roup/MilitaryMomsOnline
CEO
Gunni
Diane M. Weller
Harry Renfrow
August 4, 2005
As a veteran and as a parent of a soldier who has been to Iraq I want you to know how proud my family and I are of each and everyone of you. God Bless you, your families and God Bless our Vets and troops. My heart hurts for you.
sharon m
August 4, 2005
I was not fortunate enough to have known this fine and brave young man. I wish to extend to his family my deepest sympathies and eternal gratitude for his sacrifice for all of us. We are all indebted to him and to his family who raised such a brave and wonderful person.
Kim Rogers
August 4, 2005
Dear Messer Family,
Thank you for giving us a Great American Hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicholas Laye
June 24, 2005
"All gave Some, Some Gave ALL"
Never forgotten...
Nicholas Laye
June 24, 2005
I just realized who Nick was. I did go to highschool with him, and remembered his name. But when I pulled up the photo it hit me who he was/is. Although he is physically gone, he will always be here with us. And thank you Nick. We will try to continue the work you started over here, so watch over us out here. And watch over your family and friends. Life will be hard without you.
Nick Stephenson
June 10, 2005
There will never be enough that I could say, no matter how hard I try to describe it bud. Its like you're now a missing link in my life. A part of me has truly left with you Nick. Although you have so honorably departed from us to walk this cold world alone, I have gained so much from your passing. I remind myself daily of your awesome character, and strive to look at life as you did. With total satisfaction of living freely with a courageous attitude toward life. I honostly believe that you not only live on in my heart but your country mens heart's as well. I Salute you Nicolas E. Messmer. And look forward to that one fine day when I will see you again.
"my prayer's are with you Nick"
Pvt. Michael Nyeste
June 8, 2005
Sorry for how late this post is. Anyways, I didn't know you Nick, but being a fellow soldier, I consider you a brother in arms. If I get the chance, I'll go into Iraq and try to fight and represent the Army, Ohio and the nation as well as you did. God Bless.
Nichole Tucker
June 3, 2005
messmer family,
although i did not know nick i knew zack and dustin.i know they looked up to nick. its werid because even though i didnt know him at all i cry about it all the time. i support our soldiers but i hate seeing them die. ive known how it its to loose someone who didnt deserve to die. you have a great family and i hope that you still consider nick as someone who will be there for you. i know hes watching over you all. the day we lined the streets of the the high school i really felt honered by nick and all that he has done for us.i felt him there and i know he was happy to have such a great "sound off". My grandpa always says, when a person dies its not good bye, its just a see you later! Nick is in a better place now and you deserve to be happy. you are all in my prayers, as well as all of the soldiers in iraq. GOD BLESS YOU NICK AND GOD BLESS THE USA!
WE LOVE YOU!
American Hero
Joshua Adams
May 28, 2005
Nick Im gonna miss you Cuz, even though we're the same age I looked up to you alot, and your one of the reasons I joined the army. Your smile and humor will be missed. I could only dream about reaching the level of honor that you have displayed. Uncle Rick, Aunt Shirly and my Cousins, Im going to do my best to keep this from happening to anyone else. I love you guys and Im always here for you. Your nephew and cousin -Josh
jonathan scott
May 28, 2005
i spent alot of my childhood hanging out with u and joey its hard to imagine u r gone nick but i know u r in a better place i will never forget u.u were a great person and im sorry i didnt get to say goodbye but were put in memory of u on my race car its not much but i never forget a friend
Gladys Caudill
May 26, 2005
On behalf of The American Legion Post 532 of Columbus, OH, we wish to thank you for your service to our country and for the ultimate sacrifice you gave. To the family, we are sooooo very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and hearts. Our tears join yours in the loss of your precious son. Gladys Caudill, Secretary Unit 532
dustin messmer
May 26, 2005
Nick your greatly missed and this really sucks here without you.We were really looking forward to you coming home next month. I'm still in denial over this and am having trouble accepting that it has happened.I never thought I would have to experience something like this with one of my brothers and truthfully I don't know what to do with myself.Nick although your not here with us anymore I will still look up to you as my older brother anyway.People say that the good die young and after this I'm really beginning to beleive this saying is more true than i had ever expected it to be. Nick I love you and none of us will ever forget about you.I think of you before anything else every morning when I wake up.LOVE YA NICK,YOUR BROTHER. I'm still praying for you nick
Autumn Partlow
May 23, 2005
One thing I will always remember of Nick, is his SMILE. He was very energectic and fun to be around. I've never seen someone so happy with such a high spirit. I'm lucky to have known Nick and to be apart of his family. We will always remember Nick as a Leader and a Strong Dedicated Soldier to his Country. I'm saddened to see him go, but I am blessed and thankful for his sacrifice. I cannot express the sorrow felt through this difficult loss, but my prayers go out to everyone who struggles, especially the Messmer family. We will cherish all of the many memories we have of you Nick, we love you and will miss you always.
God Bless The USA.
Lynne (Mayo) & Ron Bensinger
May 22, 2005
Rick, Shirley and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margo Smtih
May 20, 2005
I never had the pleasure of meeting Nick but I am best friends of Joe Lawler. I wanted to send my sympathys and prayers to your family. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose a brother and I am truly sorry that you did. Your family will forever be in my prayers. May God be with you in this time of grieving.
Donna Little
May 20, 2005
Rick and Shirley:
I have known your three older boys for a long time. They are very special to me. I worked with them at Kroger. They also went to school with my two boys, who are also in the military.
I am especially proud of Nick. He was a very brave young man.
Also, thank you to Gahanna for the touching tribute.
Donna Little
Enrique Mendoza
May 20, 2005
Messmer Family, Im very proud of u Nick who died a brave soldier, he will be missed by many,he died for our country and our freedom, Nick and the whole family u are in my prayers...
R.I.P NICK MESSMER, ur missed greatly
chris yanny
May 19, 2005
You are in my prayer and thoughts on the loss of your son. God Bless You All.
Matt Henry
May 18, 2005
Messmer Family, I did not know Nick that well but i knew who he was because Dustin and I are good friends. The first time that i met Nick was when he came home and surprised everyone in march and from meeting him then, and now after what has happened i am glad that i had that chance because with out Nick and all of the other brave soldiers fighting for our country we would not have what we have now. I am sorry about your loss. We will always remember Nick as a brave soldier who died for our country and freedom. You all are in my prayers.
God Bless
Deby Barnhouse
May 18, 2005
Great American Hero.I send my thoughts and prayers.You will be mist.
Cory Good
May 18, 2005
I didn't know Nick, but I know Dusty. I am sorry for the loss of your great family member. It is a great loss for everyone involved, and even for me, who didn't even know him. You guys are in my prayers.
Jordan Schmitt
May 18, 2005
Messmer Family, I was proud to know Nick and am a friend of Dustin. I am so sorry for your loss and am honored to know that Nick gave his life for his country. God bless your family. You are in my prayers.
Linda Shannon
May 18, 2005
To the Messmer Family,
As Nick's health teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School, I want to express my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your son. We hope that the expression of honor and respect from the students at the high school as they lined the school's permineter will in some way help you know that Nick's service to this country is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Linda Shannon
Bonnie
May 18, 2005
I stood along the street and held my flag as the procession went by. Please know that my heart goes out to you the family and friends of such a brave person serving our country. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you
Chuck Allensworth
May 18, 2005
No other military service has put their life on the line in battle as much as the USMC has over the last 230 years. Thank you for all you have done and you will always be remembered for laying your life on the line by your comrades in arms along with many other "Old" Marines that think about and pray for you daily. Semper Fi Marine.
Lesa Cross
May 18, 2005
My prayers are with you, how can anyone express the their gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice for their country. My heart reaches out with words I can not say. In the Bible there is text about - No greater love hath any man than to lay his life down for another. I will never forget. God bless and comfort you in this time.
Tom May
May 18, 2005
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Messmer and family,
I had the privilege of attending Nick’s funeral Mass at St. Matthew’s on Tuesday. It was a very moving service and a fitting tribute to both your son and your family. I can not begin to imagine your pain and grief at this time. I can only say that this community and this country owe Nick and your family a debt which can never be repaid. God bless you.
barb doyle
May 18, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Meesmer family.You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a brave young man Nicolas was.
The Doyle Family
Darlene
May 18, 2005
No words of consolation will ever take away the pain or fill the void that losing your beloved Nicolas has caused, I know. But as a citizen of the United States, whose freedom to live without terrorism he was defending,I pray the Good Lord will grant peace of heart to all of you.
Anita Maxwell
May 18, 2005
I did not know your son, however I do know that he was a brave young man and he is a hero. I am extremely sorry for your loss and the grief that you are going through.
Louise Van Balen
May 18, 2005
With your Great American Hero, I rejoice! To you, his family, I send my thoughts and prayers. Know that God is with you.
Louise Van Balen
Retired St. Matthew Parish Secretary
Todd Gillis
May 18, 2005
Words can not express the deepest appreciation of you and your sacrifice...Godspeed comfort to your family and loved ones
Mary Wayt
May 18, 2005
Mere words cannot express my appreciation to Nicolas for giving the ultimate sacrifice of life. I also have a son Nicolas...Semper Fidielis (always faithful). May the Holy Spirit comfort you and yours.
Rich Wright
May 18, 2005
Dear Messmer family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless a man like Nicolas who paid the ultimate price for this nation. We veterans are very proud of men like this and their families. Peace by with you all.
Rich Wright
former US Army Sgt
Vicki & Darrell Parker
May 18, 2005
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this loss of your Son. Our country will never be able to express the appreciation in words for the sacrifice your Son has given,but we can know that everyday we have been given Freedom because of his Duty,and Honor,and Sacrifice. May you find Peace in knowing that our family is lifting you in Prayer. My Husband is an Employee of the Dept. of the Army,and is working everyday to make sure that our Soldiers have what it takes to be ready to Serve. God Bless and Keep you.My Husband and I grew up in Columbus,and have family living in Gahanna,Ohio.
Sincerely,
Darrell & Vicki Parker
Ft.Belvior,Va.
Gerald Johnson
May 18, 2005
To the Messmer family,
May God give you strength during your time of loss and wisdom to understand his plan. As a former Army officer I know you raised a hero and his sacrifice should always give you a since of pride for the rest of your lives.
Joseph Murphy
May 18, 2005
May God smile down upon the Messmer family and hold them in the palm of His hand.
Diane
May 18, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Messmer family. May you find comfort in God's love.
Cheryl Lemery (Sgt. DeMers Girl LCO 3/25)
May 18, 2005
Thank you Pfc. Messmer for serving our great Country. We only wish we could try to make a difference in the world as you Marines have been doing in Iraq. God Bless the Messmer family & my heart goes out to you. You were blessed with a Hero!
Bob Lyons
May 18, 2005
To your family my personal gratitude to the bravery of your son. He was doing the right thing keeping us free and secure and I know you will understand the gift you have given us so we can be free. My family has been so shaken by the events of the last week and Nick will always be loved and remembered by the Lyons family
Tom
May 17, 2005
Semper Fi brother Marine. May God shed a special light on a fallen Hero. We, who have shared the uniform in different times stand in humble reverence of your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten in our hearts and prayers.
Tina Flannagan
May 17, 2005
Thank you Nick for your efforts in saving our great Nation!
Ted Eastham
May 17, 2005
My heart goes out to the Messmer family . You are in my thoughts and Prayers. May the Lord be with you , now and aways. I did'n know Kick , I know he is a brave Man . Nicolas Messmer will aways be a Hero at our house.My Deepest Sympathy, Ted Eastham and Family
Zach Sayre
May 17, 2005
The Messmer Family,
I express my deepest sympathy. I am a good friend of Zach, and though I was unable to meet Nick, I know that he is a TRUE HERO. He is a kind-hearted, unselfish human being, and like many others, he fought for our freedom. Nick is immortal in our eyes, though he is gone. I pray night and day that you may all find comfort in this time of need.
Karen Miller
May 17, 2005
The Messmer Family,
We were shocked and sad to hear about Nick. We enjoyed his smile and spirit for life.We send our heart felt sympathy to your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.He will be greatly missed. Jean,Sharon & Karen, Dr. Alan Moore's Office
diana kaderly
May 17, 2005
Dearest Messmer Family,
I am a fellow Marine family member,
I am sorry to here of your son Nicks death. Please know that you are being prayed for at this very moment. I pray you find comfort in Christ who also gave his life unashamedly for us. He is talking it over with him now. Peace to you,
Diana
Sara Leckrone
May 17, 2005
Messmer Family: May God be with you during this time of grief. Thank you to Nick for serving our country and protecting us all. God bless you.... Sara Leckrone
Shauna Hershberger (Mayo)
May 17, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Messmer,
I only met your family once or twice, but my dad, Scott, went to school with you. Our entire family, is so proud of the sacrifice Nick made for all of us. Thank you.
Shauna Hershberger (Mayo) GLHS '98
Chuck Mers
May 16, 2005
Your loss is our loss,,,your sadness is our sadness,,,for we are all from the same family...
there are no words to express our hope that your family can and will remain strong...other than our reassurance that He will not abandon you in this time of need, this time of question, this time of deep loss.
Our Lord said it best,,,,"there is no greater love than to give one's life for one of God's children".
Nick is the greatest example of God's love...our profound admiration and thanks to your son for his greatest gift,,,,himself.
Chuck Mers, ret'd Military, Korea
Tori Gouhin
May 16, 2005
even though i did not know nick he was a very good person to risk his life over mine and other people's lives of this country. he ment alot to my friends and i give my heart out to nick's familey and friends. he seemed like a very good person and im so so so very sorry for your loss you will always be in my prayers, my heart, and mind always know i am praying for you.
Wes Pack
May 16, 2005
Nick served our country and put his life on the line for our freedom. I remember when me and my father would go to his house his dad and my dad would hang out. Me nick and all of his brothers would take his golf cart in his back yard and try and flip it. Well there are plenty of memories to remember. We will miss him greatly and his family has my thoughts and prayers. Nick will always be remembered by us all for the way he served our country. My deepest sympathys go out to the Messmer family. May we always remember Nick.
Lisa and Gino Zimmer
May 16, 2005
Dear Messmer Family
We are so sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Your son will not be forgotten and will forever be a Hero.
LCPL Thomas Patterson
May 16, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Messmer family and friends. Thank you Nick for allowing the rest of us to be proud to put this uniform on everyday. Not only were you a great co-worker/friend but someone that I was proud to call a brother in arms.Your memory keeps so many of us going strong everyday and God bless you! We miss you.
Shelby
May 16, 2005
Even though I did not know Nick, I know he was a great person for risking his life to save mine and many others. He is truly a brave soul. I am truly truly sorry about your loss. My heart goes out to your family.You have my prayers and thoughts.
Kristine Hamick
May 16, 2005
MY deepest sympathies on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kris, PAM, Patrick A Co 1/506
todd & michelle messmer
May 16, 2005
to the family of nick messmer,
we are very sorry for your loss may god be with you and your family in this time of sorrow and may god bless you all.he was very brave young man sincerly,the messmers
Mary Jo Factor
May 16, 2005
Ricky & Shirley,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I can't even imagine the sorrow you must be feeling. You raised an amazing human being. He was so brave to go fight to make the world a better place. Know that you and your sons are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo, Stephen & Kevin
Karen Back
May 16, 2005
Ricky,
You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers to you and your family. I have known Ricky for some time and have met his family, God Bless.
Karen
TSgt Jeffrey Mers
May 16, 2005
Although I didn't know Nick, I recently moved to Gahanna and St.Matthew's Church. We all are deeply saddened by your loss but so incredibly proud of your son's dedication and sacrifice for our freedoms. May God bring peace and protection to you are your family.
Sincerely, TSgt Jeffrey Mers, 121st Air Refueling Wing, Commander VFW Post 2505
Sarah McGregor
May 16, 2005
Dear Messmer Family,
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of Nick. Eric Schott (my brother) wanted me to let you know that your family is in his prayers as he is in basic training right now and cannot communicate that to you. God bless.
-Matt, Sarah and Margaret McGregor
Jodanna LeBlanc
May 16, 2005
Dear Family and friends,
We are so sorry for your loss of such a fine young man. I wanted to let you know that he will not be forgotten. May his love and memories guide you in this time of great loss and pain.
chris hoffman
May 15, 2005
messmers,
I knew nick from school...he was a great guy with a good heart and sole and the willingness to help others with no thought of him self. He inlisted in the army with me unfurtuniatly I was injured and didnt get to servie very long. I was suspose to be over sees around the same time Nick was...i know that he didnt think twice about what he had to do. I am so very proud of Nick and I miss him with all my heart. I feel for your family and you are in my prayers every night. Nick i miss you, i loved you brother. God bless you and your fam. R.I.P. solider.
Lisa Couden
May 15, 2005
Ricky and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss and keeping you all in my prayers.
Lisa (Brookbank) Couden
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