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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Idalski
June 24, 2013
Sorry I am a little late in entering this commemorating the 8th anniversary of his passing. Although it has been several years since he has been gone, I wanted everyone to know I still remain in gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice he was willing to make.
Rick Greenberg
June 21, 2013
I remember this day, and I remember Nick Idalski
On this day I remember all the stories we never got to share. How we planned to have a beer at the Legion and talk about stuff. I never knew I would miss that until i missed you. Your death will live in infamy and will forever be honored in my heart. On this day, though it hurts, I cannot stop that day in 2005 from returning to me. The sergeant at the door, your mom standing at the top of the stairs with a smile on her face, then the news why he was there. The pain and sorrow that followed brought an already close family closer. a town who did not know you, only of you, came out in the thousands to pay honor to a fallen hero. As we brought you home, every town we passed through was there to honor you. Every fire department came out with their hook and ladder trucks positioned like cross swords, honoring you Nick. police met us at every new town, taking over for the one we just left. Even strangers driving down the road, not knowing you, but knowing why, stopped their autos, got out and honored you. So Nick, my son I miss you, and this old Marine wants to say thank you. Like many others, I gave some. But like only the few, you gave all. I will see you again.
Michael Westforth
July 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Nick. I hope you and ole Abby girl are looking down on us all. Nick your name, your spirit, and your courage will never be forgotten.
dad I
June 30, 2011
July 3rd again HAPPY Birthday son I'll have RUMPUL for you dad
Penny
June 22, 2011
You will always be a Hero in my eyes. I will never forget the price you paid for our freedom. God Bless your family!
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Penny
June 29, 2010
Never forgotten!
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski:
Remembering Nicholas 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
June 21, 2010
Cant believe its been 5yrs already time goes by so fast and theres not a day that i dont remember you. You'll always be remembered and never forgotten. What you gave for this country and your family is truly the ultimate sacrifice. Keep shining down and watching over your loved ones. Truly an American Hero. God Bless
herbert fouch
January 3, 2010
ski you are always in my heart, thanks you for giving me the privledge of serving with you and knowing you in korea and iraq. it was great to know another hoosier i never forgotten just words can not express my condolences to your family
November 11, 2009
Happy Veterans day Nick miss you and think of you not only today but everyday. You are such an inspiration for what you gave in the short time you were here. Thank you again for defending our freedom.
Lisa D
October 22, 2009
So Nick. Its been a little over 4 years. Me and Reg talk about you all the time, about the good times we had, the times we spent at your house just sitting around and still having a good time just laughing at each other. I still can't believe you are gone. I see your picture everywhere in town and it makes me want to hug you every time I see those posters. I can't begin to tell you how much we miss you. Thank you for defending our freedom, and we will see you soon.
Anita Keray
October 13, 2009
My son & daughter went to High School with you. They attended your Funeral & we have your Memorial Cards as a Tribute to you, our wall in the kitchen. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your bravery & giving the Ultimate Sacrifice!!
Elizabeth
October 12, 2009
I read about your son and wanted to let you know how very sorry I am for your loss -- and how grateful I am for his service.
Kelli Corak
August 20, 2009
Just wanted to say I miss you Nick...
I'm going to be writing a report about you at my school...It's about who are our personal heroes..and you were definitely the first person i thought of.
love always
kelli
Michael Iezzi
June 23, 2009
Nick,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Peggy Childers
June 21, 2009
To the family of Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski:
Nicholas 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
Kenna Larra
June 17, 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 you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 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!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Lee Elliot
May 26, 2009
To the family of Nick Idalski-
My family and I attended the Memorial day ceremony at Crown Point yesterday.We then went to the eternal flame at which time we observed several people sitting on the bench with shirts with a memorial to Nick. We did not know Nick, but I served in the Marine Corps Infantry during the first gulf war. So, in a way, I feal a connection with Nick who apparently was also in the infantry. We did not want to disturb the family's time at the eternal flame. But did want to relay our sympathy for your loss.I know his loss will always effect his family and friends the most. But he will also be missed by friends (both military and civilian) who never had the pleasure of meeting him. Nick and his family will be in our thoughts.
December 25, 2008
Merrry Christmas love and miss you
November 27, 2008
Happy Turkey Day!!! Always thinking of you.
October 13, 2008
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Please let no one forget the sacrifice that was made by such a young soldier. Your time came too early but what you have accomplished in such a short lifetime and the people that you have touched would take most an eternity to come close to doing. Thank you for everything you had done.
Linda Bragg
July 29, 2008
To the mom of Nick Idalski-
I was up all night this night and I was trying to find my oldest brother's obituary from 1995. So I grew up in Crown Point and I got on the Post-Tribune web site. Well, I did not find it because it was so old (1995), but I did come across your son's guest book. I was compelled reading all the entries, and finally had to just wait till later to finish all the entries. He sounded like a wonderful man, a hero like they say, and I salute him and thank him for my freedom. I am very sorry for your families loss. You see, I know about being a mother who has lost a child. My 31-year-old son, John Jay Harrold was murdered on June 18, 2007. Someone he knew shot him after an altercation. John was leaving and the kid (20) shot him in the street. Maybe you can get on his guest book and read about him. We live in Knoxvile, TN and it is Weaver Funeral Home. He has 4 children. No wife though. I can't tell you how much I miss him. He is in a better place though, and we will be together again. God Bless your family, God Bless Nick.
Suzanne MacDaniel
July 24, 2008
To the Idalski family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Nicks' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
SHIRLEY DONEY
July 22, 2008
REST IN PEACE SPC. IDALSKI, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
Mom
July 2, 2008
I couldn't say another goodbye on the 21st. We did that at home all day, just talking about you and remembering and sharing with friends who came by to spend the time and the day with us in remembering you. You are always in my thoughts anyway but forever in my heart. So today I say Happy Birthday as you would now be 27 here at home, but will always be 23 in Heaven. I know when you are with me and I hear you in my heart, so have a Happy Birthday with all the other brave ones who are with you. Love you son
Becky Coy
June 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with and we thank god everyday for brave men & women like your soldier for defending our country. We are building a wall in honor of all those who have lost their lives in Iraq & Afghanistan. It's called Wall of Heroes. If you would like more information please contact me at [email protected].
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
June 23, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Nicholas to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Nicholas in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Thinking and praying for you on the 3rd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
June 22, 2008
Another year goes by and you are always in my heart. Missing you and thinking of you everyday. Thank you for the Hero that you are. Love ya always.
In Memory of Nicholas ~ (Debra Estep)
June 21, 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 Nicholas, 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
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
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Ronald
June 5, 2008
Dear Nick
Thank you for being such a great and true Friend while working with me in Crown Point for Ability Construction
Will miss you
Kevin
May 28, 2008
Nick, I ask that you look in on your mom and brothers. Ask God to give them peace. It breaks my heart to feel the pain in their words. I miss you.
By the way, I'm still going to collect when I see you again.
Mom
May 24, 2008
Memorial Day. I spend the week-end thinking of you constantly, watching the video, looking through the photo albumns, and the Memorial Albumn. I wish with all my heart you were here with us today. But you can only be with us in heart, so today I cry and offer respect and honor to you and all the fallen. You are always and forever in my heart. I miss you Nick and I always will, that will never change. Love and Miss You,
May 4, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Idalski!
April 24, 2008
Hey Nick, its been a while but I hope everyone is keeping you in there thoughts because you know I am. Miss you and think about you everyday.
Jeff Darga
February 4, 2008
Though I never knew you. I will
always remember you. Your cousin.
kim greenberg
January 1, 2008
Merry Christmas in Heaven. I can only imagine the awsome celebration you are now part of. Miss you more than I can say, think of you every day. Thanks for answered prayers from above. Watch over us all in this new year and know that you will never be forgotten, love and miss you, mom
December 26, 2007
"Merry Christmas little brother." Missing and thinking of you always. Please help watch over everyone this upcoming year and keep the family and friends safe. You will always be in our hearts.
November 22, 2007
Happy Turkey Day Nick !!!!
The pain has never gone away from you leaving us and never will.
Hugs & Kisses
crystal farkas
November 18, 2007
just looking through some old pics and found a few of you. i wanted to say hey. i miss you and always think of you!
November 14, 2007
Happy Veteran' Day Nick to you and all your brothers here with us and there with you. I am ever proud of you and will never let you be forgotten. My voice will be your voice, with pride, honor, and love. Even though 2 long years have now gone by without you, it still only seems like yesterday, the pain and sorrow never leave, but the joy of memories I carry in my heart give me life every day. I feel your love on my bluest days, I wrap myself in your quilt and feel close again. I love and miss you. Mom
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)
July 19, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Idalski and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
July 9, 2007
I would like to ask whoever reads this to go and check out a web site for Nick. The sites address is www.spcnicholasidalski.com. It is a wonderful tribute to a brave young soldier.
Garnet Jenkins
June 20, 2007
Please know how deeply sorry I was to learn of the loss of Spc, Nicholas R. Idalski. A Multitude of Thanks, for your Brave Young Hero's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
Those who Made this Supreme Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. Killed in action Vietnam in 1967.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Nicholas, remain in your heart always.
The thoughts and prayers of a Grateful Country continue to be with you today and every day.
May 28, 2007
Hey brother, Happy Memorial Day. They did a wonderful ceremony on the square. You are definitely not forgotten and we will see to it that you will never be. Love you and miss you.
Kevin Greenberg
May 24, 2007
Happy Momorial day Nick. I will raise my son to know you and to remember. I miss you...
April 17, 2007
If anyone has any pictures of Nick could you please put them into the photo album if you would like to share them. Thank you
Kaley Lewis
March 11, 2007
I really do miss you Nick....
I remember you and I always will seeing you were a family best friend.....You are my hero...
Love Always
Kaley age 12
Kaytee
March 2, 2007
Hey Nick, miss you. I just wanted to say that Nichole is growing up strong thanks to your guidance over her! I love you and not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
Karen Hickman
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski. If there are brothers or sisters, please contact me. I am the Founder of Gold star siblings, Inc.
God Bless.
January 1, 2007
Hey Bro, just wanted to wish you a belated Merry Christmas and now a happy New Year. I still think about you everyday. And every day it still hurts. Well I will just talk to you over at the flame. Miss you and love ya.
December 22, 2006
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Love Ya
love you, Mom
December 10, 2006
hey Nick--all is well, both your brothers are married now,and we are all trying to go on with life. I want to wish you a very special Merry Christmas Nick,I miss your goofy competition to always get the "best" present. I miss the little whisper in my ear saying,"hey mom, I got you the best gift." Nick, You were my best gift, one that I cherish in my heart always.
November 9, 2006
Hey Nick, wanted to drop in and leave a real quick message and give you an early Veterans Day shout out. I could never be more proud of you and everything you did for people. I'll be sure to have a beer and smoke for you on Sat. Love you miss you always.
October 20, 2006
Hey Nick. Just wanted to let you know I am still thinking of you. Not a day goes by I don't think of how brave of a person you had become. You are such an inspiration. Well I'll see you when I see you until then please watch over everyone like I know you do. Especially Fabrizi when he goes back to Iraq. Love ya bro.
Lindsey
August 2, 2006
Nicks Family! If you are reading this Nick was amazing. I didnt know him long or as well as most people but he always made me feel good when I was around him. His presence was absolutely wonderful and he had a great impact on my life as well as many others. My deepest sympathies to all.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 31, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 4, 2006
Hey Baby Boy
Well you can tell that everyone went to see you on your Birthday. I am very happy to say that you have not been forgotten and never will.
Happy Birthday & 4th of July.
Love Ya
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Steve
July 3, 2006
Hey Nick,
I wanted to write and say Happy Birthday. I miss you always and will never stop thinking of you and what you did for people everywhere. You are a true American Hero. Love Steve
MARY LOPEZ
June 21, 2006
THANK YOU .R I P. ILL PRAY FOR YOUR LOVE ONES GOD BLESS...
Steve
May 29, 2006
Hey Nick,
Just wanted to tell you happy memorial day and was thinking of you. I will always miss you and I can't even explain how proud you make me for all that you have done. Miss you and always will think of you. "In our hearts always"
Alice Zieseniss
April 30, 2006
A Prayer For A Special Soldier
He was a perfect son,
His parents couldn't ask for more.
He was the perfect brother,
That never stopped caring.
He was a great friend,
The one to always catch you when you fall.
He was the greatest boyfriend,
The one that knows how to treat a girl right.
So when it came time to become a perfect soldier,
He had more love for his country than most.
When it came time for him to go,
He became the perfect soldier to protect god.
Now he joins all fallen angels,
But also became more of a man than he ever was.
I am grateful for knowing this once in a lifetime soldier,
Because he gave his life for the country he loved.
My prayer is a wish that has wings,
It flies to the heaven above,
Asking god to love this wonderful man as one of his own,
But also let him live as the unforgotten soldier.
Nick, thank you for the memories, we will never forget you, but also we will always love you.
SPC MATTHEW DUTTON, IRAQ
April 29, 2006
DEAR NICK,
AS I'M SITTING IN IRAQ, I PRAY THAT YOU WATCH OVER ME AND HELP ME GET HOME SAFE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALOT. YOUR BROTHER AND BEST FRIEND.
Michael Westforth
April 27, 2006
Just wanted to tell everyone, don't ever let Nick out of your heart, and continue to acknowledge him. He was the most "true" friend i've ever known. I miss you with all my heart!!! You will continue to be a hero in my mind for the rest of my life!! May you greet me at the gates of heavan when my time comes!! I love and miss you man!!
Kristin
April 8, 2006
I graduated in the same class as Nick, and with almost 500 people in our class, we never met. We didn't have any of the same classes. But I remember him. I remember passing him in the hallway, and seeing him at lunch, and at some of the school dances. I remember he had a gentle smile. Only people with great love and strength smile that way. I just wanted to share that memory, the memory of a gentle smile that still lingers in the mind of a fellow classmate passing by in the dim hallway. I'm sorry for your loss. What little I have to remember him by, I will remember forever.
Steve Idalski
February 13, 2006
Hey Nick,
Just wanted to write to you. I know you know I miss you everyday and I think about you all the time. I know you are in a better place but I just can't get over not talking to you anymore. Someday we will meet again. But I want to Thank you again for all the memories you left me with. Love you, Miss you, and will never forget you and how brave you are.
January 1, 2006
Happy New Year Nick
We all miss you and think of you always. Love your friends!
Jodi "Gertrude" Senff
December 26, 2005
Hey Nick
I know it's a day late, but Merry Christmas! You actually got to celebrate Jesus' birth with Him!
All of us up here in the tundra miss you so much!! I think about you every day and how you are such a hero. And I'm sorry I haven't written to you earlier. I'll try and be better about that. I wish we could've spent more time together. But I'll see you again soon enough and I'll take you up on that drink we were supposed to go get. Until then...maybe you could go get one with grandpa. =)
Love you and miss you bunches cuz!! I'll ring a bell for you.
Kenneth Robinson
December 18, 2005
A brother gone ill never forget
Q Madp
December 17, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Adam Farmer
December 12, 2005
Nick we love and miss you dearly. I am proud to have known and served with you. Couldn't ask for a better friend or soldier. You will always be in our hearts and minds.
~MANCHU~
Kent (Fuzzy) Foster
November 23, 2005
Nick, your dad and I are best of friends, and you were my friend too. One night at the Eagles one of your friends said "Man, Nick loved you",well, Nick I love you too. You truly will always be in my heart, and I sure do miss you. Thank you for your friendship, love, and bravery for our country.
Mike Idalski
November 23, 2005
Nick was my cousin and he is greatly missed.
I will always love and remember you Nick.
Kelly
September 28, 2005
Nick, theres not a day that I don't think about you and all the fun times we all spent together. I want you to know you really are my hero and it makes feel safer knowing that your looking down on us and protecting us too. Your ultimite sacrafice didn't go unnoticed you touched hearts our whole community and more. I'm so proud to call you my friend for you truly are a brave and self less soul.
I miss and love you
Kelly
Kathy
September 10, 2005
To the family of Nicholas.Words cannot express the pain and lost you must be feeling. I pray that you do find comfort in knowing your son was a brave soul who gave his life in a noble way. I know that doesn't help much but know that he want be forgotten and his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of us fellow americans. Just know I am thankful for him and I know he was a special person as it takes a special person to go put there lives out on the line for us all.
Justin Manis
September 8, 2005
Nick, You've been gone for only a short while but man I already miss ya yelling "hey sonnyboy" to me. I never thought in a million years you wouldn't be here to grow old with. Man I love you pops. To the Greatest man, and friend I have ever known MY HERO Nick Idalski. Pops I wish I had half the heart you did. ya boy Mantitz
Wanda Rosser
September 3, 2005
On behalf of the Family of Brian (Alex) Vaughn we would like to say to the Family and Friends of Nicholas Idalski how very sorry we are for your loss of Nick.We lost Alex the same day as you lost Nick and our prayers go out to all of you.Our hearts are broken over the loss of these brave young men.To Nick we would like to say Thank You for serving your Country and protecting us from the evil of the world.Nick you will be remembered by how brave,strong,devoted and how in the end you made the ultimate sacrifice for us.We are praying for everyone who has lost someone but also that the rest of our Soldiers get to come home safely.
August 29, 2005
i didn't know your son, but i'm a CP native...i'll pray for him.
Mark Schafer
July 29, 2005
My God bless your soul Nicholas, you paid the ultimate sacrafice and I thank you. To the family and friends of Nicholas you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know your pain for my son was taken from us on July 25, 2005. My God touch your hearts and ease your pain.
Terry Savage
July 26, 2005
To the Family of Nick Idalski, Words can't express how sorry I am. I know how you feel because my son was with Nick in Ramadi and was killed the same day. His name is Brian Alex Vaughn and he was a medic. He has a great picture of Nick on his website and I would like you to see it. Please contact me. I know that your life is in pieces like your heart that's laying shattered on the ground. Mine is also shattered and broken. Mother's shouldn't have to bury their wonderful, loving sons in the prime of their lives but I know that they were loved and respected and the world is a much brighter place because we were blessed to have them for this short time. Love and prayers to you all.
Terry Savage PAM (Proud Army Mom of Medic Brian Alex Vaughn.)
crystal farkas
July 12, 2005
nick was an awesome person! im going to miss him dearly! he fought for something he believed in. there's no better honor than that
sandy mccullough (ashley)
July 11, 2005
Nick was and will always be close to my heart.My son ,Kenny Robinson, was close to him and all the kids hung out at our home in Crown Point until we moved back to Oklahoma.I'm so proud of Nick but i always was.He will be in our hearts and thoughts forever
Shannon
July 6, 2005
I would like to express my sympathy to all that loved Nick. I recently lost my fiance, Mike. He was only 24. Sometimes it is so horrible I don't know how I can survive the day without him. I grieve and mourn for him every second, like you will for Nick. I found this poem that helps alittle.
THE LIGHT
A shadow of joy flickered; it is me
I told you I wouldn't leave
My spirit is with you
My memories, my thoughts are imbedded deep in your heart
I still love you
Do not for one moment think that you have been abandoned
I am in the light
In the corner, in the hall, the car,the yard- these are the places I stay with you
My spirit rises every time you pray for me, but my energy comes closer to you
Love does not diminish, it grows stronger
I am the feather that finds you in the yard, the dimmed light that grows brighter in your mind
I place our memories for you to see
We lived in our special way, a way that now has it's focus changed
I still crave your understanding and long for many words of prayer and good fortune for my soul
I am in the light
As you struggle to adjust without me, I watch silently
Sometimes I summon up all the strenght of my new world to make you notice me
Impressed by your grief, I try to impress my love deeper into your consciousness
As you should, I call out to the Heavens for help
You should know that the fountain of youth does exist
My soul is now healthy
Your love sends me new found energy
I am adjusting to this new world
I am with you and I am in the light
Please don't feel bad that you can't see me
I am with you wherever you go
I protect you, just as you protected me so many times
Talk to me and some how I will find a way to answer you
Mother, Father, son or daughter, it makes no difference
Brother, sister lover, husband or wife, it makes no difference
Whatever our connection- friend or even foe- I see you with my new eyes
I am learning to help wherever you are, wherever I am needed
This can be done because I am the light
When you feel despair, reach out to me, I will come
My love for you truly does transcend from heaven to earth
Finish your life with the enthusiam and zest that you had when we were together in the physical sense
You owe this to me, but more importantly you owe it to yourself
Life continues for both of us
I am with you because I love you and I am in the light
Don & Gayle Pozzi
July 6, 2005
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Nicholas Idalski. Even though we did not know Nick, he truly is an "American Hero" and we thank him for the ultimate sacrifice that he paid with his life for helping to keep our country safe. He will never be forgotten! God Bless you all!
Shannon Harrell
July 5, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the Idalski family. My nephew was friends with Nick and is currently stationed at Camp Hovey, Korea and I pray every day for his safe return. Its the men like Nick that make this country what it is today and I thank you. They are the real heroes. May you rest in peace. May God give your family the strength and comfort they need to get through this difficult time. God Bless You all.
Wilma Tryka
July 5, 2005
To the Idalski Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Nick. Though I did not know him, I know what it is like to lose a child in the prime of his life. My heartfelt sympathies for the days ahead.
LISA WOODS
July 4, 2005
TO THE IDALSKI FAMILY,
I HAVE NEVER MET YOU OR YOUR SON, BUT FROM THE PHOTOS I HAVE SEEN AROUND CROWN POINT, HE WAS A VERY HANDSOME MAN. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I LOST MY SON TOO. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE GONE, WE HAVE THE FONDEST OF MEMORIES TO KEEP US GOING. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD, AND HIS LAUGH AND SMILE. AND ALWAYS BE PROUD OF HIM. HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A HERO TO ME. I JUST WISH I HAD THE CHANCE TO MET HIM AND SHAKE HIS HAND FOR ALL THAT HE DID FOR OUR COUNTRY.
JP
July 3, 2005
I can only imagine how hard today must be for your family. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your family thru this very difficult time. I appreciate all that your son did for his country and the sacrifice he paid. Happy Birthday Nick. Rest in peace brave man.
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