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Travis Nelson Obituary
Burial will be in Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery at Oxford, Ala. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 9 at the funeral home.
Staff Sgt. Nelson died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in Iraq. Travis served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1992 and won the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After leaving the Army, he worked in Cullman at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center. In 2001, Travis joined the National Guard, and following the attacks of Sept. 11, his unit was activated and sent to Huntsville and then to Anniston Army Depot. He re-enlisted into active duty on Sept. 28, 2004, and was assigned to the 101st Airborne division stationed in Fort Campbell, Ky. On Sept. 27, 2005, he left for Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Nelson was preceded in death by his stepfather, Fred C. Galin, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Leeth.
Survivors include his wife Shelly Nelson, and daughter Summer Edgworth, both of Anniston; mother, Jeanice Galin; brothers, Mike (Beth) Nelson of Cullman, and Dr. Shawn Galin of Birmingham; sister, Tammi (Kyle) Bramblett of Cumming, Ga.; mother-in-law and father in-law, Arlene and Steve Digby; brother-in-law Mike (Cassey) Digby of Anniston; nieces, Bailee and Abby Nelson of Cullman; and nephews, Micah and Jacob Digby of Anniston, and Walker Bramblett of Cumming.
Staff Sgt. Nelson will be given full military honors and will receive the Purple Heart.
Military personnel will serve as pallbearers.
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Doug Keefover
December 10, 2015
Can't believe it's been 10 years since you left us. It gets easier to deal with, but it will never go away. I miss you every day. Rest easy my friend.
Shelly Nelson
October 31, 2015
Missing you every day. I love ❤ and miss you.
May 27, 2014
I am sorry that I did not write yesterday, but I did write on fb.
I am so proud to be your cousin, but more proud to be your cousin, I miss you everyday. Everyday is Memorial Day for me.
will always love and miss you.
Lisa
Cass Dopp
May 26, 2014
Thank you Nelly. I will always remember you Rest in peace brother!
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Shelly Nelson-Kupiec
June 30, 2013
Travis, I think of you all the time. Still miss you like crazy. I know you are my angel watching over me. Your memory is kept alive by all who love you! So hard sometimes...
Lisa
June 30, 2013
It has been awhile since I wrote. That is not because I haven't thought of you. I still long for your company, we were such good friends. When I am telling MiKayla about the fun we had growing up out here on Tapscott Rd, I tear up. The memories are all so strong and filled with your presence. Everything is changing with time: the land, the creek, the community, everything. You would not recognize it. There are so many houses and people living out here now. I wish it could be like it was in our childhood, gravel roads, well water and you knew everybody. Things change. One thing that will never change is me thinking of you. We had some unbelievable times out here. I cannot think of anyone I would have wanted to share that with, except you. I miss you everyday. I miss you today, I will miss you forever. I love and honor your name.
The last time I saw you.
Lisa Leeth
December 12, 2012
I was not able to write on the 10th, sorry. I know you understand. I have been SO depressed this holiday season. It will never be real to me. Everywhere I look I see things that would bring a smile to all my loved ones' faces. I think about Granny, G'daddy, Aunt Josie, Mamaw and Papaw alot over the holidays. It is like with thinking of you...I think of all of you everyday, it is only worse on the holidays. All of you loved family gatherings. I miss you all so very deperately. I know ya are all telling me to be happy and not be so depressed when I think of you, but it is so hard. I want to come to your grave and spend some time, but it is so far. I have trouble driving for distances, now. Old athritis is taking its toll. I will get down there before long. PROMISE!!!!! I look forward to seeing you and all my loved ones in Heaven some day. Maybe they can keep you straight ti I get there. I love and miss you!!! Your devoted cousin and friend. Lisa
Doug Keefover
December 10, 2012
Travis, it's been 7 years, and it never gets easier. I miss you my friend.
November 13, 2012
I missed you yesterday, I miss you today, and I will miss you tommorrow. You are always on my mind....I love you, Lisa
November 12, 2012
It's Veterans Day, and I'm remembering you. I miss you.
Doug Keefover
September 3, 2012
Travis, you have been on my mind very heavily today. I guess when life gets the hardest, that's when I reach for a guardian angel. I miss you tremendously.
Lisa Leeth
August 25, 2012
Travis,
Our sweet little cousin is in Heaven with you now. I have probably already visited with her. Don't aggravate her too much. Team up with her and watch over us in our daily lives. She has a baby angel she left behind. Reassure Tracie that Brilynn will be taken good care of.
I miss you as much today as always. I love you forever.
Lisa Leeth
December 12, 2011
Travis, You know I think of you often, daily to be honest. I miss you so much. Your personality is needed in this world. You were an awesome person. Your absence will be felt this Christmas as always. I love you!!!!!
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
shelly Nelson-Kupiec
December 10, 2011
Hello my love, today is a hard day for many of us that knew you, and love you. You are always in my heart, and I carry you your love daily with me. You were my hero from the day that I met you.I love, and miss you so much. There is a void that will never be filled. Until we meet again my love.
Jeanice Galin
December 9, 2011
Travis, it has been a lonely 6 years,and I still miss you so much.
The hurt just don't go away. You was honored at West Elementary's Veterans Day program 2 weeks ago. Everyone there knows you as their hero. Thank you for everything, your beautiful eyes, great smile, wonderful sense of humor, we will really be thinking of you as we get together for our family Christmas. Love you dearly my son, my hero.
Tammi Bramblett
December 8, 2011
Just a little note to let the world know you are so missed! I know you know, you are with us each and every day and that has given me peace over the last 6 years. There will never be anyone like you ever in this world again, I am blessed to be your sister. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and for being the awesome brother you were! Love you!
Rhonda Dover
December 8, 2011
I didn't know Travis but he must have been special for God to call him home to His army early. I know your family hurts and it never gets easier. I have lost all my siblins and mom and dad. But Think of this everytime you visit his grave, "It's just a place to spend the night" God Bless and wrap you in his arms of comfort and love. HE GAVE ALL
butch green
December 7, 2011
One word.....HERO!!!!!
Never forgotten
Lisa Leeth
December 7, 2011
In 3 days it will be 6 years since you went to live with the Lord. I miss you as much today as I did the first. Travis, you are my hero, my friend, my cousin, and I love you so much. Thank you for serving our country and sacrificing your life for us to live in freedom. You will never be forgotten.
Arlene Digby
November 15, 2011
You are missed so much.
I love you
shelly nelson
May 11, 2011
shelly nelson
May 11, 2011
I missed you yesterday, today, tomorrow, and forever!!! I love you so much, love, Shelly
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson:
Remembering Travis 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
Arlene Digby
July 4, 2010
Travis, today is the 4th of July. Can't go today without telling you I love you. I carried a little Alabama elephant down to your grave the other day. It is getting full of elephants. You are missed so very much.
guido karasch
March 7, 2010
my dear travis, today i got a geocoin dedicated on you. thats why i know about your sacrifice you gave for our freedom. i wish my government would be more engaged in war against terror. i feel so sorry for your wife and children, and, of course, for you! god bless you, my fellow brother, god bless your family and america, i love you, guido from germany
Donna Gillette
December 25, 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.
Cass Dopp
December 11, 2009
Nelly,
Rest easy, sleep well my brother.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...
Your friend,
Cass
Doug Keefover
December 10, 2009
Can't believe it's been 4 years. I still miss you every day.
Arlene Digby
December 10, 2009
Hey, Travis I have been thinking about you a lot today. Really miss you. You were one of the best guys I have ever met. I know you know Alabama football is doing good. Love you. Your mother-in-law Arlene
November 13, 2009
Travis, I told your story on Wednesday to an amazing group of youth in our community. I told them how you gave all to give us the freedoms we have today. We spent time writing active military men and women on Veterans day to say thanks for all they are doing! You were above all the greatest! I hope you are loving the TIDE in Heaven!
November 11, 2009
Today is Veteran's Day. Thinking of you. Miss you brother.
Kenna Larra
May 9, 2009
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
May 6, 2009
Hey brother
I thought of you all day yesterday and wondered what we would be doing if you were still with us. We miss you every day. The boys are getting so big and full of life. It is so unfair that they will never know you in this life. We miss you! Love you! Tammi
Shelly Nelson
May 5, 2009
Happy birthday my love. I took you some white roses today. I miss you so much and think of you everyday. I wish so much I could go back in time...Love always, Shelly
Doug Keefover
May 5, 2009
Travis, today is your birthday, and I find myself missing you more than usual. I will come by to see you this afternoon.
In Memory of Travis ~ (Debra Estep)
December 11, 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 Travis, 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)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Shelly nelson
December 10, 2008
Dear Travis,
Hello my love. Today is such a hard day for me, as well as all that love & miss you. Words will never be able to describe how much I miss you. Summer & I went to the grave today. It is still so hard to believe that you are not coming back to us. I was sitting in "your" chair last night just thinking of you, & all the happy memories we shared together, & they brought a smile to my face. I miss everything about you, I wish I could just look into your beautiful blue eyes one more time & tell you how much I love you & how much you mean to me. I know you are in such a better place, & I know we will all get to see you again, & that is what gives me comfort. You will always be my Hero! I love you so much Travis & miss you like crazy.
Love forever, Shelly
Tammi Bramblett
December 10, 2008
We miss you Travis! It has been three very long years without you. Your nephew, Walker, turned 3 today and we see so much of your energy and life (through his eyes) in him. I know you would have loved both of your nephews so much. We all miss you dearly! May your soul be at peace knowing how you are loved!
Peggy Childers
December 10, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson:
Travis 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
Doug Keefover
November 11, 2008
Travis, today is Veteran's Day, and I just had to stop by to say how proud I am to have served with you. Not a day goes by that my mind doesn't find you. You will always be my best friend and my brother. Oh by the way, I met your mother-in-law about 3 weeks ago. She is a very sweet soul. Rest easy buddy. I really miss you.
My Soulmate
Shelly Nelson
September 30, 2008
Travis,
I miss you so much....
Arlene Digby
September 4, 2008
hey Travis, you know already Alabama won the game Saturaday. It was a good game. They put Alabama on Sports Illustrated magazine. I miss you so much. I think of you a lot. Bye for now
Amy Gallagher
August 10, 2008
Hello, Travis,
Little Ryan Nelson turned 1 on August 7, 2008. I know that you are up there in Heaven watching out for our little guy just like you watched out for his Daddy when you were with us. You are not forgotten, Travis. Not ever.
Lisa Swanzy
June 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Staff Sgt. Nelson and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama and American hero!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
Shelly Nelson
June 4, 2008
Travis,
Hello my love. I miss you so much, and think about you all the time. Pa Pa passed away last month, it was hard, he thought alot of you, as do all of us. We went to Washington last month, Michael finally graduated from Medical School, I know how proud of your little brother you were. Every time Michael and I get together we always find ourselves talking about all the memories we shared together. You two were so close.
Not a day goes by that I dont grieve for you, you were my world, the love of my life, our short time together holds my most precious memories. I so wish you had come home to us, all the plans that we made together.....I just miss you so much. I visit your grave weekly, and it never gets any easier. I know you are in a much better place, and we will be together again one day, but to be left behind is so hard. I watch all our home video's often, and flip through all our pictures. We had so much fun together, always laughing and cutting up. We were so blessed to have found eachother, even if for only a little while....forever would still not been long enough with you...I love and miss you...
Forever your baby doll....
Lisa Leeth
June 3, 2008
Travis, as you know we love and miss you tremendously. We took MiKayla to Disney World and stopped at your grave both times we went by. We left flowers from us and a pot from Joan. I hope you liked them. Flowers seem so small in respect to what you gave us---freedom. Gosh, how we all love you.My daddy, your Uncle Benny, thinks and talks of you a lot. He misses your calls as do we all. MiKayla misses her hero, Travis L Nelson (always with an L or Lynn) never just Travis. That is her way of paying tribute. She never wants anyone to confuse who she is talking about.
With love, honor and respect
Your family,
Uncle Benny, Aunt Carolyn, Tim, Lisa and MiKayla
Jeanice Galin
May 27, 2008
My dearest Travis, I spent Memorial day thinking of you. It was a bittersweet day. Vic and I went to Montevallo to the American Village where there was a day long memorial to all the veterans. At 2:30 PM they had what was termed a laying of the roses. There was a long stem red rose laid for each soldier from Alabama who has lost his/her life in the war against terror.
I laid the rose for you. I could not help but remember all the times you brought me flowers. It was one of your favorite things to do. You would stop at the florist and bring the flowers to my office.
Travis, we all miss you so much. I guess that is the way life is. When you love with all your heart, and a child dies a part of you goes with that child. You was and will always be such a special one.
Remembering you and missing you as
always.
Jeanice (MOM)
May 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Nelson!
stacety coley
April 22, 2008
Hello Travis,
How is Heaven these days!!! I imagine wonderful.....no pain, tears,hate, regrets, only happiness and peace. We all misss you still, no matter how much time passes, you are still in our minds and our hearts....I know for the short time that we were friends, it felt like a lifetime, and I am grateful for that time. Shelly and Sum Sum still miss you like crazy, they carry you wherever they are. I love you friend and miss you. Stacey
LISA LEETH
April 14, 2008
IT IS ME AGAIN, JUST THINKING OF YOU AND HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED. MORE AND MORE EACH DAY.MIKAYLA STILL TELLS EVERYONE ABOUT HER COUSIN TRAVIS LYNN NELSON.
MIKAYLA AND I WOULD LIKE TO GET TOGETHER WITH SHELLY & SUMMER AND SHARE MEMORIES, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OF YOUR THINGS,but do not have her phone number BUT MAYBE SHE WILL GET IN TOUCH SOMEDAY. I WOULD LOVE FOR THEM TO KNOW THE TRAVIS THAT I KNEW FOR 40 YEARS. WE WERE SO CLOSE GROWING UP. TIM AND MIKE WERE OFF DOING WHATEVER AND WE WERE DIGGING WORMS FOR BAIT TO GO FISHING (OR STEALING MAMAW'S BACON). WHEN WE WEREN'T FISHING IN THE CREEK WE WERE SWIMMING in it. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. NO CARES OR WORRIES.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. JUST HAVING THE HOPE OF A PHONE CALL, OR SURPRISE VISIT.........ALL GONE.
BUT NOT THE MEMORIES......THEY'LL LIVE ON FOREVER!!!!!!
WITH LOVE, GRATITUDE, HONOR AND RESPECT WE SALUTE YOU...
LISA & MIKAYLA
Betsy Knighten
April 12, 2008
We think of Travis often. We are so proud of his service to our country. We can not know what your family is going through as we have never been there. Continue to hold the faith. You all know what Travis would want for each of you. We love ya'll.
Jerry and Betsy Knighten
Arlene Digby
March 20, 2008
Travis, I think of you every day. You were such a good man. You took good care of Shelly and Summer. It seems sometimes I can feel you around. I miss the times you would call me. We had fun riding in the woods, and going to Dollywood, and just being together as family. I AM SO GLAD YOU WERE MY SON-IN-LAW. YOU WERE LIKE A SON. LOVE YOU, Arlene
Summer Edgeworth
January 9, 2008
Hey Daddy Travis I just wanted to let you know that I miss you so much, but I know you already know that. Me and momma miss you like crazy we talk about you all the time and laugh at alot of the fun things we used to do. I wish you had come home so bad, you are the best Father in the world we had so much fun together you me and mommie. Mommie is still so sad, and we all try to cheer her up. I wonder where we would be right now if you had come home. We watch the videos alot and we have pictures in almost every room of you, its not fair. we needed you to come home. I love you Daddy Travis, your babygirl, Summer
LISA LEETH
January 6, 2008
OH, TRAVIS, HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISSED!!! I CANNOT TELL YOU OF OTHERS' AND THEIR TRUE FEELINGS, ONLY MINE AND MIKAYLA'S. SHE MISSES YOU SO MUCH I THINK BECAUSE SHE KNOWS HOW MUCH SHE WAS DENIED BECAUSE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US SO EARLY IN HER LIFE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR LIVES. WE HAVE ONLY HAPPY MEMORIES. MIK TELLS ALOT OF PEOPLE ABOUT YOU. SHE REMEMBERS THE POEM SHE WROTE IN YOUR HONOR ON VETERAN'S DAY BEFORE THAT DREADFUL DAY. YOU LIVE WITH US DAILY. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND I HOPE YOU KNEW THAT IN LIFE. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PROTECT US FROM YOUR HEAVENLY HOME. YOU ARE OUR PERSONAL HEAVENLY GUARD.
WE CONTINUE TO SPEAK YOUR NAME IN GRATITUDE, RESPECT AND HONOR TODAY AND ALWAYS.
LISA AND MIKAYLA
Shelly Nelson
December 30, 2007
Travis, I love and miss you everday, not a day goes by that you are not on my mind and in my heart, I will see you again one day, until then you live in my heart and memories.
Jeanice Galin
December 13, 2007
My dear son, it has been 2 lonly years with you gone. We all miss you so much. With the Holidays coming up there is such a feeling of sadness. You always brought such joy to our gatherings. This has been a hard week, but life goes on and someday we will meet again and there will only be joy.
I will visit your grave on Saturday and there feel a closeness. Only God knows the reason why, and we should not ask, but being your Mother I always will.
My heart hurts, but is still full of love for you. See you again someday, Your Mother
stacey coley
October 14, 2007
Hello Dear Friend,
It seems like forever since Ive heard your voice....there isn't a day that goes by that your not in our thoughts..I wish you were still here, as do many, especially Shelly & Summer. You left alot of great memories....I know you are here, everyday, as long as you are in our thoughts and stories you are alive in our hearts & my friend there are alot of stories..lol....We love & miss you.....bye my friend Stacey
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 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Nelson and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Jeanice Galin
June 23, 2007
Travis I just was thinking of you as I do everyday. Tammi,Kyle and Walker are here for the weekend. Travis I so wish you could have known Walker, you would just love him. He has your beautiful blue eyes, and he is such a doll baby. Talking, walking and so busy.We never get together without feeling the void of you not being there. You was always the life of the party and we all miss you so very much. You was so loved and are so missed. We will always remember you, and will see you again someday.
Mom
Arlene Digby
June 10, 2007
I have been hurting since Travis was killed in service. I really don't know how Shelly and Travis's mother can take it. I feel so sorry for them. Travis was so nice to me. I loved him so much. I will always remember him calling me and saying Hi ma-in-law. He could make you laugh when you were feeling down. He was brave. I have never met anyone else that went to war. It makes me mad and upset that he did not make it back. I know he was doing what he wanted to do. I love you Travis. Someday we will see you again. thank you, love always Arlene Digby
Lisa Leeth
May 19, 2007
Travis, I love you. MiKayla and I talk about you everyday. If anyone says anything to MiKayla about the war or soldiers, she is sure to tell them about her cousin and hero TRAVIS L. NELSON. She turns 7 on the 23rd of May, but she is so grown-up. I wish ya had had more time to get better acquainted. You will always be in her heart, as well as mine. We love you so much and am so proud that you are our cuz.
Lisa and MiKayla
Jeanice Galin
May 18, 2007
Travis, I am thinking of you today. I put mums on your grave Sunday, Mothers day. I had been to visit Tammi. Her church had baby dedication and Walker was dedicated. How I wish you could see and play with him, he is a doll. You are so missed the family is still suffering such a void, and in my heart I know it will never be filled. Sometimes I just get angry, wondering why. But I must remind myself that God does have a purpose for all things, and I will understand someday. Knowing you rest in the arms of our Loving Heavenly Father gives me the strength to go on. See you someday.
Loving and missing you. MOM
Shelly Nelson
May 5, 2007
It helps so much to read every entry to you here. I miss you so much, not a day goes by that I dont wish you were here with me and Summer. Today would be your 43rd birthday. I would have been baking you your favorite cake again and making you your favorite, meatloaf! I love you so much honey, I will see you again one day, until then I will hold all our memories so close. Love forever, Shelly
SPC Doug Keefover
April 30, 2007
I served with Travis during Operations Desert Storm and Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom. He was without a doubt the best friend I have ever had in my entire life. I will never forget the long hours of duty on the gates of Redstone Arsenal, and when it was getting to be too much, Travis was always there to keep everyone going. Travis, I will never forget that you are the one who taught me to play racquetball, and I still play today, albeit with a heavier heart. We are the ones who started the Charlie Company softball team that year, and Travis will always be my second baseman. I still wear his number 10 in his honor. To Travis' wife, mother, and daughter, thank you for allowing the rest of us to share in the honor of knowing Travis, and I know that my life will forever be changed for having known him. Travis, rest in peace, and we will carry on because that is what you taught us. At Ease, my friend. I love you.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 30, 2007
We are sorry it took us so long to post an entry for your family member. We are trying to catch up after locating this website. God Bless Legacy.com for allowing us to honor these heros.
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Travis in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
Army Retired
Adam Holzer
April 27, 2007
I served with SSG Travis Nelson during Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom. He was my team leader and I learned a great deal from him, more important he was a good friend. I will never forget his great humor. He was a great man and will truly be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
Sgt Holzer
C Co. 1/167th Infantry 4th Alabama
Heather Holzer
April 27, 2007
I didn't know Travis very well, but he served with my husband for a while and Adam really respected him. I am so sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He is truly a hero, because of him and all the other service men and women we can be FREE...
Bobby Nelson
April 6, 2007
I Love You!!!!!
Daddy
(Bobby Nelson)
Jean Nelson-Feggins
March 1, 2007
To The Family of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson: I didn't know you & your family, but after reading all the beautiful things that people have written about him I know this was a good man. I send you my deepest sympathy. I wish you and your family my deepest love. I lost my eldest son PFC Albert M. Nelson in Ramadi, Iraq on December 4, 2006. I didn't even know he was in Iraq. I know you must have felt the same emptiness that I did. But you have great memories of this great man. These are stories of love, so therefore you are blessed. Sincerely,
The Mother of another fallen hero.
Tammi Bramblett
February 7, 2007
WOW! It has been a while since I came to the site to see the entries left in memory of Travis. It is amazing each time I visit to see how many people still care that my brother gave his life for our freedom. He was an amazing man. It is hard to hear the words of the President and news of more soldiers who have lost their life each day in the war. To all the families of those who have lost loved ones or who have loved ones at war, God bless you and protect you! To anyone who has ever worn a uniform of our armed forces, THANK YOU!
To my brother, THANK YOU! I miss you every day. You would be so proud to see Walker. His birthday was bittersweet for us all because we couldn't help remember what we lost the day he was born...Travis, we will always miss you. You were the greatest! Mike is doing his best to spoil Walker as you would want his uncle to do but nothing can replace the rumble and tumbles you would have done!
I know you are watching down on us each minute of every day!! I love you!Give Dad a hug for me!!
Shelly Nelson
February 3, 2007
Hey honey, I miss you so much! There are so many times that I think this is all still a nightmare. I have been thinking alot about you the last few days. I so wish I could just see you, talk to you, hold you.
Summer had her dance Friday night, she was so beautiful, you would be so proud of your babygirl. She misses you so much!!
I would give anything for you to have came home to us. We would be so HAPPY!! I know more than anything you wanted to come back home to us. I love you so much...your babydoll
Lisa Leeth
January 31, 2007
And it is me again....I think of you so much. We have pictures out and MiKayla is always talking about Travis L Nelson (sometimes she adds the Lynn). Kids pick up on things so easy, she can feel how close you and I were, so she's close to you too. It still hurts so much....even though we did not see each other often I knew at any time you would show up with another "Hey, Kiddo" and to realize I will not hear those words again. But, I think you would be suffering here on Earth and I have to believe that all things have a purpose. We are not to question God but know that He knows best. I keep reminding myself of these things and make it through one more rough time.
Travis, you will always be in our thoughts and our hearts. We love you.
Lisa and MiKayla
Phil Blaisdell
December 21, 2006
Old man river, God bless you and your family. You always had a hot cup of coffee and good conversation for me when we would meet at the TCP'S and the bridge. You are missed dearly by the Bulldog family!!!
The Digby clan in Maryland
December 20, 2006
Christmas will not be the same without you, but you will be close to our hearts as we celebrate. We know God has you close, in a special place awaiting for our time to join you. May everyone in your family remember your sacrifice and remember the love you had for each. Watch over us and thanks again.
Stacey Coley
December 19, 2006
Travis,
Yesterday was a year, and it has been a long year, and sometimes it feels like it has flown by, I have gone by your grave, with Shelly, or without Shelly, sometimes just to come by and talk to you briefly, because you were a good person to talk too......and still are. Though it is saad that We cant hear your country accent(lololol) or have you wrestle with us or just to see how happy you were when you were with Shelly and Summ Summ, you also still to this day bring a grin to our face because of the memories....You were who you were...And that was a good thing...You lived, laughed and loved and you were loved by many...Merry Christmas friend, We love and Miss you verrrry much....Brandon, Stacey, Zach, Alex, Shae, and Samantha
Jeanice Galin
December 18, 2006
Travis, one year ago this date I had to say final good bys to having the chance to look upon you face. But I know you are in a better place. It is so lonely and I do miss you so much. Especially this time of the year. It was always so much fun, playing Santa Clause, and you was always the life of the party. We will all be thinking of you this Sunday, 12/24/06 when all the (Leeth) family will be at my house. All your cousins will be thinking of you. It is a sad day, I am trying to make the best of it. I thought about going back to Coldwater, but know that is not the right thing to do. I should try to focus on my blessings and not remember the sad times. Maybe someday it will be easier to get past these dates.
I will always love and miss you.
Mom
Michael, Cassey, Micah, Jacob Digby
December 13, 2006
Thank you for your sacrifice! You are proof that angels do walk among us. We will always remember you and love you. Love, love, love.
Jeanice Galin
December 12, 2006
Travis, I visited your grave on 'Sunday, one year from the date of your death, It is still so painful, will it ever get better. We all miss you so much, and never get together without talking about all the fun things you would do to make us laugh. This is a hard time of the year for us all, and just know we will be missing and still loving you as always. You will always remain in our hearts.
You are a very special hero, we love you.
See you someday. until then I will be missing you.
MOM
Garnet Jenkins
December 10, 2006
I am Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Staff Sgt. Travis L. Nelson, one year ago today.
The price this Brave Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May Travis rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Nelson family.
There will never be enough ways to humbly thank these heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart" Psalm 27:14
May the Peace of God and the memories of Travis,
remain in your heart always and give you comfort
and strength through the difficult days.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Cassey, Mike, Micah, Jacob Digby
October 24, 2006
It is still strange to think that you are not going to come home. We find ourselves thinking of you and something always reminds us of those few times we spent with you. Like a song, your favorite gun you always wanted to show Mike, your picture with your baby blue eyes, or the way you use to wrestle with the boys. It brings a smile to our face and a tear to our eyes, because we can't have more of those cherished memories. But, the ones we have will stay with us forever. You will always be our hero. We love you Travis and know we will meet again.
Kristi Moore
October 9, 2006
Shelly and Summer,
Just wanted you to know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers! Shelly, I miss you!! I pray that all of your family will find healing with God's grace. I am still only an e-mail or a phone call away. I wish I were there to give you a hug. Take care of yourself. I love you.
Lisa Leeth
October 8, 2006
Well, Travis, here I am again. I miss you tremendously. I am so proud of you. It is so hard to realize you will never come home. But, you are in your Heavenly Home, free from danger. It would hurt you so much to be here on Earth. You were always so rough and tough, but you had such a tender heart. I feel as if I knew the real Travil Nelson and know what you would be going through. It is good to know you are free from it all. MiKayla and I talk of you alot. She will always remember the pool party at Mike's and the fun we had. She talks of Travis L. Nelson often. I am so glad she was able to meet you and know you. You are a very prominant figure in her memory. I tell her about our childhood often and she always asks about you. She knows that you were always there and what close buddies we were. We both will always hold those memories dear and close to our hearts. We love you.
Shelly Nelson
October 6, 2006
Hey honey, you are always on my mind, but so much lately. The guy's are all back home now, I have heard from some, and that was greatly appreciated.
I miss you so much, I miss you and I clowning around with eachother, seems all we did was laugh. I am so thankful for our friends, and my family, I dont know what I would have done without them all.
I wish I could turn back time, but I can't. Summer and I miss you so much. You taught me and so many others so much about life. I love and miss you so much! Love always, Shelly
LEROY NELSON
August 22, 2006
TRAVIS YOU WERE A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER OF MINE YOU WILL BE MISS BY THE NELSON'S IN GREENVILLE ALABAMA
THANKS FOR BEING A HERO AND BEING SO BRAVE
S Coley
July 11, 2006
Hey Travis,
I was thinking about ya today, and thought about what it would be like if you were still here..butyou arent...and thats ok,God has special plans for you...Some days are still long...but knowing that you are right there by her side lets her know that you still, to this day, support and love her in all she does. Why wouldnt you, you both knew eachother better than anybody knew yall...We still miss you dearly...and we still love you alot...and we still think of little moments...and big. You were one of a kind, and always will be friend.....You were the sun behind the clouds...We love you and miss you ....
shelly Nelson
May 30, 2006
Travis, today was a very hard day. Memorial Day. I know how you felt about Memorial Day. I miss you so very much. They had a memorial for you Saturday in Cullman . I did not go, I couldn't. It is so hard for me to go there. I visit your grave all the time. I take Summer after school alot on the way home. She misses her Daddy Travis so much. I know that you are here with me all the time. I just wish I could hold you, and tell you how much I love you. I miss seeing your smiling face, and beautiful eyes. I miss all of our talks about everything, and all the laughter we brought eachother. You are my soulmate, you are my best friend. My family misses you so much, Stacey misses you too. I try so hard to be so strong for you, but it is so hard to wake up every morning and know that you are not here with me. We had so many plans for our future together. You always told me it took you to long to find me that you would come back to me, I know that God had other plans for you, and I will see you again one day, but until then, I keep "US" alive in my heart. My grandmother and Aunt came over the other day, and they love the room that I have made in honor of you. You are the best part of me, You are the love of my life. You were my hero the day I met you. Baby, I love you, and I miss you. Love Baby Doll
Cass Dopp
May 12, 2006
To the Family of SSG Travis Nelson. I was stationed with Travis from 1986-1990 at Dco 1/37 Armor 3rd Platoon in Katterbach and Vilseck Germany. I got to know and respect him very well. He was a great friend and an outstanding soldier. We used to call him "Nelly". He often spoke of home and his family and how someday he would return to his mom. I lost contact with him after I left Germany but have always held our friendship close to my heart. I only recently learned of his death through an old friend of ours. Please know that this Man did not die in vein or without cause. Deep in his soul he was a soldier and always will be. His dedication and love for his country will not be forgotten. Someday my 2 year old daughter will learn from me how this man, this hero, this soldier gave his all for her! Heaven holds your hero now. May God bless each and every one of you and may your hearts heal.
Courage Conquers!
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 11, 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 AND HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONE. THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS HERE ON EARTH TO EASE YOUR SORROW I KNOW. STAY STRONG. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A MARINE MOM
Stacey Coley
May 1, 2006
Hey Travis,
I miss you my friend, the months have gone by so fast, but the memory of you, is still as strong, Oh I just wish December 10th had never come......You and Shelly loved one another very much and Summer, you were the daddy she had been waiting for.....Thank you so much for entering our lives, friend....It wouldnt have been the same without you....love and miss you...
Jeanice Galin
March 29, 2006
Travis, my son how I miss you. There is no way to say how empty I feel knowing you will never walk through my door again. Your beautiful blue eyes, your sense of humor, always pulling pranks, just you, I will always miss.I feel so cheated, and I know we are not to question Gods plan, and I just pray that someday I can understand why this had to happen. You did not deserve to die, I suppose God just needed you in Heaven.There will always be a void in my home now, but the memories will be forever. I loved you dearly, you was always so helpful, there are things I will always remember, like the good cornbread you would make for dinner, your wonderful ice tea, and how helpful you always was at the little farm.
It has been a while and I have had a hard time signing this guest book, I just could not decide what to say, and there is no way to put in words the way I feel, Just know I will forever love you and miss you. See you someday on the other side.
Love forever
Mom
shelly nelson
February 21, 2006
Travis, I miss you so much, words cant express the loss that I feel, without having you here with me. Summer misses her Daddy Travis something awful, she is doing better, you would be so proud of her....I know you are looking down on us everyday with that handsome smile of yours! Things are still crazy around here, and I do mean crazy....I just try to get through the days the best that I can, I just wish you were here with me. I miss you baby so much, but I know you are always with me. Love forever and a always, your baby doll
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
January 22, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Nelson family in the loss of Travis. I did not know Travis, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a wonderful 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.
I send each of you a hug from my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Hollie Fisher
January 20, 2006
I didn't know Travis well at all. I heard his voice on the phone when he would call Josh. I know Josh respected him and always will. Your family is in my thoughts constantly.
Shelly, your entry was absolutely beautiful... the love you guys have is so admirable.
with all my love,
Carolyn Leeth
January 17, 2006
My dearest Travis,
I can just hear you now, "Aunt Carolyn, is my Uncle Benny there? I need to talk to him." How I would love to hear that again. The last time you called you were already in Iraq, asking me if I was drinking a good cup of coffee and where was your uncle. When you called from Clarksville, the first thing you said was "Aunt Carolyn, put your flag back out." (I flew it the entire time you were in Desert Storm.) That was all I needed to hear to know you were on your way.
How I treasure the years of you growing up, being such a part of our family. You boys hunting anything that moved and talking me into cooking it. You were, and always will be, a special part of our lives. We are so thankful that you made Shelly and Summer a part of our lives, also. Everytime you talked to us you would ask us to watch over them for you, and we have found it's not hard to do. We have learned to love them dearly.
I know that you are sitting by Papaw and Mamaw's side in Heaven waiting for us.
May you walk with God and float on angels' wings, until we meet again.
Aunt Carolyn
STACEY COLEY
January 17, 2006
THANK YOU TRAVIS FOR YOUR UNSELFISHNESS...FOR THE LOVE YOU GAVE...AND TAUGHT...YOU ARE ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS EVERYDAY AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE....WE LOVE AND MISS YOU .....SHELLY AND SUMMER, I LOVE YOU GUYS AND IM ALWAYS HERE.....STACEY
Sherry Busby
January 17, 2006
I knew Travis for a few short years. He used to come into the store where I worked. He always brought us what news he could of what was going on overseas. I'll never forget his mischievious grin and bright eyes. We were all shocked and sadened when we heard the news. Shelly, my heart goes out to you, I lost my husband in Septemeber, so I feel your pain. Just remember that Travis is with God and his fight is now over. We are the "Land of the Free" because of the brave. Travis is always in our hearts.
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
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