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John and Pamela Bosley
November 18, 2023
Rest in peace brother.
Johnny Silva
November 18, 2023
Johnny Silva
November 18, 2023
Johnny Silva
November 18, 2023
In loving memory of a true brother.
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Sam - Rock
November 16, 2023
Miss you T...rest in peace brother
Brandon Rhoades
December 3, 2015
Miss you brother
ROGER PASSIE
October 16, 2014
Tony (AKA Nimo), est in peace brother...
Ty Winsheimer
December 5, 2013
Was throwing the ball around with some guys at work and I thought about you and when we were playing catch on Wheeler. Nobody had an arm like you. Miss you bro. You are never forgotten.
Tucker
May 27, 2013
I hope you can make it to the 10 year reunion for our safe return from OIF 1. I know you won't be there in person, but you will be there in hearts. Miss ya T! Happy Memorial Day 2013.
Peggy Childers
March 20, 2012
March 17, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala:
Always remembering Nimo. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala:
Please accept my remembrance of Nimo on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 14, 2011
To the family of Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
travis puckett
January 1, 2011
Hey man its good to see your face. Happy New Year Battle! By the way I got out of the Army last month.
December 30, 2010
Hey Wes!
It's great reading the lives you impacted while you were here. I'm reminded to live a life that is worthy of your sacrifice. I have accomplished many things from your sacrifice. And there is many more to accomplish in your name. I miss you bro everyday! Keep looking over us and we'll meet again as God wills it. Happy New Year little brother! Until we meet again...Aloha Marv
Johnny Silva
November 11, 2010
Nimo, want to thank you for your service and sacrifice. Take care brother
Chief Silva
Ana Marie Tauala-Medrano
August 18, 2010
Hey Unko! Long time no see! How you? :) I miss you! i miss talkin story wit chu! Hope youre doin great cuz i am! I'm movin to Oregon to take care of Mom in September! I would say write back but I just want you to visit us all in our dreams! that way we can see you and hug you.. better yet, come and see us whenever you want to. I love you soooo much and life is honestly not the same without you here. I love you once again!
Ana Marie Fa'aupu Tauala Medrano
Chris Sullivan
June 23, 2010
You saved my life in Afghanistan,both mentally and physically.Your words of encouregement helped me through one of the darkest moments in my life.If there is a special place set aside in Heaven for loving and caring people,I know thats where I can find you when I go to rest. Love you Dude Your "Haloe" brother Sully
Ty Winsheimer
March 24, 2010
Miss you T. Have not forgot and never will.
March 18, 2010
Friends and family of Nimo, he is not forgotten and the friends he made will always keep his memory fresh.
Sincerely,
John and Katrin Bosley
[email protected]
MAcK ASO'AU
March 17, 2010
1ST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR HEAVENLY FATHER FOR GIVING ME A cHANcNE TO KNOW SUcH A TALENTED & BRAVE MAN...LOVE U USO...AMEN...TODAY MARK'S 3 YEARS SINcE YOUR PASSING, & EVERYDAY I see YOUR PIcTURES DAT I HAVE OF US ON MY IcEBOX & IN MY TRUcK...BRINGS BAcK MEMORIES...MISS U HOMIE EVERYDAY...MAY U REST IN PEAcE USO...SAVE A SPOT 4 ME...see YOU WHEN I GET THERE...PALOLO BAD BOYS...SNIPES...cHHHHHHHEEEEEE HHHHHHUUUUUUUU....
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala:
Remembering Nimo 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
Your stone. We love you Uncle Wes!
Lin Tauala
February 19, 2010
Hi my loving Uncle! I miss you so much. I had a dream that I saw you playing basketball on TV and I started to cry. I know, that's pretty weird but we miss you so much!! Although it's been like three years sonce you left us, we STILL think about you and that just goes to show that we really do love you and care for you. I hope the Lord can bring us all home, where we can have fun like old times. Much Love and Respect for you Unc.
--ling-ling. <3
Ana Marie tauala
February 10, 2010
Hi my cool uncle. :) I miss you. Hopefully we can see eachother some day soon. Love you uncle!
Lynn
October 7, 2009
To Tauala Familly,
My deepest sympathy to your family although I don't know him my deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you peace and comfort thru his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow. I'm quite sure that Nimo is missed by many.(Psalm 65:
Salinda Tauala
September 23, 2009
Hi Uncle Wes, I'm in personal finance right now and we are supposed to be buying stocks online but I chose to come and leave you a little something just to tell you that we still love and miss you and trust me, we have never forgotten you Uncle. I hope one day our whole family can be in heaven and finally meet up with you again..I went to church and the pastor said that when Jesus cames again the first people he will take are the loved ones that weve lost. Jesus is going to sa to you, "Arise my child" and he will have a place prepared for us. I love you Uncle Wes.
--Love, Salinda (Phatso)
May 25, 2009
Nimo, its been awhile since I spoke to you. Its not a day goes by that I don't think about the good times and hard work you gave me as a TI at Camp Speicher and up north supporting the OH-58s. You are a true Hero and on this Memorial Day we celebrate for all service member that pay the ultimate sacrific. I want to thank you and your family for the friendship,leadership and dedicated NCO that you was. Much love to you my brother, Mahalo
Chief Silva
John Bosley (1SG, Retired)
May 24, 2009
Friends and Family of Nimo, here we are in the US of A, enjoying another Memorial Day Weekend. Just remember the hard work, friendship and dedication of Nimo will never be forgotten.
Sincerely, John and Katrin
Philip Smith
April 21, 2009
NIMO!!!! It's been a long time. I just wanted to let you know how much you impacted my life the short time that we had together. You were always able to bring a smile to peoples faces no matter what mood they were in. You gave so much of yourself to others and I hope that you feel the same about us. You are missed more than you will ever know. Until we meet again.........
John & Katrin Bosley
March 17, 2009
Nimo's friends and family, always know that Nimo is continually in the thoughts of the friends he made and the many lives he touched.
"not forgotten"
Peggy Childers
March 17, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Nimo W. Tauala:
Nimo 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
this is for you Uncle Wes
February 24, 2009
Mau is #70
February 24, 2009
Us and the boys
February 24, 2009
I LOVE AND MiSS yOU!
Salinda Tauala-Laupola
February 24, 2009
Hi Uncle Wes, I just couldnt leave you without dropping a line or two. Anyways, we still ALWAYS think of you and how awesome of a person you are. I hope that you are having a stress-free life wherever you may be at this moment but just know that we love you and you will always be remembered.
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LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU,
Salinda Talailetalalelei Tauala-Laupola
Kenna Larra
February 9, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,400 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,
Kenna
Janet Yan Lan
December 6, 2008
Hi uncle Wes,
I really wish that we would have spent more time together. I know that your resting in peace and most definately in Love! We miss you and love you uncle Wes! See you in Heaven!
WITH MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT UNK!
Love Everyone here in Santa Rosa, CA
At your specil gathering (funeral) We Love and Miss You!!
December 3, 2008
oh whatever! (below)
December 3, 2008
I miss you Uncle!!!..may you Rest In Peace. I wish that you didn;'t have to leave us!...We all miss you so Much!..
sharlene
November 30, 2008
thinking of u miss so so much and realizing how much it really hurts inside baby not having you here
John Bosley
November 26, 2008
Hey Brother Nimo, just about to do the retirement thing and finally move to Germany with Katrin. Man, she misses all the good times with you, I and the "fellas".
Nimo's friends and family, happy Thanksgiving and know that He is not forgotten.
Your friends forever,
John and Katrin Bosley
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Salinda Tauala
November 24, 2008
Hi there!!!...these past few days were intersting because me and mommy were thinking back and remembering your gieses childhood memories. Mom said that one time you were a baby and mommy was in the sixth grade and she took you on the school bus with her because gramma was at work so the bus driver let her bring you on. She said that aunty Siamaua lived near by the school so she went off the bus and took you there but you cried and cried so she stayed home from school to stay with you...we miss you so much Uncle Wes!...can't WAIT to be re-united with you in that special place..we love you and have fun wherever you are.
Love, Fatso.
Salinda Tauala
November 4, 2008
Haha..me again Uncle!..yeah i just cant stop by without leaving you a little message...anyways, moms doing good..i bet you already knew that..well..myteacher is comming so I better go..I love you
Salinda Tauala
October 9, 2008
Hey Uncle...it's me, Salinda...again..yeah, your probably looking down like do your work! but I cant help but stop bye and say Hi!..I miss you..Ling
salinda tauala
September 2, 2008
hi unko...its lunch and i just wanted to stop by and say hi..i love you so much!
This is a current picture of our family!..We LOVE you Unko Wes!
July 16, 2008
June 22, 2008
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Tauala and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him. May God bless all of you!!
June 22, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Tauala!
Me & Gato day after Mena got married....
Leesa Va'ana
June 9, 2008
Wassup Wes,
Howz everyting up dea? See my dad around? Tell him I said "I Love Him" kay... and kiss Aunty for me too... Must be good up dea just chillin' with one FREE spirit? Well, when due time comes, we'll all be up dea with you all. Sometimes life makes me feel as if I don't wanna wait anymore (to come home).... But, yes, I know da drill so I just goin' continue to kick it out here! Tryna make da best of each day one step @ a time. I was just thinkin' about you today though. Amu periodically tells me about your guys' bonding times when ma and marvis guys was staying on Panui St.... Miss dose days too. Every so often I roll into Palolo and stare @ your guys old house... Damn, I miss dose days especially. Too bad I neva know Gato when I was living there with you guys back den. Imagine Dat? I dunno, but I'm with him now and ain't nobody warned me that I'd fall in love with someone dis deep. It can get pretty crazy. But, das okay, I hang 'em. I Love Gato crazy! I guess that's all dat should matter huh? Anyway, I gotta run so I'll talk to you laterz kay. I Love You Too! Miss You... Oh and every so often, when you get some time, Pray for Us to Please! We could use some extra prayers.....
your Cousin,
~ Lees
MACK ASO'AU
May 28, 2008
WASSUP USO!!!YESTERDAY WAZ MEMORIAL DAY,ME AND MY FAMZ WAS cKAMPING OVER AT DAT SHERWOOD SPOT.ME AND FUJI(KOA) WAS TALKIN ABOUT DAT TIME YOU cKAME 2 IN 05 WHEN WE WAZ AT WAIMANALO BEAcH PARK DAT WAZ SOME GOOD TIMEZ.JUS cHILLIN,DRINKIN ALLLLL DAY,SHOOTIN cKRAPS.THANKS FOR SERVING,MISS YOU BRO!!!BLESSED IN PEAcE...SNIPES PALOLO BAD BOYS...
John Bosley
May 25, 2008
Memorial Day 2008
Nimo was a warrior with multiple tours stacked up on his shoulders, doing more than alot of his peers. I realize it and it does weigh heavily. Acknowledge all those over burdened Soldiers especially today.
"Not Forgotten Nimo"
THiS iS Myy FUTURE HUSBAND!!!
ANA MARIE & MILES TAUALA-MEDRANO
April 16, 2008
OKAY... this is the second time that im signing this because i really miss you... everyone always reminises about you... cant stop thinking about you... on your special day we all met up at your grave and celebrated your life... we're all glad to have you in our lifes and we shared many special memories with you... i know that youre always watching us, and i know that you always be here... i miss you uncle... well mommie never stops thinking about you... always crying because she misses you... she misses hearing your laugh and hearing your voice... i know youre with the angels and with god... so please save us ALL a spot there... maybe then we could all watch the angels play foot ball and drink some coronas with GOD!! huh??? hehehe!!! i love you and may you always be safe in what ever you do!!! be strong and we ALL love you unconditionally!!! good bye for now!!! i love you!!!
SGT. TRAVIS PUCKETT
April 3, 2008
SGt. Tauala was a friend of mine and I was in Normandy when he lost his life. His face will always be in my mind as a hero and America's best. I will miss him and wish his family the best and I as a soldier HONOR them.
Salinda Tauala
March 25, 2008
i know that its kinda late but my computer at home wasnt working..i miss you unko and i just came to say that i wish i couldve went to your anniversary of your passing but im stuck here in california...just make sure that you keep Grandma safe and watch over her like you always do each and everyday...I LOVE YOU UNKO WES AND I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!...
Love, Phatso
Nimo, Rhoades, Wright in Bosnia
March 25, 2008
Nimo and John in Bosnia
March 25, 2008
MACK ASO'AU
March 18, 2008
IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE YOUR PASSING AND IT HITS ME HARD JUS TO THINK DAT YOUR NOT HERE WIT US.WE KNOW DAT YOU'RE IN A BETTER PLACE AND I'M PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A TALENTED SAMOAN MAN.SEND MY LOVE TO DA TAUALA FAMILY.ALL DA CRAZY MEMORIES I'LL KEEP WIT ME DAT WE DID UP IN DA HOOD.I MISS YOU MY USO!!!BLESSED IN PEACE SNIPES.PALOLO BAD BOYS!!!
John and Katrin Bosley
March 16, 2008
Nimo and family, It has been a year now, you have been missed, that is for sure. I can see it all the time in these entries. Especially today Katrin and I will think of you and your family in Hawaii. Today is a 10K run here at FOB Kalsu, I will post later how that goes, I will have you on my mind! Your friends John and Katrin. To everyone who signs this book I want to say thank you for keeping Nimo and his family in your thoughts.
MACK ASO'AU
March 3, 2008
WASSUP SOLE,EVERYDAY I SEE YOUR PICTURE DAT I HAVE ON DA ICEBOX AND I JUS THINK ABOUT ALL DA GOODTIMEZ WE HAD UP IN PALOLO.I MISS U USO,DAS ON DA REAL!!!LOVE YOU SNIPES....
This is me now..tall and gettin' older by the minute!..I'm 15 now!
LiNG TAUALA
March 3, 2008
Hi Uncle Wes!..I miss you so much and Mommy cant stop thinking about you...we all always think about all the fun times we spent together and I still remember our Christmas of 2006, me and Mapu gave you a big Christmas tree cookie in a huge ziplock that had writing all over it...but some how, youre NEVER forgotten..either is Aunty Oomai..your face is all over my myspace page and I put you on my top!..Im doing good in school and cant wait to go to college in about three or four years..earlier today, Me and Mommy were just reminising about when you used to "Out-Ball" us in basketball at the ever so famous Kunawai Park..I will never forget you and I hope I can be obedient and obey my Mother just as you have..I love you and please remember to save us ALL a spot in Paradise..I'll talk to you later Uncle, bye.
Richie LeDoux
March 2, 2008
T...you big old teddy bear. We miss you very much and not a day goes by that we dont think of you. You will always hold a place in our hearts and we know you are walking side by side with us in spirit...we love you and miss you..Love Richie and Amber
Johnny Silva
February 21, 2008
Hey T, its chief silva just want to drop you a line and say thanks for all the hard work and friendship we had in Hawaii. I am currently at Fort Rucker alabama and I wish you was here going thru flight school like you was planning on doing. I know that you are looking out for us brothers out here. I will be in contact with you later bro. Take care and see you at the cross roads.
Salinda Tauala
February 20, 2008
Hey Unko WES, it's me, Salinda...just wanted to stop by and say hi because Im in school right now and my teacher might catch me so I love you and God Bless..see you later..I Miss You!
TELEA TATAIPU
February 12, 2008
HEY WASSUP CUZZO,
I KNOW ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE WERE FACE TO FACE , I THINK I WAS ABOUT 12 AND YOU WERE 14 , AND WE WERE STAYING WITH YOU GUYS IN PALOLO, IM SAD AND HAPPY AT THE SAME TIME TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING, SAD THAT FINALLY AFTER GETTING IT TOGETHER YOU WERE RIPPED AWAY, BUT HAPPY THAT YOUR ARE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, SINCE YOU'RE THERE MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE THE BIG HOMIE A SHOUT OUT FOR ME, AND TELL HIM TO LOOK OUT FOR THE REST OF US, I MUST SAY THOUGH IM PROUD TO HAVE HAD A COUSIN THAT WAS A HERO, ALL THOUGH IM SAD TO HAVE MISSED THE PROCESS OF YOU BECOMING THAT HERO, MAN WE WERE BAD KIDS, BUT I GUESS EVERYTHING TURNED OUT OK, YOU BECAME A GREAT MAN, I MUST ADMIT THAT AT FIRST IT WAS A LITTLE SHOCKING WHEN I FOUND OUT YOU WERE A SGT., THAT IS A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT, BUT JUST REMEMBERING BEING KNUCKLE HEADS GROWING UP THERE I NEVER WOULD OF GUESSED THAT WOULD BE THE PATH THAT YOU WOULD TAKE, WELL I GUESS ILL LET YOU GET BACK TO THE ANGELS, JUST WANTED TO DROP SOME ALOFA ON YAH, AND TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED,
ALOFA LAVA
LEE TATAIPU
Lilieni Moe
January 3, 2008
I've only met you once, but you probably don't remember, but hope to see you the other side Bro. R.I.Love...
Joshua Rubio
December 25, 2007
Hey brother, what's up? Just wanted to say Merry Christmas man. I'm always thinking of you brother. Till we meet again T. I love you man.
laterz homie,
Josh
John Bosley
December 24, 2007
Christmas Eve in Iraq, again. Not a problem. Just thinking of my two Fallen Brothers, Nimo and Mitch. Your not forgotten! You are thought of by friends! Your sacrifices do Count! Thanks Nimo and Mitch for all your selfless service. Boz
mike helmuth
November 2, 2007
T man i love you we had alot of good times i just stumbled upon this page i cant do this now just i will soon just know we all miss u bye for now buddy
UNKO WE STILL CRAZEE OVER YOU!!!!
Mapuana Tauala
October 22, 2007
hi unko wes....we all still missin you like crazy and will never forget you...and say hi to anty oomai fo me and take good care of her... WE LOVE YOU UNKO WES!!!!!!!
THIS IS ME NOW!!!
Ana Marie Tauala
October 22, 2007
HI, theres no words that can explain the way i feel right now except these ones... " i love you!" NOW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE... LAUGHIN AND LIVIN WITH GOD!!! :) I STILL REMEMBER THE VERY FIRST TIME YOU RETURNED HOME FROM TRAINING... I WAS THE FIRST TO SEE YOU AND I CRIED WHEN I HUGGED YOU!! DO YOU STILL REMEMBER??? WELL, I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL JUST AS YOU'D WANTED ME TO... TRYIN MY BEST TO BE JUST LIKE YOU... A HERO FOR OUR FAMILY... IM ALSO 18... A YOUNG ADULT... AND READY TO EXPERIENCE LIFE ON MY OWN... I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH AND EVERYONE ELSE DOES TOO!!!... I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO COME BACK TO US... MOMMY NEVER STOPPED CRYING... BECAUSE YOU LEFT WITHOUT SAYING GOODBYE!!.... ITS OKAY... YOU PROBABLY JUST COULDN'T HANDLE THE FACT THAT YOU WERE LEAVING US!!! YOUR LAUGHTER IS SOMETHING THAT I MISS ALOT AND YOUR SMILE!!... WELL I GOTTAH GO... YOU TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF... I LOVE YOU AND TELL EVERYTONE IN HEAVEN I SAID... 'WATS GOOD"... I LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!
LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR ELDEST NIECE...
UPU
Adriano Tertulien
October 16, 2007
When I heard it I could believe what i heard. You will be surely missed. RIP bro. Nimo Taula It was a privalage knowing you. see you up there. goodbye friend.
Suzanne Mathias Delarosa
October 10, 2007
WES, We barely passed in life, we shared a few moments as friends back in the day when we were to dumb to truly understand who we could become. We briefly passed again in life as adults and I was impressed to see that you had chosen a life that set the example for others to follow. From one Soldier to another, I am saddened by the loss of your life and my prayers are with your family, and I can only truly ask that your soul Rest in Peace.
MSG Mathias-Delarosa
Tiana Clay
October 7, 2007
Hi unko wes!!! I MISS U SOO MUCH.. I think of u every day.. But i always kno dat u & grama is watching over meeh and i kno dat we will meet again in heaven soon.. DONT 4 GET UNKO WES 2 SAVE ME A SPOT UP THERE. I LUV U SOO MUCH UNKO WES.
Tiana Clay
October 7, 2007
Hi unko wes!!! I MISS U SOO MUCH.. I think of u every day.. But i always kno dat u & grama is watching over meeh and i kno dat we will meet again in heaven soon.. DONT 4 GET UNKO WES 2 SAVE ME A SPOT UP THERE. I LUV U SOO MUCH UNKO WES.
Tiana Clay
October 7, 2007
Hi unko wes!!! I MISS U SOO MUCH.. I think of u every day.. But i always kno dat u & grama is watching over meeh and i kno dat we will meet again in heaven soon.. DONT 4 GET UNKO WES 2 SAVE ME A SPOT UP THERE. I LUV U SOO MUCH UNKO WES.
havin fun but still thinking of you
mapauana tauala
October 3, 2007
HEY UNKO WES!!!! i miss you soooo much....but i always know that you are watching me and i think about you everyday....but we always know that we will meet you in heaven...i love you unko but i gotta go...kay love you alot
aimee
September 10, 2007
Hey Wes. Just wanted to stop by to say hello and I still think about you a lot. I know you are in a better place and at peace. I still pray for your family and hope that they are able to move on. I will see you later.
Tiaira Clay
September 10, 2007
Hey Unko jus stoppin by 2 say i luv u and u would always and forever b in ma heart..Luv u unko wes..and miss u..
blake seale
September 4, 2007
hi i am blake "the okie" as nimo called me. he was my first squad leader as he took me in under his wing.he made me what i am today. i follow him and did what he told me to at work and out of work. i remember him always wanting to fight me and trow me around cause im so much littler then him but for some dumb reason i alway came back for more. thanks nimo for all of your support and teaching me how to work on aircraft. your teachings have led me to 3 army awards. top crew dog army aviation soldier of the year 06 and countless other awards. thanks miss ya bra.see you some day in the fiddlers green. "If you ain't CAV, You ain't s**t" ALL CAV
Spc. Blake Seale
Rick Birdsell
August 30, 2007
T, what up homie, I dont understand why you left us so soon! You are thought of all the time, when I speak to others you are always mentioned time after time everyone talks about the good and bad times we had , Someday we all will meet again. You are truly missed, dog, rest in peace my friend, fellow soldier. Almost forgot the other night I was in the store and remembered how much you and I use to smoke blacks, well smokin one for ya dog! I give much love to your family! Love ya T
SIOPE TAUALA
August 27, 2007
WAT UP UCE I KNOW UR IN HEAVEN WITH ANTY OOMAI RITE NOW HAVIN ALOT OF FUN BUT WE ALL HERE IN SANTA ROSA MISS U ESPCAILLY THA TAUALA FAM WELL SEE U SOON AS WE WILL MEET IN THA GATES OF HEAVEN N SITTIN RITE NEXT 2 THA KING OF KINGS.....
August 22, 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)
Johnny Silva
August 2, 2007
Nimo, What up brother, its Chief Silva, we miss you a whole lot out here. I remember when I use to go to the QC shop and see you outside having a smoke. I use to ask how was things going for you and you always responded with "great" SIR. I miss you alot and the unit misses you. You will always be in our heart and I hope you continue to look out for all of us as we make our journey back to the Island of Hawaii. Much Love
Chief Silva
Vertron Prew
August 1, 2007
What's going on Nimo, It's about that time for us to pack up and head back to Hawaii and all I think about is that bet that me you and vilt made before new year's to stop smoking and who ever loss the bet would have to buy the first keg once we returned. Their would be dayz that I sit around and smoke a cigarette hoping that you'll come around the corner and say "first keg on you" (LOL). But now your in better place where there are no more worries. Deep inside I know that your still here by our sides so I know we're all in good hands. But until we meet again continue to shine down on us and remember that you'll never be forgotten. We miss & one luv.
SGT Prew
Jason Adkison
August 1, 2007
What up bro, Our time is almost up here in Iraq and there is not a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind I love You like a brother and you will always be with me. I wish you where here so that we may share the moment together of going home but I know that you will be watching over us and I will never forget that. I love You Bro!
SSG Adkison,Jay
SIOPE TAUALA
July 20, 2007
WAT UP BRO JUS STOPIN BY 2 SAY I MISS U N ILL NEVER FORGET THOSE FUN TIMES WE HAD AS A NEWPHEW N UNKO BOUND WELL I REMEMBER THA LAST TIME I SEEN U WAS THA NITE U WERE GETIN PACC UP 2 GO 2 IRAQ...IT WAS GREAT 2 KNOW U N IM GREATFUL DAT UR MY UNKO I MISS U ILL SEE U WHEN I GET UP THERE N GOD BLESS UR SOUL...........
Grace Bryan
July 13, 2007
Much love and Aloha's!!! Well miss you. Thank you for everything you have done for us!! Well love you!!
July 8, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. May God ease your pain and give you strength in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, that you find comfort in God’s love and joy in the memory of your Soldier.
SALINDA TAUALA
July 6, 2007
HI UNCLE WES...RIGHT NOW WE ARE GETTING READY TO LEAVE TO CALIFORNIA FOR GOOD AND I'M ON AUNTY IWA'S PAGE AND WRITING TO YOU..WELL FIRST OFF, I MISS YOU A LOT AND I WILL ALWAYS THINK ABOUT YOU FOREVER UNKO..I ALWAYS THINK OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN WE USED TO GO CROMWELLS AND STUFF..I LOVE YOU AND TAKE IT EASY..
LOVE: SALINDA TAUALA
Joshua Rubio
July 3, 2007
hey man what's up? i'm sorry that we won't get to talk or see each other again for a while. i just wanted to let you know that i miss you and love you so much man. you left us too soon homie. i wish you could have seen my kids. one day homie. see you later.
laterz for now,
josh rubio
Leesa Va'ana
June 26, 2007
Wassup Cuz! Damn... I really don't know where to start... Well I guess I'll start with " I Miss You " Your departure has come so suddenly, I still can't shake the thought of You not being here. Then shortly after your dear sister had another blow with Aunty O'omai comin' home too ( God Rest Her Soul ). I can sure say one thing for sure though, I'm actually witnessing our Aiga gradually getting closer. Thank God. It's funny how only now that You've left us I'm actually taking a closer look @ life and the values people should keep close to them. Well I'll be signing in a lil' bit later otay. say Hello to My Daddy for me and Aunty O'omai too. I Love You Cuz.
~ Leesa n Gato
Kahili Keohuhu
June 24, 2007
WES,YOU"LL ALWAYS BE MY USO AT HEART!! PALOLO BOYS 4 LIFE!! I MISS YOU HOME BOY!! ONE LOVE.........KAHILI
david webler
June 24, 2007
i thank the tauala family for raising a fine man. i knew nimo"wes" a short year and a half. i remember that he gave his only running shoes so that another human would have.he always put someone else first. he always shown pride in being a "samoan warrior",somthing he took seriously.im glad to have known him and his family.i'll miss you brotha!
Ronn Massie
June 22, 2007
God bless the family and friends of Nimo.
You will all be in our prayers.
Thank you Nimo for being such a brave hero.
(In remembrance of Cpl. Joey Cantrell 4-4-07)
SALINDA TAUALA
June 18, 2007
HEY UNCLE WES, I ALWAYS COME ON YOUR GUEST BOOK TO SEND YOU LOVE..WELL I MISS YOU A LOT AND MY LIFE ISN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU IN IT! I ALWAYS WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH US ALL BECAUSE EVERYTIME YOU CAME TO GRANDMA'S HOUSE WE HAD FUN AND I MISS FIGHTING WITH YOU AND IT'S PREETY FUNNY WHEN I THINK OF YOU AND MAU ALWAYS HAVING A FAKE FIGHT BUT I ALREADY KNOW YOU CAN BEAT HIM UP.. SOMETIMES UNCLE MARVIS GOES ON TO THIS MYSPACE PROFILE AND LISTENS TO THE SONGS AND LOOKS AT SOME PICTURES AND STARTS TO GET REALLY SAD, AND I KNOW IT'S BECAUSE OF US LOOSING YOU...WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GO?? WHY COULDN'T YOU STAY WITH US A LITTLE WHILE LONGER?? NOW WE HAVE A HUGE POSTER THINGY OF YOU AND HOW GREAT YOU ARE BECAUSE THT'S HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU UNCLE!! I LOVE YOU AND HAVE A REALLY FUN TIME IN HEAVEN,
LOVE ALWAYS, SALINDA TAUALA
**YOUR NIECE**
vasa tauala
June 18, 2007
im spc v. tauala currently in iraq...stopping by to show some love for one of our fallen heroes sgt tauala..may u rest in love my brother from all of us here b.co 1-16 inf...
spc.v tauala
TYLOR TIMOTEO
June 17, 2007
HI UNCLE
I LUV
I WILL NEVER FORGET U
sai Timoteo
June 14, 2007
we love u wes!!
with all our heart!!!
TONU MAMEA
June 12, 2007
HEY MY BRADDAH...I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY BUT I KNOW YOUR SPIRIT IS STILL HERE...I LOVE YOU N MISS U VERY MUCH SAY HEY TO MY POPS 4 ME...PEACE N LOVE TO MARVIS IVA N DA TAUALA AIGA
Jeremy Glasstetter
June 7, 2007
Nimo.
My last summer in Hawai'i, you spent nearly every weekend with myself and Chris Sullivan.
We worked together, we fought together, we laughed together, and we cried together, but never did I imagine that for one instance you would leave this place before I did.
Even as I sit writing this memorial to you, I still see your laugh, and smile, and remember the person you were.
Sitting in my apartment in Aiea, as we were smoking on the balcony looking over the harbour, I vividly remember looking over at you and calling you "friend, and a brother." And Nimo, you are still now my brother and you are missed.
Peace unto all to you who grieve for this man. His spirit is free now and he is with his maker.
Much Luv Cuz.
Much Luv.
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