Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson
Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson
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Going in the back window of my truck - Alan Nelson, Andrew's Dad
Alan Nelson
September 13, 2021
Love ya and miss ya buddy! Can't believe it'll be 15 years ago this year on Christmas Day.
Laura (Furry) Franz
September 9, 2021
Tami and Alan--I was in St. Johns yesterday, driving along Business 127 and noticed the Memorial Highway sign honoring Andrew. I hadn't noticed it before. I thought I remembered that your oldest was Andrew. It was only minutes later while driving through a parking lot, I saw a truck that had a picture and a memoriam message in the back window, and I could see the resemblance. You have been on my mind since then and I am so sorry for your loss. As a mother, I can only imagine that the pain lessens in only the tiniest increments over time. I am thankful for your son's service and that he knew his Savior during his life. Blessings to you.
Kim Straker
February 14, 2021
Remembered still. Our warmest good wishes to Tami and Alan and the family. I'm sorry that I no longer have your email address but we think of Andrew, and we hope that you're all going ok during these difficult times that are across every country. It would be lovely to be able to chat one day. With warmest good wishes, Kim and Jim (Australia)
Will Erwin
January 15, 2021
I met Andrew the day before he died. I was a platoon leader in the EOD company that worked with his engineer battalion, and he came by to interview with me and my platoon sergeant, because he wanted to go into bomb disposal. He was exactly the kind of man we wanted: sharp and enthusiastic. He made a strong impression on us, and it was a shock to hear of his death the next day.
I still think about him from time to time, wondering what his life might be now. I still pray for God's blessings on him and the family he left behind.
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Chad Cunningham
September 17, 2015
I read the story of Andrew's life. His caliber of of life, love of family and country is what has made our Nation great. May God rest his soul and continue to comfort his family. I cannot imagine the pain they have been through losing such a great young man. I met his dad who proudly told me of his son (I was wearing a "Marine" shirt). Our youngest son is serving in the the Marine's currently. The page is a very nice tribute to your son, brother and husband. Thank you for the honor of reading the story of his life. Chad
Jerry S
May 27, 2015
Our country is forever in your debt.
SFC Schutze(ret.)
Belinda Smith
March 26, 2015
God Bless. Thank you for serving
Kim Straker
December 26, 2014
(for the 25th. I'm sorry this is late - we had no internet access yesterday).
Honouring the memory of Andrew Nelson, and sent with the hope that Tami, and Alan, and all who love and miss this fine young man will have had smiles to soften the tears yesterday as they shared their memories of other days with one another. Bless you Andrew - rest in peace.
Tami, and Alan, you're often in our thoughts and from our home to yours, know that Andrew won't be forgotten on this side of the world. with warmest good wishes, Kim and Jim
Jack
December 24, 2014
You are not forgotten.
William Petrie
August 14, 2014
Thank you for your Honor and Service to our Country, may God Bless you and your family as you will always be in our hearts.
From a former, A Company 9th Engr Bn soldier.
Keith Miller
January 15, 2014
Mr and Mrs Nelson, just wanted to say you are still in my prayers and to again thank you Andrew for your willingness to serve others. My the Lord Bless you all. I just realized it was this day last year when I first found you memorial. May you have much peace will you await you loved ones to join you on the other side.
JB
December 28, 2013
We won't forget his sacrifice and service. What a comfort to know he found God. May He bless you with peace and only happy memories.
Alan Nelson
December 27, 2013
Thank you to everyone that has left comments in Andrews guestbook on Legacy.com. All of theses comments mean so much to us! I miss Andrew with all my heart, but I thank God everyday that Andrew had accepted Jesus Christ into his heart. He accepted Jesus the first time when he was about 5 years old, we were at an Easter Pageant play and the minister gave an alter call to raise your hand if you accept Jesus, and Andrew raised his hand. I'm not sure that he totally understood what he was doing at that age or not, but I like to think that God knows his heart. The second time Andrew accepted Jesus was when he was about 16 years at our church, and then the last time was when he was in Germany at his permanent duty station, from what I was told, he and his wife Kristi both went forward at an alter call at a church they were attending over there. So I am confident that I will see him again! I love you Andrew! Love Dad.
Kim Straker
December 26, 2013
A little late I'm afraid but sincere good wishes to Andrew's family and friends as they gather to celebrate Christmas and to remember their special young man. Tami, Andrew will always be honoured here and we hope that the coming year brings you and your family a little more peace and more of all the happier memories.
God bless you Andrew - rest in peace.
Derek Hillmer
December 25, 2013
Rip brother you are not forgotten.
Kim Straker
August 29, 2013
Hi there Andrew - it's not any particular date - I just wanted to stop by to pay my respects - and of course to say hullo to your Mom, family and friends - to everyone who misses your presence in their lives.
Rest in peace Andrew, rest in peace.
Blessings to you Tami - from Kim
Tami Nelson
March 20, 2013
I love you and miss you Andrew, as your birthday approaches this year it would of been on Easter and you would of been 26 I remember all of the birthdays and Easters that you were here with us and that brings a smile to me. I am so thankful for the time we did have together and can't wait to spend eternity with you and Jesus. Love you. Mom
God Bless the fallen
Keith Miller
January 15, 2013
Just found this site in remembrance of PFC Andrew Nelson. Just want to say Thank You PFC Nelson for your service and sacrifice. I also want to thank the family Andrew has left behind for now. I too have son in the Army just graduated his AIT A couple days ago. In reading about Andrew he reminds me so much of my son in the things he liked and wanted to be growing up. I believe there are some people who truly have a servant's heart and sounds like Andrew did for sure. My you be with Andrew again someday.
Sincerely,
Christine Pope
December 25, 2012
Thinking of you on this day that we share the loss of our precious little boys.
Peggy Childers
December 25, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson:
Always remembering Andrew. "Some gave all."
Elissa Rositas
December 13, 2012
Andrew, I remember being over to your house hanging out with Jessica and you always giving us the low down on everything and being protective of Jessica hangout with boys. You were a great big brother to Jessica and Steph. I thank you for everything you have done and for making a great sacrafice. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas up there in Heaven!
tom and linda miller
December 6, 2012
Christmas with Jesus again. I know there is room at the Cross for all of us. I never knew you on earth but I will in Heaven. You gave the ultimate and did what was right. You gave so others don't have to. Thank you Andrew.
Valarie Knickerbocker
December 6, 2012
Miss u so much andrew! God bless your family. Love val knickerbocker <3
Morgan Leavitt
December 5, 2012
I miss Andrew like crazy and I always will. I hope that Aunt Tami and Uncle Al's family is does good through this winter. a good thing is that we all will be reunited with Andrew again in haeaven. I love you and miss you Andrew! XOXO Your cuz, Morgan
Heather Kingsbury
December 5, 2012
I remember you driving to Kentucky with your foot hanging out your window!! Then Dave taking you guys to buy fireworks, Kentucky was such a fun time!
Kathy Fowler
December 5, 2012
Andrew,
Every year at this season, I think of you. I wish you could be here on earth with your family, yet I know this was not God's Master Plan. I do know, that I will be forever Grateful for your Ultimate sacrafice. In my heart forever!
SPC Sam Wills
December 5, 2012
Hey buddy, I think I speak for all of the great Apache company when I say we all miss you dearly not a day goes by we dont think of you and the great sacrifice you made on that fateful night. May you have a great Christmas in heaven again this year and i shall see you again one day. Sappers" breach hell"
Toni Fredendall
December 5, 2012
I never got t meet you but i did have the pleasure of meeting you fantastic Mom a Dad and you beautiful sisters. They have such love for you and show it daily and any other chance they can. I know for sure your entire family love, miss and are so proud of you.
Thank you Andrew for the huge scarifice and love for our country. Rest now soldier.
Andrew and Aaron Preston
Tami Nelson
December 5, 2012
Hi Andrew,
I miss you so much and love you. I wish you could be here with us still but I know your happy in Heaven with your Lord. We got to spend sometime with one of your buddies, Adam and his wife and baby and that was a true blessing. I hope to have a sign from you during this holiday time, Love Mom
Jessica Wassa
October 22, 2012
Hey Andrew,
Just wanted to say that I miss you soo much! There is no way it has been almost 6 years since we lost you. People say time heals... it sure doesnt feel like it. I think people just go through the motions of daily life and put on a smile but inside they always will hurt for the person they lost. At least that is how it feels with me. Baileys almost 4 1/2 now. We are signing on our new house tomorrow. Just the other day I celebrated my 2nd anniversary with mike. And last month I had kind of a major stomach surgery. I wish you were here. I love you and miss u alot. Bailey says hi to you up in heaven. She says her imaginary friends are from heaven so maybe they will tell you hi for us lol.
<3<3<3
Stan Bransom
September 25, 2012
I stumbled upon your memorial and what an amazing young man, I was touched when I read about Andrew. I must say what a solid American patriot and Christian. The Godly parentage that reared such a fine example for fellow Americans is obvious. His life stands for what is still good and decent in America. We are a blessed nation to have such good young men like him. I look forward one day to meeting him in person when we are all reunited in Christ's kingdom. God bless your family and Peace be with you.
Scott Corrin
September 10, 2012
Andrew's Dad,
It was a pleasure to talk to you about your son and the Grand Ledge player that honored your son this past Friday night. I was one of the few that stayed to the bitter end of the game to honor our fallen heros and thought of your family when Andrew's name was called. Hopefully we are reunited again next year in Grand Ledge and I look forward to it! God speed to your son, family, and to all our fallen service men and women.
Deirdra Snater
May 27, 2012
Just want to say thank you on this memorial day, thank you for all u gave and sacrified for us to be a free country. Gone but never forgotten...Never forget what a polite young man u were. May peace b with ur family. and I am sure u r the greatest angel watching over ur family and friends..luv ya..
Tami Nelson
May 25, 2012
Thank you Michelle for the memories that you have of Andrew, I remember you guys calling him Tony.
Michelle Diehm
May 24, 2012
"Shut your mouth Tony!" Little in life is comparable to the youth, humor, and light emanated from Andrew at First Church of God youth group. We razzed him so hard for being an 8th grader with a cracky voice... but he was always there, always helpful, always uplifting and always a shinning example of the love of Christ. I have always maintained a conflicted view of our military involvement in the middle east, but not for a second did I ever question Andrew's dedication or involvement. I'm proud to have known him.
Jessica (Nelson) Wassa
March 31, 2012
Happy 25th Birthday Andrew!!! We love you and miss you soo much!! Bailey always talks about wanting to come to heaven to see you and she told me that her daddy could come pick her up later on lol. She loves you so much and has never even met you. We will make sure you memory lives on. :) Love you. <3
February 11, 2012
Thank you Alan and Tami for sharing your Son with us tonight. We had a great time talking with you. God Bless you and your family. Hopefully we will be able to talk again. Jessica Jackson
James Hanley
January 30, 2012
I never had the honor to meet your son, but I wish I had the chance. Each night before I go to bed I read about a guy's or girl's who gave their lives for our country while fighting the current war and in Iraq. I want to thank you for your sons service to our great country. I am a Veteran my self I served 12 years in the Air Force and served in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War
Lorie Nijjar
January 8, 2012
To the Nelson family, I was sent your Son's memorial website through a friend and it touched my heart. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and for his service. From one military family to yours - We are honored to have had him as a soldier. I would like to encourage you to attend the Rolling Thunder Rally in DC on memorial day to see how much your nation loves it's soldiers....it's truly a tribute not only to the POW/MIA but to anyone that has served... Also it honors Gold Star Families like yourself. God Bless you all...
Katie Emory
January 1, 2012
Andrew, there isn't a day goes by where I don't think of you and your family. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years. You will always be my adopted son because of the Army. Tami, Al and the rest of your family are so dear to me. God Bless you and the Nelson family.
Kim Straker
December 27, 2011
Honoring the memory, service and dedication of Pfc. Andrew Nelson - and sent with the hope that all who love and miss him in their lives have found some peace.
Tami - you are much in our thoughts.
Peggy Childers
December 25, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson:
Please accept my remembrance of Andrew on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Heather and Dave Kingsbury
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Andrew, Dave misses you terribly! We all do.
Tami Nelson
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas in Heaven Andrew, I can't beleive it has been 5 years since you went to be with the Lord, I miss you so much. I have so many great memories of past Christmas's and have been watching old videos of you and the girls from Christmas. The Lord blessed us with 19 great years with you and I can't wait to see you again someday my son. I love you, Mom
This is my Son ,My only Son CPL NIcholas Paul OlsonKIA Sept 18,2007
Nick Olson
December 15, 2011
Paul Olson
December 15, 2011
I saw you on TV and I share your concerns . I lost my only Son
CPL Nicholas ( Nick ) Olson
KIA Sept 18, 2007
Jessica Wassa
November 11, 2011
Hey Andrew,
Happy Vetrans Day! Thanks for your sacrifice! I love you and miss you so much! Oh yeah...btw Steph got into MSU!!! I know even though your not here your sooo proud of her!
Ann Boles
November 11, 2011
Thank you for sharing.
Prayers and blessings to the Nelson family.
John Kelly
November 4, 2011
I was a grade ahead of Andrew at SJHS and never got to know him as well as I should have. In my encounters with Andrew it was evident that he was a true class act as demonstrated by his leadership activities at SJHS and his interactions with others. Having always enjoyed shooting sports I was lucky enough to go shooting with him once with our mutual good friend Lee Ridenour. Not only was I impressed by his skills on the range but by his maturity and character.
When I learned that Andrew had made the ultimate sacrifice in 2006 it was a significant turning point in my life. I was going on my 3rd year and college and I think had really lost sight of what was truly important in life. Andrews sacrifice brought me a renewed perspective and I'm a much better person know because of him. I really think this probably holds true for the entire community of Saint Johns and all those who came into contact with Andrew . His inspiration to others serves as a testament to the power of God's plan for each and everyone of us.
Fraser MacKinnon
April 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are always with your family.
Alan Nelson
April 1, 2011
Hey Buddy, I love you and I miss you so much! I hope you had a happy birthday yesterday up in Heaven! I can only imagine the celebration that was thrown in your honor. I know what gift God and Jesus gave you already, eternal life in Heaven, and eternal happiness. I am so thankful that you had accepted Jesus into your heart, at least 3 time that I know of, so I KNOW I will see you again. If I could, I would come to Heaven just for the day and play legos with you for your birthday. I wouldn't be able to stay forever yet, because I still have some work to do here, but if I could for a day, I certainly would. We had some great time playing legos didn't we! I love ya bud! Happy Birthday! Love Dad
Dean and Tonya Nurenberg
March 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Andrew. Thoughts to your family today and always.
Carey Neesley
March 31, 2011
Dear Andrew,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you made. It will never be forgotten. My brother joined you in Heaven exactly a year after you. He was stationed in Baghdad. I have the feeling that you two have made friends up there and have brought our two families together to help support each other through this heartwrenching world without you both. Not many people, thank goodness, have to know what that knock on the door sounds like on Christmas morning. But for the few of us that do, we need to stick together. Not that our losses are any greater then anyone elses, not at all. But uniquely painful all the same. Thank you for watching over us all and you and Peter have fun celebrating your special day, but stay out of trouble :)
With Love,
Carey Neesley, Gold Star Sister
Terri Pantalone
March 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Andrew, think of you often! and have wonderful memories... Love to you and your family on this very important day! Love u all Terri
Andrew's 17th birthday.
Tami Nelson
March 31, 2011
Happy Birthday in Heaven Andrew, we all miss you so much, Bailey asks about you all the time and she wants to know what your doing up there, lol I wish we knew. I know your happy and celebrating today. Love you lots, Mom
Paul Magsig
March 15, 2011
To the Nelson Family, I had the priviledge of going to school with Alan. Cross Country was great! I never really new Andrew, but as a former Marine we share a commen spirit. The hardest and greatest thing you can do is lay down your life for others! Time heals the heart. But the wonderful memories will make you smile and always keep him with you.
God Bless you all!
Paul Magsig
Cpl USMC
Stacey Glaunert
January 11, 2011
To the family of PFC Andrew Nelson. I did not know Andrew but happened onto this site. May I express my sincere condolences. As a veteran myself I appreciate the ultimate sacrifice Andrew and your family made. Please know you are in my prayers.
Jessica Wassa
January 11, 2011
Andrew,
Im missing you a lot today. I mean i miss u everyday but today is hard for some reason. So I got married in October. And I know u were with me that day because the song "if hyour reading this" came on in my car right after rehearsal the night before and the day of the wedding in the limo. I could feel u with me that day. Bailey is getting really big. Shes almost 3 now and almost all the way potty trained. Shes def. gunna take after us with the swimming thing. Shes learning how to swim right now with no wings on. You would be really proud of her. And she still looks like u. I feel like in some ways u came back thru her. Idk that sounds crazy maybe but I feel like she was sent here to help us with ur death. I miss u alot Andrew and I wish I could just see u one more time. I love u alot! You will never be forgotten and we will make sure Bailey knows everything about her uncle! We talk to her everyday about u! :)
Anne Watros
December 26, 2010
Alan, Tami and family ~ thoughts and prayers are with you especially at this time of year. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you at this time. Andrew ~ thank you for your service! I never had the opportunity to meet you but I went to school with your folks and know you touched many lives.
Peggy Childers
December 25, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson:
Remembering Andrew on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Andrew and Aaron Preston
Tami Nelson
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas in Heaven Andrew, we love you and miss you so much.
We will light a candle for you today at 3:45 your time of death here and tell a special memory we have of you and tell Bailey about our memories of you. She got her own Andrew Bear to sleep with now for Christmas and Jess told her the zu-zu pet was from you, she loves them. Wish you were here with us but I am very proud of you and the choices you made for your life and for serving your country proudly. I am so proud of you and we hope your proud of all of us. Love you
December 25, 2010
You are not forgotten my brother. Thank You
A Viet Nam Vet
Rick and Gloria Miller
December 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We thank you PFC Andrew Nelson for your service and you sacrifice. You will not be forgotten
Jeanne Foster
December 24, 2010
Today I want to thank Andrew for his love for his country and for the part he had in keeping us safe. I will always remember his sacrifice.
Tom Miller
December 24, 2010
A child was born it was Christmas Day,
Who gave us hope....in so many ways.
A child was taken on Christmas Day,
His memory is with us....even today.
Jesus we thank you for you died for us.
Andrew we thank you for you too died for us.
We remember you and your sacrifice,
We thank you for paying this special price..
Jessica McClure
December 24, 2010
Andrew,
Thankyou for your bravery, courage, and dedication to protecting our country, and the many million citizens whom you had never met. You gave your life for others freedom, and such compassion will never be forgotten.
Al, Tami, Jess, and Steph-
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this holiday season. Sending lots of love and well wishes! Merry Christmas. <3
Andrew and his Dad, Al
Alan Nelson
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas to everyone out there that continues to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We can't thank you enough. I can't believe it has been four years now since Andrew went to be with our Lord on His birthday. I can only imagine the celebration that Andrew gets to be a part of. A lot of people ask us how we handle Christmas now, since Andrew died on Christmas day, and my answer is that Jesus' birth is much more important than Andrews death. If it weren't for Jesus sacrificing His life for all of us, we wouldn't even have the chance to be reunited with our loved ones that have passed before us. But you must accept Jesus Christ into your heart to experience that wonderful gift. I don't know how anybody could ever go thru anything like losing a child, if they didn't have that assurance that they would one day be reunited. I so look forward to that day. I love you Andrew and I miss you so much, but I will wait patiently until that glorious day that we are reunited. merry Christmas Buddy, tell Jesus I said Happy Birthday!
Kim and Jim Straker
December 23, 2010
Remembering and honoring the life and service of Andrew Nelson.
Tami, our love and thoughts go out to you and the family - may December 25 bring you all those happier memories - with the inestimable benefit of young Bailey to bring joy to your day as you keep Andrew close.
Amy Davis
October 28, 2010
Alan, Tami, & Stephanie...We would just like to thank you for honoring the St. Johns Varsity Football Team, High School Marching Band, all the Parents as well as the entire Community, at the St. Johns/Dewitt game at CMU. We so appreciated you taking time to proudly hold the banner for the football team in recognizing our past, present and future military personnel. It meant a great deal to everyone. We hold your hearts closely to ours in understanding and the remembrance of Andrew and his heroic service to our country and personal freedoms. Blessing upon your family now and always...Thank You from Amy Davis, on behalf of the St. Johns Varsity Football Team, High School Marching Band, all the Parents and the entire Community!
Tori Stahlmann
August 25, 2010
To the Family of PFC Andrew Nelson,
I went to school with Andrew, and not to say I knew him well, but I did know him. Being a Marine I understand the trials that he went through and thank him for his service. I am a truck driver for the United States Marine Corps and I like to think that is The Fallen, like Andrew, that helped to bring me and my company (Combat Logistics Battalion 8) back from Afghanistan without a single loss. My prayers and gratitude are with you all.
~Thanks Brother!!
~Cpl Mac
Jonnie Vanderhoef
August 15, 2010
Andrew,
Thank you for dedicating your life to the service of millions of others, most of us whom you never met. No one can give a greater sacrifice than what you have given.
Your life will not be measured by its length, but by its depth!
Alan, Tami, Jessica, Stephanie and Kristi,
May God's strength and grace be with you always and bring you peace and comfort.
Thank you for raising a HERO!
Alan Nelson
June 1, 2010
Well Andrew we handed out two more scholarships in your memory tonight. As another Memorial Day has passed by once again, we are reminded of the scarifice that you and many others have made in order for us to know the freedom that we all enjoy. As you know, every day is Memorial Day for us. I miss you so much Andrew, there is hardly a minute that goes by that I don't think about you. I know we will be together again someday, but in the mean time all we can do is to keep your memory alive by talking about you and sharing your story with others. I take every opportunity I can to tell your story. I hope you are proud of the we we have handled your death, I try to bring you honor in everything I do. I love you so much and I look forward to you greeting me at the pearly gates one day with a huge hug! I love you buddy!
Cody Donaldson
May 31, 2010
I am thinking of you and wanted to say a humble thank you to you and your family, I, too have a son in the Army who will be leaving soon toAfghanistan.
Humbly,
Cody Donaldson
Tami Nelson
May 28, 2010
Thank you Andrew for your service to our country and for your sacrifice. I miss you everyday but I know that you were doing what you have always wanted to do and that you now are serving with Jesus. I am so proud of you. Love you. Mom
Jessica Nelson
April 29, 2010
Andrew,
I miss you so much. I dont understand why the pain hasnt gone away or gotten better. Your lucky your in heaven and dont have to be the one going through this. I feel like it takes everything out of me to get through the days. Im so sorry this happend to you. Ive been having dreams about you and I feel like its you talking to me. I wish I could see you. I never beleived in that kind of stuff before but now I do. Most of my days are so busy with work that I have fogtten to grieve and now its hitting me all at once. I work for dad at his cell phone store and sometimes its hard to go to work because your everywhere there. Not that I dont want to see you, I do but the grief is so overwhelming sometimes its easier not to look at any pictures and try to push it to the back of my mind. I wish it wasnt like that. My head hurts so bad right now from crying for the past 45 minutes.
Anyways... I have my own apartment now and I put a picture of you up in the living room. Bailey is almost 2 already. Time is going by too fast. I feel like the faster it goes by the faster I forget your voice, your smile, your laugh. Its so hard. Sometimes we take Bailey up to the cemetary and she kisses your headstone and says uncle drew. And we told her your in heaven with jesus and we ask her "Bailey where did uncle drew go?" and she says "heaven" then we say "whod he go there with" and she says "jesus". Its so cute. Shes so young, she has no idea what really happend to you. Someday when shes older I will tell her the story. And dont worry... She will know you. Will show her pictures, videos, tell her stories and memories of you. Your memory will live on. You will never be forgotten.
I miss you and love you so much.
Love,
Jess
Kristi Nelson
March 31, 2010
Happy Birthday Baby! I love you so much! The pain is still there....I feel so empty without you! Until we meet again! Forever and Ever babe! I LOVE YOU!
Tami Nelson
March 31, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW,
I can't believe that today would of been your 23rd birthday. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments in your short time here. I miss you every day and wish you were here to celebrate with us. I love you, Mom
2009 Before my deployment
Jesse Hernandez
January 27, 2010
This is SGT Jesse Hernandez I never met you but I too serve my country. My heart goes out to all those that serve and who have lost loved ones. May everyone one day understand the TRUE meaning behind "FREEDOM ISNT FREE"
January 19, 2010
Hey Andrew, it's your old friend Heather. Just wanted to let you know we are thinkin' about you. Miss you lots!
An American
January 7, 2010
Thank You
May God Bless You
and Your Family
Kim Straker
January 2, 2010
Hey there Andrew - your Mom has underplayed how well she's been doing. Her heart is still broken but she has indeed moved forward and you would be very proud of all that she's accomplished. She kindly shares photos of your little niece and family occasions with us and we really appreciate that - (we're still in the Middle East, not too far from where you were stationed (it hasn't improved much but I guess that won't surprise you)
Rest in peace Andrew - rest in peace.
with warmest wishes to Tami and the family, from Kim and Jim
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year Andrew, I don't want to spend another year without you but I will move forward and make you proud. Thank you for being with us and sending us signs of you and bringing blessings into our lives. Love you and miss you. Love Mom
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.
December 25, 2009
MERRY CHRISTMAS ANDREW!!!! I love you and miss you. Thank you for allowing us to be sent the gift from your friend David and Tree it really helped us get through the day. Love Mom
Peggy Childers
December 24, 2009
To the parents of Pfc. Andrew H. Nelson:
I know your pain
I know your sorrow
It feels as though there's no tomorrow
It's Christmastime
Your child is gone
But know that from the great beyond
He's watching you
And is so proud
Wanting you to sing strong and loud
Allow this Christmas season in
So loving life can begin again.
Alan Nelson
December 24, 2009
A Christmas Tear
A Poem by Alan Nelson
Proud Father of PFC Andrew H. Nelson
Killed in Action December 25, 2006
In Baghdad Iraq
As a Christmas tear rolls down my face
I thank you God for your love and your grace
I thank you for the gift of your Son
And I thank you Jesus for all you have done
Christmas is a celebration of a birth
It*s also the time that my son left this earth
He gave his life for both you and for me
He gave his life so that we could be free
He was an American Soldier, courageous and brave
He will always be remembered for all that he gave
He stood proud, and he stood tall
He stood for freedom for one and for all
He fought a fight that he truly believed in
He believed in his heart it was a fight we could win
So support our troops in their fight for our freedom
And pray for our leaders who make decisions and lead them
He leaves behind both family and friend
But he knows that we all will be together again
So when you cry a Christmas tear
Remember he's spending Christmas with Jesus this year
Merry Christmas Andrew!
Alan Nelson
December 24, 2009
Dear Andrew,
I miss you so much and wish you were here with us, but I know that God has bigger plans for you. It doesn't really seem to be getting any easier, in fact I would say that in a lot of ways it is harder. I can't believe that it has been three years already. I read a poem last night about how our children are just on loan to us from God and that He can take them back whenever He wants. I know that God had His reasons for taking you back, and I look forward to the day that we will be together again. If I could, I would bring some LEGO's to Heaven to you for Christmas, and we could play LEGO's all day long like the old days. I love you Andrew and I miss you. Tell Grandpa HI and Tell Jesus "Happy Birthday" for me too. Enjoy the celebration in Heaven, I can only imagine how wonderful it must be!
Love Dad
Nadine Bisalski
December 23, 2009
Andrew, as Christmas approaches, I am thinking of you, your wife, your mom and dad and your sisters. I am glad Jesus is taking good care of you, there is no doubt in my mind, but I must tell you, I am sad you are not here with your family, I am forever sad for this reason, but the love of Jesus Christ helps this situation out. For that, I thank you Jesus. Please know I think of you often and your family too. Very special people you all are. Merry Christmas Andrew.
Tami Nelson
December 22, 2009
Andrew,
I miss you so much, I just wish you could be here for Christmas, but I know your with Jesus and that makes me happy. We have so many Christmas memories and those I will always treasure. I love you. Love Mom
Toby Keith Concert In Germany...Wonderful Memories!
Kristi Nelson
November 4, 2009
Tomorrow.....4 years......wow, we would have been so happy and so far in our lives. We had so many dreams and so many things we wanted to accomplish together.
I recently sat down and watched every video I possibly could that had you in it, including your funeral. I don't know why I did that but I just felt the need to. I miss you so much and even to this day it doesn't seem fair.
The guys will be coming home from their second tour in a few days. I always wonder if you would have been with them again or if we would have been in FL for your training for EOD.
I always try to think of what would have happened if you would have come home. Would we of had a baby by now? Would we still in Germany? Would you still be the same MOS? Where would life have taken us? I just wish I knew. I wish we would of had the chance to experience all of that.
Nov. 5th will never be an easy day for me, not even 20 years from now. It will ALWAYS be OUR day..the day we became Husband and Wife. I will always cherish that day. I remember it like it was yesterday. The smile you had when you first saw me, our first dance, driving around after the ceremony, you doing keg stands in your class A's..haha. It was perfect, all of it!
Andrew, I love you with all my heart and I cannot express that enough. Maybe you will send me a sign tomorrow like you did a couple years ago when I was standing at your graveside on our anniversary and all of a sudden the rain stopped and there was a huge double rainbow. Best gift a girl could ask for, not many can say they received one of those on their anniversary!
Tomorrow will be hard but I will do my best to make it a good day and to celebrate out life together. I love you EMU BEAR, FOREVER AND EVER! Kisses all over!
Love ALWAYS Your Wife,
Kristi (CC BEAR)
Jessica Nelson
October 16, 2009
Hey Andrew
Its your sister...I miss you soo much! I wish you were here. I still havent come to terms with the fact that your gone forever. It just seems to get harder and harder each day. I thought it was suppose to get easier?
Bailey is 16 months old now. She's soo cute! She looks alot like you when you were little. Which is kind of weird because me and you look nothing a like. She talks and walks now. Im sorry she will never meet you, but I know you can see us and you are watching over us and her. If you can see us or hear us then you know that I am an over parinoid mom because I watch too much criminal minds lol so watch over my little baby and make sure she is safe all the time!
Christmas is coming up.... Its going to be a hard year... the hardest so far for me.
Alright I gotta run. Ill give bailey a kiss for u!
Oh yeah by the way.. her bedroom has pictures of u in it and when she goes to bed I tell her "say goodnight to uncle andrew" and she looks all around the room and blows kisses! Its soo cute!
I love you andrew!
You will never be forgotten!
Still Holding on, I Always Will
September 19, 2009
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