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for Nicholas Wilson
Cheryl Allen
August 5, 2017
Yesterday I was traveling behind your vehicle and saw the "In memory of" sticker on your back window. It brought tears to my eyes and a knot in my stomach. I came home (Peoria) and googled your sons name. Thank you for that sticker. It reminded me of the personal sacrifice so many young men and women and their families have made so I can live the American life of freedom and the pursuit of happiness. We are so very blessed to live in the greatest country on earth but it does come at such a high cost. It's so easy for people like me who have not paid that very personal cost to enjoy daily life in forgetful bliss. Thank you, family of Army Spc Nicholas E. Wilson, for reminding me. I never want to forget. None of use should ever forget. But the truth is, for those of us who's cost has not been so great, so personal and so painful, we can never begin to comprehend the true cost of freedom like people like you who will feel that cost so deeply every single day for the rest of your lives. I am so sorry for the loss of your son (and brother). Though years have passed, I know there is not a single day that goes by without you thinking of him and hurting from the depths of your soul. That is the true cost of freedom that I will never know. Thank you again for reminding me. I promise, even though I never knew your son, I will not forget.
Sandi Howlett
March 7, 2013
I wish I had met you sweet young man...I know you thru the stories shared by others...the miracle of your life, storm chasing, your cat Mineau (sp), your courage, your humor, your last Vegas trip, your shopping trip for your buddies, and most of all, the love your family has for you. Sweet Nick, you did indeed give all. May you live on in peace and adventure...
SSG James Eberhard
June 25, 2012
I thank God that I was able to mentor this soldier. It was an honor to serve with him. I will never forget or let others forget my fallen brothers. R.I.P. Brother
Peggy Childers
March 16, 2012
March 11, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson:
Always remembering Nicholas. "Some gave all."
Anne Graham Suggs
January 4, 2012
Nick and his mom are both heroes to me. Savor your memories, Deb and give yourself a hug.
Maria Martens
January 4, 2012
Nick, I have had the privilege to get to know your Mother and am blessed to know that she raised such a magnificent hero. You are missed by many.
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson:
Remembering Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
March 11, 2009
To the family of Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson:
Nicholas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
March 11, 2009
Nicholas,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Rest In Peace
Michael iezzi
February 12, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Nicholas to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Nicholas in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
debbi rivers
September 29, 2007
As another Gold Star Mother and the grandmother of a granddaughter born three months early, I can understand your joy and also the pain. If ever I can do anything to help you out emotionally please contact me. May God always bless you and give you comfort.
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA November 12, 2006
Samarra, Iraq
July 31, 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)
Garnet Jenkins
March 11, 2007
In Remembrance of Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson, on the 2nd anniversary of the day, he lost his life while in the service of our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Nicholas Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Wilson family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
Mike Rives
February 2, 2007
I want you to know how touched I was about Nicholas'passing. He inspired me to do great things for Nicholas and his comrades who have left us, too. I am running for public office in California. My achievements will be theirs, too. I do this to honor them.
Tara and Mike Jones
November 13, 2006
God bless you and your family. I am an army wife and admire you for your strength. Your soldier is now our hero, and will always be in our thought and prayers. We dont understand ehy God chooses the young, and the handsome, but he knew that Nicholas was special and he is now in Gods Army. You have a gorgeous angel now watching over you. God Bless you.
nj
October 28, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Reading about Nicholas, who I did not have the honor of knowing in his short life,I was so impressed with how full of life he was.I know it cannot get any easier for his family and friends, but just know he is not forgotten- and his memory lives on.
Rest in peace sweet Nicholas.
ROBYN GARSIDE
August 16, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
July 3, 2006
ALL Americans should take a minute on Independence Day to thank the brave heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice to provide the Independence we all share. Although I did not personally know Nicholas Wilson I feel the loss of this great American hero.
God Bless Nicholas Wilson and his family. God Bless the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry. God Bless the United States Army. Most of all, God Bless America.
Formerly with 2nd/11th FA, 25th ID.
Dale Richardson (Honolulu, HI)
Andrea Olson
April 2, 2006
Every day I look at my fridge and see all the articles I have saved on Nacho, and then I remember how he used to make me laugh, and what a wonderful person he was. I met Nick our freshman year at DV, and we became good friends. I can't even begin to explain the shock that passed thru me when I heard what had happen. I am so very sorry for your loss. And Becca, Nick will always be with you. He is your big brother and he will always be making sure that you are okay and will be guiding you.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 14, 2006
To the Wilson Family: I signed the guest book on March 4th. The last few days Nicholas has been on my mind many times during the day as I prayed. Today I was playing the song "Babe" (a beautiful piano selection) I was reading things about Nicholas and thought of you Debbie. Many of the words are special just like Nicholas is to you. May if comfort you to know that Nicholas will never be forgotten.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
March 4, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wilson family in the loss of Nicholas. I did not know Nicholas, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young 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. Nicholas next Saturday will be one year since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Charles Hester
December 13, 2005
To the WIlson/Newhouse family,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Nick will be missed but never forgotten.
Jacqueline Mikkelson
November 11, 2005
Nicholas, I did not get the privelege of meeting you in this life time and I know you are with my son, guarding the gates of heaven. I met your mom tonight, just by luck and I gave her a hug. I know how much she misses you and her pain. I couldn't talk to her like I would have liked to because I was at work and had to go on a call but I hope you know that she is so proud of you and so am I. I look forward to meeting you at the gate, God Bless, Proud mom of Michael J. Halal, who gave his all. Semper Fi to all of you
Wanda Rosser
October 11, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Nicholas,On behalf of the Family of Brian (Alex) Vaughn our Hearts are filled with sorrow over the loss of Nicholas and our prayers are with you,We lost Alex June 21st 2005 and our pain is still great from the loss of him as were sure yours is from the loss of Nicholas.Thank You Nicholas for your Service and sacrifice,you were truly brave to join the Military and sacrifice your life to save ours.You will never be forgotten.God Bless you and your Family.
Peter Eidsness
October 1, 2005
Dear Wilson girls,
I just heard today from one of our other fellow best friends from 4th grade and up that Nick died. I’m proud to find out that Nick served our country. I’ll always remember him as one of my best childhood friends. My condolences, you had an amazing big brother and son.
Peter Eidsness
Desert Valley Elementary School, BHC, AZ
Ryan Hodges
May 14, 2005
We always knew him as Nacho at Deer Valley. He was very involved and as a senior I noticed him among the many others of his class. He always worked hard and asked for more work. My thanks go to his parents for raising such a fine young man. People like Nick are rare. Nick was one in a million and will NEVER be forgotten.
Ryan "Hoegiz" Hodges
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Britney Heidemann
April 26, 2005
When I first heard about his death, I didn't know who he was. But later, I put 2 and 2 together, and learned it was Nick. What a state of shock I was in. I didn't know Nick very well, as he graduated before I went into high school. But he did come out to watch the Deer Valley AZ 802nd Drill Team one day, and that's where I met him. Unfortunately, he wasn't going to come back, because he was going to Iraq. We all wanted him to come back. He was really nice and cool to us. Wilson family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am greatly upset by this, too. I send my condolences to you. I have a saying for him: "Two hours to like him, but a lifetime to remember him." We will miss him!
SrA Joshua Dodd USAF
April 15, 2005
I would like to have considered "Nacho" Nick Wilson my friend. I went to Deer Valley High School with him, and as a senior member or JROTC at the time encouraged him and others like him to join the military as I did. I myself was deployed to Iraq from Feb to Aug 2004 and know what people like Nacho were doing and for that I thank them and the rest of us who will continue our duty. Nick "Nacho" Wilson, you are gone but will NEVER be forgotten.
Susan Johnson
March 30, 2005
May God bless your family in your time of sorrow and ease your pain. I did not know Spc. Wilson but I am grateful for all of our heros. May God hold him in His loving embrace.
Jodi Sherrill
March 24, 2005
Dear Wilson Family,
I wanted to send my prayers and thoughts to you and your family. I can't imagine what you are going through except that I lost a close friend last month on Feb. 17th 2005. Sgt. Frankie Hernandez and Spc. Nicholas will always be in our hearts and prayers. He will never be forgotten for what he has done by serving our country. He is a true HERO!!! REST IN PEACE SOLDIER.
JODI SHERRILL
Peter Barton
March 24, 2005
I may have not known Nick very much, nor may I have remembered his face or who he was. But to hear that a fellow comrade of mine from Deer Valley, and to know that comrade was at one point an AFJROTC superior of mine I am filled with hard loss. I trust the lord has led him to peace now, and I give my deepest regrets to the family of this fine young man, who served so diligently with those who are sworn to protect our fine nation for all that is. My heart goes out to you all who have been hurt, and I am saddened at the loss of a fine soldier and even finer man.
Betsy Beard
March 24, 2005
My heart's condolences to the family of SPC Nick Wilson. There are no words to fill the emptiness and devastation in your hearts, but know that Nick was a true American and a hero. His sacrifice (and yours) will not be forgotten.
Betsy Beard, Gold Star Mom of SPC Brad Beard, recently redeployed to heaven
matt wood
March 23, 2005
Nick was a hero for stepping up to do a job that lets millions of Americans continue to do theirs. It may be a small consolation to Ray, Debbie & the rest of Nick's family, but thousands of Americans now have Nick & his family in their prayers, offering a silent but very sincere support to the family for his sacrifice on our behalf. May God bless you & keep you.
Earl & Gale Dyer
March 22, 2005
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you.
VICKIE BYRON
March 21, 2005
To the family of SGT Wilson,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words could never describe how I feel for you and your family. I am the sister of a US Army man now serving his second tour in Iraq and a close friend to SGT Frank Hernandez that was killed in Iraq on Feb 17th of this year. My heart goes out to you and you and your son will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. He served our country proudly and for the sacrifices that he made he shall never be forgotten.
Thank you SGT Wilson for all you did,your bravery and your sacrifices. Rest in peace soldier and know that you will never be forgotten.
Vickie Byron.
Ryan Lloyd
March 21, 2005
Nick was a great guy. I’m glad I got to know him. He will be missed.
Karyl Guthery
March 21, 2005
Dear Debbie, Ray and the Wilson Family,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers over the past few days and I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I know Nick was a special person even though I had only met him once, because it takes a special person to voluntarily go and leave his family to defend a belief that crosses the oceans. Many of us are too willing to stay in the comfort of our homes and lives and let the "other guy" fight for our freedom. Nick was the "other guy" who will forever be remembered as a hero. We love you and miss you and pray for you everyday.
Love you,
Karyl, Mike, Taylor and Tristin
Vanessa Gonzales
March 21, 2005
Dear Family and Friends of Nick Wilson,
My deepest condolences go out to you. I attended high school with Nick, "Nacho" we called him, and he was such a friendly guy. I always remembered him with a smile on his face. He made a great sacrafice and we are proud of him and all those who serve our country. He will be missed and may God's strength get you through these times.
Barbara Porter
March 21, 2005
I grieve with you in the loss of your hero. I am a Marine mom who knows what it's like having a son in harms way. Though I don't know your sorrow, I feel your loss in a special way. May God bless you and walk with you during this trying time. We will always remember his sacrifice and yours.
Kathy Upchurch
March 21, 2005
Dear Family of Spc Nicholas Wilson,
My heart aches for your family and I wish to send condolences to each of you on the loss of your son and brother, Spc Nicholas Wilson. Reading all of the articles and seeing you all on TV.... you are indeed a special family who was given such love to such a special young man so dedicated to serving our country. Know you are not alone in your grief.
Sincerely, Kathy Upchurch, widow of Lt. James Upchurch USMC Vietname 1969
Gold Star Wives of America INC
Rich and Jan Schleier
March 20, 2005
Ray and Debbie,
You are in our prayers daily. Remember that we love you both very much and that we are here for you. Remember to hold on to the Lord and each other. Call us whenever you need to talk.
With all our love,
Rich and Jan
Christina Hite
March 20, 2005
My deepest condolences to the Newhouse and Wilson family. My son Justin is in Mrs. Newhouse 4th grade class. When Nick visited the classroom on his last leave, the kids couldnt stop talking about him. My son has a new respect for our soldiers and we thank Nick for taking the time to share his experiences. He wanted to frame a letter Nick wrote to him and hung it in his room. This kind of thing is hard to explain to kids, but we assure them that Nick was a Soldier and did what he believed in. He served his county with Honor and Pride. We cannot thank him enough. May God Bless you Mrs. Newhouse.
The Hite family
michelle jorden
March 20, 2005
Dear Wilson Family,
My heart truly goes out to you and your circle of loved ones. Please know that at this time of despair there are others who mourn for your loss as well. We lost our soldier, SGT. Frank Hernandez Jr. on Feb. 17, 2005 in Iraq as well, so we truly do feel your pain. I know there must be a special place in heavan for these courageous souls. Your son is an American Hero and will never be forgotton. Try to remember to celebrate his wonderful life and know that he is with you every second of everyday. May you be blessed with the courage to heal your hearts. I send you all my love and prayers.
Michelle Jorden
Elaine Eames
March 20, 2005
To the family of Spc. Nicholas Wilson,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our whole family grieves for you and with you. Words can't take your pain away, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Spc. Wilson was a beautiful young man, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
We lost our son-in-law, Sgt. Frank B. Hernandez on Feb. 17, 2005. He too died in Iraq. We can understand some of what you are going through,we know that the pain is almost unbearable.
If our family can do anything to help please feel free to let us know.
Words just can't express our sorrow for your family. God Bless all of you.
Michelle, An Army Mom
March 17, 2005
Heart felt sympathy to Nicholas's family. Our Prayer are with you. My family and I will be forever grateful to Nicholas for his bravery and sacrifice!
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