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for Nathan Nylander
Charlie Gili
November 8, 2018
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Nathan J. Nylander, US Air Force Captain.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, their families and friends and others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Beth Durham-Gillett
April 3, 2015
Forever our protector, forever our hero, forever your son. Blue Star Mothers of America - Houston
March 12, 2013
Please be aware that Capt. Nylander has been thought about today. We forever remain grateful for his service & sacrifice for us.
Steve
April 29, 2012
Yours was an incomparable act of heroism unequaled by most, and demonstrated only by those brave few among men. You stood your ground in the face of evil, and gave your life so that others would live. There is no greater act of love that anyone could ever demonstrate, than yours. I never met you, but I most certainly wish now that I had. I thank you sir for your service to our nation. You will always be beloved by your family, and you will forever be a hero to us all.
Jeannine Richards
April 29, 2012
To Mary and Nathans family, I have been thinking about Nathan for past month, knowing the anniversary of his death was coming. I still miss him and can't believe he is in Heaven. He was so special. Jeannine Richards
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2012
To the family and friends of Capt. Nathan J. Nylander:
Nathan 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."
August 27, 2011
Nathan was a special kid and man who grew up a long block from our home (when he was about 9 yrs old). He was part of our family, and only went home if he had too. To see this boy grow into a man eating biscuits and gravy on Sat. or Sunday mornings at our house , he was like another son. Nathan was a hero in our lives, like the way he died. Nathan was a very special person, we are grateful to have known him and to remember him as the great person he was. I will always miss him.... my heart goes out to Mary, his mother, his sister, and his wife and children. We already miss him... Jeannine Richards
Roger Wills
June 13, 2011
Mary::: Thank You for Nathan There was no one else like that boy or man I will remember him as a kid always. Roger
Pat & Bob Sneyers
June 9, 2011
God Bless Nathan for his service to our country and for being a true American Hero. His death has touched us deeply and we send our heartfelt sympathy to his entire family.
May 21, 2011
To the Nylander Family,
There is no words to describe the sacrifice you have made. Please except my deepest sympathy for a true warrior, husbund, and father!
Ron Hoover (CMSgt Ret)
CPT Stephen Stanley
May 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Cornell
May 12, 2011
Capt Nylander, words never do justice to the service or the sacrifices we of uniform make for our country. Though we make those sacrifices willingly and happily. My deepest condolences go to your family.
I remember well our days in forecasting school. They're fond ones and I'd hoped in my 21 years of service we'd have another chance of serving together. It does me proud to know all you achieved. Your country is proud of you. God speed. Fair skies and all the best to you and your family through these trying times. Mission complete my friend.
Sincerely,
Mark Cornell, TSgt (ret) USAF
May 11, 2011
Captain Nylander, THANK YOU for protecting us and your service to our country. It is very much appreciated.
On Tuesday, my family laid to rest my father-in-law who was a WWII Marine Corp veteran. He was 85 years old.
May you both meet in heaven and be proud that you both have served your countries with pride even if you were both in different branches of the military.
May you both rest in peace.
Rosalie Tucson,AZ
Robert & Diana Davenport
May 11, 2011
It is an honor to have met you Nathan, and a pleasure to know your family. God speed.
Danielle Duncan
May 11, 2011
Though I do not know you or your family, the sacrifice you have given shows your bravery and love for your country and others. I pray that your family gets through this hard time and can look back on their memories of you and smile. Thank you for all you have done and may GOD bless you in heaven.
Sally Leidal
May 11, 2011
Thank you for your service to our great country. May God bless you and your family.
Col (ret) Bob Mahood
May 11, 2011
We extend our deepest sympathy to Nathan's entire family for his supreme sacrifice. Our thoughts are with you all, and we pray that time and faith will help heal this deep wound.
Nancy, Will, Nichole Dixon
May 10, 2011
The memories of being in Korea together with Captain Nathan Nylander, Miriam, and their children will always be precious to us. He was an outstanding husband, father, and friend. He will live on through all those who had the honor of knowing him. Blessings, love and prayers to his family and friends.
Penny Rogers
May 10, 2011
God be with Captain Nylander's family during this difficult time. My love and thoughts are with you all.
Captain Nylander, thank you very much for your service. You will not be forgotten.
From Mom of fallen soldier.
Sally Reichardt
May 10, 2011
To Nathan and the entire family of Nathan........
I do not know you, Nathan, but my heart goes out to your family during this very, very difficult time.
I thank you, Nathan, for your service to our country and for protecting our freedom.
Words can not express my appreciation for your service to our country.
May you rest in peace and know that we can not thank you enough for all you have done.
My sincere sympathy to Nathan's family and extended family.
Most sincerely,
Sally
T, D, and C, Strouse
May 9, 2011
God bless your family during this sad time...from your neighbors on Haymarket.
D Ogden
May 9, 2011
God bless your husband for his service and your family for your sacrifice.
Wendy Vogt
May 9, 2011
My first significant memory of Nathan was when we were 15 and he was visiting his dad for the summer. We were at the swimming pool in Fairbury and I remember him diving off the side into the water wearing flippers on his feet and he kicked me in the head. I don’t think he realized he kicked me at first. I was a little bit mad at first but after talking to him for a little while I got over it. We ended up spending a lot of time together that summer. Nathan was a lot of fun to be around. I remember after he left to go back to Texas I was heartbroken to see him leave. He’s given so many people so many great memories and has touched so many lives. My heart goes out to all of his family. Thank you for all you've done. RIP old friend.
Marty Swartz
May 9, 2011
God bless the family and friends of Captain Nylander. Thank you and him for the heroic service to our country.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 9, 2011
Your children have a hero for a father.
God Bless you and thank you and all military families for making the ultimate sacrifice.
You are in my prayers.
M&W Inman
May 9, 2011
Thank You for your service and sacrifice. So sorry for your loss,You are in our thoughts and prayers.
deborah Bequette
May 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of his family & friends. Thank you so much for your service and your sacrifice!
George Chapman
May 8, 2011
I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Captain Nylander while serving our country in Operation Enduring Freedom. My thoughts and prayers go to the family in their time of loss. Brig General George Chapman (USAF-Retired).
May 8, 2011
We sincerely feel most deeply for you in this sad hour of bereavement. The loss is too severe to be expressed in words.
We wish god give you strength and courage to accept this reality. We are always willing to stand by you.
We thank Captain Nathan J. Nylander, for his service to our country.
Fernando, Lula, Roman & Alex
Mirabal
May 8, 2011
Dear Mimi, I wish I had words to ease the pain you are going through. My heart and prayers are with you and your children. All our love, Ketty, Pachi and Lise
Ann Hollis, Lt Col (ret)
May 8, 2011
You and your family have all my sympathies for your loss. I am a fellow weather officer and am honored by Nathan's service. I am so sorry.
Janet & Roy Murphy
May 8, 2011
Dear Miriam and children, Roy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Nathan was a good man and we, at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Hockley, Tx, will be praying for you.
May 8, 2011
No words can make up for your loss. However, I am compelled to write and express my sorrow for your loss and my gratitude for Nathan's service. I am a former military member and I understand the sacrifices the family endures. My prayers are with you.
Henryk Zaleski
May 7, 2011
Rest in peace.
MacDaniel
May 7, 2011
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel (Colonie,NY)
- A Proud Aunt
SGT. David M. Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Jim and Michelle Bono
May 5, 2011
Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth;
Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth...
~Thomas Moore
Our condolences to the family of Capt. Nathan Nylander and may he rest in peace.
Sandra Dean
May 5, 2011
I had the privilage of serving with Capt Nylander here in Afghanistan. He was an awesome man and always had an answer to any question or need. I know he saved lives on the day of this horriable event. He was a brave man and took the fight to the enemy. I pray for him and his family. He has and will continue to be missed, may he rest in peace.
Kevin Lavin
May 5, 2011
On this National Day of Prayer it is most fitting to pray for the repose of the soul of Capt Nylander. On behalf of all members of the Air Weather Association (alumni of Air Force Weather personnel) we also send our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. He was a great weather officer and we thank him and his family for their great service and sacrifice.
MSgt Paul Wilkerson
May 4, 2011
I had the priviledge of going thru part of forecasting school with Nathan at Keesler AFB. I have not seen him since that time, but I remember his demeanor. He always was a consumate professional. He was kind, and soft spoken. He got along with everyone, and I can see based on comments left about him, he carried that throughout his career. I am not surprised.
May God shine upon your family at this time, and while his time on earth is done, he rejoices with our heavenly Father.
Melissa Cook
May 4, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy and also thanks for everything your family and Nathan have sacrificed to keep our country free. May God bless you all and help you through this difficult time of loss and keep you strong in knowing that you have one awesome guardian Angel looking after each and every one of you. We all grew up together and one thing I remember about Nathan is how well mannered and nice he was to everyone and that his sister (Nikki) always looked up to him and all she would ever talk about was how awesome her brother was. Nathan you will be truly missed by many and I hope your children will remember how awesome and strong there daddy really was. We will never forget those who have fallen to keep us free. God Bless you all.
Love Melissa Cook & the Crisler family
Dana Harold
May 4, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I never had the pleasure of meeting Capt. Nylander, but I had the honor to be with his wife and children at Dulles Airport in DC. My heart is breaking for all of you. From what I have read and heard, he was an amazing man as was evident in the faces of his wife and children. Please know you will always be in my prayers. You have left a footprint on my heart that will remain forever. You are a true hero.
Garnet Jenkins
May 3, 2011
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Capt Nathan J. Nylander. The price this Brave Airman and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, will Never Be Forgotten.
There is so much thanks to be given, to our young heroes, for their Courage, Dedication and Service.
May the Peace of God and your treasured memories of Nathan, remain in your heart always, and may this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days ahead.
I am the sister of a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.
"Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart" ~ Psalm 27:14 ~
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Normalynne, Gary, Shelby, Jordan and Jallen Bashford
May 2, 2011
Sending a gentle hug your way, to comfort you, and to let you know that you're on our minds and in our hearts today and always.
With Deepest Sympathy
Sheri and Chase
May 2, 2011
"Non Sibi Sed Patriae!"
(Not for self, but coutry)
Chase will miss you, but as he ages, he will realize that his uncle is the greatest man he will have ever known.
A true hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice. My heart aches for your family. God Bless.
May 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave and Vickie Thomas
May 2, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Captain Nathan Nylander. May God grant you peace and strength. The USA is the home of the free because of the brave. Thank you Nathan for all you did to keep us safe.
Renee Owens
May 2, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. The state ot Texas mourns the loss of another of its sons. May God grant you peace and strength.
The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06Apr2006, OIF
May 2, 2011
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the family and friends. We also lost a love one(our nephew)at the same time. Lt Col. Frank D Bryant Jr. Please know that will keep you in our prayers.
God bless;
Skip and Dicksy
San Antonio
Connie and John Rich
May 2, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the entire Nylander family. Capt Nylander, we did not know you. However we are proud to know your family in Fairbury, and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice for your country. May God Bless and comfort them until you are together again.
C & J Hlas
May 2, 2011
To the family of Capt. Nylander,
We send our deepest condolences for your loss. Our son spoke well of your husband, as they served together forecasting weather at Davis-Monthan. May the Lord provide the comfort, peace, and your every every need right when you need it most. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 2, 2011
An American Hero...
Tinch
May 2, 2011
Capt Natehan Nylander,
I am thankful to have served with you and to have known you. You are truely a hero in all you had done. You will be missed in this world, nation and Air Force. God bless you and your family.
Brcka
May 1, 2011
Capt Nylander,
The world is lesser place without you. Even though I was never directly under your command as an Airman, I could not help but notice the care you had for everyone as a human. You've made the ultimate sacrifice we all dread to make. Your work is done here on earth sir, may you finally be at peace *salute*
Sarah Myers
May 1, 2011
Capt Nylander,
It was such an honor to have served with you and I will never forget you. My heart goes out to your family and they are in my prayers. You are the true definition of a hero. Thank you for being a great leader, and person. May God be with your family during this time and help them find comfort.
Diana K
May 1, 2011
Nathan, My heart breaks for your family. I pray that they can find peace during this tragic time and I send my deepest sympathies and condolences to them. You are a true hero! May you rest in peace classmate.
Isabelle Ross
May 1, 2011
Capt Nylander,
I don't think our paths have ever crossed during our careers but it's clear that you were loved and respected by many and that your loss is deeply felt. Your leadership will be missed. You will forever be in our thoughts. Wishing your family peace during this difficult time.
Chris Miller
May 1, 2011
Although I did not know you well, our paths crossed momentarily and I quickly recognized how similar they were and instantly drew kinship and respect. You are an American hero- a great man with compassion for family, country and your God. Thank you for welcoming my family into your house and sharing your life with ours for a brief but important moment. We pray for your family's loss at this time of great sorrow. May you rest in peace till Christ comes again!
Andrea Pratt
May 1, 2011
You were one of the strongest and greatest leaders in my life. Thank you for being there for me and always reassuring me even when I doubted myself. Your pride and confidence in my abilities will forever be remembered and I will not fail in continuing your kindness and sincerity.
The Findley Family
May 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. If there is anything we can do please let us know. He surely will be missed.
Laura Mickus
May 1, 2011
Captain Nylander, you're light will continue to shine, as you were the kind of person that everyone strives to be. I pray your family and friends find comfort in all the love you gave and memories you created. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I salute you!
Amanda Westlund
May 1, 2011
God Bless you and your family, sir. You will be greatly missed. You were a great man, and I will never forget the many mid shifts we worked together. Rest in Peace.
Lady Moran
May 1, 2011
I doubt I will ever be the officer you were, but I sure will try. You will motivate me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace captain, you are a hero.
Tressa B
May 1, 2011
My memories with you were few being new to the family but being a part of your wonderful family has been the highlight of my life. I thank you for your sacrifice to all of us in the great USA. Your sacrifice should never be forgotten..My heart is with you as you journey to a better place..our prayers are with your family..You will be missed!
May 1, 2011
I never thought in a million years that I would ever be writing this to you. You were a brave man and a loyal man. I feel very honored to have known you. You will be missed. You will always be a hero in my heart.
Tim Legg
May 1, 2011
God Bless you, Nate. You are a great friend, leader, and Airman. Rest in peace.
Patty Ward
May 1, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Tony Yanes
April 30, 2011
May God keep you in his Glory till the day of resurection, you are not here in the physical, but your memory will not be forgotten. God bless your family.
Chris B.
April 30, 2011
I will never forget you, brother....I truely miss you already. I keep on thinking of us as kids in Texas playing all summer long. With a heavy heart, I salute you and all the fallen and present/past service men/women, for protecting me and giving us the freedoms only the USA could have. Thank you for giving your all, as only you knew how to do! I LOVE YOU
Gary Allain
April 30, 2011
CAPT. NATHAN J. NYLANDER you are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Manuel Rodriguez
April 30, 2011
May God bless your family in the acceptance of our destiny.
All gave some** Some gave All
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
April 30, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Capt. Nathan J. Nylander our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Nathan. And to Nathan it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Air Force. No greater love and patriotism is shown than a man lay down his life in service to his country. Nathan, you are a brave Air Force Warrior and a true Patriot. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Nathan’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
April 30, 2011
A fallen hero......you will never be forgotten
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