Nicholas Madrazo Obituary

Dear Joel & Jenny Madrazo,

We are so sorry for your loss, but rest assured that Nicholas is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Nicholas will be remembered by not only his friends and family, but his comrades as well. Jim Morrison and I have a little bit in common with Nicholas. We both graduated from Bothell High School - class of 1964, we are both Veterans Im a Marine as well, and we both fought in the Vietnam war.

As you may have heard, Jim Morrison and I have been working with the Northshore School District for the last three years in an attempt to find a way to honor all of the students who went through the school district and died while in the service of their country.

We have finally accomplished that, and on May 27, 2019 there will be a military type ceremony at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. A granite memorial with all the names of our fallen classmates engraved on it will stand directly in front of the stadium main gates, and the name Nicholas Madrazo will be one of the names we will be honoring at that ceremony.

We also put together a video of our fallen classmates. Its not finished yet, because its going to include some video of the actual ceremony on May 27, 2019, but in the meantime thought you might like to see a few of Nicholass comrades we will be honoring.

Semper Fi, and God Bless both of you!

Parl Guthrie

Nick and I graduated boot camp together at MCRD SD on Sept. 5th, 2003. We kept in touch for a few yrs after boot camp before losing touch. I have to fight back the tears at the thought of Nick not being here anymore.

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Madrazo Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Nicholas,
I served as an officer in the airborne battalion of the French Marine corps that was located with you at Nijrab.
I remember the several patrols we did together in this part of Afghanistan.
I remember your happiness and your pride to fulfil this demanding mission.
I remember the quality of your human relationships with French or Afghan soldiers.
I don't forget you. I will keep in mind your faith as a benchmark in my life.
Que Dieu te bénisse toi et tes proches.

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo:
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

To the family of 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo:
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

Nicholas worked for Me at the G-6 Staff, 3d MLG in Okinawa when he volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan. He was sopposed to come work for me as one of my Platoon Commanders upon his return, as I took command of Communications Company, 3d MLG. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about Nicholas and what a smart, always positive, gifted young Officer, Marine and Man that he was. He is greatly missed by all that he came in contact with. I will never forget him and he will always be one of my Marines! Semper Fi Nicholas!

just wanted to express my condolences, and respect.

On this Memorial Day, my heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to Nic's family and friends. I am truly thankful for his service to our nation and the Marine Corps. I was one of his entry-level communications instructors, prior to him going to Okinawa. I will always remember this fine man's positive attitude and spirit of humility. I also had great time playing basketball with him during our many lunch breaks. He was always a threat on the court; the guy you wanted on your team. He was a great hustler and shooter! Thank you for allowing him to be apart of my life, serving our country, and leaving me with great memories. I am forever grateful for knowing and serving with him.

God Bless and Semper Fidelis,

My sympathy goes out to 1stLT Madrazo's family. I was the corpsman on 1stLt Madrazo's sister team during pre-deployment training. 1stLt Madrazo was a great friend, great American and a great Marine. He will always be missed and he will always be in my heart.

Semper FI Marine,
HM3 Jimmy D. Guidry, USN
ETT5-3

My heartfelt sympathy to the Madrazo family and friends 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Nicholas you are my 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~

I served with then Lance Corporal Nicholas Madrazo while at Alpha Company 4th Landing Support Battalion. He was a great Man. Semper Fi Marine.

To the Madrazo Family,

I went to both Junior and Ssenior High school with Nic. He was never a close friend, but always a warm and caring soul. The kind of person that never allowed Social Differences to stand in the way of respect and Compassion. Nic was always admired and respected when I knew him, and from what I've been able to read, he carried the same beautiful qualities into his life of service.

My Daddy served in the Marines; I was born a "Military Brat" at Camp Pendleton. When I found out about Nic's Passing, I was immediatly brought to tears for him, and over the course of an hour, I was strongly compelled to tell my Dad how lucky I know we were not to lose him, and how proud I am of him, and all the Service Men and Women who have dedicated their lives to our country, but mostly how lucky I am to have known a hero such as Nic.

You have my condolances, and I hope you somehow find solace where you can.

I served with Lt Madrazo in Afghanistan. He was a good man and he will be missed very much. I will pray for him and for his family.

SrA Andrew Boyd USAF

My condolences to the family of 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo. May they know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them; and that care very deeply about them.

To the family of 1st Lt. Madrazo,

I want to express my deepest sympathies to your family. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you all. I had the pleasure of meeting you briefly in front of the PX in Hawaii right before the deployment and thought what a wonderful loving family Lt. Madrazo has. During the deployment he was always looking out for us families back home and making sure we were taken care of. He was a wonderful man and Marine. Lt. Madrazo will be greatly missed and will NEVER be forgotten.

my deepest condolences to your family.

Sincerely,
Amy Donald
(wife of Gysgt. Donald ETT 1-10)

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To the family and parents of Nicholas I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you

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In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

To the Madrazo family, I want to express my deepest sympathy on your loss and may he rest in piece. 1st Lt Madrazo (Nick) I had a great time with you and Jesse watching football on Sundays and just hanging out enjoying the simple things life had to offer. Working along side with you in Hawaii was a great time, you always had a down to earth mentality about life and never let the job get you down. You will truly be missed.
ETT 5-3
Gunny
[email protected]

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Although I did not know 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo , I Hold him and his family in my heart and prayers. Remember when times get tough, that he is looking down from heaven and smiling at you, and protecting you.
Thank You for serving our country to keep us safe, You are Truely a HERO. May He Rest in Peace with the Lord, and Your hearts heal in time.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13

Semper Fi
Proud New Wife of a Marine in Iraq. Please keep him and all the other Soldiers in your Prayers.
Kim Smith (California)

To the Madrazo Family,
Although I have never met you, I can tell what a loving, strong faithed family you are. I went to SPU with Nik and have very great memories of that wonderful smile we all talk about. I express my deepest sympathy to all of you. May God be with you and comfort you in this time. It was a blessing to know Nik.

Dear Friends:

My wife and I and our children are very grateful to all of you for taking the time to remember our son 1st Lt. Nicholas Madrazo thru this guest book even though you may not have known him personally. Your words and prayers continue to be a great source of comfort to our family. Our faith in Jesus Christ gives us peace whenever sadness sets in.

In Christ,
Joel & Jenny Madrazo(Parents)

Please accept the Blowers family deepest sympathy for the loss of your Marine. We had the honor of meeting Nicholas while at the Basic Communications School graduation in Quantico, VA on 15 June 2007. Our son 2nd Lt Randall Blowers, Camp Ripper IRAQ, was friends with Nick while in Comms School. Randy is asking everyone to take a moment of silence for 1st Lt Nic Madrazo.

The people of Bothell, and all of Snohomish County were saddened to know one of our own sons gave his life for this United States of America. We know that your families life has been changed forever, we need to remember the brave sacrifice & the wonderful spirit of this Marine......One who served his country honorably, and wore the uniform of the United States Marines.
Semper Fi......
Your neighbors in Bothell.....
Our prayers are with you.....
God Bless you all..........

just wanted to express my condolences, and respect. i love you guys.

REST IN PEACE 1ST LT. MADRAZO, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Hi Uncle Joel and Aunt Jenny,
Just found this web page, again I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you both as well as Ian, Jared and Natalie.
I want to thank you both again for flying me to Seattle so that I could say goodbye to my cousin in person.
I remember talking to Nik about our cell phones, as he Natalie and Jared sat on the bed during our last Thanksgiving party in Kailua. I still recall that "awesome smile" he had it stands very vividly in my mind.
Nik was a great young man who was full of life and enjoyed it to the fullest, he was the he was because he had two great parents that raised him to what he became "An Awesome Inspiring Person."
Uncle Joel and Aunt Jenny, "Thank You" again! I hope to see you both when here in Honolulu in a week or so.
Love You Both!
Your Niece, Arlene

Nicholas and I were on sister ETT teams out of Hawaii. I got to know Nick pretty well during the pre-deployment work-up, and he was a good friend. A great American, and a fantastic Marine, it was an honor for me to work with him, and he will be greatly missed.
~Semper Fidelis
Capt. Peter L. Barrett, USMC
ETT 5-3

I love you Nick.. I miss you more and more as each day gets harder.. I went to your memorial this last weekend up in Seattle and everyone up there loves you and is proud of who you are and who you came out to be...A TRUE HERO. R.I.P CUZ...

Nicholas, I want to thank you for the brave sacrifice you made so I and all americans can continue to be free, you shall never be forgotten. to Nicholas's family I am so sorry for your loss. I know above being an American hero Nicholas is your family and my heart breaks for you all, we dont know eachother but now are forever joined as my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward age 19 while serving in Iraq on May 6 2008 was K.I.A. and also added to the long list of American hero's who paid the ultimate price for our nation's continued freedom. God bless them all and may he protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in peace Nicholas your now in Gods hands and remember America love's you....
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward 170th military police Fort Lewis WA. the dragon slayers

I had the honor of working closely with Nick and his fellow Marines in Afghanistan. Nick and I had become close friends while facilitating a working relationship of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Marines. We had great times together while talking about our family, friends, and futures. To the family of Nick Madrazo, I want to express my sympathy in his loss and let you know that he often talked about you and shared stories of your life with me. He is an outstanding person, fine soldier, and true friend. He will forever be, my brother in arms.

DAVID A. JARRETT
1LT, IN
Platoon Leader
[email protected]

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Hero, and my sincerest gratitude for his service. May God grant your family peace and strength.

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Proud aunt of a Hero
PFC Chase Edwards, USMC
KIA 06 Apr2006
chasememorialride.com

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade

To the family and friends of fallen Hero 1LT Madrazo....I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

Sir, it was an honor to serve with you, even for the limited time I did.
My heart goes out to the Madrazo family and friends.

1t Lt. Nichola Madrazo
you are my hero may god keep you in hi arms forever

Nicholas, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Madrazo family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of Nicholas and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

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 1Lt. Nicholas Madrazo our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Nicholas. And to Nicholas it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the Corps and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Nicholas, you are a brave Marine Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. 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 1,405 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Nicholas’ family and loved ones. Semper Fi !

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

To the Madrazo family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Nicholas' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...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.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

In recognition of First Lieutenant Nicholas Madrazo's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment # 969 of the Marine Corps League would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for his service to God, Country and Corps as well as our sincere condolences to his family.

SEMPER FIDELIS

Don Elseroad
Junior Vice Commandant
MCL Detachment #969

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful son; this is such a great loss and words seem so inadequate. I am the WA coordinator for the Home of the Brave Quilt Project. We would like to make a memorial quilt for your family in Nicholas' memory. Please email me at the address below. Again, I am so sorry.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO 1st Lt Nicholas Madrazo. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!


(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXAX__FZYg4

My Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to the family of 1st LT. Nicholas Madrazo, with So Much Gratitude for this Brave Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.

The price Nicholas and his family have paid, Will Never Be Forgotten. May he Rest Safely, in God's Care and may the Peace of God be with the Madrazo family.
I am the Sister of such a young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago

"Surely He hath borne our grief,
and carried our sorrows."
~ Isaiah 53:4 ~

May you find comfort and strength, in the beautiful memories of times spent with Nicholas and quietly and gently, may healing come, with each new day.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank 1LT Nicholas Madrazo for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.