Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski
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Charlie Gili
September 8, 2019
Hello,
We apologize for being so late in expressing our deepest condolences to you and your family. We want you to know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Nicholas Lee Ziolkowski US Marine Corporal.
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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, 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
Lynne Neibert
November 8, 2017
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
AJ
November 19, 2013
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April 14, 2013
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Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Ginny
October 2, 2011
May God Bless you and Keep you in his Love. I wish to Thank You and Your Family, CPL. Nicholas Ziolkowski for Your Service in protecting our Country and us. Never to be Forgotten!
Haley Pippin
January 19, 2011
Thank you for your unending sacrifice! May God be with your family as they continue to heal from your loss.
Peggy Childers
November 14, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski:
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
Jeri Herrera
May 28, 2010
Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Though I did not know Nicholas personally, he will always be a hero to me.
Sincerely,
Jeri Herrera
Proud Sister of SFC Rocky H. Herrera
KIA Jaji, Afghanistan 8/28/07
Kenna Larra
August 22, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,750 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
November 28, 2008
To the family of Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski:
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
In Memory of Nicholas ~ (Debra Estep)
November 14, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Nicholas, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Shawn Johns
September 23, 2008
Hi Nick...It's been awhile, just wanted to let you know that I am always thinking of you. I am deeply honored to have known you and the fact that you became my friend. Our deployment together will always be in my mind and I will never forget the day you left. Having to tell the guys you were gone was the hardest thing I ever did. One day I will come to see you. Please tell Todd and Kirk I said hello
HM3(FMF) Jamie Sclater
August 20, 2008
Nick-I have read the articles and admired your courage and sacrifice...from one Sniper to another-I praise you. As the stories tell, everyone wanted to be you! I can believe it! Jane says hey-we went to college together...funny how small the world can be, she misses you a lot! Keep that smile big and bright for us, you never know who is falling in love with it! Watch over us, especially our brothers overseas! God Bless, and God Speed! SEMPER FI!
April 20, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Ziolkowski!
November 21, 2007
I miss you brother.
Bob & Beth Houck
November 18, 2007
Tracy & Andrew, how we love both of you, and regret that our paths have crossed because our sons fought and died in the Battle for Fallujah. Every single Iraqi I met in Jordan, without exception, expressed tremendous gratitude for the freedom bought with American blood. What a blessing you have both been to us. We love you and pray for you often.
Gail Gianforte
November 17, 2007
Sorry this is late Nick. We think of you a lot. Shawn prays for you and the rest of the fallen 1/8 every day. We will be visiting you in Arlington in May after I pick up Shawn in VA. Your father has been a great support for Shawn.
God bless you,
Gail Gianforte and Family
Sgt. G's mom
Pete Lahourcade
November 15, 2007
Another year has gone by and your face is still fresh in mind brother. Not a day has gone by that I dont think about you. I miss you so much but am everso thankful for what you have done for all of us. Everlasting love and peace to you Nicky. Love you Momma2!
Pete2
Patti Holmes
November 14, 2007
Please know our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Love,
Scott, Patti and Cory
Family of Marine LCpl Jeffery S. Holmes
KIA 11/25/04 Fallujah
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
November 14, 2007
Nick (Ski) -- Every now and then a person enters your life, a person so remarkable, you just know you have been in the presence of someone very special. Even though we were never in your physical presence we feel that way about you. You are special, you are remarkable.
As you well know, your mom Tracy and your dad Andrew are special and remarkable people too. Their lives honor you every day.
Your brother Marines and Sailors miss you and continue to make you proud!
We all miss you Nick,
Charlie and Karen Fredrickson
Chaplain Denis Cox
November 14, 2007
Ski,
You were such an inspiration to so many people. For all the times you came to bible study and for all the times you brought your smile with you I will always be grateful. I woke up this morning (like I do many mornings) and thought of you, your family and how many lives you changed for the better.
Susan Stanley
November 7, 2007
Dear relatives of Nicholas, my son SSGT Russell J. Verdugo is buried in Arlington National Cemetery along with your hero. Nick is just behind Russell and one over. I took some photos last Memorial Day Week-end 2007 and have a photo of your Nicholas’s grave site and marker. If you would like a copy emailed to you, please let me know. I know we are so very proud of our fallen heroes, but we miss them so.
In loving remembrance of our heroes!
Gold Star Mother,
Kristina Wiles
September 15, 2007
I Am Not Gone
I have not left you
alone in the night
I have not let you out of my sight
I did not go into the ground you walk upon
Where grass grows to live
not escape
I am not in a dark cold place
I did not surrender
all the love I had
When my life transfered
from there to here
I can feel the pain
of your every tear
Though unseen
behind you in the mirror
Surrender to doubt
if you think I'm there
It is I causing those chills
running ear to ear
Dear precious loved ones
I am not gone
I am still here
Watching you close
from very, very near
I can be with you everywhere
Send you signs
hear your every prayer
So turn your head
when you feel me near
I might just be
standing next to you there
Copyright ©2007 Kristina M Wiles
August 31, 2007
I am wathcing the special tonite on CNN about the battle that took "ski's" life. You have my deepest sympathy. What a well-loved man. How sad. rest in peace.
Peter Lahourcade
August 23, 2007
I just stumbled upon this site and am regretful I did not earlier. I am glad this is not a face to face event as I am sure I will get choked up talking about Nicky, so here goes.
Nick and I both started in 6th grade at Boys' Latin. We became friends shortly thereafter and it only grew from there. He was my brother seperated only by blood. Every weekend was spent either at his house or mine finding some way to entertain ourselves, quite easily. He showed me the true meanings behind TRUTH, DEDICATION, VALOR,and RESPECT. He was true and respectful to every single person he ever met. There isn't anyone who ever met Nick that didn't love him, vise versa. He was dedicated to his religion, education, family, and friends. One summer down at the beach with my family, my brother, Nick, and I met these two girls (whose names I forget..please forgive me). One of these girls taught Nick about Jesus Christ and on that beach Nick accepted Jesus as his savior and was baptized. I have never seen someone take on a transformation like he did. It was amazing and something to behold. That was who Nick was. Never afraid to try something new. He welcomed challenge. Not a moment goes by that I don't think about him. I cherish every moment I spent with him. Street wars, capture the flag, BB gun fights, the silver bullet, basement boxing, the pyramid, midnight meals, ocean endurance, the beach every summer, and every other little thing we did. Having him in my life was a privaledge and an honor. I am a better person because of Nick. I will always have a hole in my heart because I miss him dearly; however, I am greatful to know that he, as well as, my father and many others will be the welcoming party to the pearly gates.
I'll finish with something Nick taught me: "Remember the past, live today to the fullest, and hope for the future." My heart is always with Nick, rest in peace. My heart and best wishes are also with you Momma2, Mrs Miller. Love and endless best wishes
~Pete2~
August 13, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 13, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Ziolkowski and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Marine deploying soon
Don Elseroad
December 24, 2006
In recognition of Corporal Nicholas L. Ziolkowski's Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps, the Tri-Cities Tennessee, Detachment Number 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
Dan LaMonica
November 14, 2006
I can not beleive it was been two years. there is not a day that goes by that i don't think about you. we all miss you so much. I wish you got to see taylor. Your in our hearts
love always.
Garnet Jenkins
November 14, 2006
Paying tribute to this Fine Young Marine, Cpl. Nicholas L. Ziolkowski, on the anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well Nicholas, in the Hands of God.
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
You have Paid the Ultimate Price for So Many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.
May the Peace of God and your memories of Nicholas,
remain in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 13, 2006
To the Ziolkowski family; I previously signed Nicholas's guest book. Nicholas on the 14th it will be 2 years since you were taken. You are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there two or three times a week. Each time I am at ANC I visit/honor Nicholas. From the most inner part of my heart I am so sorry Nicholas was taken from you.
angie
November 9, 2006
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Rick & Cathy Robidoux
October 25, 2006
Please accept our family’s heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marine Parents of
LCPL Craig Robidoux &
LCPL Derek Robidoux,
GySgt Saleem
September 20, 2006
Nick, you had that true warrior spirit that made you special among all the recruits that I met at Recruiting Substation Baltimore City (York Rd). I knew you were special the first time that SSgt Brown introduced you to me. Now you are among the other warrior souls forever made. Go easy brother. We will meet again.
Heather Wilson
September 6, 2006
My deepest condolences go out to the family of Nick. I only had the pleasure of meeting him once through his bestfriend Daniel Weathers when they were based in NC, but from what I gathered he was a great guy. I know it's been a couple of years now but I hope that God has guided you through these two years and time has healed your pain.
Rina Kryeziu
May 19, 2006
Dear Ziolkowski - Miller family,
First I want to express my deepest sympathies to you and entire your family.
I didn’t have chance to meet Nick during my visit in USA on 2001, because at that time he was in Marine. Despite of that I feel deeply like I know him because his mother talked to me a lot about him. Despite of tragic ending, I saw his photos, I thing he has realize his dream.
Dear Nick’s mom, brother and all who knows Nick, praise with him. You have lost dearest but Heaven has received an angel.
His life is not lost because he is dedicated in the War against evil forces and he will remain in memory always as hero.
My deepest condolence,
Billy Logan
May 18, 2006
I don't go a day without thinking about you buddy. My prayers are with you and your family and all of our troops.
jonathan walton
May 4, 2006
To the entire family of Nick. I still continue to pray. He was my best friend and his memories still are. No one will ever replace him in the lives he has touched. I was with him in 1078, he was my best man at my wedding, and 1/8 Charlie Co was never the same without him. And now I'm not the same without him.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 14, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ziolkowski 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 17 months ago today 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~
Q Madp
December 24, 2005
Thank you for serving this great country of ours. Thank you for what you have given us all.
I will not forget and it's my mission to remind all of who you are and what you have done for us.
Iraq War Heroes
Don't Let the Memory Of Them Drift Away
Raul Cervantes
December 10, 2005
I am a navy corpsmen, I had the distinct pleasure to serve side by side with ski, I remember talking to him while waiting to use the internet in Iraq. We spoke of how we would return and go surfing at cape hatteras. Upon recieving news of ski's passing, That night was one of the darkest night spent in falluja. I went to visit ski (grave) this year, I spoke to him and asked that he keep a watchfull eye on the unit he was stripped from and that he is missed but will never be forgotten. (band of brothers always)
Dan LaMonica
November 15, 2005
It has been one year and still everyday i try to make myself a better person as Nick did. thank you Nick for your insperation and selflessness we who knew you where lucky for that. miss you
Dan
Mr & Mrs M. A. Torres
September 15, 2005
Dear Ziolkowski Family:
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your beautiful son. May God's Mercy comfort you soon and carry you knowing that you will see him again. This country mourns your great loss. We too lost a son and pray for your family daily.
zachary margulis
September 14, 2005
nick was a good friend of mine at Boys' Latin School in baltimore. enough, truly can not be said about his character. nick was really such a classy guy who was always given respect simply because he always gave everyone else so much respect. i ran into nick at the towson diner last time he was home. we exchanged numbers and planned to meet up when he was home for good, which he did look forward to. in middle school, i remember staying over nicks house for like 4 nights in a row while he waws teaching me to do a kickflip on my skateboard, another thing nick was a natural with. he will be missed deeply. my only comfort is knowing he believed in what he was doing. ~zachary margulis~
Rebecca Hackney
July 7, 2005
Dear Ziolkowski family, I never did meet Nick but I read about him in the news paper and soon reconized him as my hero too. My cousin Nicholas Kirven was recently killed in Afg. My family prays for you and your family and visits your sons grave at Arlington (his grave and my cousins grave are not far a part.) I wish you all the best and God Bless to you all. You raised a hero indeed.
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
Abigail Richardson
June 17, 2005
I was blessed to have Nick in my life since I was a freshman in high school. I frequently dream of Nick and his kind touch still comforts me despite his passing. I love Nick and I always will. He was and is a truly special person. Not a day goes by where Nick doesn't cross my mind at least a million times.
Brian Thomas
May 27, 2005
I was in Platoon 1078 at Parris Island with Cpl. Ziolkowski, our senior drill instructor was Ssgt. Cave. I graduated alongside Cpl. Ziolkowski on Sept. 28, 2001. We shared the tragic moments of 911 together. Today is the 27th of May 2005 and today is the first time I've heard of Cpl. Ziolkowski's passing. I myself have been deployed twice with the 1st CEB out of Camp Pendleton, Ca. I'm an 0621 field radio operator and I've had to witness such events. Cpl. Ziolkowski left an impression and I have one memory of him that I'll never forget. He had a wonderful way of explaning things with his paced speech and calming tone.
Cpl. Thomas B,G USMC
1st CEB H&S Co. COMM Plt.
Wallis Meeks
November 25, 2004
My heart goes out to your family and friends. I never knew Nick, but being a parent of a 20-year-old soldier (Army), I want you to know that Nick will never be forgotten. His sacrifice is for all of us. God Bless you and God Bless America.
Ron and Judith Peters
November 22, 2004
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Kelly Easton
November 21, 2004
I did not know Mr. Ziolkowski, but we get phone calls for the Ziolkowskis all the time - apparently, our phone number is being given out when 411 is called to reach them. We have gotten their calls for four years, but were very saddened when reporters and friends of Mr. Ziolkowski's started calling this past week. Please accept our condolences. No one should have to lose a child, no matter whether they are little or adults.
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