Nicholas Carnes Obituary

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes:
Always remembering Nicholas. "Some gave all."

Our family is eternally grateful for SSG Nicholas Carnes service to the military.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes:
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 Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes:
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, I was Proud and Honored on June 20 this year to read the name Nicholas R. Carnes at the Illinois Freedom Run and Mideast Conflicts Wall Memorial in Marseilles, Illinois. I send the Family and Friends my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of such a fine young Soldier, Hero and Warrior. Being a Gold Star Father myself, I know of the pain and heartache you are all enduring and I send each of you a hug form the most inner part of my soul. Know these young Hero's will never be forgotten!!!

To the family of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes:
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

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Sincerely,
Kenna

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. 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)
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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

SSG Nicholas Ray Carnes was my Big Brother, My best Friend and from day one he was my hero.
Less then a week he will be gone for a year and it still does not seem true to me. I dont want it to be....
It breaks my heart that he had to GO HOME so soon, but yet it makes me very proud that he accomplished his dreams! My brother always was a good hearted individual and would bend over backwards for anyone! He had the CAN DO attitude and if you ever said you couldn't he would push you to prove that you could! He was so courageous and had a smile to brighten anyones day. He touched many lives in the short time we had him and I know that he is greatly missed by many people.
It is hearbreaking to see everyday on the news of another soilder giving his life; and the same feeling comes over me that I felt the evening I found out that my brother was gone.
Thank you to all of the soilders out there who are willing to give the ultimate sacrifice and protecting us. And thank you to all of the families who also have to sacrifice their loved one!
Much love to all of you's!
GOD BLESS and my brother; until we meet again Ill forever hold you in my heart, I LOVE YOU!

Amanda Carnes

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Carnes!

wewill miss u nick!!
never forget a fallen soldier

I HAD THE PLEASURE KNOWING NICK. I WAS STATIONED AT F.O.B GHAZNI WITH HIM. I WAS ONE OF THE U.S NAVY PERSONNEL STATIONED THERE. ALTHOUGH I DID NOT WORK WITH HIM, BUT I DID GET KNOW HIM. I REMEMBER SEEING HIM EVERY MORNING SMILING AND GIVING MORNING GREETINGS TO EVERYONE HE PASSED. HE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN BY EVERYONE. GOD BLESS.

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.

I am very sorry about your loss. I was a member of the unit that was replaced by SSG Carnes's unit. I have been in the very place where he lost his life, know of it very well. I, too, have left friends there. Words cannot express the loss one feels when a young soldier looses his life. My heart goes out to his family.

We have not met one another but i am a proud american and Nicholas is a american hero. It takes a person of strengh and commitment of honor to be able to do the job he was asked to you. Courage and loving often go hand in hand and i feel honored just to tell you that he cared so much for his country and he was prepared to give his life and now he walks with Jesus in a beautiful Heaven where a place was prepared for him. Pray for him so he can feel comfort from his loved ones and Jesus will help give you strength in amazing ways. I will pray for you and keep you in my prayers to help support you through your grief. Elizabeth Zahller Soldiers Angels support team

Today is a day that was to be celebrated by Nicholas and his wife Terri. For today September 19th is their first wedding anniversary. Nicholas was due to come home a few days ago for that celebration. He almost made it.
We now celebrate with Terri, what was supposed to be a joyful occasion, with heartache and sorrow.
The uniqueness of Nick's personality, commitment, and dedication is sorely missed.
May his ambitions, love, and memories flow through us all.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Carnes and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

I didn't personally know Staff Sgt. Carnes, but I do know your pain as I recently had a soldier killed in action. Many prayers from our family to yours for your sacrifice, and thank you so much for the hero the world was able know.

Sincerely,
Heidi Perry-Hipp
Calverton, NY
Proud Aunt of Spc. Matthew Murchison
KIA August 4, 2007 Baghdad

Nick was a fine young man and is missed terribly. Thank you everyone for your show of support through this whole thing. He touched more lives than he ever realized. Rest in peace Nick.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Carnes 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. 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~

Ssgt.Carnes, Even though I am somewhat older than you,never let it be said that an old dog can't be tought new tricks or reinstilled the values of an american patriote.

To the parents of Nicholas, I know how hard it is to loose your child to war. Your heart breaks and you have so many questions that are unanswered. I don't have those answers but as another Gold Star Mother I do have emotional support to offer you when the time comes and you want to reach out for someone who has gone through this same loss. Sometimes it is just better to be able to talk, cry or vent to another and I want you to know that I'm here for you. God has blessed me with the strength to do this and I'm thankful for that. May God give you and your family the comfort you deserve and His healing power to restore your broken heart.
In memory of my son SPC Harry (Buck) Winkler III KIA November 12, 2006 Samarra, Iraq

I had the honor of serving with Nick in Afghanistan, and being a brother by choice. He was a great warrior, and a model American. He will be greatly missed. Catch you on the flip side brother.

Words can not express my sorrow for your loss.

I remember speaking with your son at drill on several occassions. I can not recall what we talked about, I wish I could.

A Battery was more than an artillery unit they were a family. In all my years I never saw such cohesiveness in a unit or hard work regardless of the conditions we were in. I remember hating being transfered to HHB because of leaving the soldiers in A Battery.

When the time came he gave his life for that family. He now rests with the other heroes of A Battery who lost their lives so that we could life free.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May God be with you all and carry you through. Paul and Rose McDonald and Family

I am so sorry for the loss of your family member. I know how hard it is to worry everyday for a loved one in the war. My husband is currently serving with the the 1/149th in Baghdad...please accept our deepest sympathies. God Bless

i am the proud sister of ssg carnes he will be deeply missed by my whole family but through the memories we have of him we can still have him and even though he didn't come home to us the way we wanted i'm glad to have him home because now i know that he's safe and in a good place where there's only peace instead of war. i thank major leaumont and sgt. main for bieng there for my family especially my mother and i'd also like to thank chad conrad for bringing him home to us. RIP bubby i love you you're my hero

God Speed Nick!!

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

To the parents of Nicholas, I know how hard this is for you. As a Gold Star Mother the pain you feel at the loss of your son is more than you can bear but know that in time you will heal. I want to offer my emotional support to you as I feel that God has blessed me by reaching out to those families who are going through what I've one through. Please contact me when you're ready if you'd like someone to talk to or to vent to or even to cry with I'm here for you. May God give you His healing love and comfort that you so much need at this time.
In Memory of my son SPC Harry(Buck) Winkler III KIA Samarra, Iraq November 12, 2006

I had the honor of meeting a great leader and soldier. SSG Carnes was one of the best! you will be missed deeply but never forgotten!! BTRY A 2/138th FA

fIRST I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY PRAYERS TO SGT CARNES AND HIS FAMILY. I HAVE HAD THE HONOR TO SERVE IN THE SAME UNIT WITH SGT CARNES'S. HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND A FRIEND AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSES BY ALL THOSE WHOM KNEW HIM AND MET HIM. I NOW GREATLY CARRY THE HONOR OF BEING SELECTED TO ASSIST GIVE SGT CARNES THE PROPER MILITARY BURIAL. A/BTRY 2/138 FA HAS LOST A GREAT NCO AND FRIEND AND HIS LOSS IS GREATLY FELT.

Dearest Army Family,
I AM THE DAUGHTER OF SSG WININGER, AND I AM SEEING ALL THE PAIN THAT YOU FAMILY ARE FEELING I WISH I COULD TRADE HEARTS WITH YALLS HEART TO GIVE YOUR HEART A REST FROM ALL THE PAIN. I LOVE YOU THE CARNES AND BERSTIEN FAMILY. TERRI YOU ARE MY BOSS, FRIEND, AND ALWAYS MY ARMY FAMILY. IT SO BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE YOU THREW THIS HARD TIMES. WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND YOUR FEELINGS, AND YOU MIGHT NEVER UNDERSTAND SOME OF THEM TO. I SO LOOK UP TO YOU AND AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR BEING AS STRONG AS YOU HAVE BEEN. AGIAN MY HEART TO ALL YOU THAT HURTS DURING THIS TIME.
CAROL

I
am sorry for the loss of your son. I thank God for men and women like
him who give themselves unconditionally for their country. Sgt. Nicholas Carnes
is a true hero. May God give you strength and comfort during these
difficult times.
Arely Flores(aunt of Specialist Roberto Causor who met his creator on July 7, 2007 in Samarra, Iraq)

My families thoughts and prayers are with the family of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes. Our nation has lost another true American Hero. I know what you are going through because I too am a "Gold Star" Mother. We lost our Son Pfc. Zachary Gullett, while he was serving in Iraq on May 1, 2007. He had just returned from his leave home and had only been back with his squad for 10 hours when he died. I can not tell you that it gets easier because it does not. All I can offer is to tell you to accept the support of all those that offer. God bless you and you family and God bless Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes.

Stand down soldier... your mission is complete.

The proud Mother of a fallen Hero.

To the Nick Carnes family,
I was Nick's First Sergeant, his safety and well being was my responsibility. I cannot possibly express to you how much I regret not being able to bring Nick home to you. I will will carry his death and memory in my heart for the rest of my life. He was one of the finest young men it has been my priveledge to know. He was a great leader and loved and respected by literally everyone in the unit. Please try to forgive me for not being able to take care of him. I wish I could say or do something to take the hurt you are feeling away. We, the members of Battery A 2nd/138th Feild Artillery will try to live up to Nick's fine legacy throughout the remainder of our deployment.

Respectfully,
Steven P. Kirkman

I'M SGT NICK CARNES 1ST COUSIN BUT HE WAS MORE LIKE MY BABY BROTHER AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT WE ARE SUFFERING A TREMENDOUS LOSS OF A TRUE HERO . AND A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN WHO HAD ONLY BEGUN TO LIVE LIFE... BUT I WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU'S WHO ARE SUPPORTING OUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS TIME I ALWAYS NEW NICK WAS WELL LIKED BUT IT MAKES ME FEEL SO GOOD TO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HE HAD TOUCHED NICK IS A TRUE HERO AND IF HE HAD TO DO IT ALL AGAIN HE WOULD . SO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR KIND AND LOVING WORDS AND FOR YOUR PRAYERS.... I DONT KNOW HOW WE'LL EVER GET THROUGH THIS BUT KNOWING HOW WELL LOVED HE WAS MAKES ME SMILE...... JUST KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH HIS GRANDFATHER WATCHING UPON US THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE SUPPORT NICK MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR US ALL.... GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS AND BRING THEM HOME SAFELY...... THERE'S BEEN TO MUCH HEARTACHE FOR TOO MANY FAMILIES .... GOD BLESS US ALL, NICK GAVE IT ALL AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET HIM...... I LOVE YOU NICK MY SWEET BROTHER........ REST NOW BUBBY........ LOVE YOU FOREVER.

My Prayers are with you in this trying time another fallen hero may he rest in peace in the tender arms of his heavenly father, and may God confort you and give you strenght to carry on for Nicholas will never be forgoten with the grace of God we can never repay there bravery and dedication the price he payed for freedom and his country may you rest in peace my son

I never personally knew Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes, but I know he will always be loved and never forgotten. May you rest in peace brother. You are my hero,

V/R
SSgt Richard Daugherty
United States Air force
Brother of CTT1 Steven P. Daugherty/KIA 6 July 2007, Baghdad, Iraq.

Wray Jean,

I am so very sorry to hear about Nicholas. Mom called me Monday morning to tell me. I have not seen him or you since I was a kid myself, I hate that after all these years it has to be under these circumstances that I contact you. I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you. As a mother myself, I know that there is no stronger bond than a mother and her child. I can only imagine what your feeling and what you're going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers and there you will stay. When you feel up to it, Please contact me. I will give Aunt Earlene my information.

REST IN PEACE NICHOLAS, YOU ARE A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

My son Alexander Fascia is stationed at Orgun E. From his family to yours we send only love and prayers at this time. My heart and tears are with you and yours. The Fascia/Castillo Family of Phoenix, AZ

WE ARE SO HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU .... YOU ARE TRUE AMERICAN HERO ...YOU WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY..THANK YOU FOR LOVING YOUR COUNTRY ENOUGH TO SERVE AND SACRIFICE SO MUCH

WE LOVE YOU
LOUIE BROOKE HANNAH AND AJ

My prayers are with Nick's family and friends. My husband, Steve Kirkman who is presently serving in Afghanistan, has nothing but praise for him. Know that God is with you in your sorrow now and always.

God Bless all of your family & friends. Our prayers are with you all and I send my deepest sympathy in your loss. I am a co-worker of Sgt Kirkman's wife and we feel so sad for everyone. God Loves You.

My 24 hour lighted flag will remain at half-mast until sundown on the day of Sergeant Carnes' funeral.

My family and I have his death in our hearts.

I'm proud to say that I knew Nick. He was an amazing guy, and he will be missed.

my heart goes out to your family at this time. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nick will be missed by all who knew him. He was my best friend... my brother; in arms, in blood. By far the best man I have ever known.

My family and I are so very sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Carnes family,

Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are proud of the service Nick rendered to his country. He is an American Hero who will never be forgotten. His service and the service of all brave men and women of our Armed Forces make our freedom possible.

Love and Prayers,

Bill and Yvonne Draper

To the family and friends:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It's heartbreaking to see another life lost, another family that's hurting as mine is. He will not be forgotten.

Sister of Sgt. Jacob Schmuecker (7/21/07)

My thought and prayers are with you as you greive. Our son in laws nephew was also kia on august 15th 2007. May his memories stay with you and keep you remembering the good times.He is our hero!

Words cannot express the sense of loss that all of us in A Btry 2/138FA are going through today. I had the honor of serving with SSG Carnes throughout our mobilization at Ft. Dix. He was an outstanding leader and a great man. He was a man that I looked up to and enjoyed training with. He will be missed.

To the family of Sgt. Nicholas Carnes: Wanted to let your family know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. May God help in this time of loss and sorrow.

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)

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes and Family:


Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

Rest in peace.

As the mother of a son who is deployed, I want to send my condolences. Please know that there are many, many people who grieve with you.

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 now they are 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 Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

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

I am writing to offer my condolences to you and your family over the loss of your son Staff Sgt Nicholas Carnes. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a child.

When things settle down, I recommend that you contact a man named Michael Reagan @
www.michaelgreaganartist.com


He will draw one portrait of the fallen soldier. He does this for free and will draw any picture of your choosing. He has drawn presidents and other celebrities. My husband and I got one and it has helped me with the healing process. Michael is a truly gifted artist that captures the very essence of the person he draws. I look at my picture everyday and it gives me a connection that I cannot explain.

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 son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes. My heart goes out to you. It breakes my heart to hear of yet another fallen hero. I feel you pain and sorrow. I lost my nephew Dec. 2006 in Iraq. There are no words to ease the pain that you are feeling. But know that other are here for you. R.I.P. Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes. You are my hero

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Nicholas. My heart goes out to the family. I met SSG. Carnes last year just before we where to deploy to Afganistan. A finer man and leader surpassed by none. He will be missed by all that knew him. "I will be strong and courageous; I will not be terrified or discouraged; For the Lord my God is with me wherever I go." Joshua 1:9.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am, for the loss of Staff Sgt. Nicholas Carnes. As a parent, who has lost a daughter suddenly and having lost a brother to war... I am aware of the deep and devastating pain that you are experiencing. The overwhelming heartache, that seems to surface through our shock, as the time passes. Please hang on to your Faith and know that you will get through this.

May the memories of your Brave Young Soldier, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead, and may Nicholas Rest Safely now, in the Loving Care of God and know that he Will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Peace of God will be with the Carnes family.

I am the sister, of such a young Hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam, many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

I sincerely hope that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country Mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.