Nicoma Park, Oklahoma
Joseph Nice seemed to be interested in everything. The straight-A student played the saxophone, was learning the drums, drew landscapes and played several sports. He dreamed of becoming a lawyer _ and a Marine. "He fulfilled his dream," Lloyd Nice III said of his son. "He stood his ground on what he wanted out of life." The 19-year-old from Nicoma Park, Okla., was killed Aug. 4 in Iraq''s Anbar province. He was based at Twentynine Palms, Calif. Mary Sneed often joked around with her grandson, gently chiding him when he''d spend an hour in the bathroom to make sure everything was "just so." "I mean this in a good way, but he was a nerd _ very polite, very easygoing," she said of the boy who used to cook for her. The two were planning a belated birthday party for Nice on his return. "I have been so proud of him," she said. "He just made my chest swell 200 miles every time I seen him." The Marine is also survived by his mother, Marilyn Nice.
In honor of Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Nice on the anniversary of your ultimate sacrifice, I reflect on your selfless deed and pray for your family.
Joseph Bracken
August 04, 2016 | Bridgewater, MA
Joey, you were the best brother anyone could ever ask for. I miss you like crazy. there is not a day that goes by without me thinking about you and missing you. I love you bro, I will see you again when my time is through. - love your baby sis
Miranda Nice
September 10, 2013 | Sidney, OH
Hey Joey, just stopping by to say i love you and i miss you, it will be 8 yrs since you been gone, we all still miss you, i love u cuz.
timmy nice
July 28, 2012 | Newark, OH
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Joseph L. Nice:
Please accept my remembrance of Joseph on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
August 04, 2011 | Carson City, NV
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one...
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011 | Blanchard, OK
Hey there cuz!! I miss you so much. I remember when you would call me everyday telling me i better stay out of trouble bc you was coming home to see everyone for christmas & 4 months before you was support to come home u past away...It broke my heart so bad & still till this day I think about you all the time I wish you was still here...I love & miss you so much..Thank you so much for your service to this country. Love your cousin, Mandy Carr (NICE) R.I.P 4/6/85-8/4/04
Mandy Carr (Nice)
January 28, 2011 | Buckeye Lake, OH
Hey joey i miss ya man. every time i see a picture of you i cry. i dont want you gone buy proud cuz you did wat you wanted to i love ya joey. =[
Timmy Nice
January 28, 2011 | Newark, OH
Hey Joey. I take the Asvab Tomorrow. But I am thinking about the Air Force, or the Marines. Mom doesnt want me to go because of what happened to you. but i told her if i do die it is for the country she lives in with freedom. i want to protect and serve this great nation and if i do die joey. i got you and grandpa waiting for me. i miss you. love you so much cousin.
R.I.P. 4/6/85-8/4/04
Timmy Nice
October 19, 2010 | Newark, OH
Thank you so much for your service to this country. We are sad for your loss and hope you know that we will never forget you. You served in honor and in grace to protect our great country. May you find peace and comfort. Thank-you so much for my freedom.
Pamela Wiscombe
August 21, 2010 | Orem, UT