Matthew-Nielson-Obituary

Matthew G. Nielson

Jefferson, Iowa

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Nielson, Captain Matthew G. Age 27 Jefferson, IA. Died from wounds suffered in an indirect fire attack June 29 while deployed to Iraq for Operation New Dawn. Capt. Nielson was assigned to Headquarter and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment Ft. Hood, Texas. He is...

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Hello, We wanted you to know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Matthew G. Nielson US Army 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...

I have Matt's picture taken in Australia in my personal hero room. My thoughts and prayers for you, the family and comrades of Matthew.

Capt. Nielson, you and your family remain in my families thoughts and prayers, especially this time of year. It was my honor and privilege to work with you in Iraq. You are a what makes us all proud to be an American. May your family and friends be comforted with the certain knowledge you made a difference in a difficult world. May God bless you and comfort your family. It is my great honor to have known you and my promise to never forget your service and sacrifice as well as keeping...

Rest In Peace Capt. Nielson

We never met, but I feel we know each other and wave across the divide.

June 29,2013
In memory and honor of Matthew on the 2nd anniversary of his passing. We will always remain grateful for your service and sacrifice.

June 29, 2012
To the family of Capt. Matthew G. Nielson:
Matthew 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."

To the family of Capt. Matthew G. Nielson:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled...