Nicholas T. Rodriguez

I saw you there in the sunlight. I thought you had more fight. It is okay because I obviously didn't understand. But know what you were, a wonderful man. I wish that you would have come to me because every time that I was out of line you fixed me. Tough it out it will be okay you say, but in the end I lost you my friend. Well yesterday we were divine and yesterday you told me it is fine and I believed you.Now I wish I knew you were not true. You thought I could not handle the war and the...

To Luis in memory of Nicholas:

You've been there every step of the way
To guide, lead, and protect him in every way

He knows that someday you'll be there to hold his hand
For until then, next to God he will stand

He knows that someday you'll be there too
For next to God there is only you

You've been there through thick and thin
To help guide Nicholas from boy to man

You are the best Dad he could ever ask for
And...

My Dearest Son
As I sit here thinking of you, I cant stop the tears from streaming down my face. I will always keep you alive in my heart and you will always be my hero.
I love you very much Nick

Dear Luis, Anna, Tony and all of Nick's family, I know there are no words to really comfort you at this time. Nick was taken way too young, but take some comfort in what a wonderful man he grew up to be. I have so many fond memories of him, knocking on my door everyday looking for Jason and Ryan. He and Tony are in so many of my fondest memories of the boys growing up. I remember all the phases they went through together from power rangers to video games. I was so touched and pleased when...

Luis, no words can express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. No one should ever have to lose a child. But know that Nicholas is still in a place where he is loved so very much. God chose to take him home for whatever reason. Rest assured that although we may not understand why, God knows what He is doing so much better than we. I thank your son from the bottom of my heart for the service and protection he provided for this country and me while he was on this Earth. I cherish my...

I remember the day I realized I was in love with you, it was the day you left for Parris Island. My heart broke because I knew we wouldn't be seeing much of each other after that moment. I'm so proud of you, joining the Marine Corps was something you wanted for a long time and you went and did it. Things didn't work out between us but I have never stopped loving you or caring about you. I think about you often and will continue to do so. You gave me your blanket when you left for boot camp a...

Dear Luis, Tina, Diana, Tony, Amber, Christina and all of the important people in Nick's life and past friendships. I am so very, very sorry. I've never had the pleasure and honor of knowing Nick but I understand he was special.

A mass will be offered at Holy Infancy Church in Bethlehem for Nick and your family.

Please remember to do this one day at a time...sometimes it must be done hour by hour. With much love