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Kelli Hughes
May 24, 2022
9 years ago, the world for a moment stopped spinning and we all felt it. Always with a smile on his face did he inspire......... Kindly Kelli
Captian Kelli Hughes
May 25, 2021
Dear Nathan, It is 2021, Please say hi to my mother and my father who are now both in heaven. I am certain that your humor and devotion to safety is evident as you fly your balloon and smile from heaven..... always your friend Kelli
GREG WHIPP
May 24, 2021
Hey Nate! I'm thinking about you today and wondering what you might be up to. After all you've got the entire universe as a playground. Whatever you're doing I know you have things completely under control
and you are enjoying every second of it. I miss you buddy! GOD BLESS!
Greg
KL Hughes
May 24, 2020
Nathan, you popped up when I needed you most in a reminder email. Lots going on and your beautiful timeless humor we miss. Peace to you always
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Kelli Hughes
May 24, 2019
Awe.... Nate. How you enriched my life... we didn't see much of one another and when we did it was a gratifying catch up on each others lives..... and the balloon rides were magical as were you.... there will never ever be another Nate..... say hi to my dad up there ❤
victoria Larkens Bee
February 20, 2015
Never forgotten.
June 21, 2013
I'm sorry for the loss of your love one. There will be a time where death and sickness is no more. That's why we can look forward to the new paradise earth.
T.H
betsy mccrimmon
June 6, 2013
He was such a shining light every were he went. What a gift he was to everyone who knew him. I'll miss you & your smiles and laughter. God Bless you. Betsy McCrimmon
Greg Whipp
June 6, 2013
GOD'S SPEED, NATE. Now your flying like never before. Only this time the flight plan reads your destination is the entire universe and you will be traveling at the speed of light.
We will miss you and think of you often. Hope to one day meet up with you on that great adventure. GOD BLESS YOU, NATE.
- Greg, Teresa, Anna & Erika Whipp
Ann Whipp
June 6, 2013
Dear Nate, I will miss your great smile and laugh. I guess you and hangar 437 (better known as 60-1) guy are cooking up some tales to be told. You are one of the best friends we have ever had, always ready with a helping hand and good advice. You will be remembered for your wit, talents, good nature and your ability to start new adventures and conquer every one of them. You lived life to the fullest and in doing so you enriched every life around you. God Bless and keep you and your great family, including all of your "extended family" with whom you embraced each new adventure you tackled and shared those special experiences.
Bye, bye for now but not forever.
June 5, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for all of Nate's family and the Haslet Fire Department Family. Thank you from a Haslet resident for all you did.
May your sweet memories live in your family and friends forever. You are missed.
June 3, 2013
Dear sweet Nate, you are missed already. The Dalen Family
Kelly Busch
June 1, 2013
I only new Nate on the balloon field once every year in Albuquerque! What a smile and presence. Kelly Busch Denver, CO
Toni Durr
June 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of Nathan's passing. My late husband, Gregory, was his friend and spoke highly of him. I met him when Gregory was in hospice and he was so kind to us.
Jack Cruz
June 1, 2013
I know Nate will be missed. May Nate the Great live on forever in your memories and your hearts!
June 1, 2013
Nate, I didn't know you here on earth, but from all accounts from those who did, you were and are a beautiful angel who will continue your dreams and looking out for others. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain.
May 31, 2013
dear nate, you will never be forgotten. my heart is so sad for those you left behind :(
Rebecca Lee
May 31, 2013
I dated Nate for six months and he was a fire ball of energy. We haven't spoken for years, but it wasn't from a bad split. He was and is a good man. Full of dreams that he not only followed but leapt for. His smile is always etched in my memory. Nate dogg you crazy kid you will be missed.
Rebecca Lee
John Owen
May 31, 2013
In the brief time I knew Nate at EAA Chapter 670 I was totally impressed with his kind, genuine nature. I'm so sorry for your loss.
May 31, 2013
Nathan's involvement with Young Eagles touched the lives of many teens from the Metroplex and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Each summer, the Ulster Project brings 16 U.S. and 16 Northern Irish teens to Hicks Field, Where the Young Eagles give plane rides to each teen. This event is invariably the most exciting and best-rated event of the summer for these teens. Nate will be remembered for his service as a firefighter and his example of a life well-lived. But all of us in the Ulster Project will remember him as well as one of the pilots who helped give hundreds of young people a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On behalf of Ulster Project-Arlington, I want to extend my condolences to Nate's family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken Simon
President, Ulster Project-Arlington, 2011/2012
Jennifer Kmetz
May 31, 2013
I didn't know Nate. I've heard such wonderful things about him. As part of the AA family, I am sending you all of my heartfelt condolences. Nate is flying high with his new angel wings.
Carolyn Petree
May 31, 2013
Heaven has gotten another beautiful Angel......
Dee Dee Bridges
May 31, 2013
WE love you!! You filled our loives with so much happiness. We are so glad God brought us all together 21 years ago in Texas!! When I looked to the skies I will always see you! Forver in our hearts you will be!
Penguin, Dan, Jeb and Allison
Patrick & Denise Kennedy
May 30, 2013
Abel Family, We are at a loss for words after hearing of the passing of your son & brother. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
David Bell Jr.
May 30, 2013
Rest In Peace Nate. God has given you your true wings...
Kelli Hughes
May 30, 2013
Dear Nate .... Life is not a journey with the intention of leaving this old world in a well preserved body but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming WOW WHAT A RIDE ..... This saying reminds me so much of you. You lived life to the fullest and you could make me and a million other girls smile. As I fly my 757 red-eye flight on friday nite into saturday morning - I know you will be with me ... Up in the Cockpit ...One more flight for Nate .... And we will arrive back in time for your Memorial ... I Love You - I will miss you and I will never EVER forget you buddy !
Captain Kelli Hughes
American Airlines 757/767
The Abel Brothers
May 30, 2013
Nate & Jade @ Lake Murray
May 30, 2013
Janis Sheen
May 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy in the passing of Nate. He had a huge heart that was open to everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Claudia Crandall
May 30, 2013
I will always miss flying with you, Nate. I love you, my friend!
IMPORTANT for all that plan to attend Nate's Celebration of Life!!!
The address for Nate's Celebration of Life has been relocated, please do not go to the Hicks Airport. New location:
Heritage Baptist church in Haslet this Saturday at 10 AM
1200 FM-156 Haslet Texas 76052
Church phone: (817) 439-5220
Fire Department and AA personnel are encouraged to wear uniforms.
Natasha Ladd
May 30, 2013
Thank you so much for taking my son up in the air in your airplane. He will never forget that!
Natasha Ladd
Kelly Scott
May 30, 2013
Nate was such a good guy & alot of fun to work with. He always had a smile, hug, or something funny to say. I'm sad that he has left this earth too soon. I'm praying for the Abel family at this sad time.
Dale Fitzgerald
May 30, 2013
Had the pleasure of flying a whole month with Nate. He always kept us in stitches. There was no end to his stories. He'd put his music over the PA while we got ready for the passengers. And they loved him, too. He was so full of life. I still cannot believe he is gone. My heart goes out to Barb and the family. May you ever soar in your balloon, Nate!!!
Robbie Campbell
May 30, 2013
Nate will be truly missed. He was a great flight attendant. I had the pleasure of working with him several times. God bless him and his family.
Tara Thompson
May 30, 2013
Nathan was one of the brightest spirits I ever knew.....
Tara East Thompson
Tyla Whipp-Holsomback
May 30, 2013
We will miss you, Nate. But I know you are eating tamales and swapping stories with Dad, once again. Fly home, dear Nate. xoxo
Kim Demith
May 30, 2013
I only flew with Nate once but never forgot him. I remember thinking geez this guy has a lot going on, no way it's all true. I came to see that in fact it was all true and as his obituary states he was truly a dream-achiever. My greatest sympathies to his family and his friends who knew him best. Soar high, Nate.
John McClanahan
May 30, 2013
Nate was a lover of life. He knew no limitations on what he could acheive. I am privileged to say he was my friend. I wish to express my deepest sympathy and love to the Abel family.
Sunny Horizons
Richard Ret
May 30, 2013
My prayers go to Nate and his family. He was a great guy... Gentle winds my friend.
Rodney Johnson
May 30, 2013
Nate was and always is a dreamer! before he passed we had a conversation about our futre and our expierinces. I have learned so much from one 6 hour convo and then the two years we spent together I will always cherrish and hold close to my heart. I have learned allot from Nate and will never forget all the lessons he taught me, whether I wanted to learn them or now. He showed a way to live life and Enjoy what I do or its not worth doing. He never said "yolo" or anything like that he simply said "live dangerously" and it certainly got us both in trouble. But it was fun and worth doing. Sure we had our occasional disagreement but at the end of it he always found a way for us to laugh about it and make us both a better person. Nate was my go to guy for if there was anything I needed to talk to him about and he would always have my back. I will miss him and always love him.
Nate and Jeff is the best brother ANYONE could ever ask for and I am honored that I had the oppritunity to be his brother.
I love you Nate!
Kevin Kime
May 30, 2013
We will never forget our Fellow Brother Nate, God Bless the Abel Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Team Nate: Glenda, Nate, Jennifer, Barb, Doug, Robynn & many more
Glenda Boggess-Gardner
May 30, 2013
Nate was full of life, and lived more in his 39 years, than most do, in a life-time. Though his time was cut short, his memories live in all of us. Nate touched lives and we're all the better for it.
Some of my favorite memories of Nate include game nights and watching him dance with his mother. This special man will never be forgotten on earth. Heaven is in for a real treat!!! I love you, Nate!!!
Christine Clary
May 30, 2013
I love what the obituary says about him. The dreamer in him is what I liked most about him. No matter what obstacles he faced, he always found a way to keep working toward his dreams. My heart goes out to Barb, Pops, Jeff, Mimi, Josh, Jade and the rest of his family. He will be deeply and dearly missed.
Nate Scuba Diving in Cozumel 2006
Christine Clary
May 30, 2013
Nate at Haslet Fire Camp 2006
Christine Clary
May 30, 2013
Nate on a Family Cruise 2006 - This is one of my favorite pictures of him.
Christine Clary
May 30, 2013
Dianna Buchanan
May 30, 2013
I want to express my deepest sympathy for Nate's family. He was most certainly an example of courage and service that we should all strive to achieve. God Bless and comfort you all, Dianna Buchanan, City of Haslet City Secretary
Pete Herron
May 30, 2013
You will be greatly missed brother! Enjoy the view!
May 30, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Pitts Family, Haslet
J-Dub littierre
May 30, 2013
Bro, you will be missed. you were the best friend any one could of had. Thanks for all you have done and for all the good times we had.
Steve Fusco
May 30, 2013
Peace to the Abel family and all who knew Nate.
Scott Family
May 30, 2013
Thank you for your service's to keep our communities safe. May God Bless your family and fellow Responders. Rest in Peace "Firefighter"
Elvis at balloon fiesta 2012
Shelly Cannaday
May 30, 2013
Your smile will be surely missed. You are an inspiration to our family. Rock the heavens Elvis.
May 30, 2013
From everyone at the Sanger Fire Department our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Haslet Fire Department. May you watch and protect all your all as you watch over them.
Heather Schafer
May 29, 2013
Nate, your personality shined brighter than any light ever could, so let this candle symbolize the brightness you brought to those around you--near and far. You will be missed more than you could ever imagine. Love you always.
Gary Larson
May 29, 2013
Godspeed my friend!
Jennifer O'Neal
May 29, 2013
I like and adored him the short, short times I was blessed with his presence! Fun guy will be missed!
Godspeed Nate!
Gary Larson
May 29, 2013
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