Nicholas Gillin Braun

Nicholas Gillin Braun obituary, OMAHA, NE

Nicholas Gillin Braun

Nicholas Braun Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 25, 2014.
Braun, Nicholas Gillin

After a ferocious battle with cancer, Nick passed Saturday, April 19th. Nick was an Economics major at Vassar College looking to enter the field of magazine publishing. Nick was a Stag in the Symphony Ball and Homecoming King at Brownell Talbot. A gifted academician, he was a member of the National Honor Society and placed highly in Certamen and Academic Decathlon. A reluctant athlete, Nick ran Varsity cross country and track...sometimes his shoes were not tied...and his tongue never was. Finally confronted with the overwhelming odds of his disease, Nick's response was, in the words of Superman: 'I am needed elsewhere.' Rest in Peace our Precious Young Man.
SERVICE at Brownell Talbot Chapel, Sunday April 27th, at 1pm. To sign Nick's Guest Book go to omaha.com obit page and click on his name.

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April 19, 2023

SHARON J GITLIN posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2014

Jane Smith posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2014

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SHARON J GITLIN

April 19, 2023

Thinking of my cousin, Lisa, and her family on this day.

Jane Smith

May 23, 2014

Nick and I became especially good friends my senior year in high school, when we ran together during track season and over the summer, after I graduated. I've thought about him often over the weeks since he passed, and I think about how much his energy and optimism affected all of us who knew him. I miss you, Nick. My prayers are with the entire Braun family.

May 20, 2014

I continue to be in awe of the network of friends that Nick had. I loved hearing the stories of the amazingly unique and extraordinarily kind Nick. Sending my love, Debi Suess

May 19, 2014

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Braun, Ben and Alex,

We just received word of Nick's passing. On behalf of all of us at Morning Star/Pinellas Park accept our deepest sympathy and know you are all in our prayers.
God Bless
Mary Pinheiro

Suzanne Shahan

May 15, 2014

Dennis and I pray that your family finds some solace in knowing how beloved Nicky was and will always be. G-d bless you all.

Shelly Evans R.N.

May 10, 2014

Dear Lisa and Marty; I am so sorry and saddened to learn tonight of Nick's passing. I had the honor of being his nurse for only two days, but the impression he left on me will last a life time. He was the sweetest, most polite and caring patient I have ever cared for. I came home and told my 16 year old son what an amazing man I had the honor of getting to know and what an impact he had on me and in life. I left on the last day with tears down my face because he was so brave, so stoic and always so sweet even when feeling so bad. He was an angel then and is now in Heaven.

May 3, 2014

I am sure that Nick has a personal angel keeping his glasses clean and his shoes tied.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.
Jan Ciampi

April 29, 2014

We mourn the loss of such an exceptional and talented young man. It was a pleasure to know him during his years at Brownell.
Meredith, Alison & Jan Brockman

Matthew Knofczynski

April 28, 2014

This is devastating. The world lost a good man.

Requiem Aeternam dona eis, Domine...

Janet Pincombe

April 28, 2014

Dear Lisa, Marty, Ben & Alex - We are all devastated by your loss of Nicky. I know there are no words to help, but please know we're there if need us. Janet, Charley & Duncan Pincombe

Paula Smith

April 27, 2014

As part of the Brownell family, we all share the grief and loss of Nick. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to everyone who knew Nick as we did.

April 27, 2014

May your family find comfort through this difficult time by the wonderful memories of Nick. Murthy family

Richard Cupich

April 27, 2014

Requiescat in pace, mi amice. Semper spiritus tuus nobiscum sit.

April 27, 2014

Dear Lisa, Marty, Ben and Alex ~ We are heartbroken for your loss of Nick. May you gain solace through the love of family and your many friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nick will always be remembered very fondly. Dan, Sandy & Tory Wilson

Holly Rosencranz

April 26, 2014

Dear Lisa, Marty , Ben and Alex , it is clear that Nick had an incrdibly rich and full life and touched so many people with his brilliance and charm. I am profoundly sorry for his less and wish you strength, peace, love and support. Holly Rosencranz

Jim Mcclurkin

April 26, 2014

We have such good memories of Nick - I coached Nick in Cross Country. What a love for running he had and what a hard worker he was. He was so respectful and an amazing team member. We are so blessed to have had him on our Roncalli-Brownell Talbot XC Team. We are so sorry and we are sending you our prayers. Coach Jim and Janie McClurkin

LeeAnne Nelson

April 26, 2014

Nick stayed with us one night as he tried to get a flight home from college. We feel blessed to have met such a bright, intelligent and happy young man. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You will all be in our prayers. The Nelson Family in Milwaukee

April 26, 2014

My daughter Alex was a classmate of Nick's at Vassar. She said he was a wonderful boy. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Warm Regards, MaryLee Moulton, Omaha, NE

April 26, 2014

My daughter, Alex, was a classmate of Nicholas' at Vassar and she said he was a wonderful boy. I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss and that my thought and prayers are with your family.

Dave and Candace Mason

April 26, 2014

So sorry to learn of this - our thoughts are with you. Our lasting memory of Nick will always be one of laughter. A unique soul.

April 26, 2014

Lisa, Marty, Ben and Alex
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Nick. You are all in our prayers.

Kim and Mike Stuart (Nick Stuart)

Linda Mann

April 25, 2014

With deep sadness for your family on the passing away of your darling Nick. I remember meeting him at your home and he was quite a wonderful young man. Please take a small amount of comfort in know we all care and will be there for you.

April 25, 2014

May Gods loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Ps 119:76

Alma Stofferson

April 25, 2014

Many prayers, warm and heartfelt thoughts are with you today.

April 25, 2014

Dear Lisa, Marty. Alex and Ben,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most bitter time. He was a thoughtful, sensitive , fun person and I am very sorry for your loss. I love you guys and am praying for you as you go through this.
Connie

lauralea Suess

April 25, 2014

Dear Lisa,Marty,Benjamin, & Alex,

Bill and I send you our love and support as you go through a tremendously difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

with love,

Lauralea & Bill

Kelly Salvatore

April 25, 2014

Marty, Lisa, Ben and Alex -
My deepest sympathies for your overwhelming loss. May you find comfort in the company of family and friends during this difficult time.

April 25, 2014

Ron Hartnett Family...wife Kath got sick five years ago....she welcomes you Nicholas!

Sharon Gitlin

April 25, 2014

I am thinking of all of you. I wish I could have known Nick better. My deepest sympathies and love.

Karen Weber

April 25, 2014

Dear Braun Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Nick's passing from a UNO administrator. I was Nick's magazine article writing professor this semester. It was a privilege to teach your son. In his very short time as my student, he proved to be one of the most conscientious students I've had in my 20-plus years of teaching. For example, just last week, he emailed me his profile assignment from the hospital. He apologized for turning the assignment in late. He always let me know when he would be absent when he wasn't feeling well or receiving treatment. Our class is very hands-on and students get to know each other. Several students have asked about Nick and how he was doing. He made such a favorable impression among his peers in our class. I only wish all of my students cherished learning as much as I know Nick did. I will never forget this special young man and how he touched my life in such as short period of time.

April 25, 2014

Dear Lisa, Marty, Ben and Alex,
Our prayers our with you all. May your wonderful memories comfort you through your sadness and mend your broken hearts.
All our love,
Tonie, Brad, Tucker and Dillon

April 25, 2014

Dear Braun family - Tim and I are holding you in Love and Light. I will see you this weekend. Reading FB has given me just a little window into how deeply Nick was loved, liked and respected. hugs, your Greensboro cousin Debi

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