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Caleb Nelson Obituary
Feb 24, 1985 - Oct 1, 2011
Virginia Beach, VA. preceded in death by brother Jonathan, grandfather Donald. Survived by wife Anna J., sons David and Kyle, parents Larry and Barb, siblings Alicia (Justin) Enquist, Peter (Ashlee), Anna, Micah (Esther), Luke, Josiah, Levi, Grace, grandparents Twila Nelson, Gerald and Joyce Stepanek, other family and friends.
No Visitation. Private Funeral Service (for family, friends, and loved ones) Thursday 10am Christ Community Church 404 S. 108th Ave. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the Navy Seal Foundation. ROEDER MORTUARY
2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000
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Memories and Condolences
for Caleb Nelson
September 30, 2013
Dear Nelson Family,
We haven't forgotten....you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you 'til you meet Caleb and Jonathan and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven! Much love, the Poland Family
May 28, 2013
Fair winds and calm seas as you find your way on your eternal patrol. Thank you for giving your all.
RSWilliams USN
Charlie Gili
April 22, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Nelson Family know that we recently sent a donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation in honor of Caleb A. Nelson US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL). We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Peggy Childers
September 17, 2012
To the family of Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb A. Nelson:
Caleb 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."
Debbie Elam
July 2, 2012
Together...We Will Not Forget...My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 207 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
P. O. Box 534
Powhatan, VA 23139
Michael Hall
May 27, 2012
Gods speed Caleb.
Lynne Neibert
May 12, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Norma Cervantes
October 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I thank this soldier for having paid the ultimate price. He is a true hero. God bless his family and loved ones. He is now resting in peace and in a better place than any of us.
Sylvia Kronenwetter
October 15, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy
for the loss of your loved one and
Hero Caleb, and my sincerest gratitude
for his service.
God Bless you Petty Officer 1st Cl.
Caleb A. Nelson...you will not be
forgotten.
Annette Bloom
October 13, 2011
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Debbie Merchant
October 13, 2011
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We know your greif. Know that there are so many that are thinking of you and praying for you now. We are the proud parents also of a young man in the army. But we know your pain ares is still fresh also, with our recent lose of are son in law. And in sure he was waiting to meet your son. Love and prayers to your whole family.
Mother in law of SSG Patrick Hamburger KIA Aug 6 2011
Ruth Johanson
October 12, 2011
Larry and Barb
My heart and prays go out to you and your family, may God be with you at this time. Ruth Johanson (Wipf) and family
April Chaney
October 12, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family. I know this is a trying time and I know the pain is deep, but as a family of a fallen hero ourselves. Take the comfort, help and understanding from all that will reach out to you. The military family are close and the special forces are even closer.
Even though we greave for our heroes take comfort with his military brothers. They were there for us and I know will always be there for us. We gained many life long friends that will keep his spirit alive forever.
We are all hear for you and your entire family forever!
Family of Fallen
PO1 Jeffrey L Chaney USN EOD
Virgil and Becky Patlan
October 12, 2011
DEDICATED TO
SO1 Caleb A. Nelson
________
CALEB, THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVENT
BY
Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan
October 12, 2011
________________________________________________
Behold My seed, My Caleb
Send forth him, to thy womb
In secret, Ive created him
as son, brother, father and groom
Behold, My baby Caleb
His joy shall burst their hearts
A servants heart with a strong will and mind
Is My Seal of Godly art
Behold, My child Caleb
Go down and see My boy
He wars as a man of valor
And as a man full of My joy
Behold my Man-Child Caleb
Sent forth to fight mans war
Watch him carefully, Angel Gabriel
Throughout earth and sea and shore
Behold My Sailor Caleb
Watch his earthly-time close
For not too soon or not to late
But his timely second, will I boast
Behold My son, My Caleb
Who stands a Hero stance
And bring him swiftly home to Me
For with him, I shall dance
Behold My Caleb, see
The loves youve left behind
This celestials street paved with their tears
Of love, longing and the grieving kind
Behold My Caleb, Come
Lay your head upon my chest
Ive longed to hold you since before the womb
Enter into My gates and rest
________
Barb and Larry & Nelson Family, we love you and are praying for you all. We are with you, in your loss.
God Bless You All
Judy L.
October 12, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to family and friends. May God give you the strength, love and courage for the days ahead. He will surround you all in His loving arms. God's Blessings to you all ~
Bill Fead
October 11, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Sharon McGuire
October 11, 2011
Dear Larry and family,
It brought great saddness to my heart to see the news of Caleb on the news. I find you in my thoughts often. I pray for Gods Grace and comfort for you and your family. Death can shatter our hearts, so we need to remember the Hope that is before us and believe.
With much love
Sharon McGuire
Janet Boos
October 11, 2011
Thoughts and prayers from my entire family go out to you and your family..
Del & Jill Weiser
October 11, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of PO1 Caleb Nelson. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten for making the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. May God bless him and all who loved him.
MacDaniel
October 8, 2011
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Caleb will never be forgotten.
For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
I Salute You.
Suzanne MacDaniel - A Proud Aunt
Colonie, NY
SGT. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04 - Iraq
Virg and Evelyn Ediger
October 7, 2011
Larry, Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss of Caleb. We're praying that God's strength and presence will be felt by your entire family.
Virg and Evelyn Ediger
Al and Trudy Meendering
October 5, 2011
Larry and Barb,
We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Caleb obviously was a brave young man who served his country well. Our hearts are broken in this lose and our prayers will be with you.
Love because of Jesus,
October 5, 2011
Larry, Barb and family,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to your family. We homeschooled with you many years ago and always were so inspired by your family. The faith and love you all exhibited was such a blessing. May God comfort you now. Mike, Kay, Brent and Kady Milow
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