Nicholas Scotece Armstrong

1986 - 2021

On Friday, June 11, 2021, Nicholas Armstrong, beloved son, grandson, big brother and father of two, passed away at the age of just 34. Nick was born October 16, 1986 in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Western Branch High School in 2006, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2007. He was an Infantryman with the 1-32 Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. He deployed to the Kunar Province of Afghanistan, and was stationed at Combat Outpost Penich in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Nicholas had an intense passion and love for his country; he will always be remembered for his quick wit, wonderful laugh, and love for his fellow soldiers. Nick leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Carol Scotece Minton, father Bruce Minton, brother Michael, sister Leah, brother Daniel and his wife Julia, nieces Lily and Lucy, grandparents Michael and Sharon Scotece, aunt and uncle Linda and Scott Minner, cousin Sam, and his two sons, Cameron Scotece and Maxden Nicholas. A memorial will be held for Nicholas at American Legion Post 35 on July 10, 2021 at 12 p.m. in Norfolk, VA. His final resting place will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Disabled American Veterans.