Travis W. Nixon Obituary

It has been 20 years since Travis passed away in combat in Afghanistan. I still have a flag flown at the very spot he lost his life. I would like to get in touch with family to pass the flag to them if anyone can assist. I have held onto this flag and have tried to reach out with no success. If anyone can assist I would be grateful.

My son served with yours. He called from Afghanistan to have me pray for Travis. I continue to do so and want you to know your son will never be forgotten.

I have an American flag to give to the family of Travis Nixon. I had an American flag flow on the exact spot where Travis past away in 2005. I was the Deputy Chief of Base for Bagram Airbase at the time. Upon my return from Afghanistan in 2009, I was left homeless during the Great Recession for 5 years. I lost everything, but I held onto this flag and one other that I seek to return to the family. My number is 954-609-7189.

Happy Birthday Brother, miss you.

Happy Birthday T. Miss You.

Dad

Amanda and I were talking about you and laughing about all of the good times we all had. You are never forgotten ....

It's that day again. Wendy has created a Face Book page for you - Travis Nixon. It's awesome. People posting pictures of you in school, in the army, off duty. There may come a day when you are just a name on a monument, but that's not going to happen anytime soon.

Memorial 2016 is coming up T-bones. Memorial day is every day for some of us. Memories are what we have, for now, it will have to do.

Happy Birthday T. Be careful out there! Love Dad

You have no idea how often we think/talk about you. It seems like only yesterday you were bouncing around the living room.

Think about you all the time. Even 10 years later.

Thinking of you today ! You are loved and missed

God Bless Buddy. I hope that the nation will remember you. I will. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice for us and the people of Afghanistan. May the lord Jesus Christ keep you in peace forever and ever Amen.

10 years since that day! The pain still feels like yesterday. Miss you son.

Happy 34th T-bones.

Happy Birthday T.

Your legacy lives on Sweetie - Travis Aiden Pacheco was born today 10-9-14. Tony and Rachel are so happy. I so miss you Sweetie.

Hey Kiddo,
It's October. Still trying to deal with you being gone but I'm doing okay. I miss your smile and crazy antics. Ma

Happy 32nd Birthday T.

It's October. Dad is grumpy and sullen and doesn't know why, I do. It's October.

Still think about you and dayton everyday. RIP sergeant Nixon. OEF 2005 OIF 2007

Hey bro, I had numerous beers in your name this memorial day, I miss ya.

Been almost 8 years since you passed and it still feels like I found out just yesterday. It doesn't get any easier. Miss you, Trav.

Memorial Day Weekend, 2013. You and your band of brothers are remembered today by those who loved you, those who barely knew you and by those who know you by name only. You live in our hearts.

Happy veterans day bro, you are not forgotten. We miss you man.

Seven years ago today sweetheart. We all miss you but know you close just wish we could see those navy blue eyes and that awesome smile. me

Sitting here thinking of all the fun times me, you, tony and amanda had... I miss you....

Miss you bro. I miss rolling with you
Think of you all the time

Happy Birthday "T." Hard to imagine you would be 31 today. In many ways to me you will always be the little guy who fell down the flight of concrete stairs, and got up laughing.

Be careful out there...

Love Dad

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon:
Please accept my remembrance of Travis on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

Well today it has been 6 years and I can't beleive that he is not here. Travis I will always miss you. I will never be sure that he is gone but I know he is but I will never believe that he is I will always believe that he is here with us and making us all laugh and cheering everyone up. We muss you travis

travis, bro we grew in b co as young privates for siix years together i remeber fighting beside you and fighting with you i know you are in heaven wright now enjoy paradise and look out for your brothers love you man
McGill OUT

Love you and miss you so much.

"T"miss you so much.

On this Veterans Day I thank your family for your service and am sorry for their loss.I only met you once at Gardez shortly before your passing but I will nver forget your sacrifice.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon:
Remembering Travis on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

well 5 years know i still miss travis and think about him everyday. i wish he was here. well i miss you.

I miss you wild man.

I miss you Travis. It's been five years now and the world still doesn't feel right without you in it. You were the closest friend I ever had. I know you'll have a cold one waiting on me when I get to where you are and if beer isn't allowed in heaven, tell God to make an exception cause I'm bringing a case. I really wish you were here man.

Travis, I miss you like it was yesterday that we lost you. I wish you were still around, hanging out with Tony and raiding the fridge. You always made us laugh til we cried. Love always, Ang

I cant believe its been 5 yrs already I miss him so much. Maggie and Nick i just want to tell you that i am actually goin to do a tattoo for him on my foot he was my big brother. I think about him every single day, Love you Travis...And by the way travis u are an uncle :) wish u were here to see the baby when its here

It has been 5 years since I last heard your voice. I miss you cowboy.

I only met SSG Nixon once at the DFAC at FOB Gardez shortly before he died but he was an outstanding NCO and I send my condolences to his family nad friends this Memorial Day

I miss u so much travis i actually cried the other night just thinking about u....I love you so much and i am happy that i got to be in ur life well i miss u and u will always be my big brother

Happy Birthday T. Miss you more than words can express - Time has not dulled that. Be carefull!

i miss travis and always will. i meet someone that was on travis team and it made me drop to my knees and i cried but it reminded me so much of him and how he served his country and how everyone will miss him and how he was like a older brother to me. miss and love travis. miss ya

its been 4 years since we lost travis and i still think about him every year. i miss him and always will

well i will always miss travis and will never forget him. it has almost been 3 years since he left us and will never forgotten.

I still remember the great times with Nixon in the 504, I wish you the best and he will always be remembered. He was a great friend and soldier.

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My grandbabies have missed out on so much by not knowing you. ::sighs:: Our family misses you.

Happy Birthday T

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know Travis, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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Another year has passed and Travis remains in our thoughts and hearts. The supreme sacrifice Travis made is a debt that can never be repaid and will never be forgotten. God bless!!

To the family of Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon:
Travis 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."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I was just looking at old photos of Travis the other day. We hung out almost every day with Tony and Amanda. I remember one of his first Easter Holidays away from his parents. Amanda and I made him an Easter basket full of goodies. One of my funniest memories are when Travis and Tony were at mine and amandas house dancing to "Peaches and Cream" Both of them were hilarious. Travis, I think of you often and I miss you very much. You are a true hero, and I'm glad that I was blessed to have you in my life. Lori Sutphin

my brother served with SSG Nixon from 2002-2005, he was at the firefight which took Travis. I had tears in my eyes when he told me what went on. My thoughts and prayers are with the fmily. STRIKE HOLD!

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Nixon!

i met travis at his and and wendy wedding what a nice young man, very kind person was i was so sorry to hear that he had died, GOD BLESS YOU TRAVIS.

To travis his family and his lovely wife wendy i will never forget travis i am back in afganistan. every day i have thought about him and i have flown all over the area were he spent his last days. Evertime i cant help but cry and miss him more. i miss him and he will always be my brother and a graet friend to everyone that know him.

I wish you knew how many people who've never met Travis know what an outstanding young man he was. My husband & I "adopted" a Soldier in Afghanistan during your son's deployment. He was the medic. This kid never asked us to send anything so I'll never forget the day he asked if I would send him copies of any newspaper articles about Travis. It was truly an honor to do so. Upon his return to the US, we had the chance to meet him in person & we gave him the original articles we had obtained. We’ve remained in contact with the Soldier & I can guarantee you neither he nor Marty or I will ever forget Travis. I wear a hero bracelet bearing Travis’ name as a tribute to his memory & it hasn’t been off my wrist since I first put it on. Each time someone asks me about the bracelet I take that opportunity to educate one more person about your incredible son and his ultimate sacrifice. Travis IS an American hero!! God bless you… HOOAH!

I still think about Travis all the time, he holds a special place in my heart. He was always such a great friend to me throughout the years that I got to know him. I miss him dearly! My heart is always with his family too, God Bless you Nixon's!!

dear nixon family i am with you all the way i cried almost all day yesterday and rembering that he was always in my prayes. you guys will always be in my prayes for the rest of my life and and long as i know the nixon family.

i love you guys
hayley

I want to thank all who have written notes, shared memories, and sent condolences. On today, the second anniversary of Travis' death it is especially gratifying to read the most recent entries. It proves to us that he is remembered by many, not just his immediate family. That has been a big help to me, and again, thank you all.

God Bless the 82nd Airborne, Travis' second family, and all those in harms way defending our nation and our freedom.

travis will always be in my prayres every day of my life. he was also like a big brother to me. when i was in a bad mood he would always cheer me up. i loved travis like a big brother that i never had. the nixon family are in my prays.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Travis Nixon was my brother he babysat me when i was little and he always huged me when he saw me at school he watched over me all the time. I miss him so much. I love you Travis you are my hero and always be. The other thing i remember was that his mom maggie drove my bus all the time and one time i was really sick on the bus and he took care of me. That when i first meet him. I love you so much Travis and i know that you are looking after me right now.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Nixon and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Travis, was a great friend and leader. He will be missed. thanks you travis for all you have done for our country. LOVE YOU SEE YOU SOON MY BROTHER

Paying tribute to this Fine Young Soldier, Staff Sgt. Travis W. Nixon, on this first anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. A Multitude of Thanks, for his Courage, Dedication and Service.
Rest In Peace Travis Nixon, in God's Loving Care and may God's Healing Grace and Comfort continue to be with the Nixon family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

Hoping you continue to feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you each day, as this Country remembers someone very precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.

May your memories of Travis, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.

It's been nearly a year and the hole in our hearts is still just as big, the pain just as sharp. We miss you so much.
Love Mom and Dad

Travis and I were great friends. I was a groomsman at his wedding. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about him. His wife Wendy and I have stayed great friends. She was a bridesmaid at my wedding in July.

To the family and friends



I have only just begun this journey and may not have known your loved one personally.



I extend to you my deepest condolences. No words will ever express the grief those close to this lost treasure are feeling. I can only say that I can share this grief as I too lost a loved one July 8, 2006. I will continue to pray for the safety of our soldiers and especially the family and friends of our lost hero’s. I only hope the memories will carry us through. I will continue pray that you also will believe and know that our heavenly father will not give us more than we can handle.



As always I read (and cry) through the memorials of our lost hero’s, So many people have already expressed the things I would also say. I am amazed and take comfort that so many people care. I can only thank you for the sacrifice you and especially Travis have made to protect our country. As others have said “I am only an email away.” I would be honored if you so choose to share about this fine hero.



Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28



Laura Cameron

(CPL Joseph P Micks KIA 7/8/2006 Ramadi, Iraq)

I went through Infantry Basic Training at E co. 2/54 IN BN & Airborne at 1/507 ABN BN in 1999 with Travis. He had a real sense humor about him. He always did his best to help others. Most importantly, I saw him make the transition from teenager to soldier. He was a good man.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.



A PROUD MARINE MOM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Nixon family in the loss of Travis. I did not know Travis, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a fine young man and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Travis was like a little brother to me. I know in my heart that Derek, Brent, and Travis are all together watching over us...I will always remember his smile...He will never be forgotten.

I'm sending my most heartfelt condolences to the Nixon family. Our quilt group, Home of the Brave, would like to make a quilt for you in Travis' honor. Please contact me when you are able. And again, I am so sorry for your great loss.

Travis was an amazingly positive person, with an attitude and drive that would not quit . . . no matter the circumstances. I had the honor of being a friend, classmate, and teammate of Travis Nixon from the 8th grade all the way through graduation of our senior year of high-school . . . I am hurt by the loss of Travis, yet I couldn't be more proud to say . . . I knew Travis W. Nixon, I played football with Travis Nixon, I was a classmate with Travis Nixon, and I was a friend of Travis Nixon. He truely is an American Hero. A hero that I admire and a hero I wish I could have sat down and talked with just one more time. We all miss Travis back here in the state of Washington, and we all are very proud of his achievements, bravery, and his desire to fight for all of us back home. Travis, myself, and Todd Strader were the only three guys from our class during high-school that played football all four years . . . by the time we were seniors Travis had earned a nickname that I'll never forget . . . we called him "O.R." O.R. standing for "old Reliable". Whenever we'd get in a pinch, or miss a tackle, or need help, Travis was always there, sticking his neck out for the rest of us, and the betterment of the team . . . he became one of our most dependable players . . . and a pretty good player at that. My heart goes out to Nick, Maggie, James, and Wendy Nixon . . . Our prayers our with you and know that your son will never be forgotten . . . Be proud of Travis Nixon . . . I know I am.

My regards go to the Nixons and to Wendy. I met Travis when he was only a specialist, and throughout the whole time I had been in bravo company everyone knew him as a leader. He was someone that you could just ask a question, and even if he didn't know it at the time, you would get an answer, even if he had to call you at a very odd time of the night. Travis was a very crucial asset to the company and I can even speak for the ones that didn't have the luxury of knowing him as a person, he will be a name everyone will remember. Whether it was him just coming by the house to visit Jon, Steve, or I; or maybe just times where we would just talk as travis and dan at work. The best was going out with everyone which always included him. Whether it was the Cadillac Ranch or South Beach, I never felt like I fit in either place but I could always turn around and find someone to talk and have a drink with, and he was always there. Just like in the past and now, he will always be with us. Your picture will always be on my wall.



Your brother,

dan

My deepest and dearest sympathies go out to the Nixon family, and to you Wendy. I was Travis's team leader from the time that he got to the company, and then his squad leader and he worked for me as a team leader after that. He will surely be missed. Never have I met a man more willing to help out, and more than that, smile all the time. He was a great soldier, and a competent leader. His memory will be engraved in the hearts of all who have served with him. It was an honor to know him. God bless you and yours.

I just wanted to send a my deepest sympathies to Nixons Family and his wife Wendy. I am really happy that I got to know him as a soldier, person,leader and most all a friend. I served with him in the 82nd and will continue serving with him in my heart.

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and love ones of SSG. Nixon. I got the opportunity to serve with him in B.co. 2/504(1999-2002). He was a great guy and good friend.



R.I.P. SSG Nixon

I served with Travis at Fort Bragg in 2001-2002 in B 2-504 PIR before my departure to OCS. A great guy, a dedicated leader, and a fellow Ranger...he will be missed. My sypathies to his Family and Army brethren still serving overseas.

Travis was one of those guys in high school that always had a good word for everyone. I always admired the way he stood up for everyone he knew. I pray for all of you and find comfort that one day we'll see him again in Heaven.

Our thoughts and prayers got out to you and your family. We only met Travis when we where down for the wedding but what we knew of him he was a great man.You and your faimly will be in our prayers.

GOD BLESS.

We want you to know that we have kept Travis and family in our prayers. Our son, Kevin, served with Travis and told us of the news. He said Travis was a great guy and would always remember him. We continue to pray for all our courageous men and women. God Bless you and keep you in His care as you remember all the good Travis gave to others.

SSG Travis Nixon was one of the finest soldiers I have had the honor and pleasure of serving with. Beyond that, he was a dedicated leader and mentor to his soldiers. My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Nixon and family, and we want them to know they are in our prayers.

To the family of Travis Nixon. I saw your loved one grow from a Day 1 private straight out of jump school to the NCO ranks of Bravo Company, 2nd 504th, 2nd Platoon. I was impressed with him from day one until I left the platoon in 2001. I later returned to the regiment as a 1SG and saw Travis steadily moving up the ranks. His men always had faith in him and he was highly respected by his peers. We served in Afghanistan together for his 1st tour after which I retired. I'm proud to have been one of his leaders and have thought about him much as my new life has moved on. I last saw him in January. I, as a civilian and he, as a seasoned veteran. Those days are gone for me now but the memories are with me every day. I will never forget him and the sacrifices he has made. I've only just received the news of his death tonight otherwise I would have contacted you sooner. Please take care. God Bless.

First Sergeant Retired Barry J. Leon

You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard that my cousin Matt Rothweiler was escorting his best friend Travis home.We share in your time of grief and will remember that he died ensuring our freedom.

My heart hurts with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We share your loss as we also lost our son, Leonard W. Adams, in Iraq on January 24th, 2005. Sgt Nixon, my son and all of the other fallen heros died protecting our freedom and way of life. It is a big and ongoing loss and the only way to survive is to trust in the Lord and take each day as it come and live as our sons would expect us to live.



Sgt. Travis Nixon is a HERO, don't forget that.



You have our thoughts and prayers.

Travis was one of the kindest boys to ever set foot in our livingroom. He was always kind and never had a harsh word to say. His energy and smile will be missed. Jessie, Zac, and Justin are better for having known him...as are Jay and I.

Maggie,Nick and Family,

I am sorry for your loss of Travis.He was like a big brother to me through out the years we spent together. He was always making me laugh. Travis will be missed very much by my family and me. He will always be in our thoughts and our hearts forever. Travis will forever be a hero.

I would like to pass on my sympathy to your family. My cousin, Matthew Rothweiler, has been in the Army with Travis. I know that Travis was a good friend to Matt and a good man. Your family is in our family's prayers and will continue to be so.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Travis was a hero to all of us. He will always be remembered. God Bless