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Family Of Fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson Offers Letters Of Thanks
August 29, 2011
To the communities of Northwest Florida and South Alabama, words cannot express how we felt during the funeral of our Marine son, Travis. The support of the community has been remarkable to say the least.
You have shown that Americans still have a heart and patriotism for the country and her people. Travis would have been proud to know he gave his life and the people come together as they did to show their respect. Its nice to know that we haven’t given up on what our country was founded on, God, love, patriotism, honor, respect and the old fashioned neighbor.
I will learn from my son and this community and strive to be a better American and neighbor.
Travis, you will always be your beautiful mom’s and my HERO. We will miss you to the point we cannot describe but will join you, pawpaw, papa and the other heroes in heaven.
My prayers go out to the rest of the troops, its time we bring these men and women home. God Bless America.
– Scott Nelson
The family would like to thank everyone who helped with the funeral meal. We fed over 125 family and friends, and there was enough left over to feed the first responders of Atmore and the children of Abundant Life Assemby in Century. It was unbelievable to see the support of so many churches and businesses. Words cannot express the gratitude of this family during their time of sorrow.
Special thanks goes to the Alabama Wing House in Atmore, Wind Creek Casino and First Baptist Church of Atmore. Others who contributed were David’s Catfish, Pizza Hut, Subway in Atmore and Flomaton, Piggy Wiggly in Davisville, and the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Atmore.
Special thanks also goes to Abundant Life Century, First Assembly Atmore, First Baptist Bratt, Bratt Assembly of God, Poplar Dell Baptist, Little Escambia Baptist and East Brewton Methodist.
So many friends and family also brought meals to our home. To all we are forever grateful.
– The Family of Lance Cpl. Travis M. Nelson
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11 Responses to “Family Of Fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson Offers Letters Of Thanks”
Keep the memories, and know we all have felt your loss, and our prayers continue to be with you!
It was an honor to be able to stand and honor LCPL Nelson. I felt that I needed to be there because even though he did not know me he stood for me so I needed to be there to stand and honor him and his family. I pray that his family will get the comfort they need from GOD and their other family members. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this moment in your lives and thank you for your son and close family member.
Beckie and Scott,
There is no way that anyone can thank Travis or you for the sacrifice you’ve made for our freedom. Millions have served, currently serve and will serve in future, but you all have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Travis is an inspiration to us all to be better citizens. I pray for for our service members and veterans! Travis and all of our service members are my Heroes. May God bless each one and our families. If I were there now, I would hug you all!
All my love and respect,
Gary
I can’t imagine the pain and grief you bare but I know a God who will comfort you and bring you peace. What a wonderful young man you raised, you have alot to be proud of. I Thank You Travis for your service to our country, may you rest in peace. Remembering you all in Prayer. God Bless You All!!!!
To the Nelson Family,…..We all thank you for giving us such a fine man! Alot of people that you’ll don’t even know has been humbled by this terrible event in your lives. As a family member with 4 close relatives serving currently,…… I salute your family!!! Peace to you all is my prayer!
Marines say that their brothers that have fallen in duty have recieved their final orders. Their final orders are to forever guard the gates of Heaven. Travis may you forever rest in piece. I know now that God needed his soldier and I will see you again someday soon my brother!
Fallen Marine LCpl Travis Nelson , may you be in Heaven blessed by God for giving your life for so many around the world to experience freedon.
And may God bless America ounce again!
To the Nelson Family., may you some day find peace in such a tragedy. Our country is honered to have such a brave wonderful man whom gave his life for us to continue to live ours. May Travis Rest in Peace now with all his other fellow military Men and Women…
I don’t even know this man or his family, but this story has had an impact on my life. Prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this young man. God Bless his family, and thankful that God is still blessing America.
Your loss, I know has changed a lot of our young mens life. One of my sons never had the privllege to serve our great country as his brother and me did. To serve and honor our great country is somthing that a lot never do and a lot who never had a chance.
Standing on the streets I didn’t see some there and seeing some who were there was a plesant surprise. I did see all of Atmore Alabama.
Your loss was not in vain.
Mickey Powell
Flomaton
It is amazing that one young man brought so many people together.
God blessed this community with that young man. Words can’t even express the feeling I had standing on mainstreet that day.
I stood there with so many people that day, and not once did I hear anything disrespectful, no profanity, no arguing, and I remember thinking to myself that it would be so wonderful if it could be that peaceful everyday.
God bless the Nelson family!