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Funeral Held For Local Marine LCpl Travis Nelson
August 26, 2011
Funeral services were held today for Lance Cpl Travis Nelson, the 19-year old Marine killed in action last week in Afghanistan.
Services were held at the Atmore First Baptist Church with Chaplain Lt. Commander Jeffrey Bornemann and the Rev. George Weaver officiating with military honors.
Nelson, a 2010 graduate of Pace High School, was the son of Scott and Beckie Nelson of Bratt. He is also survived by siblings Daniel Nelson, 28, Jenna McCall, 24, and Anna Nelson, 11. He was engaged to Madeline Cates, 21.
NorthEscambia.com will post a complete photo gallery Saturday morning.
Pictured top: Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson at the First Baptist Church of Atmore. Pictured inset: The hearse carrying the fallen Marine’s remains enters Oak Hill Cemetery. Pictured below: Taps is played during the graveside service for Lance Cpl Travis Nelson. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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16 Responses to “Funeral Held For Local Marine LCpl Travis Nelson”
I am so saddened for the loss of your brave son. I want to thank you for raising a fine young man who must have loved his country. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss and be assured my thoughts and prayers are with you each day.
To the family of LCpl Travis Nelson,
My words can never ease the pain of your sons death, but I know LCpl Nelson joined the Marine Corps to defend this great Nation of ours and he did it voluntarily. He was not forced, but he courageously signed up knowing he was going to fight. He did not run, he stood his ground and he did so with HONOR. I could not be more Proud of what he stands for, and what he stands for is Freedom and Courage. We, in the United State continue to be free because of your sons willingness, strength and courage. He is forever etched in my Memory and within the fighing spirit of my soul. I only wish the outcome would have been different. Again, no words can ease the pain, but I’m so darn proud to have served with such a fine young Warrior as your son. Semper Fi and God Bless
HE HAS NOT GONE, BUT RESTS IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD. AS OUR PRAYERS WILL ALWAYS BE WITH HIS FAMILY. THANK THE LORD FOR THIS BRAVE MARINE. GOD BLESS
My family is sorry for your loss Mr Nelson, Will always be a hero no one can ever take that from you and your family. you are in our prayers
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, brother & fiance’. May he rest in peace, and prayers to you all.
could not get there to see the nelson’s but to my long time friends the nelson’s let us know if we can do anything. our hearts go out to all of the nelson’s
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
From one Marine to another, Semper Fi brother. You will not be forgotten.
My family thanks Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson and his family for his service to our Country. You are all in our prayers. I can’t imagine the loss you must feel—-there is no greater anguish. We love you and all of our Men in Uniform. AND their families.
Thanks to the family who raised such a strong and dedacated young man. He will rest in peace because he is resting inthe arms of Jesus
Today the NHS Seniors did our first senior parade in memory of Lcpl Travis Nelson. Instead of the senior flag being on the back of the truck leading the parade, we had an american flag. Travis will be deeply missed and will remain in our thoughts a prayers.
RIP & Semper FI Brother!!!!!!!!!!!
No greater gift.
I am proud of and grateful to Lcpl Travis Nelson for his service and his dedication to our country.. He has paid the ultimate price for us.. I am also uplifted by the outpouring of appreciation from this community for this young man.. May God bless and keep his family in his absence until they all are back together one day with their Lord and Saviour..
God be with this family at this time and forever. I am saddened by your great loss of this fine young man,Travis.
Rita Dagen
Austin, TX
may God bless this family in their loss, in a son, brother, fiance, and a Marine.