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Community Mourns Loss Of Scott Nelson, Father Of Fallen Marine
September 26, 2012
The North Escambia area is mourning the loss of Scott Nelson of Bratt who passed away Monday.
Scott Nelson was the father of LCpl Travis Nelson who was killed in action August 18, 2011, in Afghanistan. Scott and his wife Beckie could not stand the thought of spending their first Christmas at home without their Marine. They decided to give back to the communities that had supported them so much following their tragic loss.
The Nelson family, along with a small army of volunteers, prepared and delivered about 125 meals on Christmas day for elderly, shut-in and needy people in the Bratt, Atmore and surrounding areas. It was all to honor the memory of Travis.
“He really was our hero,” Scott Nelson said just before Christmas.
Scott and the Nelson family established a scholarship in their son’s name to benefit outstanding seniors involved in either the Northview or Pace High School ROTC program or in the Young Marines of Pensacola. They family also worked to purchase a memorial that stands in honor of their fallen Marine at the LCpl. Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt.
Scott Nelson and the Nelson family were named NorthEscambia.com Persons of the Year for their unselfish sacrifices.
On May 3, Nelson took part in a National Day of Prayer observance held in Century.
“I pray for the safe return of our troops,” said Nelson as he prayed for the military and local law enforcement, firefighters and EMT’s. “And for the families…only You can provide comfort in the their hearts.”
The following day, he received the diagnosis that he had cancer.
Funeral services for Scott Nelson were held Wednesday at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Pictured: Scott and Beckie Nelson remember their son, LCpl Travis Nelson, shortly after he was killed in action in August 2011. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
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19 Responses to “Community Mourns Loss Of Scott Nelson, Father Of Fallen Marine”
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Words could never convey our condolences strongly enough. We remain in prayer for comfort for anyone who was blessed enough to be touched by this great man. I didn’t spend nearly enough time with Scott, but will always remember him with love and respect.
I know Beckie and Anna are hurting, but they also know that Scott, Travis, Uncle Daniel and Granny are kicking it up with the angels in heaven. I guarantee Granny has chicken and dumplins cooking!
I worked with Scott. On I-10/110 and in Tallahassee and
Couldn’t have had a better boss worked with a finer man.
My prayers are with the Scott family.
Scott, you will be very missed
Thoughts and prayers sent to the Nelson family. May God wrap his arms around you all and give you the strength and peace during this difficult time.
Scott you will be truley missed, RIP neighbor…….)0:
Becky and Anna, my heart breaks for you. I am sending prayers.
i am so sorry for another lose of the nelson family i give you all my hope and prays i know it might be a bumpy road after today i know how all of the nelsons are feeling right now but just keep holding on with all the other nelsons and just keep staying in touch with the other nelsons
love and always abigail
this is bad news to hear, so sorry of your loss Becky your heart has to so heavy now, but have assurance that you and your husband has given back so unsellfishly to the community and for that show of love I know he will be greatly missed , although we didi not know him personally it breaks my heart. but now he is with Travis once again prayers for you
Becky and family,
I am so sorry for all of you in your loss. May God comfort you and get you through this difficult time. Just remember that there are people everywhere, including myself, praying for you during this time and for months to come.
Wow, my heart goes out to the Nelson family, especially Mrs. Nelson. I pray the Lord comforts her in a mightly mightly way. Stay stong dear lady, God knows what he’s doing, even in times like these.
Dearest Becky & Family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. We are so sorry for your loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. we will miss you Scott! <3
I am so sorry for your loss. I do not know the loss of a child, but I know the loss of a spouse, and I cannot begin to understand having both in a such a short time. My prayer is for strength and comfort that only God Almighty can provide. Hold strong to the knowledge we will see them again. God love you.
This completely breaks my heart for this wonderfull family. May God be with and comfort this entire family and wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of you that you may find some kind of peace. My sincere condolences go out to this family. I am so sorry to hear this.
I pray for this family and their loses. I hope they can find some peace and feel the presence of God as they move forward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers go up for this whole family. Jesus, I know you will hold their hands today and every day!!!
RIP Mr. Scott!! May God wrap His arms around this family!! <3
R.I.P Mr. Scott! You were truly loved and will truly be missed. God wanted Mr. Scott to come to heaven to be with Travis.
R.I.P. Mr. Nelson.
May God be with his wife and family. Give them peace and comfort and know their Hero’s are Angels in our heavens protecting them. Amen.
…My Dear god in heaven…please be with this family and Mrs.Nelson…this is such
a tragedy for this lady..I ask that Jesus our lord..wraps his loving arms around Mrs.
Nelson..and gives her all the strength and spirit she will need for the rest of her life…and that many loving people will be there for her..from now on..Dear God I ask this in
Jesus name…Amen.
What a horrible loss for all of us… my thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Nelson family.