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Name: Army Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson Age: 21 From: Glendale, Ariz. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea Incident: Army Spc. Nicholas E. Wilson was killed while conducting a roving patrol March 11 when the shoulder of the road he was on collapsed and his military vehicle rolled into a water-filled ditch in Ramadi, Iraq. Died:
March
11, 2005
Glendale soldier killed in Iraq rollover
Associated Press
PHOENIX — Spc. Nicholas Eugene Wilson, who died last week in Iraq, could never settle for a job in a calm environment, his mother said Monday.
“Ever since (the movie) ‘Twister,’ he’s always wanted to chase tornados,” said Wilson’s mother, Debbie Newhouse. “He always wanted to learn the hard way. He always went for the gusto in life.”
Wilson, 21, of Glendale, died Friday in Ramadi, Iraq, when his Humvee rolled into a water-filled ditch after the shoulder of the road he was on collapsed, the military said.
He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division based at Camp Casey, South Korea.
Wilson enlisted in the Army in February 2003.
“My husband, Ray, would always tell him about war stories in Vietnam and the Gulf War,” Newhouse said. “It was something he (Wilson) wanted to do. He wanted...
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Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas E. Wilson BY acidburnny on Jun 24, 2005 The Final Inspection
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The Marine stood and faced God Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward Marine, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"
The Marine squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,
They never wanted me around Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod
As the Marine waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward Marine, You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell."
To all that serve
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Blue C. Rowe
I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
God Bless You
Chaplain Will Strong Jr.
US Army Retired
Romans 8:37
Jose L. Montenegro Jr
I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.
Luke J Mercardante
I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget
James C Matteson
He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.
Rickey E. Jones
I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum
Derek Argel
I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro
Eric S. Patton
Thank you for your service!
Douglas C Desjardins
Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!
Patrick J Miller
Miss You
Love You
Todd Beamer
Let's roll, RIP Brother!
Russell P Borea
I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Michael J Crutchfield
Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.
Jason C. Ramseyer
When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine.
A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…
Jonathan Castro
No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.
Charles Dusty Parrish
Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard.
Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy.
God bless
Bruno G. De Solenni
sgt rawl retired
Bruno G. De Solenni
how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame
Philip A. Murphy-Sweet
Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!
David A Wilkey Jr
A good young man. My son's best friend.
Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia
It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"
Frank E. Adamski III
To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.
Benjamin Walker
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Trevor B. Adkins
If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time
lots of love your sister
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