21, of South Glens Falls, New York.
Brown died in Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol was ambushed. He was assigned to the Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, 1st Armored Division, Glens Falls, New York. Died on April 11, 2004.
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"No matter what I write here can express the pain and loneliness I feel. I want you here, I want to know if you would of had children and I want to know what you be today. This hell will end for me someday, when I don't know! Till we meet again please watch over all who love you Nate help me stay on God's path he has placed for me, remind him the strength I need daily! My love is always with you 💔"
"One More Thing Nate
"Somewhere Between Right And Wrong,
There Is A Garden. I Will Meet You There" ❤"
Karen McAuley of South Glens Falls New York
"Nate,
As Your Aunt, I Have Thought Of You So Often. I Have You On My Twitter Bio, Right There Next To Your Grandfather. So Proud. Everyone Who Sees It, Tells Me Thank You & Your Grandfather For Your Sacrifices. I Do Not Like To Hear These Type Of Comments Of Course. But, I'm Proud Of You & Dad None The Less. I Wish You Could Hear A New Song By Josh Groban Called "Bring Him Home" It Is Actually A Prayer That I And I Know Your Mom Would Want For You. A Million Times Over.
We Will See You Someday Soon Nate. Until Then Live In The Joy Of Christ's Arms.
Aunt Karen M."
Karen McAuley of South Glens Falls New York
"Can't believe its been 11 years already! Nathan not a single day goes by that your not thought of brother. I know your pulling watch over all of us from above. Your with me every step I take in life and I like to think as long as I share the thoughts with you, you get to experience them. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts & prayers always!!!"
Viking Brother of NY
"Thinking of you today and everyday ♡"
"Love you, miss you so much <3"
"Hey Nate,
It's been ten years since God called you to heaven, I hope your at peace. We will always be brothers in arms, I will never forget you."
Alcides Perez Jr of Alpha Company 2-108th inf..
"GOLD STAR
here we are a country that seeks gold, in quest for it the native society destroyed ,as well as white souls were sold.
somehow when i stood listening to an award owner of the star of gold, the value seemed so steep , the price paid in pain. as she was told the words to her, unclear, the moment insane.
the words came from her lips, the sorrow and loss her heart a great abyss for her sw...eet son forever to miss.
Nate,sweet Nate, left so long ago but it was yesterday as the love of a mother goes.
the father eyes tear red spoke of the uniformed men , message of dread.
they came and turned the blue star to gold, the april day became so cold.
we are soldiers and accept our fate, if it be life or at our creators gate. we lose the ones from the ranks, we grieve, remember. it was april for us the gold star mother it became it will be forever december.
spring comes then summer warm, fall follows tapestry of color adorn , then comes the pure gentle snow the seasons of sorrow only the gold star mother knows.
look to the gold america the cost to high,just ask the mothers looking for her angle in the sky.
THE GRUNT MEDIC
R.I.P NATE"
"Missing You <3"
"Remembered and Honored Everyday... I can not be there today 4/11/13 ~9 years later~ but I will visit and have a drink with you very soon my brother!!! Some say just let it go to heal, I say letting it go is forgetting and that will never happen!!!"
of NY
"Not a day goes by....Kathy and Rick, Brownie will never be forgotten. I visit him often as he is just down the road and think of him daily. Rest in Peace brother.."
Night Hawks brother !!!
"Brownie help your family find peace during this difficult time of year by shining your bright sun rays down on them so they can feel the warmth of your huge smile!!!"
of NY
"Nate,
You are gone but no forgotten! I think of you daily. My 3yr old son asked me the other day. "Daddy who's stone are you touching in that picture?" I said " A fallen hero I served with. He just smiled at me and gave me hug and said it will be ok as a tear ran down my cheek"
A Viking Brother of Gloversville NY
"Rest In Piece my Brother. You and Your Family will always be in my thoughts. You were a great soldier and you still are. You will be missed greatly."
Ed Rose of Spotsylvania, Va
"RIP Brother!! think of you often!!"
Spc. Hans R Malloy
"You gave your life for me and my family and I will never forget you <3"
Debbie Gibbs of Fort Edward, NY
"Rest in Peace Warrior. Never forgotten. Always in our hearts."
Orion Brother of Albany NY
"Missing You <3"
"God Speed and God Bless... My Nater's family find peace!!"
"Rest Easy My Brother... Guard Those Gates And Greet All Who Follow You!!!"
"Thank you so much for your dedication and heroism you displayed for our country! You are gone but never forgotten and will remain in everyone's hearts for eternity! RIP Brother
SSG Marcotte"
SSG Greg Marcotte of Corinth NY
"Live and Enjoy Your Life Everyday In Honor Of Brownie and His Family!!! Nater influenced so many in so many ways…. Always Remembered Everyday!!!"
R Briggs
"Honored – Remembered – Loved - Missed – Guilt & Unanswered Questions Every day……
Our Angel for Life, My great great great great grandchildren will know who you are and your story… Until we meet again my friend, my brother!!!"
Struggling Brother of NY
"Brownie,
I said this 3 years ago, well now it's been 8 years and it's still unbelievable! So many of us flash back remembering the smells, sights and sounds of that day. So many of us lose sleep at night, have to many drinks and break down into tears wishing there was some way to go back in time. At times we feel guilt and ask why but never receive an answer. You are Loved-Honored-Remembered and Missed by so many who are stuck living with the dead and can't move forward. If we live to be 100 we will still be pouring drinks on the ground to honor you and thinking about the events of that horrific Easter Sunday until we meet again.
God Bless the Brown family!!"
Viking Brother of New York
"Merry Christmas My beautiful Son, You are missed so much by so many and You may be gone but You will never be forgotten! This Christmas like the past 7 Is very hard You are loved so much and missed even more each day! You are the BEST! T.C.O.U"
"<3"
Mom
"THANK YOU!!! 11-11-2011"
Ray Briggs
"I spent most of my day think of you today! And how much my life has changes seen u where last with us i know you not realy here but i feel like this is the only way i can talk to you! I miss you and i promise i will tell you niece everything thing there is to know about you seeing as where r nameing her after you. I miss you so much nater and cant wait to meet with you again! Always <3"
Megan Brown of South Glens falls,ny
"to the family of nathan brown, i cant imagine the pain that you have been though but i do know the fear. i am the wife of a solider currently deployed and feel for you! i found this site after googling my husbands unit the 107th mp company out of utica ny. i read every post and my heart shattred. i want you to know how much nathans sacrifice means to me and although he can not be replace i hope that his memory and the fact that he was appreicated gives you some kind comfort. you have my deepest condolences and i will be praying for you every day. and to nathan, thank you for everything you have sacrificed and i know that you are watching over all our service members and helping then when needed.. from what i read about you, you were an outstanding person and once again i thank you !! <3"
Rachel of Kingston, NY
"Well Nate yesterday was not as bad as I thought! I miss you so much my beautiful son, and the love for you so many people have makes you being gone a little easier, you had and still have touched so many lives, many call you hero and yes Nate even thow you are gone I AM STILL VERRY PROUD OF YOU!!!! I try to live life as you would sometimes its hard with out you here because my heart is so hurt i get angery, it feels like my heart has gone cold! I pray that you hear me when i talk to you each night before i go to sleep so you know I love you and we still have our talks about the day only I cant hear how yours was. But know in every thing I do you are always there and not a moment goes by you are not on my mind!!! We both know if I am not thinking of you something happens and reminds me! Love you more then AIR, MOM"
"7 years it's unbelievable!! I try to be a better person everyday to Honor you!!
Love from a Viking Brother who visits you often and thinks about you daily!!"
Viking Brother of New York
"Just thinking of you and all the sweet memories I have of you and Drew acting like boys...You and your sacrifice are not forgotten. Miss you,"
Julia of Woodland, CA
"dear nater, its been almost seven years and yet it seems like just yesterday i was hanging out with you at grandma B's house causing trouble. I miss you so much. I am very proud of you and you will always be in my heart. I love you and give grandma B a kiss for me."
Kayla Ryan of Auburn, ME
""To the family of Nathan P. Brown ,I am so sorry for the loss of your love one.He died a hero.May you know the peace and understanding that only comes from God. Hopefully we will all meet in Heaven one day where we will rest in the arms of Jesus. If you need someone to pray with you or talk to please call or write my pastor at Gateway Community Church,Rev John B Pearrell 11677 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington Ga. 30016 phone 770-787-1015""
"I miss You"
"As always Nathan, not a day goes by and you are remembered with love and gratitude. We had a dinner at Johns NRG unit and I was graced to place a Heineken at the table in honor of you. You are missed and loved still."
Julia of Woodland, ca
"Merry Christmas Nate. Your still in the memories of all of us who served with you."
Steven Rodriguez of Morrisonville, NY
"what happen"
"to the family of nate.
Im sitting here reading these messages and it hurts to know this kid died the way he did. I didnt know nate personally but i knew a few guys who were with him in samarra. i was once a part of the ny arng and i went active duty infantry. currently im serving with the 25th infantry div. out of hawaii. we just recently returned from a one year deployment to samarra iraq. one of our luietenants was killed in an ambush, sort of the same situation as nate. throughout the deployment i would always think of Nathan Brown as we patrolled the streets of samarra and even though i wasnt there to witness what happened i sometimes always caught myself wondering is this the street it happened on or is this the road it happened on. one day i walked into the gym on fob brassfield mora and i saw a plastic sign that said "PFC Nathan Brown memorial library". it was a little shocking. i said to myself at the end of this deployment im taking that sign and im either sending to to his mother or to his unit that he was with at the time. we were the last unit to stay on brassfield mora and i was not going to let that sign go in the garbage or have it be touched by some iraqi,so i took the sign down ,packed it in my duffel bag and bought it home. kathy if u would like this sign sent to you or to the unit please let me know. u can email me at kevin.batson@us.army.mil. To Nate. I never met you brother and im sorry things happened the way they did. God needed you for a reason so he called on you. i constantly thought about you because not only were you a infantry brother you were from my home state. i wish your family the best and you will always be remember bro. RIP."
KEVIN of SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII
"Hello Nate, Happy Thanksgiving, Your favorite day of the year, I will set a place for you at the table as always, make you fruit salad, have lots of cranberry sauce and cook the turkey the way you like it! I will always be thankful to God for You! Love Mom"
"Hello Nater Miss you like crazy, I think about you everyday all day. I am sadden by the last note here left by (Dishonored Solider of HELL)So I write to you this. You are not dishonored and it was not your time to die please do not blame yourself for what God had planed for You and Nate We know He is not here but I feel Nate is always with us! You are a honored soldier in our hearts and please know I am greatful for you like i Nate He loves His friends and I thank You for being his friend and being there with him,( He was not alone) and that comforts me in my time of pain. Not a day pass i do not think of all of you and what joy you brought Nate."
Kathy of Queensbury.NY
"Nate, Im sorry I didnt have the courage you did, not a day goes by that i wish it was me instead of you. Well at least you live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew you, and when i see you again i hope you can forgive me!!!"
Dishonored Solider of HELL
"Brownie, If I left a message every time I thought of you, my keyboard would need replacing..I think of you daily brother..On my locker at work I have a picture of you and my kids...Not a day goes by....Rowdy....."
"Nater, Your still the best,I love you and Miss You more each day"
Mom
"Thank You Rowdy, Yes Sara was Nathans lovie and She will always love Nate, I for one pray Sara has moved on with her life and being Nates Mom I know Nate would want nothing but the best for Sara! I have to say I miss them both like crazy and wish Sara was still in our lives, I also know for Sara it is very hard to be with the family. I will keep Sara in my prayers and hope she will come back to us soon."
Kathy
"Erin of Cranston RI.
For those of us that were honored enough to really know Nate, we know that he would NEVER be forgotten. I stick up for Sarah and have to assume that she may have gone on with her life.Nathan Loved her until the end."
Rowdy
"Hey Nathan,
WOW Has it been 5 years already...seems like only yesterday; I'm gonna guess that your Fiance Sara has forgotten about you because I haven't seen any messages from her to you.
Well I gotta jet,
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA...AND PROUD OF IT!!!
"Nate, Missing You on this Memorial Day as I do everyday.Wish I could talk to you one more time, I could use a friend about now. everthing has gone crazy here and I feel like I am going to fall apart. well I guess I talk to you in my dreams and I know things will be ok life is life and we just have to take things one day at a time. Love you Mom"
"Nate, I miss you on this Mothers day as well as everyday! Love you,Mom"
"its been awile since ive hung out with your family PFC Brown but i know its been hard on them since you passed b/c its been hard even though i didnt you personally but i will tell you one thing im proud of you for defending our country and i know that SGF senior high remembers who you are and i wish that i got to meet you"
Pvt. Smith of South Glens Falls NY
"Brownie,
5 years it's unbelievable! So many of us flash back remembering the smells, sights and sounds of that day. So many of us lose sleep at night, have to many drinks and break down into tears wishing there was some way to go back in time. At times we feel guilt and ask why but never receive an answer. You are Loved-Honored-Remembered and Missed by so many who are stuck living with the dead and can't move forward. If we live to be 100 we will still be pouring drinks on the ground to honor you and thinking about the events of that Easter Sunday."
"Nate,
I still cant believe it has been almost 5 years now...I still remember jamming on tunes with you in old Q-bury. I havent looked at life the same after you were taken away. I just want you to know that i always keep you in my thoughts.
Peace"
Michael of schenectady,NY
"Nater 5 years I will be at the cemtary I pray you will be there with us"
"Nate,
Almost 5 years now. A day doesn't go by that I don't miss you brother. It seems like yesterday that we were both on leave, at the same time and we were hanging out together. It's been tough, not just on me, but on everyone who's life you touched. I know you're up there watching and protecting those you love and I know that I'll see you again one day."
Eric of Hudson Falls, NY
"almost 5 years now...hard to believe it. I am sorry i havent left you any messages but want you to know you and your family are in my prayers every day.We all miss you and know you are watching over us."
SSG(ret) Pat Andrews of Catskill , N.y
"Brownie,
I go on this from time to time to read what people have written..Man, It's been almost 5 years now brother. It still feels like yesterday. I do miss you and think of you often. Kathy and Rick, give me a call when you can..God bless you and the family.."
Rowdy of Saratoga
"miss you"
"Oh My Son how I miss You My heart is not and never will be whole again I thought time would heal my pain I was wrong. You sometimes visit Me in My dreams and as always You go away happy, I feel like I am on cloud nine after the dreams of You but that fades away fast and I know You are gone again and are not comeing home, Thankgiving this year was hell, Christmas will be bad as always. Your sister and I will not be having Christmas this year I lost My job and cant even get our tree out of storage. You know Me though I will find a way to make the best of this Christmas one way or the other! Well My Nate give Gram a big kiss and tell Her I love Her and Miss Her too, and tell our Lord Happy Birthday and I keep Him In My heart with You and Gram! Merry Christmas Nate I am always with You all year long and forever! You are the best and T C O Y Love Mom"
"Hey Nathan,
It's almost Christmastime and I know that your family and friends miss you, but I hope they also remember that you are celebrating Jesus's birthday with him as well as the angels and Saints.
There are also "Holes in the floors of Heaven" so that when they look up into the sky...they should remember that you too can see them.
I hope your family has a blessed Christmas Nathan! And a Happy New year too!
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA!!!
"Hey Nathan,
I want to thank you for sacrificing your life just to keep everyone in the USA safe. You did a good job. You will be in everyone thoughts and prayers. Again thank you. I feel very sorry for all of your family. It must have been very hard losing you."
Johnna of Glens Falls, NY
"Hey Nathan,
Happy Veteran's Day!...Well almost; anyway I wanted to thank you for sacrificing yourself for the sake of freedom and to say that without brave people like you, we wouldn't have the "freedoms" that we do.
Thank you for every one of them
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA...AND PROUD OF IT!!!
"Hey Nathan,
Just wanted to tell you that although I've been busy, I haven't forgotten about you....Nor will I EVER!!!
Well I gotta jet
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I.
"i remember nate soo well...and think about him often. i remember seeing nate several years after he had moved from wburg...and it was as though no time had passed.
i remember he couldnt wait to catch up with me and see what i was doing...i remember meeting sara...and how happy he seemed. how happy both of them seemed.
i remember staying in touch with him after we hadnt talked in years. i would get random calls from him...he was always so vibrant. so optimistic.
i was so shocked when i heard of his death...it was such disbelief.
i am sorry for his family/friends... for their loss. just know that there are people that still think of nate on a daily basis...and for that reason...you can be proud!
always in our hearts.
<3"
Kristen of New York
"Hey Nathan,
Happy belated birthday...3 days late, I'm sorry.
I also made a cake in your honor, as did your mom.
Your family and I haven't forgotten you. I often think about sarah and how she is doing.
Well I gotta jet
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA and PROUD OF IT
"Nate, I know you are watching over us and your birthday is two days away, 6/13. You will be 26 on friday, How I wish you were here so I could talk to you and hug you! I will be away for your birthday you know I will still have a cake in your honor like every year. May god keep you in his arms and Gram too I miss you both so much"
Mom
"Hey Nathan,
I can't believe how time flies and yet it seems to have stopped.
Has it already been 4 + years since God took you home?
I know you're watching over your family...and especially sara.
I wish the media had an update or something as to how your family is doing.
I know they miss you terribly, as do I.
I still watch the documentary of "To War and Back" that Tom Brokaw did...because I tivoed it.
So that you'll always be remembered as will the sacrifices all of the men and women of our armed forces makes each and everyday.
Well I gotta jet
Your Friend,"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA
"Nathan,
Although you are gone forever you will always be alive in the hearts of your friends and family. We all miss you and love you dearly."
Stephanie of Ballston Spa
"May 11, 2008
To the family of Pfc. Nathan P. Brown:
Nathan 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"
Peggy Childers of Carson City, NV
"I remember you still Nathan, you will always have that special place in my heart. It is still so real to me. John and I say a prayer for you and your family each day. We are proud to have known you and of the sacrifice you made to keep us free and safe. I still think of you as a son and can still hear the laughter you created when you would do something goofy. Your have made us all better people for knowing you. Love as always, Andy's Mom"
Julia Leroux of Woodland Ca
"Hey Nathan
I hope your Friends and family now realize that you will never be forgotten...And that I will again be making a cake in honor of your birthday"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA!!!
"God I miss you . I cant get Easter Sunday 4 Years ago out of my head. It is like I am living the day allover again. I have to tell you Nate I keep praying You are still alive even though my heart knows you are gone from this earth! I will always have hope, Hope you are always with me ,hope I will see you again and hope you will know who I am when I meet our maker. Untill we see eachother again. Know you are always in my heart not a day goes by your not on my mind and you are still the best in my heart,I love you Nater more then the air I breath! Rest My Son, Kiss Gram for Me she Is always with me too. Love Mom"
Kathy Brown of Glens Falls,New York
"Nathan, WOW, I'm so happy I googled your name and found your sight. I was attending a BIKEWEEK event yesterday (3/4/08 in Daytona Beach, Florida) and met 100's of people and one was this terrific gal named Sandy who mentioned she was sitting with a couple guys and mentioned one had a son who died in Iraq. I told her "please thank him for me" and she said "come thank him yourself" and I did. I met your dad (Joe - I hope I remember correctly) and I told him "Thank you for your son, for my freedom, I will never forget". Then I asked your dad "what is your sons name" and he said "Nathan Brown" and that you were with the Army National Guard, NY. I told your dad that I have friends in the GA Army Natl Guard and they also were in Iraq and that its amazing how much the GUARD is called upon in this war. While I struggle with the issue of death, I am reminded by my military friends that the best thing I can do is honor the soldier - he/she is doing what they want - its their honor to serve. I do honor you Nathan as others on your sight honor you. I thank you for my freedom and I thanked your dad again and he did choke back the lump in his throat and said "as long as people never forget". I WILL NEVER FORGET. I will remember the day I met You, 3/4/08 ... you live on forever and across America and now in Port Orange, Florida. SOLDIERS MATTER!"
Marilynn Pantera of Port Orange, FL
"Hey Nathan
I told you that you'd never be forgotten, although I know many of your friends had doubts...but I read this board every chance I get and I've seen the number of messages grow daily.
God Bless You, Your Family and The USA"
Erin of Cranston, R.I. USA
"Nate,
I will always remember the way you made me laugh, how you could always bring a smile even when no one wanted to. I remember the first time i meet you when i first came to 2nd platoon Cco. I was fresh off active duty and you were eager to learn. I was quiet the day you were taken from all of us. I didn't know what to say or do. All i know is that your loss was very demanding on alot of us. I sat and talk to Rod a few times we talked about all the things you did to make us laugh and how you inspired to be a better person in any situation. I want to say that i miss you very much and look at all the pictures i have of you and your friends all the time. I want to thank you for your insiration and i will see you when i arrive at our maker, to give you a hug and listen to you tell me how you have watched over us all. Thank you Nate and i miss you"
Billy Jenkins of watertown,NY
"I will never for get the day that our town first heard of Nate's Death. It felt like every thing in our lives stopped when the reporter told us of the ambush. I knew of Nate throw my sister who had gone to school with him. I also when to South High. The school has not forgotten, they have a picture and a message with it reminding everyone who reads it that he gave his life for our freedom. I Use to walk by his picture every day on my way to and from classes. I would think about all he gave for use and what his passing means to out country. Nathan Brown is one of the reasons I enlisted in the Army. I will never be Nate, but this is the way I choose to help keep his memory alive. I will support and defend the same country he gave his life for. I am Honored to be a soldier and a brother to Nate. I will never meet him or tell him about how he changed my life but all who read this will know. "Thanks for every thing Nate. I hope that someday i will be half the soldier you are.""
Pfc. Derek Dumas of South Glens Falls, NY
"Nate,
My brother, I will always miss you and keep you in my heart. It seems like so long ago, yet it seems like yesterday that you were taken from your loved ones. We all love you, miss you and wish we could see you again, though we know we will again someday. To the brown family, friends and loved ones, I know I need to get back in touch and I promise I will. My love and true sympathy are always with you."
Eric of Hudson Falls, NY
"its been a long time since the last time i saw u....im sorry that i never got the chance to say that i love u man..... u were the best thing that everhappened to my sister and no one will ever fill the hole in my heart since u left. u were anhonest man a good man a strong man and i miss u...if it took my life to get u back i would do it because no one will ever put a smile on my sisters face like u did...I MISS U NATE i just miss you.... i wish u were here u were a godsend and.....i just miss u....love ur brother zachary hill"
Zach Hill of cobleskill ny usa
"Just to let you all know that Nate is not forgotton, I remember and cherish all the joy he brought to our family. Kathy, I missed you when I was home last and couldn't give you a hug. Just know that your son has made us all a better people and his sacrifice is not forgotton nor is yours. Love from the West coast."
Julia Leroux of Woodland, CA /USA
"Happy Birthday My Sweet Son. I miss you so much! Not one day goes by I do not have you on my mind, and think of your smile and energy. Oh how I miss you and all the joy you brought into mine and so many others lives! Today I was thinking of this day 25 years ago, A sweet baby boy I brought into this world and would I change a thing ( NO WAY ) I thank God for my time with you because you made me a better person and the happens and joy I have known knowing you I wouldnt trade for the world ! Your still The Best! In my heart Kiss Gram for me Nate and tell Her I miss and love Her too! Love Mom"
"Nate,
So I just googled my name And I found this site. I feel honored to share the same name. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family"
Nathan Brown of Encinitas, CA
"Nate, I went to visit you yesterday (4-11-07) and watched the warm sun set over your beautiful resting place as I thanked you for your great sacrifice and being our guardian angel and watching over us. You have been guarding the gates of heaven for three years now, I can picture you standing tall and proud with a huge smile greeting all that follow you. Your courage and dedication to your family, friends and to this country will never be forgotten. Not one day passes that I don’t think of you and I try to be a better person everyday in honor of you. You are a True American Hero that will never be forgotten!
Until we meet again...
To the Brown Family - You have my deepest sympathy and respect, I pray you find some peace, God Bless you."
Ray Briggs of Gloversville , NY
"Treasure this young hero Lord, in your garden of rest, for while here on earth, he was one of our best.
PFC Nathan P. Brown you are a great defender of freedom. Thank you for protecting and watching over us insuring our safe return home my brother.
I SALUTE YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY EVERYDAY!!!!!
VIRTUTE NON VERBIS"
VIKINGS
"My Son, 3 Years today it seems like yesterday i last saw you at Drum all happy and full of life. But then it seems like years i heard your voice telling me you loved me! I wish you could come down from heaven and talk to me one more time. I know you are waiting and i will see you again. Untill we do meet again, ( Take care of Gram) Give Her a big kiss for me ( I miss Her so too! ) and Take Care Of You My Nate! See You Soon I can only hope ! Love Mom 4\11\2007"
"I Miss You My Son! Wish You were here"
"Well Nate It's Christmas Day another year gone and new one to come,3 Years without You feels like yesterday and then it feels like 20 years you left us, I still get so dam mad to think my baby is gone! For WHAT, Why Did You Die and leave me alone now Gram Is with you, another year of more pain with her loss and yours. I cant get into the sprit of things, You always made Christmas the best! Remember the year the last Christmas you had with the family, You were to fly back to boot camp the day after but we got that big snow storm and your flight was canceled! You came with Sara to pick me up from work and surprised me! You were always full of surprises like that, I miss You for times like that and your love you showed us all with no shame, the fun times we shared oh soooo many of them we had Ha, Ha. You are and always will be in my heart, Give Gram a big kiss and hug for me and I know I love you both with all my heart ! Your the best Nate, T.C.O.Y.and T.C.O.Gram, Merry Christmas. Your Mom."
k brown of home alone
"To Nathan and His Family,
Think about you and your families
everyday.
Blessings and prayers that you know you are thought of and we all care.
God Bless all of you. Please know that the spirit lives forever.
Love is
Stronger than time apart.
Trying to reach Kathy Brown or her sister Karen.
Please contact me- Have a PYXMAS WISH FOR HER.
ellenzradio@aol.com"
ellen z of clifton park, new york
"Nate, What can I say other than I Miss You Very much. You are and always will be THE BEST IN MY HEART!!!!"
Mom
"My son is also named Nathan Brown. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice."
Lyn Brown of Charlotte NC
"Hey Nathan
Just thought I'd let you and your family and friends know...YOU will never be forgotten.
Your Fellow American,"
Erin Austin of Cranston, R.I.
"Nate, hope u can forgive me and my dishonor"
u'll known when I meet up with u
"Hey Nathan,
How's the view from up there in Heaven? I know you're watching over your family and your fiance Sara.
Just as I promised I baked a cake in honor of your birthday.
My cousin Sergeant Lewis C. Walton also serves in the military.
Although NOW you're in God's Military...I wish there were someway I could meet your family and friends.
I watched the documentary Tom Brokaw did of "To War and Back"...I even tivoed it hoping to someday meet the people in the documentary.
Here is my e-mail address in case your family and friends would like to e-mail me tooshort4u531@hotmail.com
Everyone misses you Nathan...but I know you're watching over them like their guardian angel.
Here is also my snail mail address:
109 Amanda Street
Cranston, R.I. 02920 in case anyone wishes to write a letter to me.
Well I gotta jet
Your Fellow American,"
Erin Austin of Cranston, Rhode Island
"Nate I dont know what to say other then Happy Brithday this would of been your 24th. I miss you so much and Sara too! We dont see her anymore, I dont know what I did but I wish I could just see her long enough to give her a hug and tell her I love her still like a Daughter! Tell Gram I love her and you so much, till we meet again YOUR THE BEST!!!"
Mom
"Hi Kathy, I was just thinking of you guys because I was unable to come visit, and I found this site. You amaze me because I think you are one of the strongest people I have ever met. Not everyone can take a tragedy and turn it into something useful and with purpouse. I have always rememberd you as someone who is outspoken and you have definitly put that talent to good use. When I saw you on tv I was very proud of you for speaking your mind and educating people on situations many people would rather keep quiet. Take care and I hope to see you soon :)"
Robin Farrar of Fayette , Maine
"To the family and friends of Nate Brown:MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EACH NIGHT BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP.I KNEW ROB WHEN HE WAS A BABY I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIS AUNT AND MY BROTHER WITH HIS UNCLE.I AM FROM NORTH HUDSON,NY. MY BROTHER AND SISTER IN LAW RECIEVED ORDERS LAST SPRING TO GO OVER BUT ORDERS WERE CHANGED AND THEY ARE STILL IN GERMANY. I AM ELATED THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO GO BUT FEEL GUILTY FOR FEELING SELFISH WHEN SO MANY COME HOME INJURED OR WORSE.WHEN WILL THIS BE OVER?MY BROTHER TAKES CARE OF THE INJURED I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT HE SEES AND THE IMPACT EMOTIONALLY ESPECIALLY WHEN TAKING CARE OF OUR SOLDIERS WHOM HE KNEW PERSONALLY AND THOSE FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. ROB THINK BACK.... HE MAY NOT BE OVER THERE FIGHTING BUT HE IS TAKING CARE OF ALL THOSE WOUNDED.WE LOST OUR COUSIN IN 2003 KEVIN KIMMERLY OF NORTH CREEK,I STILL CRY PICTURING HIS WIFE BUT ESPECIALLY HIS 9 Y.O. SON FALLING TO PIECES AT THE FUNERAL WEARING HIS DADDY'S MEDALS AND KEVIN'S TWIN BROTHER.GOD A PART OF ME WOULD DIE IF ANYTHING EVER HAPPENED TO MY BROTHER, MY 9 Y.O. TWIN BOYS OR MY 2Y.O. DAUGHTER OR ANY FAMILY,FRIENDS.I FEEL FOR ALL OF YOU.I HOPE ALL ARE FINDING COMFORT AND A LITTLE PEACE AS THE DAYS GO ON. I HOPE ROB IS DOING WELL,LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS AT HIS GRAMPS HOUSE AFTER THE FUNERAL HE WAS HOLDING A BEER:)THOSE WE LOST, THOSE WOUNDED AND DISABLED ARE OUR HEROES.OUR FALLEN HEROES ARE THE WARMTH OF THE SUN TOUCHING OUR FACE THEIR TOUCH IS THE BREEZE THAT KISSES OUR FACE,SMILING DOWN UPON US,THEY ARE WITH US IN MIND,BODY,SPIRIT.AND THANK YOU TO ALL WHO GAVE SOME, THOSE WHO GAVE ALL.AND THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MAKE SURE OUR HEROES ARE NOT TREATED LIKE OUR 'NAM HEROES.GOD BLESS.."
CARLENA (CARLY) RUSSELL-BARROWS of FROM NORTH HUSON,NY NOW IN PA
"I recently discovered that Nathan Brown's birthday is June 13...although he may physically be gone, his spirit still lives in each of you.
On June 13, 2006 in honor of Nathan, I'm going to have a celebration of his life, because I know that is what he'd want...for ALL OF US to celebrate life!"
Erin Austin of Cranston, R.I.
"My name is Erin Austin I'm 28 years old and I'd just like to say THANK YOU to all of you who were/are brave enough to serve our country. I would very much like the opportunity to know Nathan Brown's friends and family.
I am only one among millions who watched the documentary on Nathan and his friends.
The two things I would NEVER ask is what all of you have been asked.
What I would like to know however is...Sgt Comstock? do you have a girlfriend? and to Andy and Chad? Life as you are now will be difficult but you can never give up...you've got to keep going! I was born with a condition called "apert syndrome" it made my hands like andy's and my feet as well as my face are also deformed but I never stop trying
Here are my e-mail addresses:tooshort4u531@hotmail.com and tough1tocrack@yahoo.com
Feel free to e-mail whenever you need a friend
Sincerely Yours,
Erin Austin"
Erin Austin of Cranston, R.I.
"I would just like to say that nathan brown is a true american hero.I seen the special on nathan and his buddies and it was a fitting tribute to young men who didnt think twice about fighting for their country.Nathan and people like him are the reason that we can sleep at night knowing that there is someone out there protecting america.Thank you nathan and your buddies too america is a better place because of people like you.Nathan could have done alot of things with his life but he chose to defend his country and that is one of the greatest thing anyone could ever do.Whenever i see an american flag i think of all the people who have fought and died for us so that we could have the life we wanted and live in a free society.MY deepest sympathy to the brown family your son will not be forgotten.Thank you again nathan for defending our great nation you are in a class by yourself but then again most heros are . God bless you and your buddies who served with you THANK YOU"
kc of boston mass
"nathen brown a us freedom fighter for all time i will remember him on every 4th of july and memorial day forever and he fought and died for everyone who died long before 9-11 yes nathen brown is missed with great sorrow but from the skies above he sees all of us below. what can you say about one who long before he died defending this country was a friend a brother cousin a person who walked throw a high school and played on streets carring a pack pack hung out with friends at a mall or at the movies who drove a car on friday nights who called his girlfriend day and night who woke up on saterdays and mondays. nathen long before he left us did so many things that will be remembered for ever and no night goes by with out nathen being thought of. nathens memery will never pass away and may god bless all those who had the greatest gift ever to say i knew nathen brown an american freedom fighter."
ERIC FLORES of BARSTOW CA
"To my friend Nate, I miss you man, it hurts to see your pictures and know that i can't see you again. im sure this world is'nt as much fun without you. There was no such thing as a boring day with Nate, he found fun in anything. Though we went our seperate ways in life years ago your attitude and energy is something that is so rare. I can't beleive how brave you grew up to be. I have'nt talked to any of the kids from the circle except for Derik and he misses you too. My prayers are with you and your family, friends and all the soldiers still fighting. Thankyou, Godbless"
Michael Kennedy of Glens Falls, NY
"To Kathy & Ricky Brown and Family: Our hearts go out to you all! We recently watched on TV "To War and Back" with Tom Browkaw. Tom is from our town, Yankton SD. We lost my husbands brother,Sgt 1st Class Richard Schild on Dec. 4th from a roadside bomb in Baghdad. It is so hard and yet we are still trying to deal with the reality of it all. We are so proud of what all of them are doing for our country. My youngest son is in the rear detatchment of the National Guard here. He joined because of his uncles. His uncle Staff Sgt Brooks Schild was there within a matter of minutes after his brother was killed. He got to bring his baby brother home. He has since returned to Baghdad and is continuing his missions with his great group of guys. We feel the deepest compasion for your family and know how you feel. Nathan was a great soldier! We have read so much about him on the web. May God continue to give you strength. We love you and continue to pray for you all."
Barb & Jeff Schild of Yankton,South Dakota
"......"
TH of GF,NY
"Kathy and Ricky - It seems kind of hard to think of the words to say to you. I want you to know that everyone in my family still prays for you guys often. I can't seem to pass a flag without thinking about him, and everytime I hear that song,"Proud to be an American" it reminds me of the sacrifice he made. My son now has a real example of a hero, thanks to Nate."
Kindra of Lake George, NY
"I watched the special "To War and Back" and started crying, I read these messages and choke back tears. Nathan was and will always be a hero to me and many others. To Nathan's family I wish I could say something to stop the pain your feeling but I can't. I'm sorry for the loss of Nathan. He was a great soldier and a great man. I pray u find peace soon and for this war to finally end."
Dominique of Glens Falls, NY
"To: Kathy and Ricky Brown,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine losing someone so close to me. I only pray that this war will come to an end and no more lives will be lost. I wish I had had the honor and pleasure of knowing Nathan but I didn't. However I'm sure he was I great man just like u are great people. I know u because my father, Joe is the lead singer in the band, Total Chaos. I hope that u and the rest of your family will find comfort soon. I also pray that this is just one big nightmare and when we wake up the war would never have existed and Nathan would still be with us, however it doesn't look like that's gonna happen. So, now Nathan is looking down on us and protecting us with all his might. To Nathan's friends I'm sorry for your loss, and hope u don't have 2 c war again."
Dominique of Glens Falls, NY
"Brown family and friends,
I had the privilage of hearing your story tonight. I, a father cannot even begin to imagine the loss. I almost cried. Thnak you so much for Nathan and all his friends as well as the rest of our military. It is their bravery and courage that keeps the rest of us safe. PLease understand thier are those of us who are so proud of what they are doing. I must also state though that I am so enraged about the armour. I can not believe that we have learned nothing from our past conflicts. What are they thinking, these are our sons, daughters, brothers sisters over there. That must stop please do not give up your fight Mrs. Brown for the safe armorment of our troops. While it may not save all our soldiers over there I can't help but think that it would help. Again thanks so much for your SON. I pray that your grief will be lessoned though I know your love will never diminish."
Joel of Statesville, NC USA
"TO NATHAN AND FAMILY; FROM FALLEN FAMILYOF SGT GREGORY L. WAHL US ARMY KIA BALAD, IRAQ 05-03-04 ALONG WITH THREE BUDDIES THAT DIED WITH HIM THAT DAY. NATHAN, OBVIOUSLY, GREGORY AND YOU HAD NOT KNOWN ONE ANOTHER. STILL GREGORY ON MANY PHONE CALLS FROM IRAQ. AN I REMEMBER THOSE FOUR AM CALLS. HE ALWAYS TELL ME DAD, STOP THE WORRYING BIG GUT. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, I AM SERING WITH ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTER'S. WE ALL WATCHING OVER ONE ANOTHER. AN IF DAD , I SAID IF THAT BID IF I DON'T COME HOME. DON'T BE SAD FOR ME, OR MY BROTHER'S AND SISTER'S. JUST NEVER LET AMERICAN'S DO TO US, AS AMERICANS DID TO OUR VIETNAM VETERANS! I SAW THE SPECIAL! AN SO MUCH THAT WAS EXPRESSED BY THE SOLDIERS AND OF COURSE YOUR MOTHER NATHAN. DIDN'T HELP THE TEARS I BEEN SHEDDING SINCE NEWS OF GREGORY. OTHER THEN TIMES TO STOP, START AGAIN FOR ANOTHER FALLEN SOLDIER! NATHAN YOU HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF SO MANY. NEXT YEAR WE THE FALLEN FAMILIES OF LONG ISLAND HOPE TO VIST THE FALLEN SOLDIERS FROM UPSTATE NEW YOR. WE HAD BEEN BLESSED THIS YEAR WITH A DONATION OF 15O CHRISTMAS WREATH'S FROM GARDEN WORLD OF FRANKLIN SQUARE ON LONG ISLAND. THAT WE PLACED A WREATH ON YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER'S AT NATIONAL (PINELAWN), CALVERTON (BOTH ON LONG ISLAND) AND ARLINGTON. ARRIVED HOME TO CATCH THE SPECIAL. WE NEED TO ORGANIZE A WAR MEMORIAL FOR NATHAN AND ALL OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS OF NEW YORK. LWAHL1@SEARS.COM NATHAN AND GREGORY PROBABLY, WONDERING WHY ALL THE FUSS? I TALKED WITH GREG THIS MORNING. JUST KEEPING MY WORD TO YOU SON! YOU AND ALL THOSE YOU SERVED WITH WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN, JUSRT REST WE HAVE IT COVERED!"
LEONARD WAHL of VALLEY STREAM NY
"Dear Family of PFC Nathan Brown,
There are no words I can say to console you,when you lose such a wonderful man.Kathy,from a mother to a mother thank you for Nathans life.I have great peace knowing that my four year old son,will grow up in a country were he will not have to fear terrorist, because Nathan gave his life for the life of the rest of our children.When my son is old enough to understand what is going on in Iraq,I will share the story of my hero in this fight,PFC Nathan Brown.God Bless your family."
Tara Lynch of Raliegh North Carolina
"Dear Family of PFC Nathan Brown,
There are no words I can say to console you,when you lose such a wonderful man.Kathy,from a mother to a mother thank you for Nathans life.I have great peace knowing that my four year old son,will grow up in a country were he will not have to fear terrorist, because Nathan gave his life for the life of the rest of our children.When my son is old enough to understand what is going on in Iraq,I will share the story of my hero in this fight,PFC Nathan Brown.God Bless your family."
Tara Lynch of Raliegh North Carolina
"Dear Family of PFC Nathan Brown,
There are no words I can say to console you,when you lose such a wonderful man.Kathy,from a mother to a mother thank you for Nathans life.I have great peace knowing that my four year old son,will grow up in a country were he will not have to fear terrorist, because Nathan gave his life for the life of the rest of our children.When my son is old enough to understand what is going on in Iraq,I will share the story of my hero in this fight,PFC Nathan Brown.God Bless your family."
Tara Lynch of Raliegh North Carolina
"Dear Brown family When i saw that on the television i started to cry and Sarah poor Sarah she was engaged to him and this had to happen I am so sorry for you and the family for a great loss I feel so terible and wish it never had happened and I hope that you win that fight against the president for better protectoin they need it so you go girl and the best of luck to you while you do it I hope this dosn`t happen again for crying out loud were losing alot of our men due to war and some of our women too.That`s all I wanted to say and that your son was a cuttie and a true Hero indeed"
maria of welland, On
"Dear Brown family When i saw that on the television i started to cry and Sarah poor Sarah she was engaged to him and this had to happen I am so sorry for you and the family for a great loss I feel so terible and wish it never had happened and I hope that you win that fight against the president for better protectoin they need it so you go girl and the best of luck to you while you do it I hope this dosn`t happen again for crying out loud were losing alot of our men due to war and some of our women too.That`s all I wanted to say and that your son was a cuttie."
maria of canada,welland,ontario
"To the Brown Family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brown
I want to thank you so much for sharing your story and love that you have for your son, Nathan. Your diligence in hounding the government for better protection for our soldiers may possibly be saving the life of other soldiers still serving. My son is currently serving in Iraq, and I pray that your demand for better equipment and protection for our soldiers will help him and others. I cry with you for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and respect.
thayerosteen@aol.com"
Liz Thayer of Osteen, FL
"To Nathan, his parents, sibblings and friends.
I'm writing this message after watching a special on TV last night, Dec.18 2005, on a group of men/friends that went to serve their country and the aftermath of that time. I look at all the incredible stories about Nathan, a guy I never knew. After watching that special I could not help but know him better. My name is Raymond E. Walz of Staten Island New York. My brother was Lt Jeffrey P. Walz a New York City firefighter lost during the attack on Sept 11th 2001 on the World Trade Center. So many people were lost that day just going about their business. Some never returned home like my brother. A wife and small son were left without a father, parents without their son and sibblings without their brother. A family that will never be the same again. Nate you went to a foreign land to defend our country against so horrible acts. I believe that in my heart although some would not agree. My brother is my hero. I now have another, you. There are so many lost during this yrs after Sept 11th in defending our soil. Your story hit me hard. I hope someone from your family or perhaps your friends will see my heart felt feelings about you. I wish I had known you. But at least my brother has had the opportunity to meet you for me in the meantime. Thank you Nate. A true hero in my eyes and I'm sure in your families eys also."
Raymond E. W alz of Staten Island, New York 10306
"Nathan, I wish I had more time to spend with you and Bob, playing football and other stupid games. They didnt seem like anything then but now I wish we could do it all again. I cant pretend to know how your folks feel or the others that were close to you. Only how it made me feel when I heard the news. No one can turn back the hands of time, though we wish we could. All the rest of us can do is live each day like it was our last. If we can do that, live each day to the fullest, like I believe you did. Than we can learn from you even after your gone by following your example. God Bless, Thank you and look out for your Mom and family"
Jim Brooks of hazleton pa.
"Dear Nathan's Family,
As I watched the special about your son tonite, I remembered where I was on Easter Sunday. I was at Ft. Drum, New York, going to see where my son lived. My son Pfc. Adam Lee Thomas, also 21 was KIA in Afghanistan Aug. 31, 2003. Adam choose to be a sniper and as fate has it he was killed by sniper fire in the Mountains near Shkin. I remember hearing on the news at the hotel of another soldier killed in Iraq that day. The trip was something I had to do and have been back several times for memorials and so. Your son Nathan will forever be remembered by me and so many Americans as a brave young man and our Hero!! I am so very sorry for your loss, Nathan is amoung the finest watching over his family and brothers n arms. The only good from this is the Gold Star Families are wonderful people and have helped me thru this awful pain. To his buddies with him that day, You are all heroes and I pray you all find some peace and happiness. Thank you
Proud Army Mom
Ellenethomas@comcast.net"
Ellen Thomas of Burbank, ILLINOIS
"The nation lost a hero when Nathan was killed. He gave his life for his family, his friends and his country. When anyone talks about the greatest generation, it is the generation of young men and women who take up the fight for freedom now. Everyone of them volunteered. They know what so many don't. They know this idea of liberty is worth fighting for. Our sons and daughters and mothers and fathers that are fighting to give freedom to a foreign country and to keep this country safe from terrorists are truly the idea of America. Nathan did not ask what his country could do for him, him didn't ask what he could do for his country, he just did it. I wish there were words to make it easier, something to take the pain away. But know that Nathan will never be forgotten. I am from Schenectady and was a soldier for 21 years and will never forget what Nathan did for me and every person in this country. He is with god, at peace and will remain in my memory forever as a citizen, as a soldier, a son, a brother, and always a hero."
an old soldier of Louisiana
"To Nathan's Mom.
My heart is sadden with your loss. We lost our son not to war. I understand the questions that have no answers, the wanting to have been with him, what were his last thoughts,they say time makes it easier. I don't believe it. Your son with not be forgotten.
There are no words to comfort you. Just know that I care and am thinking of you and your family."
Lydia F Burns of Crawfordville, FL
"To Nathans family and friends, especially those who served with him,
I want to extend my sympathy for your loss. I would also like to convey to you all that having watched "to war and back" I want to thank you and tell you that I know I am not alone in say this that I will always be greatful for your sacafice. Your stories will stay with me and I just want you all to know you are all in my prayers. Thank you and God Bless you, all."
Lisa Rissanen of babylon, NY
"To the family of Nathan Brown. I am watching the Tom Brokow special and felt the need to leave you a message. Nathan is a hero. Though I never knew him, I will be forever grateful for his sacrifice and yours. Im sure he is above looking down. Standing with my cousin, Shawn Davies, who we also lost in Iraq. I pray that God will bless you and bring you peace. Nathan will NEVER be forgotten."
julia of pittsburgh pa
"Nater
Your now a well know somebuddy eve though u wernt here to see u fame for ur self u her about it one day when i come o see u I love u some much and if u where only here to see how well this family is doing u would be so proud of mom and dad and how well everything has gone Nate u are My big brother awlways here for me in and out but now ur not nd i never would have thought i could stand on my own two feet with out but im holding up realy well and so is everyone eles u old friend dont come aound anymore but soe of ur battle buddy do and it always good to see them but well we are about to watch the datline specile on u so ill wright to ur sprit soon i promiss
love with all my heart Meggie Pooo"
Megan Brown of Glens Falls New York US
"Dude, i cant believe its been two full years since the day that we were playing medal of honor against each other in the barracks, and your were kicking my butt. Seems like it was just a few weeks ago. I miss you man. For real. School and work and life try to demand my full attention, but they never have it full because you and Zack occupy it. Your always in my thoughts, and now, as this NBC thing comes out, you are going to be the face everyone thinks about when the go to sleep. You are still making a difference in life, even in death, and its amazing. I miss you man, I realy do. And I have been trying harder in school, because of you, cause you always said i was a stupid geneous for wasting my brains. I am getting 4 A's and a B+ because you continue to push me, and I appreciate it. Someday I will meet with you face to face, but until then keep pushing me. I cant do it with out your help. I love you man"
Andy of Scotia
"To the family of Nathan and the families of all my brave fallen brothers, these men served their country and gave the ultimate sacrifice so that the rest of us can live in peace and security in our homes and with our loved ones. It was an honor to serve with them."
SFC Michael Kibler of Bufallo, NY
"To Nathan and his family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I didn't have the pleasure and honor of knowing Nathan but I know he was a great soldier. I wish I could give more than just these simple words that you've heard so many times. Bless you all."
Dominique of Glens Falls, Ny
"To Nathan and his family,
I'm sorry for loss. I didn't have the pleasure and honor of knowing Nathan but I know he was a great soldier. I wish I could give more than just these simple words that you've heard so many times. Bless you all."
Dominique of Glens Falls, Ny
"To my heroe on Veterans Day...Brownie, Still you are in many of my thoughts and words daily..Not a day goes by brother...Thank you buddy for serving and being my friend..Until we meet again..."
Rod. of Saratoga,NY
"This is a message for Kylee and Amber, Thank you for chosing nate for your Feild and Sorrow project,Nate was a great Son and a great soldier I have been told. If You need any Info we have a web site in Nates honor www.pfcnathanbrown.com or you can e-mail me at kat_102603@yahoo.com I would be happy to help you both with this project. Thanks again Kathy, Proud Mother of PFC Nathan P. Brown"
"i miss you steve."
sean walsh of corinth, new york
"Dear Nathan and Family,
I would just like to say thank you for fighting for this country. I'm doing a history field of sorrow project and memorial on Nathan. Nates Family and friends -I hope your doing okay. and I think Nathan was a great person
Thanks for making our country stronger."
Kylee of Millville MA
"Dear Nate and Family,
Nathan, I salute you. You made this country morw special than ever, because you fought for me and you fought for the world. You and all others who fought have changed the world in ways you couldn't even think of. So thank you. I have two uncles that fought in World War II. They both made it home but still. My dad was in the Military and he died when I was 1. I never even got a chance to say goodbye. Today I am 14 yrs. old. I have a wonderful mother and she is the only think that makes me want to live. My oldest brother wants to be a Navy Seal. I hate him for it but deep inside I love him so much. There is and always will be war but I thank you the most. I send this message now because I am doing a Fields of Sorrow Project for my History class and im doing it on YOU. It's sad fun im greatful for this.I send all my love and support to you and your family."
Amber Laplante of Blckstone MA.
"I am the Mother of Pfc.Nathan Brown, and I would like to say Thank You to everyone who has taken the time to write to Nate and his Family on this site! I know Nate would be so proud knowing things like this site were here to send messages for Men and Woman like himself! I dont even know where to start! So as Nate would say to me if he were here " look mom people really do care and they are proud of all of us" ( Soldiers). God Bless everyone and please keep sending the messages!"
Kathy of NY
"YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE FOR THIS COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAYED...
...PFC. BROWN, WE SALUTE YOU"
107TH MP COMPANY of UTICA, NY
"YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE FOR THIS COUNTRY CAN NEVER BE REPAYED...
...PFC. BROWN, I SALUTE YOU"
107TH MP COMPANY of UTICA, NY
"Nate, Issac, Stephen and now Zack....Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and what you have sacraficed to bring us freedom. You are always in my prayers and have my love. We miss you all. I Love ya little Bro and miss you tons!!"
Stephanie Madison, sister of Sgt Stephen Z. Madison of Corinth,NY
"I went to Jr High with Nate and was a friend of mine. He will be missed by all of South Glens Falls"
Jenn of Wilton NY USA
"Hello Nate, As I am sure you know Zack Is with you.You and Zack take care of eachother,Joe Carol,Daddy and I will hold strong till we are all togather again! We love and miss you both verymuch! I think of you everyday my son ! Love Mom"
"Hello Nate,I miss You and your monkey face! Everything here is going ok I guess,but not one day goes by I dont wish and want you here with your family! You are and allways will be my Son,My Best Friend and My HERO!!! Please dont forget Me and I will keep You safe In My heart till we meet again!"
Your Mom
"Nathan, I miss you my baby boy! I am still wishing! Love Mom"
"Hello my baby boy, I miss you so much today as everyday!!! Nate I am not mad at you I guess I am mad at myself more then anyone! If I never helped you to join the National Guard you would be here today! I know this is what you all-ways wanted ( To be an American Soldier ) and God knows I am so very Proud of you and all who serve this great Country of ours! I would give anything to have you back here with us! I would give my life for you to have yours here with Sara,Ray,and all your good friends and family. But untill we meet again,My God hold You In the Palm of His Hand! Take care of You."
Love Your Mom of N.Y
"HOW DO I START THIS? BROWNIE, I MISS YOU BUDDY..NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU, DURING MY HARDEST TIMES I TURN TO YOU AND ASK YOU FOR ASSISTANCE..I KNOW AND BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE SEATED BESIDE MY GOD AND MAKING HIM LAUGH EVERY DAY, JUST AS YOU DID WITH ME. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I LOST YOU IN IRAQ. MY LITTLE BUDDY, MY LITTLE BROTHER IS WHAT YOU WERE, MANY NIGHTS STAYING UP LATE AT FT.DRUM TALKING, WONDERING TOGETHER WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE (COMBAT)..SHARING TOGETHER OUR FEARS AND MANY EMOTIONS..I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH BROWNIE FOR BEING SUCH A BIG PART OF MY LIFE, BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR DEATH, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WITH ME..AT TIMES WHILE ON PATROLS IN SAMARRA, I BELIEVE THAT SOME OF THE "FELLAS" THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY BECAUSE I WAS TALKING TO MYSELF, I NEVER TOLD THEM, BUT I WAS TALKING TO YOU.."BROWNIE, PROTECT US ON THIS NEXT PATROL, STAY WITH ME, GUIDE US AWAY FROM DANGER.." AND WITH THAT, I WAS ABLE TO DO MY JOB, CONFIDENT THAT YOU WERE THERE..AGAIN, THANK YOU...NO ONE KNOWS THE TIME AND PLACE, ONLY GOD KNOWS..HE CHOSE TO TAKE YOU SO EARLY. WHY? ONLY HE KNOWS. I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL MEET AGAIN (STANDING GUARD THIS TIME AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN)I LOVE YOU BROWNIE, TAKE CARE BROTHER..THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HER0..."
ROWDY....... of SARATOGA,NY
"I still miss you Nater and still wishing!!! Mom"
"Oh how I miss You Nathan, I am so tired, and I wish I would wake up and You would be here at home alive and well ! I still think of You everyday and the pain wont go away! Who ever said It gets easier was wrong ! I feel just as sad today as I did over a year ago ! Daddy and I went to a wake tonight for Stephen Z Madison another Army soldier and I held up well for the Madison Family But I just wanted to scream and say when Is It going to be enough? I wish You never wanted to be a soldier, I wish I would of stopped You from signing up, I wish Oh hell all I do Is wish and I am tired ! I am so dam mad at You for leaving me do You even know the hell I am going through with out You here to talk to Me no one under stands Me like You did and I have to fight alone, everyday You gave Me strength now I have none left ! You would always say Mom looks on the brighter side of life well I have looked for a brighter side to this and I cant find It! I walk around with a fake smile so no one knows just how I really feel, My heart being riped out then put back being heavy with pain and sadness. I want to say to the world look at what I lost a great Son but I don't think anyone would care ? The day they killed You they killed Me too they killed My spirit .I cry many tears for You Nate and I will cry till I see Your hansom face again!!! I love You My Son with all My heart I will never see another You on this earth again You are one of a kind! Your Mom."
"Pain, what is pain? ( Not seeing You on this Earth ever again, not seeing you going off to work, riding your bike, hearing your voice,seeing you smile, feeling your hug,hearing I love you as you would tell us all everyday! and knowing I must face everyday with out you In my life!) I miss you so much My Son and I find Myself wanting to be with You more each day! I cant stand this heavy heart of mine, I sometimes forget Your face and I have to look at your picture to refreash my memory. It scares me when that happens I start to think I may forget about you and I cant let that happen! Nathan You warmed my heart and made me so proud, You are still my best friend for I will never find a friend as good as you. I miss you my little monkey boy and I love you more then air! You and Isaac take care of each other we will be togather again In heaven with our Lord Till then wait for me you are the first face I want to see on that very special day!"
Mom
"Thank You Nathan for My Freedom on this Fourth of July"
"Nater, I miss you,I miss you, I miss you more each day. I wish I could talk to you In person so I can hear your voice ! You know I never got to say good by, the last time I saw you was Feb 16,2004 I never got to say good by. I wish I could talk to you again, I would tell you I love you and give you a big hug, You are the best My monkey face Nate"
mom
"I Miss You Nater. Love You More Each Day!!!"
"happy belated birthday nate... every time i come here to read, i cry. i didnt even know you, but the sorrow that others shows hurts me so much. you will NEVER be forgotten. this war has a name and a face and a personality and you are part of it. i hope you are in a better world, for this hell on earth made you pay..."
"Nate, No cake,No candles and No best wishes once again this year. Do I say happy birth day ? Or do I just go on thinking we are celebrating your life here on earth? A life cut short you would be 23 today, I miss you so much and wish you were here to talk to me ! You were the only one who understood me and took time to talk to me and make me feel everything was going to be OK! WE kinda grew up to gather I had you when I was 20 and I that day in June I knew I gave birth not only to a beautiful Son, I gave birth to my best friend, I always looked up to you, you are strong willed, kind to everyone you came across in life, you had respect for all, and saw the good in people! Most of all you had common sense and so much love all of us even when we screwed up in life you always found the lighter side in the mess ! You enjoyed life like no tomorrow, You were there for me and I pray I was there for you ! Nathan Patrick You are the best person that came into my life and I am so grateful to God for you and I never regretted keeping you, Uncle Tommy says we had a special relationship you and I and ya we did, I miss the fun times and the not so fun times we had, I miss Sara and Sara and You to gather days, It seems so long ago, I seems like a life time sense I have seen your beautiful face! My heart bleeds everyday to think you are not with us and this world has gone to hell and those in power don't care I sometimes think they don't care what they have done to all of our soldiers, Alive or dead! I wish the war would end and we could be at peace but who doesn't these days? If you were a coward you would of lied and cheated your way out of going to war but you are a Man who stood by your promises to your Country and Your Brothers and stood for what you believed in Our freedom and the love of Your Country and for that My Son I am so very proud of you! My Son, My Best Friend, My Hero. You are still the best in my eyes! Happy Birthday Nathan I love You more then the air I breath! Rest In Peace My little Monkey Boy! Love Mom"
Kathy Brown Proud Mom of G.F< New York
"Please dont forget June 13 Nathan would be 23 young years, life cut short. Happy Birthday Nathan, Love You and miss You"
"Hello my sweet boy, today is another one of my Nate days I have them alot, Your brithday is comeing up fast, I use to love spring now I hate to see it come, the day you died,Easter Sunday,Mothers day,memorial day and your birthday.I miss you Nate and I wish I could be with you but... I need to be hear for your brother and sisters. Im not scared to die now I know you will be there waiting for me and I will get to see your face and we can laugh and talk oh I have so much to tell you all about the people who came out to honor you and all the memorials done in your honor oh I could go on for ever. Till we meet again my god hold you in the palm of his hand! Your the best! Love and miss you more each day,Mom"
Kathy of New York
"Nate, your cousin found me yesterday, I went to school with him...I didn't know you were related til he mentioned it. Maybe you arranged it, i dont know, but I am glad he did.
You are missed, dearly, even by those who never knew you. Memorial day came and you were foremost on my mind, followed by Micah, who was there that horrible day.
You will not be forgotten, not with how many people love you. My heart aches for your mom, her pain is so apparent.
keep watch over your loved ones from the other side, and know you are always on my mind."
Monica Dobbs of Glens Falls
"Not a day passes that I do not salute you."
SGT Ahmed of Albany, NY
"Nate, I miss you my little monkey boy ! To day Is Memorial Day the day we honor our fallen Soldiers, In Your Name I will honor You and all Our Soldiers everyday as should be ! I love you Nate and I miss You so much, My heart will always be lost without you, but I know we will be togather again and our hearts will find eachother,we will both be whole again! Untill that day comes know you are always In my heart and in my prayers I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU and I WILL NEVER STOP LOVEING YOU My sweet baby boy!"
Mom of New York
"Nate today is a day we honor the men like you who fought for us and give us the freedom we now cherish today. I might have not known you but I know you did fight for our country and I'm very thankful for it. Thank you nathan God bless RIP. I Love You"
Kimberly Nieves of Unadilla, NY
"We remember you Nathan on this day May 30 2005, for the contributions you made to our country and we remember you on every other day for what you ment to us your family. Nate I know you don,t want us to cry anymore, but I can't help myself. I love you Nate and I will always stay close to mom and dad and your brother and sisters as you would want. Someday I will only smile when I think of you, but for now I only cry. Love and miss you, Uncle Tommy"
Tom Ryan of Glens Falls, NY
"Nathan i want u to know how much i miss u. u were not just a solider u were like a brother to me not just that u have done so much for ur friends, family, and others. u have done so..., much that i would pay u back for all that u have done for me and everyone elts. we all would do anything to have u back here with us. love ur good friend"
jennifer may monteleone of glens falls ny,12801
"Nater, I feel the pain will never go away, I made it through Easter Sunday ok but mothers day is the worst, I feel so empty inside! I wish it was me who died on Easter and not you so many love you and your loss is great! My heart hurts and nothing will change what has happen, I just want you to know I Love You and I miss You so dam much! I miss all the fun we had,all the hugs and the little kisses you would give me on my forhead everyday, Most of all I miss hearing I love you mom with the great big smile and the way your eyes would light up! Nate Sara Grace Misses you too! watch over us who love you and still hold you dear. Your still the best my little monkey!"
Kathy Brown of Glens Falls NY
"I miss u nathan! so much."
jennifer monteleone of glens falls ny 12801
"Nate,I thought I was passed thinking and crying over you every time I turn around, But these past two weeks feel like you died yesterday! I still find myself thinking Its not true You are still here with us all on earth and how could God take you so young from me and Sara You mean so much more to me then to God how dare He take you from me!!! My heart hurts so bad I sometimes feellike I cant go on and need to find YOU and hold you ! I thought I saw you as a young boy sitting In the back seat of my truck yesterday! But then I knew you werent here any more, and tryed not to let anyone around me see me cry over what I see as my life and the pain of missing you! I cant hold you ,talk to you, hear your voice, hear your jokes and I will never get to hold my grandchild from you and Sara Grace! I wish I was you and you were me so you could live and I would be out there looking down at all the great things you would be doing Instead of you looking down see me falling apart! I love you and miss you my little monkey boy! allways thinking of you!!!! I love You Nater,Mom"
"Nate,
Its been a year since you've been taken away from the people you love and that love you. Though I didn't know you in person I sill can say I know you in spirit because I feel you and Isaac now know eachother in heaven. Everyone misses you dearly and you are loved by many don't ever forget! You are a true hero and God Bless. You and Isaac take care up there we love you both and you two won't EVER be forgotten! Both of you are in our minds, hearts, and prayers<3 And to Nathan's family;you guys are also in my prayers every night...You guys are a strong family keep it up and it will be ok...I know Nate loves you all!"
Kimberly Nieves of Unadilla, New York
"my heart and prayers go out to you and your family and friends Nathan during this very sad of year. I wish I'd met you before you passed away. Although your in heaven now, I honor you for what you sacrificed for our country. You died an honorable death like so many others who died serving there country along your side and you will never be forgotten. May you spirt help guild the people who you touched during this time of year and may you rest in peace as a hero which you were born to be."
~Priscilla Nieves~ of NY
"There were more people than I expected. There weren't nearly enough. They lined the streets, but only in clusters.
Flags waved. Some were talking & laughing quietly, others wore no expression. There were some in uniforms, others in dresses and suits, and still others in jeans and shorts.
They all shared one purpose: to mourn a fallen soldier.
He was only 21 when called to leave this world. He had a family who loved him, but no chance to start his own.
There was a girl, they were to be married next year. Now her heart has been wrenched by grief.
The procession passed. A NYS Trooper led the way, lights flashing. This was an important person.
The hearse, a brief glimpse of the casket, flag-draped.
A bus, filled with grieving soldiers, a car with a woman ripped by grief.
More soldiers, driving. Someone played God Bless the USA as they passed, many waved.
Two more buses. More cars with tears.
Then I saw him.
His mouth pinched tight by grief. Fighting a losing battle with emotion.
He wore a soldier's uniform. He was a passenger, not in any shape to drive.
His eyes expressed the emotion he fought. Only 2 seconds was this glimpse, but it was a profound moment. I hope I never forget the image.
I saw a grown man cry today.
RIP Nathan"
Monica Dobbs of Glens Falls NY
"In my heart
In my heart
my love for you is so strong,
I think about you all day long.
In my head,
I have dreams,
visions longing in my mind.
When I'm not in your arms
I feel lost;
but lost isn't so bad
because i can always find you
In My Heart!
Sara Grace Hill"
wuvvy
"Well My Nater a year has passed sense You have left this earth. It went by fast but some of It went by slow, I feel like It has been 50 years sense I last saw and talked to You ! The anger Is not as frequent, allot more happy times are thought of then the bad that happen last Easter Sunday ! I have grown allot In this past year and I owe that all to You !! I still don't know where I found the strength to get up everyday, I like to think God gave Me the strength to get through this year and everyday even though You would of wanted It that way! I drew allot of that strength from You when You were here and I think You sent Me more after You were gone ! Sara came home today, and You know We hadn't seen Her In Months and This Is the happiest day I have had In a year ! We had a pretty good day even laughed a few times. Of course we talked about You and all Your energy You had and how happy You made us all feel ! Nate I know You took all the love You had for us with You I pray You know You are In My heart for ever and always ! I will never forget You My little monkey boy or Your beautiful smile and the way You would say I love You Mom everyday ! I think God had You give Me all the love You had for Me and packed It Into Your short 21 years of life ! I know You showed Me more love and respect then any other young men I know ! I love You Nater and I pray I can be strong enough to keep My faith and Meet You In Heaven someday ! I love You and miss You oh so much ! You are still the best !!! Take care of You and Isaac till we meet again My Monkey Boy !"
Mom
"Nater,Here I am 3 days be for the anniversary of your death and I got to say I feel today Is like the first day God took You away from Us.I keep saying to myself ( Nate was alive a year ago today ) It has been a long hard day but I will be strong for the girls and Sara Grace, I always think about You and wish You were here with Us! I will be over to visit You and Isaac today! Today Is the anniversary of Isaac death and I will bring You both Your flowers and say my prayers for you two! I miss You Nate and I love You more then air !!!!!!"
Mom
"Happy Easter Nate! I know you and my brother Spc Isaac Nieves are in heaven watching down on us during this diffcult time for both our families. My prayers go out to your family during this time of year. God Bless both of you, my true heroes until the end!"
Isaac's Lil Sis, Priscilla of New Paltz, NY
"Missing You My Monkey Boy ! HAPPY EASTER TOO. Love You My Hero ! Mom"
Kathy of New York
"Hey Nathan,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Easter up in the heavens! Take care<3"
Love, Kimberly Nieves of Unadilla,NY
"Happy Easter Nater.Rest My Son Rest In Peace!"
Mom of NY
"Nater, God brought You home last Easter Day, Shame on My selfish heart I want and need You here ! I know now God needed You In Heaven for You were to good for this earth ! You are and always will be In My heart no matter what I do or where I go You will always be with Me ! You left behind a great bunch of friends ( TRUE FRIENDS ) who I know were always there for You and now they are here for Me just like I am sure You would like It to be ! I hope You don't mind I find a little bit of You In all of them and look forward to seeing them just like I did You! don't worry Nate,No one will ever replace You, You are and always will be the BEST and the Son any Mother would be proud to have ! Just know You are always In My heart and You will always be a part of Me !"
Mom of New York
"NATE,
ITS CLOSING IN ON A YEAR AND FOR SOME OF US THE WAR WILL NEVER END, THIS SOMETHING SOME WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND. FOR YOU TO LEAD THE WAY, STAND PROUD AND WELCOME OTHERS AS WE MAY JOIN YOU. I AM JUST SORRY SOMEONE WOULDN'T LISTEN AND I COULDN'T HAVE DONE MORE.
WISH YOU THE BEST."
UNKNOWN SOLDIER of UNKNOWN CITY
"Nater, HAPPY ST PATRICKS Day my little Irish monkey boy,I love You and miss You more each day ! All My Love,Take Care Of You! Love Mom"
of New York
"Hey Nate,
Just wishing you a HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY! :-D I also just wanted to say take care up there kido...your loved by many..Don't ever forget <3"
Kimberly Nieves of Unadilla, NY
"Nate,I guess im the first one of us to write on this, but i know i wont be the last. We miss you bud, and i know for one, that pete, kenny, zack,rob and i think about you all the time. We were the best platoon there, and cause of guys like you. You would be proud of me though man, I started drinking heineken for ya, and Kelsey bought me an ID bracelet with your name engraved, its something you would have worn. Kathy, I want you to know we miss Nate, and that we are all here for you...Nate, Ill see you soon, but not too soon...I love ya"
Specialist Andrew Flint of Scotia, NY
"hello my name is spc larry r gutierrez, i was a medic at fob orian i served with delta company, i want to tell you from my prospectve as a soldier that nathan is not forgotten nor will he ever be. i shall remember him, he as my brother and my heart and respect go to him and his family,he lives in me as he does with all of us from 2/108 .God bless you and nathan. iraq will always be with me and so will your son"
doc gutierrez of watertown ny
"Nathan,
Unfortunately neither me, nor my brother Wayne has ever personally met you but we have a lot in common. We all come from the Glens Falls Area, and all have served our country in the armed forces. I have served as a Marine in Iraq, and am scheduled to return. Wayne, also a Marine, has been at our nations forward edge twice. We both serve our country proudly, and know that you did the same. You are a great American, and your friends and family are proud of what you have accomplished. We will never forget your patriotism. You have touched the lives of more people than you can possibly imagine. You will forever be in our prayers.
Semper Fidelis."
"Nathan,I Miss You more today then yesterday wishing to see Your happy monkey face and Your lazy eye when ever You would eat and our trips to Saratoga with Sara Best Buy so You could look at all the kool stuff .I could go on for ever with the things I miss about You, of all the stuff I miss about You IS YOU! Your The Best Son In the Whole Wide World!!!!"
Your Mom of Earth
"Nater YOUR THE BEST ! Love and Miss You Soooo very much!!!! See You In My dreams Nater ! Mom"
"In memory of Nathan P. Brown
Althought I didn't know your son all that well I had met him a few times through other friends of mine. He was always smiling whenever I saw him. He will be missed a great deal but now he is in heaven looking over all of us as our gaurdian angel. Again I am so very sorry for your loss."
Tanya of Fort Edward NY
"I'm very proud of Nate. He was a good friend to me and to MANY others! I'll never forget him. He our shining star and your guardian angel!"
A.J. of PA/USA
"To the family of Nathan Brown,
I recieved a braclet from herobracelets org. with a name of a hero on it.The name is Nathan P. Brown. I think he is just that, a hero. Although I do not know him, I respect and honor him for fighting for our country. May God bless you in all that you do."
Meredith of Alpharetta, GA
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You Nathan and his wonderful family...God bless you all
R.I.P Nathan"
Kimberly Nieves of Unadilla,NY
"Merry Christmas My handsum Son ! I Love and Miss You with all My heart! Cant wait to see You again and You can tell Me of all Your adventures, I have so much to tell You allso. Your and Isaaca's resting place look beauitful. I am so proud of You two You and Isaaca are My true American Hero's !!! Rest My Son Rest, All My Love Mom"
Mom of Glens Falls,New York
"Nate what can i say? I care so much for you. you loved my dad so much growing up. I think of you every day.I lock my self away in my room on the 11th of every month."
Jessica Suddard of Hudson Falls, New York
"To the family of Nathan P. Brown:
I wish to extend to you on behalf of the Nieves family and Wayman Family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Although the holidays may not be as joyous as they once were because of our losses our lost one's always remain deep within our hearts. Although I never met your son he will always have a place within my heart alongside my younger brother Isaac. Take care this holiday and I pray for better times to come. I wish to also thank you or taking the time to visit my younger brother Isaac as well. It means alot to my family and I and rest assure Nathan is like a family member to us as well. Rest in Peace Nathan and thank you for everything you have done for this country and our families."
Maria Wayman of Wright-Patterson A.F.B.
"I am also nathan P Brown UK, to my fellow brother USA, you fought defending the free world and your thoughts are always with me. Cross arms across the atlantic"
N brown of Bristol UK
"On Veteran's Day, I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have no one serving in Irag, but I do have a 14 year old son whose dream is to join the Air Force after high school like his dad who served in Viet Nam. Your son gave the ultimate sacrifice. May he rest in peace. We are proud of him and grateful for his service to our country."
Mary Beth of Schuylerville,NY
"To the family of nathan,
I dont know nathan and unfortunally never will get to. but i do know he gave his life up for all of us and you his family should be very pround of him which i know you are. I pray for you his family and nathan and my brother isaac nieves every night. God bless you all and know we are all standing by you and nathan will always live on in you heart his soul remains alive! Thank you so much for what your son has done for us his scafrice shall never be forgotten!
p.s-thank you for everything you do in memory of my brother"
Kimberly Nieves of NY
"To the Family of Nathan Brown,
I am truly sorry for your loss, my son was killed June 6, 2003. He had just turned 21 on April 2, 2004. I will pray for you and your family, so sorry, thank you for raising a fine young man. He will like my son always be a hero."
Wyvonne Bollinger of Poteau, Okla
"I only knew Nate in passing from the training at Ft Drum. I'm sorry I didn't get to know him as a person.
I served with A Co. 2/108th Inf in Iraq."
SSG Eric Hunt of Newburgh, NY
"The Family of Pfc. Nathan Brown,
I grieve at the loss of your son, your brother, your friend. I thank you for bringing him to this earth so that he could give us the biggest gift: freedom. Please know that he is in my prayers."
Paula of Martinsburg, WV
"Nate,
You were one of the few I've considered a brother. I've had a rough year and this loss was the toughest thing to deal with. It takes a lot to make me shed tears but this has done it on countless occasions. I miss you man and was looking forward to the stories we'd share once you and i both had served our time. you're my hero man and i was robbed of your stories, when i get over there evrything i do is in your name. I know you're watching your boys' backs over there as I hope you watch mine when i get there. Again, I miss you. We all miss you, Rob, Ben, Keith and I."
Spc Eric Baurle of Ft. Irwin,CA
"I want to say how sorry I am about your loss... My husband is serving over there in Iraq with HHC 2/108th NY NG. When I heard of your loss I cried, I may not have known your son or yourself but it was just the thought of the loss of one of the brave men that I had watched up to FT Drum Jan 7th at the ceremony, my husband conciders every man that he serves with to be family and I do to. I wish that "Our Family" did not have to deal with the loss of anyone in this "family". I pray for your family and the saftey of the members of the military all over the world and also that those who have given their all to rest in peace and for God to ease the pain of their friends and family.
GOD BLESS YOU and THANK YOU NATHAN!"
Henry & Amanda Jasek of Boonville, NY
"TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PFC NATHAN BROWN..
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY THAT CAN ERASE THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS...BUT I CAN SAY THAT I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOUR SON HAS SACRIFICED...I TOO HAVE FELT THE PAIN.... A HAVE ALSO LOST A LOVED ONE IN THIS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM....ISSAC NIEVES WAS MY COUSIN AND I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO LOSE HIM TO THIS WAR....BUT I KNOW I FEEL PRIDE....WHICH I KNOW U DO TOO....THAT KIND OF PRIDE THAT I CAN SAY MY COUSIN FOUGHT ALL HE HAD FOR THAT RED WHITE AND BLUE....AND YOUR SON DID THE SAME AND I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR THAT....THANK YOU NATHAN..AND I CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU AND ISSAC AT THE PEARLY WHITE GATES......MY FAMILY AND I THANK AND LOVE U...MAY U REST IN PEACE NATHAN...."
PFC JASMIN L. VAZQUEZ of FT MYER VA. USA
"Dear Nater,
Ill start by telling you That every phote I look at I can sit and smill becuase I have thoughs Memories that no one eles has I love you like no one eles could (because I meant so much to you and you meant the world to me) and I looked up to and I always wanted to be just like you. Nathan I want you to know you where My Brother, My Hero, My Best Friend. I shared thing with you, that Mom did know and I told you everything. Now I just want to say Ill miss you and I wanna say Thank You for being a BIG part of My Life and a GREAT BIG BROTHER any little sister could have. Nater I love you and Ill miss you. Cant wait to see you again
Love your Little sister
Meggie"
Megan Ryan Brown of South Glens Falls New York United States
"Nathan,
Remembering everything like a dream now, Nothing seems real almost like we never met. We shared so much together in life its hard to imagine your gone. I shall never forget everything you have done for me and my family. You were the light of my world pulling me out of depression just by your smile. I Love you friend always will Kathy and Ricky love you guys two I will always be here for you guys:~:."
Joshua Tucker of Moores Forks, NY
"Private Brown, goodbye soldier and thank you. You are my hero."
Bill of Houston, Texas
"Nathan,
You were a great cousion to me and my three sister you were ower friend and ower family you will never be for gotton. In so many ways you were like my brother i will always miss you from the bottom of my heart. there were so many things i can remember that we did together and i will never for get those great times we had i love you lots nathan RIP Pfc. Nathan P. Brown"
Gina Baker of Hudson Falls, NY, USA
"Nathan,
You were a great cousion to me and my three sister you were ower friend and ower family you will never be for gotton. In so many ways you were like my brother i will always miss you from the bottom of my heart. there were so many things i can remember that we did together and i will never for get those great times we had i love you lots nathan RIP Pfc. Nathan P. Brown"
Gina Baker of Hudson Falls, NY, USA
"I would first like to thank Nate for his sacrafice and dedication to this nation which he proudly served. I would also like to send my condolences to his family. I too like them lost my brother Isaac in Iraq. It is comforting to know that another brave soul know lies beside my brother and that their memories shall reside with us forever. Although I may not know your son personally I wish for his family to know that I shall never forget your sons sacrafice and he shall be in my thoughts alongside my brother. It is young brave men like them that make this such a great nation. And when I am next able to visit my brother at Saratoga it would be my honor and privilege to stop and pay my respects to Nate for he has done me a great service in protecting our nation. Thank you Nate and God Bless!"
Maria - older sister of spc. Isaac M. Nieves of Wright Patterson Air Force Base - Dayton Ohio
"I went to high school with Nate for 2 years and remember him fondly as a kid who always had a goofy grin on his face, he was always smiling, goofing off. Kind of like the picture everyone knows him in, with the huge camo helmet on his head, grin on his face. He always made me laugh at the crazy things he would do, like run around in the hallways, bouncing off the walls (literally) getting in trouble by the teachers for just being himself. I wasn't able to get home for his memorial because of college tests, but I mourned with the whole commmunity through the web. Nate was the first person I knew my age to die. I will always remember him for being my personal hero and hope that no one ever forgets him. God Bless Nate and his family and all those who have lost loved ones in the War in Iraq."
Kathleen Kelley of South Glens Falls, NY
"Nate,
You meant so much to all of us, and we will miss you and remember you with love for the rest of our lives. You were our big brother, our friend, our Nate. It's funny now, because I always thought you were invincible. I know now that you are watching over your friends and family now, and all of us are so thankful for your sacrifice, as much as it is regretted. May you rest in peace, and look after all of us who miss you so much. Everyone will stay strong, the way you were. Take care, my friend.
Love, Erin"
Erin Lockhart of Lake George, NY
"To the family of PFC Brown,
I would like to express my condolesces for your loss. I myself lost my brother in Iraq three days prior to your loss of Nathan; I am the brother of SPC Isaac M. Nieves. I would like to express that your son is and will always be a hero in my eyes. He died protecting the rights that every American holds close in their hearts. I am honored to serve in the same institution that these dedicated men, SPC. Nieves and PFC. Brown, gave their lives for. When I graduate from West Point, I could only hope to live by the same set of values these men lived by every day; their live's have made tremendous impacts on this great nation. Whenever I visit my brother up in Saratoga, I will also pay tribute to Nathan as well. I am glad that my brother is buried diagonally across another fallen hero in this war on terrorism. I am honored to soon be fighting in the war these men fought so valantly in. I may fall as well, but our nation will prevail because of these noble men who are fighting. I am making a speech on Monday the 31st in Sidney, NY, and I would be honored to have the family of the noble Nathan Brown attend. My email is x72562@usma.edu if anything is needed. Thank you again for Nathan's sacrifice, and I will be praying for your family."
Cadet Gilbert Nieves of West Point, NY
"Dear Nathan
I want to thank you for defending our country. I saw the sorrow of thousands of your friends, relatives and fellow Americans that lined the streets for miles to pay respects to you. You will never be forgotton and always be our hero. We forever thank you. God bless you and the Brown family.
Sincerly,
The Lockhart Family"
Ed Lockhart of Lake George, NY/USA
"To the Family of Corp. Andrew Brownfield you are not alone with your grief and I know how big that hole in you heart is. I lost my son April 9th. in Iraq. My heart goes out to you and all your family. I recieved a card today from one of your family members and i was compelled to find your name and write this message. Even though i know we lost a son, America lost a hero and though sometimes that don't seem like it is enough I go to this message board and read all the wonderful messages of people we never met has written. I have never met you or your son, but i already know he was a wonderful boy who was raised by wonderful parents. May god bless you with much love and admiration. Allen w. Vandayburg Father of Spec. Allen(A.J.) Vandayburg."
Allen W. Vandayburg of Mansfield,Ohio U.S.A.
"Dearest Nathan Patrick,
I loved you with all my heart. You were my everything. I may still have all the beautiful memories we sharred; but this life will never be the same without you in it. I can't wait to see you again! Be a gentleman like you are and please open up the gates when you see me. I love and miss you.
Love your sweetheart of the world, Sara Grace"
Sara Hill of New York
"To The Family of PFC Brown:
I am a soldier who used to serve with the 2-108. I am currently attached to another unit, serving only a half hour south of where PFC Brown served. I am so sincerely sorry for his death and I pray for your healing every night. His Platoon Leader is my best friend, and I have shed many tears for PFC Brown's life. I honestly cannot express in words the sorrow I feel. Please know that my prayers and condolences are with you every day I continue to serve here, and every day after for the rest of my life. God Bless You."
SPC Lynda Poss of LSA Anaconda, Iraq
"To Nathan's Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your great hero. You are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you!"
Dan and Meg Manninen of San Antonio, Texas
"From a very grateful father. Nathan your courage and dedication to this country will never be forgotten. Because of people like you my family is able to sleep at night. May god bless and help your loved ones know you did not die in vain. Thank You."
L. Fletcher of Melbourne, FL. USA
"We Will NEVER FORGET !"
Please KNOW so many people share your sadness, and we are remembering your family in your loss and your deep grief. Your HERO, Nathan, will be remembered by name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you. Pat & Sandi Breckenridge from Montana "
"Rest in Peace"
The Taylors USMC of NC
"To Nathan's Family:
On behalf of the Blanco-Caldas family, we send our sincerest condolences to you. We share the same loss...the same pain. Our prayers are with you and we thank you for his bravery and sacrifice.
From the family of Capt. Ernesto M. Blanco-Caldas, KIA Iraq 12/28/2003"
Gloria Caldas (his mom) of San Antonio, TX
"Dear Nathan,
Thank you for serving our country with courage and honor. You fought for me and other Americans and will be forever commended for that. I am deeply grateful for your service and assure you that your death was not in vain. Your actions were courageous and all of America mourns your death."
mark reif of winchester, VA
"Thank you Nathan Brown, you will not be forgotten. Your bravery goes beyond words. I want to express my deepest gratitude for your sacrifice. To the family and friends, my prayers and deep condolences in your loss. May God strengthen you from knowing that fellow Americans and people around the world care about you and grieve with you in your loss. God bless you all. A very appreciative fellow American,"
Leo Titus of Grayslake, Illinios
"To the family and friends of Pfc. Nathan Brown:
May God's grace be with you during your time of grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we feel your loss and share in your sorrow. Bless Nathan for the sacrifice he has made to make a better life for the rest of us."
The Ford Family of Wells, Nevada
"To the family and friends of Pfc. Nathan Brown:
I am saddened by the loss of your loved one. He will always be remembered as a hero for fighting for freedom. I hope that this website will be a source of comfort and encouragement for you during this difficult time, and in the future as you recall the memories of Nathan, who continues to live on in your heart."
Tim Rivera of Powder Springs, Georgia