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This website is a memorial to the life of Army Spc. Nicholas S. Hartge Rome City, IN; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Nick died for our freedom on May 14, 2007 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using grenades and an improvised explosive device.
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Nick and his Gold Star mom, Lori Abbott
Lori's faith, trust, and courage made this tribute site possible
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
This website is a memorial to the life of Army Spc. Nicholas S. Hartge Rome City, IN; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Nick died for our freedom on May 14, 2007 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using grenades and an improvised explosive device.
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Nick and his Gold Star mom, Lori Abbott
Lori's faith, trust, and courage made this tribute site possible
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
This website is a memorial to the life of Army Spc. Nicholas S. Hartge Rome City, IN; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Schweinfurt, Germany.
Nick died for our freedom on May 14, 2007 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when his unit came in contact with enemy forces using grenades and an improvised explosive device.
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Nick and his Gold Star mom, Lori Abbott
Lori's faith, trust, and courage made this tribute site possible
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life..."
- Abraham Lincoln
Nick and his Gold Star mom, Lori Abbott
Lori's faith, trust, and courage made this tribute site possible
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- Abraham Lincoln
Nick and his Gold Star mom, Lori Abbott
Lori's faith, trust, and courage made this tribute site possible
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment...
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity...
Nick's graduation - June 12, 2005
He left for Boot Camp a week later
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other things..."
- Aristotle
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
“Without belittling the courage with which men (or woman) have died, we should not forget those acts of courage which with they lived. The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent example of triumph over tragedy…”
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
– John F. Kennedy
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
If 30 years from now you are a million miles away, and you need the heart of that special son to brighten up your day,
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Just close your eyes and feel your heart and honestly believe, there a piece of him inside your heart... a piece that will never leave...
– Anonymous
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat...
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Out of several million people who live in the United States, there are now less than 49,000 enlisted Infantrymen...
Nick "turning blue"
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Since the Revolutionary War, soldiers have dedicated their lives to protecting and maintaining the pride in the U.S., and they are very important to us. We must remember that, although many soldiers did not make it through war, they are veterans, nonetheless. They deserve to be honored as much as anyone who survived.
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
There is not enough stone in the world to commemorate their sacrifices; not enough emotion in the world to feel what they felt, as many of them saw their human brethren give the ultimate sacrifice - their lives....
- taken from "Soldiers - Past and Present" an essay by Christopher Vincent - Milltown, NJ
Nick is buried at Lake View Cemetery - Kendallville, Indiana
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"Maternal love, like an orange tree, buds and blossoms and bears at once. When a woman puts her finger for the first time into the tiny hand of her baby and feels that helpless clutch which tightens her very heartstrings, she is born again with her newborn child...."
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- Kate Douglas Wiggin
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"These kids join to fight for The United States of America and all the patriotic terms... But they die for their friends next to them..."
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- John Phelps, Gold-Star father
Nick, from Rome City, IN and Aaron Gautier from Hampton, VA never met one another...
If you believe both of them gaves their lives for all of us, then they also gave their lives for each other...
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Good habits formed at youth make all the difference...
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared...
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
This image appears courtesy of Nick's Legacy tribute created by Nick's mom, Lori Abbott
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
"We must combine the toughness of the serpent with the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart..."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Roadmarch in Germany
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
As long as I remember, the rain's been comin down,
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
With clouds of mystery pouring confusion on the ground...
Good men through the ages, tryin to find the sun,
And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain...
- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The "Big Red One" Memorial in Normandy contains the names of brave young men whose footsteps Nick chose to follow...
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To have a friend, be a friend...
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Nick and his good friend, Sam
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
The insignia of the 1st Infantry Division originated in World War I. There are two theories as to how the idea of the patch came about.
The first theory states that the 1st Division supply trucks were manufactured in England. To make sure the 1st Division's trucks were not confused with other allies, the drivers would paint a huge "1" on the side of each truck. Later, the division engineers would go even farther and put a red number one on their sleeves.
A second theory also exists. In this theory, a general of the division decided the unit should have a shoulder insignia. He decided to cut a red numeral "1" from his flannel underwear. When he showed his prototype to his men, one Lieutenant said, "the General's underwear is showing!" Offended, the General challenged the young Lieutenant to come up with something better. So, the young officer cut a piece of gray cloth from the uniform of a captured soldier, and placed the red "1" on top
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We live outside the touch of time...
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- Clara Ortega
Nick and his sister, Elise
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there...
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007
- Unknown
The woman I call sister by choice, is my best of friend,
The woman I call sister will be there till the end...
The woman I call sister is the blessing from God above,
The woman I call sister is the sister that I'll always love...
- Marissa Gertmenian
Nick and his sister, Elise, in March 2007