Comments on: Heartfelt Homecoming: Fallen Marine Returns (Photo Gallery: Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Atmore)

By: Mrs. Hollingsworth (bus Driver)

Mrs. Hollingsworth (bus Driver) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:11:10 +0000

I was at EWMS when Lance Cpl Travis Nelson USMC came by. All the LOVE was felt. I want to thank my students that I had on my bus You Guys Rock. They were Northview High School Students, so proud. To the parents, God Bless You and all of your family. We will hold ya in pray.

By: william burton

william burton — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:11:21 +0000

God bless this young Hero and the ones that are hurting. He is a true Hero.

By: Terri McGhee

Terri McGhee — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:58:58 +0000

As a veteran of the military and a mom of a active duty Air Force member, I realize the price that is paid by our men and women of the armed forces. My son was in Afghanistan 2 years ago and recently in Iraq. He made it home alive; however he will be forever changed mentally by all that he witnessed. I cannot imagine the pain his parents are going through. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. He was so young and his adult life had only just begun. Our military men and women sacrifice their lives every day so that we can live free in this great country of ours. I am from Atmore and my sister told me how wonderful it was that the entire city turned out to welcome this young man home. THANK YOU to the citizens from Pensacola to Atmore for showing not only your patriotism but your compassion. Rest in peace Lance Cpl Nelson! My prayers are with the Nelson family and his fiance. Your son is a true Hero!

By: Cathy Vanderpol

Cathy Vanderpol — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:51:53 +0000

I am so moved by the outpouring of patriotism North Florida has shown for our fallen Marine. This display of honor and respect for all of our troops should continue in our hearts, minds and prayers each day of our lives. May our AWESOME GOD continue to bless the Nelson family through this difficult time. In Christian love, Ron and Cathy Vanderpol

By: MARTHA

MARTHA — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:04:32 +0000

ALL GAVE SOME. TRAVIS GAVE ALL. GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THIS FAMILY, AND GOD GOD BLESS THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE.

By: pacmms

pacmms — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:11:52 +0000

it breaks my heart to see another young man loose his life for his country//god bless and keep his famialy,fiancee,and friends..it was so nice to see all the respect this young marine was shown for the ultimate sacrifice…..

By: Angela White

Angela White — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:43:57 +0000

Thanks for being a great soldier my heart goes out to your family. It is a great sadness to loose one of our great soldier thanks for defending our great country the USA the land of the free. RED WHITE AND BLUE OUR GREAT FLAG. Thanks. .

By: Dalia Taylor

Dalia Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:25:30 +0000

I want to thank Marine Lance Cpl Travis Nelson and his family for his service to our country.
Although I did not know him, I accidently was part of the procession. It was a privilege and an honor.

Wednesday I was late running some errands. As I drove drown hwy 29, I saw some people standing on the side of the road with American flags. At first I thought maybe it was a “Tea-Party” rally or maybe some candidate running for something. As I continued driving south on 29 there were more people more flags. Families with children, older people sitting in chairs waving “The Flag.” I saw a father with his young son in the back of a pickup truck holding their flags high looking down 29 south expectantly. It was then that it hit me; this must homecoming procession for our young fallen hero. I had heard on the news he was only 19.

I thought of my own son soon to be 18. He had faced Leukemia recently and is now well.

My heart cried out for this young man’s family. I said a prayer for them and continued to my destination. In hurry I was worried I might get stuck in traffic and get back home late to finish cooking dinner for my family.

Continuing down 29, I saw more small groups and flags. As I approached the Kingsfield intersection, traffic stopped. A fire truck was blocking traffic heading south. I was hoping it wasn’t a traffic accident.

Then I could see flashing lights coming north on 29. First there were police cars and motorcycle cops with their lights flashing. I put my car in park and got out. Next there were the motorcycle Vets with the big and beautiful stars and stripes waving! I was able to stand and pledge as they drove by. By then tears were in my eyes, and so many thoughts rushing through my mind. At this moment it did not matter whether you were a “Tea Party Republican” or” Left Wing Liberal”.
This young man gave his all for “Our Country, Our Families.” “We the people” have so much to be thankful for.
Everyday someone in some way is sacrificing for us. My thoughts turned back to my son who was just one block over at Tate High, practicing with the Tate Band. I wish he could be here to honor what this young man gave up so that we may live in the land of the free .I wished everyone could be here. I wondered if this young man had been in some band practice just a year ago. I thought of all the students at Tate. I thought of my son’s friends who were planning to enlist, I prayed for their futures. Then I saw the hearse. I couldn’t help but solute this young man and his family who had given their all for all of us. God Bless the Family of Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Nelson, God Bless Our Troops and their families. God Bless America!

By: James Summerlin

James Summerlin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:05:57 +0000

I was a Motorcycle rider in the procession and it me proud to see all the soldiers and civilians lining the streets in spite of the rain in honor of this fallen soldier. It was a very moving experience for me and made me really realize this country wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the men and women who have made the sacrifice to keep this country The Land Of The Free and The Home Of The Brave!!!! My Thoughts and prayers are with the Nelson Family…

By: The Stone Family

The Stone Family — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:42:39 +0000

May God give your family strength. I feel very blessed to be an American! We will be forever grateful for your sons sacrifice. May your family feel the sweet presents of our Heavenly Father in the days to come.