Comments on: Local Marine Travis Nelson Killed In Afghanistan

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:09:37 +0000

My US Marine (Combat Veteran from The Battle of Koh Tang, last 41 names on the Vietnam War Memorial) and I pray for Travis’ family everyday. Our hearts are heavy for your loss.

By: John Taylor

John Taylor — Mon, 27 May 2019 19:59:29 +0000

I did not know Travis. But I know his brother Chandler Case, who is a fine young man. Posting this Memorial Day to let all of Travis’ family and friends know that his sacrifice in service of our nation will never be forgotten. It is clear that he was a very fine young man who laid his life at the alter of freedom so that we all can enjoy our lives in this great country. Your son lead a great life of honor and dignity and your sacrifice is as realand appreciated as it was in 2011. God Bless.

By: Christy w

Christy w — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 23:38:03 +0000

As I rode down 65 today, in a bus load of 5th graders coming back from a field trip, I heard whispers from the girls behind me. They saw the back of the families vehicle, in memory of Travis. I heard them read aloud his name and tell others to look. I quickly pulled up the name on my phone and read his story to a couple of the kids. Want you to know we remember him. We remember your family and we thank you all for the great sacrifice you have given. God Bless.

By: Lcpl D Barrett

Lcpl D Barrett — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:54:16 +0000

I thought about you today bro all the hell we went through at bootcamp 3098 lol good time sgt thomas sgt alicea ssgt benzda sgt savage lol & senior Ssgt childs lol good times all the way to the fleet. LOl We laughed at all the good times we had , but what I can say is that you knew the cost what we had to make & you said you was born to be a marine. I love & miss you my brother – OooRahhh

By: LCpl Daniels

LCpl Daniels — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:10:17 +0000

Sorry to hear about the sad loss its never good seeing another brother or sister’s life taken away. I got to meet Travis once are twice while I was still in Pensacola on Recruiters Assistance. My prayers go out to all of the Nelson family.
Seper fi.

By: PFC. Wilson

PFC. Wilson — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:57:01 +0000

For everyone that knew Travis and his family, I knew Travis and it’s definitely disheartening knowing that a fellow brother of mine is now gone. The fact that he’s gone, definitely makes me feel like it’s only a matter of time before something bad happens to me. I know Travis is looking down watching over every single one of us while we’re here, and wishes he was still here to fight alongside us. To the Nelson’s and his friends, know that I sincerely would’ve laid my life down with no hesitation to have saved his. You are all in my prayers and I hope you all eventually come to some sort of peace knowing that he joined God in heaven.

Sincerely,
Ryan (Travis’s Brother)

By: David Jensen

David Jensen — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:45:21 +0000

R.I.P. LCPL Travis Nelson, Semper Fidelis!!!!

By: Steve Keeble

Steve Keeble — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:34:01 +0000

To the Nelson Family,

Please know you are joined by many….grieving with you…..over your loss. You see…..your son was my son essentially. Travis sounded just like my son with his love of the Marines at an early age. Travis fulfilled his dream. My son acheived his dream about the same time as Travis. They both ended up in the 1/6. They deployed from Lejuene on the same day…..most likely ate together and bunked together at Camps Leatherneck, Dwyer and Hanson.

Last week, my son posted the following on his Facebook page:

“My friends go to college, I go to war. At the same hour they wake up and decide not to go to school or work that day…..I’ve been at works for hours. Their alarms wake them up…..my alarms send me to take cover. They make plans based on how they feel…… I do as the schedule that was put out to me demands. They can’t wait to leave their homes…. I can’t wait to get back to mine. But when we look back on our respective lives……they’ll like theirs…..and I’ll be damn proud of mine.”

I’m sure Travis felt the same way about his career choice. I thank God that here in the U.S. we have brave men and women like Travis that are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, so the rest of us can live free.

Rest in peace Marine.

Semper Fidelis,

Steve Keeble

By: Hinson Family

Hinson Family — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:46:54 +0000

My heart goes to this family. my husband is over there and i cant even express how or what you going through right now…. our thoughts and prayers goes out to the entire family. May God bless you !!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:38:22 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of such a young man. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.