Comments on: Bratt Park To Be Renamed Tuesday For Fallen Marine Lcpl. Travis Nelson

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:13:16 +0000

To those who never had the honor of personally knowing Travis, he became a hero on Aug 18 on a battlefiled far from home when he lost his life in service of our courntry.

For those of us who were blessed to have known and loved Travis he was already a hero because of the way he lived his life.

We will be at the park dedication to honor Travis and the Nelsons.

Beckie,Scott, Anna, Maddie, Daniel, Jenna and the rest of the famil, we love you guys and we’ll see you there.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:10:53 +0000

Gone, but not forgotten. Semper Fi.

By: Gerri

Gerri — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:58:51 +0000

Becky & Scott,
I’ll be thinking about both of you tomorrow, as I will not be able to attend. My school is finalizing preparations for our Veterans program and reception on Wednesday, where we will be recognizing the family of Lance Cpl Bruce Ferrell USMC. Bruce was a former Perdido student and BCHS graduate who gave his life in defense of our country on 8/10/2009 in Afghanistan. I think renaming the park is a wonderful way to remember Travis.

By: rgd

rgd — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:07:55 +0000

William!

I am a Veteran Of the Vietnam War! I wish to thank you for your outstanding coverage of this brave young mans sacrifice and the outpouring in this community is so very awesome.! It is a fitting thing for one who gave so much in defense of our country and our way of life!

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:58:29 +0000

Nice move since I think name can be so important for associations and giving the park a name other than simple one that speaks to its place will give it more meaning.

By: Oversight

Oversight — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:26:50 +0000

Why not do this on Friday, Veteran’s Day; one of the two days specfically set aside to give thanks and honor the sacrifices of our military service members. The other date is the last Monday in May, Memorial Day; the day we honor those who died in the service of our country.

By: Steven Hanks

Steven Hanks — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:03:38 +0000

Becky and Scott,

Theresa and I are so sorry we cannot be there Tuesday for the dedication. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers everyday and that we our honored to have known Travis and seen the great young man he became. With much Love and repect.

Theresa and Steve

By: JustMe

JustMe — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:40:03 +0000

I was just at this park Saturday and seen the memorial area which looked great…also the trees they have planted in behind it. Very proud of escambia county for granting this request. One thing I wish would happen is the community get behind that park and keep it clean and people from damaging it. While I was there I asked some young boys skateboarding under the pavilion on top of picnic tables to stop so they wouldn’t destroy the property. They didnt cause any problem and left which showed they had respect so kudos to there parents for that. Kids will be kids we just need to remember if we let people destroy it, it will be like Showalter Park in a few years. Showalter was once a very nice park, now look at it.

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:07:34 +0000

Lacey and I will be there…Love you guys.

By: Tired

Tired — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:26:35 +0000

William……I totally agree with you and hope that never changes! I actually meant for (hopefully there won’t be) any future Military Personal…