Comments on: ‘I Didn’t Get To Come Home…I Died Doing Something Meaningful’ http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:32:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: CAROL J NOBLE http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517435 CAROL J NOBLE Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:22:44 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517435 I couldn't read this with dry eyes. Very proud and thankful for Travis's service. God bless his family and friends. I couldn’t read this with dry eyes. Very proud and thankful for Travis’s service. God bless his family and friends.

]]> By: Linda Theriot http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517220 Linda Theriot Wed, 31 May 2023 22:21:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517220 Not only did I read this story but I had someone read it to me. I want to remember (Travis) this hero’s story. My heart goes out to Travis’s mother and the whole family and friends. May his story bring comfort knowing that it’s because of his sacrifice we have freedom. It’s a big price to pay, the ultimate price for freedom. His note tells all about his unselfishness. May he rest in peace. LINDA THERIOT Not only did I read this story but I had someone read it to me. I want to remember (Travis) this hero’s story. My heart goes out to Travis’s mother and the whole family and friends. May his story bring comfort knowing that it’s because of his sacrifice we have freedom. It’s a big price to pay, the ultimate price for freedom. His note tells all about his unselfishness. May he rest in peace. LINDA THERIOT

]]> By: Lou http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517068 Lou Mon, 29 May 2023 20:52:45 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517068 Freedom is not free. It has been build on the great men and women serving our great nation. Please tell and indoctrinate the future generations to be proud off our nation. May the gods thank all the great men and women before us who gave it all for our great nation . Freedom is not free. It has been build on the great men and women serving our great nation. Please tell and indoctrinate the future generations to be proud off our nation. May the gods thank all the great men and women before us who gave it all for our great nation .

]]> By: Stephanie Jernigan-Watson http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517061 Stephanie Jernigan-Watson Mon, 29 May 2023 17:27:37 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517061 Dear Beckie, On behalf of Pace High School, I want you to know that your precious, brave, and amazing Travis has tributes throughout his Alma Mater, including pictures, newspaper articles, and plaques. He is remembered at our Sam Vickers Celebration of America each year during the program and the video presentation. We speak about Travis and the young age that he chose to serve and fight for our continued preservation of freedom. He will never be forgotten and his memory and his Spirit of Patriotism will live forever. As his Mother, only another Mother who has suffered your loss could know how you feel, or how to comfort you. However, Travis and his family will forever be a part of Pace High School as we continue to be PATRIOT STRONG.. May God Bless America Again, Stephanie Jernigan-Watson Pace High School Dear Beckie,
On behalf of Pace High School, I want you to know that your precious, brave, and amazing Travis has tributes throughout his Alma Mater, including pictures, newspaper articles, and plaques. He is remembered at our Sam Vickers Celebration of America each year during the program and the video presentation. We speak about Travis and the young age that he chose to serve and fight for our continued preservation of freedom. He will never be forgotten and his memory and his Spirit of Patriotism will live forever. As his Mother, only another Mother who has suffered your loss could know how you feel, or how to comfort you. However, Travis and his family will forever be a part of Pace High School as we continue to be PATRIOT STRONG..

May God Bless America Again,
Stephanie Jernigan-Watson
Pace High School

]]> By: Beckie Nelson http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517060 Beckie Nelson Mon, 29 May 2023 17:06:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517060 We continue to be blessed by each and everyone! TY William for sharing Travs story and always, honoring and remembering! It truly renews my strength knowing that Travis’ legacy will never be forgotten. For all our fallen soldiers, You will never be forgotten and I will always say a prayer for their families! We continue to be blessed by each and everyone! TY William for sharing Travs story and always, honoring and remembering! It truly renews my strength knowing that Travis’ legacy will never be forgotten. For all our fallen soldiers, You will never be forgotten and I will always say a prayer for their families!

]]> By: Alison http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517056 Alison Mon, 29 May 2023 15:25:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517056 Thank you Gold Star family--- I don't know you but I appreciate you and I am thinking about your son today. Thank you Gold Star family— I don’t know you but I appreciate you and I am thinking about your son today.

]]> By: anne http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517051 anne Mon, 29 May 2023 14:20:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517051 Mrs, Nelson, thank you for sharing your story today. God knows the reason some are called home earlier than others. I think he needs Angels of all ages to guide us through. Bless you for your sacrifice. May we always be reminded of what Memorial Day stands for! Thank You northescambia for printing this touching story to remember those who gave all they had for us. I am thankful. Mrs, Nelson, thank you for sharing your story today. God knows the reason some are called home earlier than others. I think he needs Angels of all ages to guide us through. Bless you for your sacrifice.

May we always be reminded of what Memorial Day stands for! Thank You northescambia for printing this touching story to remember those who gave all they had for us. I am thankful.

]]> By: MH http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517049 MH Mon, 29 May 2023 13:55:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517049 Dear Ms Nelson, After composing myself after reading this story on this most important day, perhaps you will find some encouragement in my words. On Sept 11, 2001, I was a 38-yr-old father of 5 lovely children, at a job site in Kentucky, when the TVs broadcast the attacks in NYC, Washington, and the downed flight in PA. As was the case with many men and women, my thoughts immediately went towards doing something, anything, to defend this beloved republic of ours, and my family. I so desired to join the military, because I saw the cause. I did not follow through. But your son, your precious Travis, at the young age of 9, showed tremendous maturity, and saw that great cause. He followed through on his commitment, and he found his true purpose on this earth (many never find this). Also, he demonstrated the highest form of true love, because “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Of course, this was spoken by Christ about His sacrifice for the sins of mankind, but in similar fashion, Travis, saw a higher purpose, and - without regret - courageously loved by giving his life… for you, your family, all of us in the Nation we love. May you find comfort on this solemn day. Dear Ms Nelson,
After composing myself after reading this story on this most important day, perhaps you will find some encouragement in my words. On Sept 11, 2001, I was a 38-yr-old father of 5 lovely children, at a job site in Kentucky, when the TVs broadcast the attacks in NYC, Washington, and the downed flight in PA. As was the case with many men and women, my thoughts immediately went towards doing something, anything, to defend this beloved republic of ours, and my family. I so desired to join the military, because I saw the cause. I did not follow through. But your son, your precious Travis, at the young age of 9, showed tremendous maturity, and saw that great cause. He followed through on his commitment, and he found his true purpose on this earth (many never find this). Also, he demonstrated the highest form of true love, because “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Of course, this was spoken by Christ about His sacrifice for the sins of mankind, but in similar fashion, Travis, saw a higher purpose, and – without regret – courageously loved by giving his life… for you, your family, all of us in the Nation we love. May you find comfort on this solemn day.

]]> By: Paul http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517042 Paul Mon, 29 May 2023 12:25:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517042 I'll always remember that ride. Leaving Pensacola NAS in the pouring rain and all of the people roadside paying their respect from Pensacola to Atmore. It was where tears of Pride & Sorrow met. I’ll always remember that ride. Leaving Pensacola NAS in the pouring rain and all of the people roadside paying their respect from Pensacola to Atmore. It was where tears of Pride & Sorrow met.

]]> By: sam http://www.northescambia.com/2023/05/i-didnt-get-to-come-home-i-died-doing-something-meaningful/comment-page-1#comment-517040 sam Mon, 29 May 2023 11:50:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=514820#comment-517040 Semper Fidelis Semper Fidelis

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