Happy Memorial Day!

Remembering Nick this weekend, and always, for his bravery in defense of his country, his family, and his friends. Missing Nick a lot, but also filled with a lot of pride when I see him in uniform. Rangers Lead The Way! Photo courtesy of Cynthia via Beth Brittman.

To My Son ~ Nick Carter ~ A Heartfelt Memorial Day Tribute ~

You continue to live on in the special memories that we, as family & friends, carry in our hearts, in the stories that bind you with fellow soldiers, through children named after you, stones laid in your honor, tattoos inked, ribbons, pins & rings worn, balloons released to you with notes attached, flowers sent to me on your behalf, Memorial website, Memorial videos, the Nick Carter Annual Poker Tournament & the Nicholas C. Carter Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The loving tributes made in your honor touches my heart. In silence you carried a heavy burden for God, Country & especially for all of us that you loved. Your Acts of Valor are remembered with Love, Pride, Gratitude & Respect. You're loved, cherished, deeply missed & will never be forgotten. I'm so Proud that you're My Son ~ With Us Always ~ RLTW

With Us Always

A memorial brick has been placed in Nick's honor by Elizabeth Brittman at the Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY. The brick is set near a bench along the entrance to the Veteran's Memorial Garden. The garden has frequent visitors, as it is located just behind the VA chapel and courtyard area of several buildings. Thank you so much Beth for your heartfelt tribute so that Nick will always be remembered and honored.

Puppies

Thank you for being our devoted Daddy. Sending  you love and puppy kisses.  In loving memory - Annabelle and Bronson

Nick's Gravesite Information

To any who would like to, visitation for Nick is available at:

Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Ca.

Once you're inside the cemetery go to Pearl Harbor Dr. Columbarium B, Section E, in #330 area above ground on wall.

From Redlands take the 215 South (go past the 60 interchange) then right on Van Buren Blvd. The cemetery is on the left.

Words from Elizabeth Brittman

Thoughts in fond remembrance of Nick Carter…

Nick did not see, could not see, his own greatness….

never, for one moment, considering himself a hero.

He would come to the aide of another no matter the distance,

no matter the circumstance….

others before self, no matter the sacrifice, always.

Even the smallest compliment he would decline, deferring acknowledgement or praise to those he loved throughout his life.

Nick so often would make a statement,

a few seemingly simple words put together…

That were so poignant, honest and self revealing.

To hear these words from Nick Carter was to receive something “sacred”,

(I know, he would probably dislike use of that term in regard to himself),

But truly sacred none the less…they have left an indelible mark.

His bright eyes conveyed the depth and breadth of his journey.

Twinkling…as he spoke about his love for Deanna, angel on Earth and about his mother for whom his gratitude and devotion was immeasurable…

Glinting…as he spoke about cherished friendships far and near…

And then other moments his eyes would bear out those things he would not say, holding close in his heart profound grief.

Without knowing and without intending Nick deeply touched those who knew him. The very presence of his person, authentic and genuine, is rare to come by in this life. The World is indeed dimmer for his passing.

I am ever thankful for the blessing and honor to have known Nick.

Thank you Cynthia for gifting us all with your son.

Photo Album

I made a Picasa album of all the pictures that were sent to me a few months ago. Please feel free to send me more pictures and I can include them on this album. Click the photo on the blog post below to see all the pictures.

Thank you to everyone who sent me pics. If you have captions for any of these you want me to add, please email me, describe which picture and what you'd like the caption to say and I'll do my best to add those when I can.

Thanks,

Wes