Nate's Euology
With Love by: Nate's Dad
July 12, 2008
I have heard many people say over the years that “Only the good die Young.†I could never imagine that those words would ever hit so close to home.
Nate, you blessed our lives on June 3rd 1988, and we are truly amazed at the number of people’s lives that you have touched during your young life. From your early school years at the Crystal Cathedral to your graduating days at Roubidoux High School, it seems that every person you were acquainted with had only GREAT and WONDERFUL things to reflect about you. Every time I was introduced to one of your friends, I would get pretty much the same enthusiastic response, “Oh, your Nate’s Dad!! He is such a cool kid!!†They would continue with compliments of how polite and helpful you are, and what an ultimate joy you were to have around... I would smirk and say: “You talking about my NATHAN?!?!?†All kidding aside, it made me proud to hear how much people loved your spirit and enjoyed the awesome kid you are!!
I remember back when you were entering the 4th Grade, when you felt challenged with what you thought to be problems with your “self-esteem.†You thought other people were controlling your self esteem and you wanted to start taking Karate to protect it. I made you a promise that if your grades improved then I would enroll you in Karate. Completely motivated, you brought your grades from D’s and F’s to a solid B average all within the first quarter. I will never forget the look in your eyes when you accomplished your goal and put your Karate uniform and belt on for the first time…Although I already knew it, you had absolutely no more challenges with your “Self Esteem.†You never brought up the subject again and your life has proven to all of us that you had all the right stuff reflecting in what an amazing and decent young man you became.
I will always celebrate you as a LOVING, HAPPY, ALWAYS SMILING AND LAUGHING, HUGGABLE BIG GUY that was always so much fun to be with and to joke around with. I absolutely loved and admired your sense of humor, and coming from a family like ours, Thank God for that too!! God has blessed us with 20 years of your life that no person can ever take away, which is why when people tell me that they are sorry for my loss, I confidently let them know that I still have all that I had before, with the exception of a future of new experiences. All the memories that we have can never be taken away and they will be cherished until the day we meet again. As my son, and as my friend, you mean the world to me and you will truly be missed. I look forward to my next bear hug, but until that day comes, please know that from the bottom of my heart that I have never had more PRIDE or HAPPINESS than being your Father…We Love you Nate!!
6/3/88-6/26/08
As most of you may know by now,our dear friend,Nathan,passed away early this morning.
While some of you may not have known him as well as others,those of us who kept Nathan
close to our hearts are DEVASTATED by his passing.Please continue your prayers,not only for
his family,but for ALL of us who loved and cherished him! While he no longer suffers and has
left this challenging and often cruel earth,his Family(Mom,Dad,Sister,Aunts,Uncles,
Grand Parents) and countless friends still remain,Sad and Broken people.They need all of us NOW
more than EVER before;we carry on his memory and each hold a little piece of Nathan with us wherever we go.Cherish those pieces of Him,those memories,hold them close to your hearts and never forget who he was to you and the mark that he made on your life.Pray for his family and his friends.
God bless all of you who mourn his loss.On Behalf of Nathan's immediate family we would like to say that everyone's efforts
and Prayers have not gone un noticed.Thank you everyone,for showing your love
and support for Nathan.We ask that you please keep praying,keep sending the kind words,
and PLEASE!KEEP DONATING!Now is the time for ALL of us,good friends,band members,neighbors,co workers,old classmates,aquantinces,to work as one to help
out Nathan's Family.Medical Bills and Funeral Arrangements are hard things to pay for,so I Personally ask that EVERYONE on this page,or who reads this bulletin,donates AT LEAST A DOLLAR.Search your couches,cars,bedrooms...EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS.Even if you can't
donate on the Donation page through Pay Pal,we are willing to accept CHANGE.Bring it buy our house,drop it off in the collection containers at the Car Washes,come out to the Benefit shows and Buy a THC shirt,and wait for the many other events that are to come in Nathan's Memory.ALL proceeds,EVERYTHING you donate will go to Nathan's family to help lessen the monetary strain they will be facing when they are brave enough to have to face it. ANYTHING HELPS! Recycle cans,bottles,newspapaers,turn in your change at Coinstar,Have your parents start a collection at their places of employment,ask local business owners near your home for donations! I mean it,EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS! In less then 24 hours we raised over ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.Let's do it again today,tomorrow,everyday next week until we've got enough to pay off as much as we can.
Please Remember to attend the car wash this Saturday,now in Honor of Nathan's Memory,and help out any way you can.
Again,you all are in our prayers.
God Bless,
THC
