Stryker Brigade News

I am so sorry for your loss
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your son was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service.

Gale Poindexter
( Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, ACo. 5/20, 3-2 SBCT -KIA May 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq )

May God bless you and keep you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

May God bless you and keep you.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words. I will pass them on to my family. Being the older sister I always thought he would be the one to lay me to rest, never never this way. I am truely sorry for all of us. What a tarable way to be brought together. Thank you again And may God bless you as well
(The PROUDEST big sister ever) Miyko

I'm his brother in law. His wife, Nicole, is my sister. He has a daughter named Melody June Olsen.

We're all pretty crushed about this. We're still in a state of shock and are trying to figure out how to handle the situation.

My heart felt sympthay for the family, friends and brothers in Arms of SPC Olson. You will always be remembered as a Hero.

To the family of SPC Olson: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Hero. I pray that our Heavenly Father will grant you comfort in knowing that your Stryker gave his life in the selfless pursuit of Freedom for the people of Iraq and in the defense of our nation. God Bless Your family. Dad of 2SCR trooper

Thank you for all the great words for my son. He was a terrific son and the world will miss him.

Dear Olsen Family, It is very hard to find the words to say how sorry we are for the loss of Nicholas. Our son Spc Joseph Landry died with your loved one and Spc. Donald Valentine. Ours hearts are broken with yours. We morn the loss of son but also morn the loss of Nicholas and Donald. They are our heros. As we lay Joey to rest we will remember his two fellow solders who went with him. May they rest in peace. God Bless You. The Landry Family

Nicholas' Family;
I'm your Uncle Dennis's (from Sonoma) sister-in-law, and I just want to say how truly sorry I am, because I just don't know what else to say. I have Nicholas's family picture from when he was on leave on our family wall of Heroes in my cafe. Please email me directly your emails & addresses. I remember Nicholas and Miyko from your cousin Amanda's wedding. Nicholas, Amanda's Nicholas & my boys all played together that day. I am just truly so sorry, I just can't imagine your pain. My Jacob is on his 2nd tour now, and my daughter Ashley is Air force, and your cousin Nick is Navy. Please email me. Liz

Thank you all for your well wishes. Nick was such an angel. He will thought of forever. I hope all the kids that are on the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard stay safe. We have lost enough already and none of them replace-able. Mom of Nick

To the family, friends and fellows brothers in arms, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Spc. Olson. He will be always remember for his sacrifice for this country and the people of Iraq. We pray for peace in your heart and strengh in your spirit, God bless you.

Edgardo, Spc. Cruz dad's, A Co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.

SPC Olsen, you have joined the ranks of the HEROS who now march in God's Army. Your earthly mission is complete, and now we pray that you will rest in peace. Please keep watch over your fellow soldiers who carry on despite the pain in their hearts. To Nicole and Melody, know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten, and Nick will now be your Guardian Angel. To all of SPC Olsen family, loved ones and brothers in arms, I pray that you find strength and comfort knowing that we all share your burden. We pray that the Angels will wrap you in their protection as you travel this most difficult path. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.

To the family, friends and fellow soldiers working along side of SPC Nicholas Olson, may God give you strength to get you through each and every day without your loved one. SPC Olson, Rest in peace with the Hero's that have gone before you. You will always be remembered! You willingly went forth to strange and frightening land to keep strangers safe. God bless your family/friends until you meet again.
Sincere gratitude,
Linda
Joe's Stryker mom,
WIA 10-31-05

Miyko and Anita: This is Karli. I dated Nick when he was a senior in high school. After we broke up he was still my best friend. I hadn't seen him in about 18 months and I missed him while he was home because I had to go back to school. He was one of the most amazing people I ever knew. There was a light in Nick that no one could ever extinguish. He changed my life and that of my family and we all will miss and love him forever. Please feel free to e-mail me at any time. You are all in my prayers and always in my heart.

To the family and friends of SPC Nicholas P. Olson, I give you my condolences. What a hard and trying time this must be for you all. Nick is a hero and an amazing man and you can rest assured that he is watching us at Gods' right hand. To die fighting for what you believe in is truly an honor reserved for very few. To his wife and baby girl - his time on earth with the both of you was far too short. Cherish the times you did have together. This will be an incredibly trying time for you both. You are in my heart and in my prayers. Your husband & daddy was such an inspiration and such a blessing to our country. Be proud of where you come from little one - your father was one amazing man!

I am the mother of Kory Cox, who was a very close friend of Nick's, I often called Nick while they were in washington looking for Kory. We are absolutely distraught with this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Helen Martin. HMartin719@hotmail.com.

May God bless and comfort your family. Your soldier is a hero. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard's Stryker Mom

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Your Son is a Hero.

Justin's Mom

This is very hard for me these 3 soldiers that died in alpha co. 2-23 i trained with for the last 2-3 years.i personally knew them all. i was unfortunate do to surgeries to not get to deploy with them. i knew Olson the best though and before he was in 2nd platoon he was in head quaters platoon with me and same squad. we worked side by side he armor me in supply. we did alot of work together and have had alot of memories together as friends. i store my atv trailer at his house bc i live on base and i have not had the heart to go tell nicole in person wat everyone already has told her. and am haveing a hard time to go visit her.and nothing can bring him or them back. the fort lewis memorial was the other day i was privleged to meet and see his parents. his likeness of his dad is so similiar and i could see nick in him.i shook his dads hands and introduced myself. i wanted to tell him all the good times i had with his son and much more. but in short to olson,landry and valentine. u all were my battle buddies for the last 2-3 years and we trained and worked very hard together to get ready for iraq. i am speechless in wat i can say and all i can say is i will truely miss u all and i hope that God can help the families find peace with there deaths.my family and i will always remember them and there sacrifice. THESE WERE MY FRIENDS, NOW MY HEREOS.

We miss you so much Nick =[[ We will never forget you and you are in our hearts forever!