Stryker Brigade News

I am so sorry for the loss of this fine young man.
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 soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!
Gale Poindexter
(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis-KIA 5/ 6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)

My utmost condolences to CPL Nelson's family. I am from a small town souht of Rochester, WA. I was awarded a Red Cross Real Hero award from Lewis County in 2005. You are the real hero, not me. "For he who sheds his blood with me, shall be my Brother." God Bless and God Speed.

SFC Timothy Schmidt
A 52 5/2 ID

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

Richard's Stryker Mom

May God bless this fsmily now and always. You are in my prayers.
Former Stryker Mom,
Ellen

My heart and prayers go out to the family and friends of this true American Hero. I pray that God Almighty will wrap you in His peace, grace and comfort during these difficult days.

With the utmost sympathy
momusaarmy
proud 1-38 mom

To the Family and Loved Ones of CPL. Christopher J. Nelson: "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom"......Abraham Lincoln.

It is with the deepest sorrow that I extend my condolences to you following the loss of your Hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom for the people of Iraq and the defense of his brothers and our grateful nation. His selfless sacrifice will not be forgotten. Proud father of G Co 3-2SCR Stryker. gdb626@hotmail.com

With my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Cpl Nelson, and his Fellow Soldiers. He is an American Hero, and we will not forget his sacrifice for all of us. God Bless you all.

Granny of a Stryker Soldier

To the family and friends of CPL Christopher J. Nelson, I would like to share my condolences and appreciation to CPL Christopher J. Nelson! CPL Christopher J. Nelson is a Hero and deserves the Respect and Honor of a Hero! May the days ahead get easier for you knowing that CPL Christopher J. Nelson stood for something and protected our Freedom! He is a HERO in my eyes and I appreciate his ultimate sacrifice. "We Will Never Forget!"

I have a lot to be Thankful for on this day of Thanksgiving! As I await my son's return from Iraq on leave this Sunday, I pray for your son's return home! My son is also in 3/2 SCR, H Company and every loss is difficult for all of us in the Stryker Family!

If there is anything I can ever do for you and your family please don't hesitate to ask! The Patriot Guard Riders stand ready to Honor and show respect to CPL Christopher J. Nelson and his family!

"Heaven Was Needing A Hero" (Jo Dee Messina) My personal thanks to HUDPatriotGuard for posting this on YouTube. May this touch your heart as it did mine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQb6APMj5Qk

Tom "Taz" Hoffmann
Deputy Director Help on the HomeFront

www.patriotguard.org

Proud Father of
SPC Matthew T. Hoffmann, H-Co., 3rd Brigade, 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment, Baghdad, Iraq

SPC Sidney Hoffmann, Army National Guard, Reserves, 75th Troop Command, HHD 206th Chemical Support Battalion; Richmond, KY

Lost, Lest I go my uncaring way
Help me to remember
That Somewhere out there
A Man Died for me Today.
So Long as there be War
I must ask and answer,
"Am I Worth Dying For?"

Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow brothers in arms of CPL. Nelson. We pray for peace in your heart and strengh in your soul and spirit due to the loss of Christopher. He will be remember like it "Hero" who gave all for this country and for the people of Iraq. Rest in peace!!

Edgardo, Proud father of SPC. Cruz , A Co. 5/20 3/2 SBCT.

STRYKERS FAMILY

To the family of SPC Christopher Nelson...
May God watch over you during this difficult time. Christopher was in our company (A Co, 4-64) at Fort Stewart. Many fondly remember his wonderful sense of humor.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joni Loper