Another year gone by, Christmas will be here soon. Thanksgiving in Glamis sounds nice. You would’ve loved the young woman my daughter turned out to be. She turned 19 this year. I found an old photo of you with your k-9 and in front of the hum-v. I hate that I’m just 2 years some of my memories have faded of our friendship. You were a wonderful caring and passionate man. Always put in 100%. My dad passed away in July, I miss him so much - it reminds me of missing you. I do remember the hours you and my father would spend talking about weapons and bomb handling. I know you two are up there - until we meet again.

Wow! What a beautiful tribute I just discovered someone made about my brother. All these nice things I see about the sweet boy, who made me who I am today. Without him, my kids wouldn't be who they are and I wouldn't be the mom or the wife I am. He helped me recognize what kind of mom and wife I would want to be (and not be).. Here's to you baby boy..love sissy.

I can't shake the feeling that I need to write this to you. In my thoughts I talk to you whenever I pass our old favorite hangouts, go to the dirt bike track or out at the shooting range we used to go to. You are a precious friend to me and I still know exactly where the hole is in my heart since you've joined the angels. We used to talk for hours about our own paths, dreams, our careers, a strong friendship that I miss terribly. You were always so supportive of my singing career...I remember when you were my body guard at my first big concert. When i changed into my law enforcement career, You constantly reminded me that I was unique and capable. Never less than a gentleman. The laughs by the campfire on my property, going to the desert and the live music we used to go to are some of the best memories that I can vividly remember. I miss you. I know that you're at peace. But it's so hard to not miss you. My daughter is 17 now, the age we were when we met. I pray that she meets a man like you who is a true friend and treats her like a lady without asking anything in return. I love the friendship we grew. You'll always be remembered. I hope you and your k-9 are living it up with the angels. Until we meet again... thank you for being you.

Happy Angel Birthday Nate. Very sad you’re not here to celebrate it. I miss you ~ Love Mom ❤️

Such a sad day. We miss you Nate. You should be here, there’s still times I can’t believe you’re gone. I can still here your funny laugh, 15 years, but it feels like yesterday. Missing my “ little man”. ~ Love Mom, Taylor and Rhylin ❤️

I miss you so much and think about you always my pinchi guero!! Sending love and hugs in heaven. ♥️

It’s your angel birthday ~ ..my sweet boy has been gone 14 years. So unfair! You should be here. Watching your little sister fish off of the kayak, and now watching Rhylin growing up here in Oregon. We miss you terribly Nate.

Crossed my mind with a sip of our favorite whiskey. You are forever missed and always an inspiration. God Bless and rest until we all meet on the other side.

I only know you through the parade of pictures which your Mom has on Facebook...you are man who lived life to the fullest, Nate...blessings!  When I go fishing again, I will think of you...and the way Jena showed you this great world of ours!

Nate may be gone but memories of him are forever! I think of him often and still miss him. So many things trigger thoughts of him - hearing a laugh like his, seeing bright yellow cars, World Series baseball games, tacos, etc. if nothing else, Nate lived his short life to the fullest. He was an awesome man!

I was just thinking about Nate today. He was a good friend. We were in the Navy together.

Happy Birthday to my sweet baby boy. Can't believe you would be 39 today. You've been gone 8 years now Nate...not a day goes by that I don't think about you. We all love and miss you so much....Mommy D <3

My heart breaks for you Jena. Love and light to you always... Julene