Nathan's life meant something. As a mother, my fear is that he will be forgotten to future generations. Let me tell you about my awesome son.

NATHAN loved his family and friends. He was the type of person who always had a soft heart for anyone who struggled. The homeless knew him as "Nate my Friend" He always helped them. He gave from his heart...lunches, something to drink, or a few dollars, and at times that was all he had, but he have anyway. God teaches us to reach out and help others. Nathan blessed us and others just by being himself.

Anyone who knew Nathan knew of his love for the outdoors, fishing and kayaking. His best fries was his step father who was really not a step father at all.... Instead he became Nathan's dad and best friend.  Oh the fun they had together! There were many fishing and camping trips, endless pranks and jokes. Watching them together was like watching a finely tuned orchestra, playing in harmony... What memories they made together! 

When Nathan was born his grandparents were so very happy to have a new grandson to love. As he grew older, he developed a deep relationship with his Mamaw Shelby, &Papaw Moore. They loved Nathan and he loved them.  

I remember when Nathan's sister was expecting her first baby. Excited does not  describe how he felt. When we learned it was a baby boy he started buying little things for his new nephew. However, the waiting for the babies arrival was very hard for him! What anticipation and excitement he had!! When the day finally arrived he could barely contain himself! He was pacing like an expectant father.... Then his waiting came to an end when Cameron Reed arrived. Nathan was allowed to go into the nursery to place his brand new nephew into his crib for the first time. What a delight it was for him! He raced down to the gift shop and purchased a very large stuffed horse for his nephew. He was beaming. That was the face I loved to see. He loved doing for others!

 Nathan looked up to his brother, although ya know it's not cool to say that to them when you are a teenager. Nathan told me many time how he thought Hunter was the coolest, and best brother in the world. They had their secrets, days when they fought  like cats and dogs but at the end of the day, they loved each other fiercely.

As Nathan's mom, I watched him struggle to walk, talk, was told that he may not walk normally due to his diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy. He fought hard and overcame each and every obstacle one by one! He DID walk, he DID have a normal life, working and fishing and doing everything g everyone else could do. Determined.... Consistent.... Caring.... Compassionate.... Loving and kind. That was our Nathan.