I went for a walk yesterday and for some reason I was 'pulled" to walk by your old house. I talked to you Nick and your dad and sent a prayer to your mom. I didn't realize until today that it was the anniversary of your passing. I know you had something to do with it! Always remembered in my heart for your beautiful smile.

Hi Nick, Always thinking about you and sending you lots and lots of LOVE!!! You are precious and always in our hearts! Love You, aunt Jeanne

Hey brother. Seems like forever and still seems like yesterday all the time. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you.

Spencer

Nick,

I miss you all the time but it always feels especially acute on this day. Tonight I’ll be drinking a beer and playing some nazi zombies for your birthday. Don’t worry man, I’ll shoot them 5 times before I go for the stab kill. Wouldn’t dream of leaving points on the table. I know your stingy ass wouldn’t stand for it

Love ya man, happy birthday

Happy Birthday my sweet love!!!
I am sure you are having a great one with Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, Grandpy and Grammy, and all our other loved one we miss as well!

I will always miss you every second my boy!!!!

Hi Nick,

Thinking fondly of you. Missing you here but happy for you where I know you are enjoying serenity and happiness with many other loved ones.

Always Loving You, aunt Jeanne

Nick,

You came across my mind today and I couldn’t help but think of all my memories with you, your family, and all our friends. I was trying to work and get things ready for this fire season, and you kept popping into my head all day. So when I got off work I drank a beer and watched American pie for the good Ol times. It made me happy and also filled me with a bit of sorrow. So glad I stumbled back onto this page, and I loved looking through old photos and reading the tributes. You made such an impact on all of our lives and you went too soon. I wonder if you stopped by to say hi today... I miss you and your smile... sending you and your family some love. Can’t wait to hear your long drawn out stories about the shenanigans you got into again. Always making those around you laugh. Stop by anytime buddy.

Hey brother....

Just stopping by.... miss you

Spencer

Hi Nick,

I'm just thinking about you and wanted to say "hello". I hope you're having a grand time with your dad and everyone there. Miss you young man.

Luv, aunt Jeanne xoxo

Dear Nephew Nick, I know it's a day late in posting this message to you. But I know you are well aware that I was thinking about you and connecting with you all day yesterday. Of, course that is a happening everyday. But it's been stronger lately, particularly yesterday. Thank you for watching over your mother, sisters and close friends. I know your beautiful light has been shining on all of us here. TThank you dear nephew. And thank you for your subtle guidance. It is greatly appreciated! xoxoxo

Peace to your family and friends.

Hey big dog. Thinking about you today. Miss the good times we had together. Until we meet again.

Spencer

Daddy is with you now baby boy! I love and miss you both to infinity and beyond!

Happy 28th Birthday Nick! Loving you everyday!!!

Aunt, Jeanne

Hi Nick,
I think of you everyday. And see your wonderful smile and feel your warm heart and all the love you have for your family and friends. Say "Hi" to Nogg. I know you're lending a helping hand to all of us in ways we possibly don't understand at times we may not even be aware of it. Thank You xoxoxo
I Love You Very Much,
Aunt Jeanne

To his family,
Nick's smile will always be a part of my heart. I think of him often and pray for his family when this occurs.
Peace and love.

As a mother of a son who took his life in 2007 this is not a day we care to remember in fact we try everything not to remember. I’m sure I am not alone when I say there are still times I think my son is going to walk threw the door with a smile that would light up my day. I think about Jeff and his lovely family all the time knowing the pain that never seems to leave us .As time passes you would think the pain would be less what time does is you learn to cope with the pain. Suicide is not a selfish act as the world would like us to believe, it is I don’t want to hurt anymore. In young people they can’t see that it will pass and that could be because the brain isn’t fully developed until you are 25 and the part that isn’t developed is the reasoning part. So in honor of Timothy and Nick I hope this will help someone Cynthia Newsome Terry

Our very beloved Nick... Wishing you the best on this day 'Your Day' would be 27th b-day here. Have a great time celebrating on the other side! I think of you everyday. Miss & love you very much!!! Love You Much, aunt Jeanne

Happy Birthday Dear One! Enjoy celebrating with Grandma, Grandpa, Nogg and other loved ones that are with you on the other side! Miss you a bunch!!! Luv Aunt Jeanne

You are always in my heart Nick. And I love you & your family very much! Many blessings to all of you!!! xoxoxoxoxo

Nick and your family are in our prayers. His beautiful smile will never be forgotten.

I knew Nick since middle school... I too struggled with my own demons as a youth, and still struggle as an adult.. but I will never forget the words he spoke to me... Nick was someone who wasn't afraid to share his Demons with me... and in doing so he gave me some of the best advice one could give to people like us... he told me that no matter how hard things would get, there's always a new day tomorrow to continue fighting against these obstacles.. his words did and still do continue to resonate within my heart... Nick was one of the strongest people I knew considering the obstacles he also faced.. he was not ashamed to share them with me.. and his braveness helped teach me that I too should not feel ashamed... i will forever be grateful for that life lesson he taught me. I just wish that I could have done more to show him just how much his words helped save my life.. he touched so many people in his time and I am so grateful to have been one touched by his life and his spirit.. he will forever remain brave, strong, and courageous in my eyes, as well as those who knew him, especially those who knew him on a deeper level than I. Thank you Nick for all you did for me... and I'll never forget the crazy fun times we had.

Jeff and Kathy
I just saw a picture of Nick on our computer (when he ran track). My heart hurts for both of you. I know the pain never goes away from such a loss but please know that there are people who pray for your family and will always remember the beautiful smile Nick gave to the world. Keep holding on, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Patrice

It has been some time since you passed away my guy. We weren't what we could have been but we were what we needed to be. You originally thought I hated you when we began our time in ROTC because I was nobody's social butterfly while, as we all know, you were quite the opposite. However, as time went on we came to understand each other; I realized that the military was your passion and you realized that it was not mine. Yet, unlike others, you accepted that we were all there for different reasons. Your foot stayed on the gas, trying to get me to come out with you and the guys all the time. Out of the 1000 times invited, I probably made 2. Of those 2 times though, we had a good time. The last time I saw you, you were smiling. Fitting, for that was the generic image of you. It would be 0530 and you would be the only person walking up to PT smiling and laughing as if you had been up since 0100.

You were one hell of a soldier but I think what allowed you to be the best soldier is knowing that void of the rank, patches, and army tags, you were still a human being, and you lived your life accordingly. Life isn't supposed to be endured but conquered; so, if nobody ever said it to you Nick, you won man. You went out a winner. We learn and live with you in memory. Until next time Nicky New.

Donald Sewell Jr.

I Love You Very Much Nick. You are one of a kind... and one of the BEST KIND!

Love, Aunt Jeanne

Nick,

It has been almost 4 months since you've left but it feels like much longer. I am still anticipating a phone call from you, letting me know that you are flying back to California and hoping that I will be able to pick you up at the airport. I have been eagerly awaiting our next game of fuccboi ball, pregaming an Angels game with 4lokos in McDonalds cups, and staying up until 8 in the morning having the most intimate discussion about whatever is going on in our lives. I want to spend a week nonstop together, in which you order pizza every day I go to work and are chomping at the bit to get back at it as soon as I am off. I would do anything to get off after a long night of work and see you on my couch with an absurd amount of beer, and hear you say "we will not go to sleep until we have no more beer." Those were some of the best nights of my life. Spending my time with you was always my favorite past-time, and knowing that I will never get another shot at having one of our incredible conversations is the most painful reality I have, or probably ever will experience. Coming to grips with your absence is a daily challenge that does not seem to be getting any easier. I still won't allow myself to fully accept that you are gone, and I am still hoping that I will receive a phone call from you in the back of my mind.

However, I find the most comfort in the myriad memories that you have provided me with. I swear, not a day goes by where I don't reference you in some way. I find myself telling countless stories about you, retelling jokes that you told that brought me to my knees, and even wondering how you would handle difficult situations that I face. You were always my go-to-guy whenever I needed advice, because you always seemed to have all of the right answers. I am generally pretty good about figuring out how you would handle a difficult situation, because you faced many yourself, and I always admired your outlook on things. I am so appreciative of everything you have taught me; I only wish I could learn even more.

You may be gone physically, but your life continues in my memory as if you were still here. I miss you buddy. I hope you are resting well.

All my love,
Kev (Beans)

Words cant express how sad I feel in my heart for my brother,Cathy and their family.It was 8 years ago this week that our son Timothy at the age of 23 went to heaven.Please know I feel so very sad for Nicks family and friends.We had little contact over the years but reading about Nick brought back many memories of my own son as Timothy like Nick was full of life.Im so very sorry.

Nick, I pray with every ounce of my body that you know how truly loved you are and how endlessly missed you will be. Most importantly i hope you have finally found happiness. I will forever cherish your never ending life advice shpeels that i used to complain about, and i'll never forget that goofy smile of yours, with or without braces. I'm sorry I missed stagecoach, but I am blessed to have had a conversation with you just before you left us. Hope there's four lokos and playing cards wherever you ended up, and especially bison.

I had the pleasure of having Nick in my physics classes at Big Bear High School. Nick was always brilliant, and always fun. He was a quick and gifted thinker. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor. He will be loved remembered and loved always.

2LT Nicholas Newsome,

We were in the same squad during IBOLC (Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course). For those unfamiliar, it was our branch training after our commission. You were one of the most improved guys in the Platoon, and your infectious attitude and demeanor carried us through those long nights in the field or those boring, mundane class lectures. I especially miss those crazy stories you have told during your times in high school and college. I regret not spending as much time as I could with you, especially how we always spent our breaks together in the field. I had a blast being your assistant gunner and vice-versa. You always put a smile on my face, and you will always have a place in my memories.

I will see you someday, sooner or later we will fight the fight up in the sky my friend. Rest easy brother, and prayers to the rest of his friends and family. Love you man.

2LT Chase Thresher

Wow, I just learned of this.. Truly heart breaking. He was just a good guy. A terrible waste, my he forever be remembered.

We knew him as CNN, "Crazy Nick Newsome," on the High school football team. He earned his humorous name from being a fearless linebacker always sacrificing himself for the team as well as taking on any dare throw at him on or off the field. We always knew we could rely on him to have our backs. I remember getting tackled by Nick during practice and seeing this smirk on his face that read "Got you, try again!" He lived his life the way he played football, full force, head first, and without fear. When he moved out of state after graduation and became an Army Officer Cadet/Candidate I knew Nick would excel just as he did in football. I knew he was not just a meathead as most football player stereotypes are thought of us by others but he was highly intelligent. I remember competing with him in history class and he beat me every time even though I was a history channel guy. His self-motivation, raw athleticism, and natural brain power combined to grow not only a boy into a man but also into a great leader. Crazy funny memories and good times fill my mind when I think of the name Nick Newsome. I am and will always be proud to have Nick as my teammate, classmate, and friend. May you find peace with our Lord. We'll miss ya buddy!

I didn't know you well but what I did know I liked and tried to be more like it. I'll never forget barreling through the forest in your truck going like 50 miles an hour. You protected my sister and this country and I respect you for that, but now we will protect you within our memories. Rest in peace my brother, you will never be forgotten.

Nick,
For two years you were my best friend, my biggest headache, and a great love. You were one of the most passionate, exciting, and inspirational people I have ever known, and I will truly miss you. Our relationship was tumultuous, filled with much laughter, happy and sad tears, yelling, making-up, and many life lessons. You were there for my first, and my last, Four Loko, "The Scandal," handmade Christmas cards, oddly charming scream-singing, sparring in Mr. Benson's class, shaming my liberal ideals, the prom dinner you and Kevin had Jeanne cook and cover for you, poorly chosen compression shorts, beach camping trouble-making, the desecration of the fifth-wheel, the first of the college stress, and many other fond memories. You truly made an impact on my life.

From the highs to the lows I have never regretted the stories we created, the decisions we made or the fools we made of ourselves. I am eternally grateful that over the last few years we were able to make amends and see each other grow into the adults that we helped set each other on the path to becoming. I am thankful that you were able to meet the man I will marry, and regret that I will never see the same for you.

Thank you for opening my heart, forcing my eyes up from only my books, and helping me to see the world in a different way. Your contagious passion, and the incredible magnetism that drew everyone to you will be missed from this world.

From this immeasurable loss I know one thing for certain: I know that somewhere, somehow, you are finally riding that Bison.

Kayli

I met Newsome almost five years ago at ROTC freshman orientation. Even then, he was so excited to become an infantry officer. He never seemed more alive than when we were at PT or out in the field. He loved all of the physical aspects of being in the military, and seemed to feel the most alive when pushing himself.

While Nick and I were never especially close, I was heartbroken to hear that he had passed. I didn't realize it at the time, but he has been a part of the officer I am today. He taught me that it's ok to loosen up and laugh it off, and sometimes I really need someone to remind me of that.

So, from the giraffe story to the taser story, and every story in between, Nick Newsome, you are missed.

2LT Melissa Heberling
Tulane University 2010

Newsome, I'm proud of the opportunity to gain you as a brother, and news of your passing caused me to die a little on the inside. It's surreal, considering we got our blue cords together just over two months ago, and now you're gone. You were brilliant, and always rolling with the punches from the platoon mates. Stay bright in the sky, Brother, and hopefully the platoon blue cord stays with you forevermore.

2LT DeOndre J. Bonds

I don't think I can think of a single occasion when Nick didn't have a huge smile on his face, he was just that kind of person. He was a outstanding student and athelete and I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with Nick's family and friends, the world was a better place because he was here with us. Godspeed Nick, you touched my life and so many others, until we meet again my young friend, rest in peace.

I don't think there's one person who thinks of memories of Nick without a stupid grin coming across their face. He was one of the most original people I knew. Unfortunately in the past year I hadn't been in much contact with Nick, but I still remember him in the best of light. Nick; you're someone who will be greatly missed by many. Rest easy.

Nick was a wonderful student. Bear Valley Unified School district has lost one of our own. Praying for the family. As on of Nick's Teacher, Counselor, and Administrator I can say how proud I am to have known him.

Jeff and Kathleen, I am so very sad and shocked to learn of your son's death. Please accept my deepest condolences. Prayers and love to you... Phyllis

There are no words to ease your pain. You will get through this with the love of your friends and family; you will get through this.
I have placed Nick in my heart; never to be forgotten.
May peace come to your family.
Patrice Carlisle

Nick, my dearest friend, you are missed more than I could ever possibly explain. Trying to identify one or two memories that stand out as obvious choices to write about in this passage has proven to be truly difficult. You have left me with a stock pile of memories that will last me a life time. Whether we were just sitting in your living room playing Nazi Zombies or we were embarking on a trip to San Francisco, you made every moment feel like we were on the brink of something exhilarating. Thank you so much for always pushing me to live my life to the absolute fullest.
You were the most loyal friend imaginable. Whenever I introduced you to anyone or vice-versa, you always made a point of stating how long we had been best friends for. It was almost like a point of pride for you. I sincerely knew that you would always be there for me. Even though you lived across the country, I knew you would be on the next plane back if I needed you.
You were such an incredible person, Nick. Thank you so much for all of the amazing memories. I love you, brother, and may you rest easy.

I went to high school with Nick and everyone loved him! Wonderful guy, will be missed. I am so sorry for the loss, my thoughts are with the family.

Newsome,

I'm gonna' miss you. I remember when you walked in the door the first day. I was your Freshman Instructor at the ROTC BN. You had a way of lighting up a room and keeping everyone in "stitches"!

I'm going to miss your smile and upbeat personality. I miss you my Cadet/2LT...forever in our hearts. May the Lord bless your family, friends, and community. Get your wings...

Ms Yolanda Wade
Recruiting Operations Officer
Tulane University

Nick was without question one of the friendliest people that I have ever known. I grew up going to school with him and remember him as someone who always had a smile on his face. The last time that I saw Nick was at Outside Lands a few years ago where he lifted me up for a few minutes so that I could see the band that was performing. His is a soul that will be missed by all.

I will always remember your smile at Big Bear Middle School. My prayers to you and your family. Heaven has a beautiful angel.

Nick wasn't someone I hung around a whole lot but everyone knew who he was and by the time we were in high school we became friends and the odd thing is before I found out about this tragedy I just spoke of him yesterday... I told a friend of how when we were 16 Nick thought it was a good idea to jump into a fan that was spinning haha I'll never forget he was one of the few good friends who came to my 16th birthday party lol I remember him saying "Elaine, can I still go to your party without an invite?" I just laughed because I was in no position to turn down anyone who actually wanted to come lol that night we all acted like kids again playing hide-n-seek in the dark around my neighborhood with our friends lol though I wasn't your closest friend Nick we still have some memories lol and some of them got ya into trouble but ya handled it like a champ buddy and stayed strong. I'll miss ya buddy I'm sure you are having a fun time wherever you are.

My fond memory of Nicholas was when he was only three years old. It was my wedding day and he was oh so precious. He was so sick that day but was still the best ring bearer ever. That day he got up right close to my dress and had his face all in it. I will never forget that precious boy. My heart hurts so deeply. I love you all.

2LT Newsome was an outstanding Cadet. He had an energy about him that was electric and contagious. His impact on the Cadets at Tulane will be felt for many years to come!

LTC Doyle
Tulane University

My thoughts and prayers are with my daughter Kori, Nick's family and all those who knew and loved him. May the peace of God be with all of us as we grieve his passing and at the same time remember and honor his life.