This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Nicholas Newsome. We will remember him forever. His spirit is with us and his memory will never be lost.
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Leave a tributeSpencer
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
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!!!!
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
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.
Just stopping by.... miss you
Spencer
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
Spencer
Aunt, Jeanne
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
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.
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
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.
Love, Aunt Jeanne
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)
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
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
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
2LT DeOndre J. Bonds
I have placed Nick in my heart; never to be forgotten.
May peace come to your family.
Patrice Carlisle
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'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
LTC Doyle
Tulane University
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Spencer
Big Bear High School Senior Prank
I guess now I can tell this story...
For their "Senior Prank" at Big Bear High School Nick, his best friend Kevin Dietz, and a few other kids came up with a great plan to get inside the school after hours and stack desks in the hallways. No damage and they didn't even have to break in--one of them had a key. One father who shall remain nameless hooked them up with black ski masks and such, making them look for all the world like real crooks.
The prank went off smoothly but they didn't count on the security cameras catching their every move. Or the loose lips among fellow classmates. WIthin a couple hours the cellphones of the perpetrators were confiscated and they were identified--except Nick. His was the one name that didn't come out and his buddies kept it that way, lest his "run-in" with the system throw a wrench in his plans for ROTC.
Of course we parents were called in to the Principal's office with our kids. He looked at me intently and said "We know there's one more kid involved and I know it's Nick...(XXXX, NOT Newsome)!" I kept my best poker face on and to my knowledge it never came out that Nick Newsome with the crazy smile was the remaining guilty party.
All the other kids were suspended for 3 days because like the Principal said, there had to be some punishment. Some used the break to go to Disneyland while Nick was in class and during graduation all had a code identifying themselves: each one at the podium included the phrase "Never Forget" as part of their future plans spiel.
Seems appropriate now; Nick Newsome, we'll "Never Forget."