Nick was my brother. We were brothers almost immediately when he arrived in Germany; and he introduced me to my wife. We were an unlikely pair as we did not have that much in common. In fact, I think it is fair to say Nick and I were polar opposite. However, there are a few things I can say about Nick, through the disappearing truck routine, to the flawless patient evaluation listed above, Nick was about as loyal as they come. He rarely looked at how it would affect him, if he was asked something, or you needed something the man would have thrown down in broad daylight for you. Rough housing was in his nature, after suffering a fractured pelvic bone from wrestling with him at the cox residence I think I am qualified to call that one. And lastly Nick was fearless, regardless of where that came from he was a stone cold in the face of danger and I always admired that. I will miss my battle buddy, but I will drive on, because Nick would have just called me a string of names if I didn't. Jon and Barbara my condolences on your loss, Scott and Patty you have my condolences as well. I apologize I will not be able to make it to the funeral but Nick will be in my thoughts on that day. Parker and Colton you are my nephews and you know I am always here. A phone call away or a text if I don't answer. For those that knew him remember Nick wasn't big on the whole despair deal, he would have told us to to take a stiff drink and Ruck the $&@: up. I for one plan to do exactly that. But that will not diminish the memories I have of him. Hopefully Nick is now in a place with unlimited ammo, low wind and automated targets. And if he will continue to watch over those he cared about from higher ground. Until Valhalla my friend