Hey Bart! Glad to see you post here. Yes, we all have less active lives now in Nick's absence. But we're still here, savoring the moments, and the memories that so defined who we are. Yesterday I posted a picture to the collection. Its of Bob Pilkey, Nick, Brent and I at a golf tournament back in 1987. You also mentioned the Psycho Tour you hosted in San Fran. The 22nd picture of that collection is of me and Nick in a golf cart, savoring the sodas we held and enjoying that day!

God Bless you brother, may you live long and prosper!

Jay

Hi Lynda and Jay, we are all still here and obviously missing our dearly departed friend Nick and now Brent. Just the other day I got a facebook reminder that features Nick with Jay at the driving range at the PSYCHOTOUR golf tournament at the Presidio in San Francisco. My how the time flies but also how the best of those times are really never forgotten. Love to the both of you and yours. And you too Nick if, and we really have no way of knowing if you are looking out at all of us. If so, cheers!

Another year has flown by and here we are saying goodbye to your dear buddy Brent, as he to has flown to the light to join you. Your dear wife Roxane shares many of her activities and creative talents online and has let us know about Brent's passing. We're still here, holding down the fort as the old saying goes. Though the gayety and music has stopped playing since you moved on to the astral world.

Think about you every day dear Nickster, and will till the end of time.

Jay

Been over 5 years now since the day. Looks like I'm the only one writing a tribute this year, 2023, late as it may be, regardless, I've been thinking of you Nick these past few days and came here to leave a note.

Nick, my brother of a different mother, I love you dude! Miss your presence, laughter, silly talk, nature look outs and just knowing, I'd get to see you soon. Reality is, I won't. You were like the best friend anyone could have. I'm pretty friendless now, being retired, living in Rancho Cordova. Everyone dispersed and is living out their days wherever they ended up.

But the music still plays, and the sun lights the days. We endured an epic winter here in NorCal, and now the snow that piled high in the mountains is starting to melt and head to the sea. You would have loved to see all of the beautiful flowers that have exploded across the hills and valleys of the Bay Area. I so wish you were here to share the vistas that abound wherever one looks.

Well, I know you're in an incredible place, made of infinite Love and Joy, knowing all there is to know. And we, here, want you to know we all LOVE you so very, very much.

Your friend,

Jay

"A stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet" was your philosophy on life. From time to time I stroll through the gallery of photos to remind me of the JOY you brought so many who were fortunate enough to know you.
Your honesty, gentleness, comraderie, and love with which you embraced life demonstrated to them that kindness is without a doubt the best way to live a life in full measure. To remember you always brings a smile to my heart. No one could ever have a greater legacy than that, my dear friend... https://www.forevermissed.com/nicholas-wittmayer/gallery/videos#|gallery|video|951411

Hey Compadre,
Think of you every so often and it is always brings a smile to my face. It is nice that this site is here for old friends to electronically cross trails. Jay, Bob & Lynda all also stroll into this forum from time to time and it reminds me of the many good people that were lucky enough to have you as a friend. I did get to finally participate in the Holiday stroll thru SF with your lovely wife and a few friends. Rox is still such a great person. It really was a special day. I really do not know how this whole thing works out, but it would be nice to cross trails again some day some where?

Miss you Brother Nick. On this day, the anniversary of your passing the memories flood by, and each one, precious. Oh, how we have all moved closer to where you are, but our time here continues, though it is less fun without you. Nonetheless, every day we give thanks, for life is the journey, and all around us is that vibration of which you were so aware. 

My instincts for natures infinite variety of creatures of the forest and sky, remind me of you, who always were on the look out for their appearance rising into view. Those moments are our opportunity, to speak softly, lovingly in their direction. Just as we all do now, when you come to mind.

Lovingly, your friend, Jay

Here it is again, another year without your jovial presence to warm my heart and help me laugh at the madness of being way too serious. Your gentleness and loving reassurance remains forever in my heart. Love you Nick...

Thank you brother Bob, for laying a flower at Nick's memorial today. I'll offer mine.

Happy birthday, oh my brother Nicholas. The memories wash over me whenever this day arrives, or April eighteenth, the day of your passing. Sharing the joys of being alive, and celebrating the moments shaped my California experience, you were the friend that was always reaching out, with invitations to your home, baseball games, golf, trips to the City or the movies. Had it not been for you, my Sandia Labs days and CA experience would have been so uneventful and yes, sad.

But because of you, I grew as a person, expanded my scope of knowledge, laughed until I was gasping for breath at times, and learned to enjoy life to the fullest.

Forever on my brother!

Think of you everyday my brother. You would be very proud of Dan. His son was born August 1, 2020 and his name is Benjamin Daniel. He's a little dickens - just like you. Much Love.

Three years ago, our brother Nick left this world. I remember us gathered in his hospital room, saying our tear wetted goodbyes. I held his hand and silently told him to walk to the door whose light was brighter than any we could realize on this earth. I know he did so without hesitation, and upon opening it, he flew into the loving arms of his parents as they laughed and cried, united once again.

But he didn't tarry there long, for he had a mission to fulfill, and that is to be a silent, loving companion of anyone who calls out in pain. If you have one of these moments, call to him. For unlike when he was here, bound by the physical limitations, he now has no barriers to prevent his spirit from being by our side, whispering that it's OK, for this moment, too shall pass.

Miss you my Brother, like no other.

Being reminded of Nick's birthday today, gave me such pause. We're here to lift each other up, share laughs, good times, A's games! Because of Nick, who stood at the helm of the fun times ship, my life turned out so much richer than I could have imagined. From all of the parties at his and Roxanne's house (which I miss SO MUCH), and the games of golf, going out to the movies and then dinner afterwards, to the trips into the city on BART, to just name a few, the memories could fill a big book. The Book of Laughs!

Thank you my brother of another mother. I miss you so much!

I think of Nick everyday. There are so many things that trigger his memory - a song, a movie or a TV show, a squirrel or bird, some crazy political news - the list is endless. Happy Birthday my Brother. I love you and miss you so much.

Today I recall the way Nick had of gently waiving away anxiety in me. Remembering his sweet smile, his quiet and reassuring manner makes me realize what a perfect example he set for those in his life. I promise to turn to that memory in times of trial. It's his soft and calming touch that still quiets my mind and brings peace in these times of tribulation. Thank you, Nick, for being such a dear and precious friend. Mahalo!

While there will never be another Nick, we are all fortunate to have been his friends. I do mis his big beautiful personality, always with an easy smile and a kind word. These notes are only witnessed by Nicks friends now-a-days. I consider you all my friends too. Please all be well during these difficult days. I do hope our trails will cross again some day.

Two years have now passed, and we're missing you brother Nick. We wish you could be here to temper these moments of societal uncertainty. You'd be able to inject some kind of humor into the swirling angst of the times.

Ah, but here we are, on our own. Our strength must come from each other, the science working toward a cure, from our trust in the wisdom teachings and from our own inner strength. We'll get through this, because, this too, shall pass.

We miss you dear friend, more than ever!

Jay baby

I was remembering Nick this morning when I got the reminder that today's his birthday from the Forever Missed website Lynda set up in his memory. He gave his heart to those he encountered. A giving, sharing, loving personality we all loved so much. In the end, he gave it all away, and satiated, knowing his purpose was complete, he stepped into the clouds and climbed the steps up into the heavenly airliner awaiting to take him to the fields of immortality. With a band playing and a huge crowd chanting his name, he strode upon the astral stage and acknowledged their welcome. With his open arms and a gracious smile, he approached the microphone, and said.

We're given an allotment of love to give away in our lifetimes. Don't hold onto the love you need to offer the world. The more we express it, the more flows through us to replace that which we put out there. Touch someone's heart today. Be a friend to everyone you meet. When our day comes, then, we shall all stand here, lovers of others, sharing the joy of living and the friendships that go beyond a solid, planetary existence.

The silent crowd stood in rapturous awe, their eyes glistening with tears, knowing he was speaking a profound truth. Nick seeing the effect he had on the assembled multitudes, in his usual fun seeking manner, signaled to the band to begin playing, and he spoke one last time, COME ON NOW, LET'S DANCE, AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Happy Birthday brother Nick!

Your brother from a different mother and father,

Jay

I can't believe a full year has passed since you passed on to the "Great Beyond". I miss your joyous laughter and your spirit of forever being young. I hope you are still "feeling forever young" as you now dance to the songs of the universe.

What is a year in passing? Each day we accept the gift of life, and go about our way. A year ago we said goodbye to our beloved friend, Nick. A day doesn't go by where I don't think about you, my buddy. I look at your picture in our home and a wave of memories comes over me. Each one was of such wonderful times of sharing and doing.
My world has shrunk since your passing. The exploring and travel, the meals, the laughter, the serious discussions about the state of our world and the determination, that all we can do about it is be the best person WE can be, in this present moment, and share that! Everyday I try my best to be the Jay you'd be proud of.
Love never dies dear friend, it propels us to do good, to leave this world better than we found it. And that wave of goodness touches far more than we could ever imagine. That, you accomplished dear brother. Miss you, and we shall never forget you!
Jay

~ Nick's playlist link
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Nick was the best unfortunately I won't make the Celebration. No one made the new folks at Sandia feel more welcome. He was the leader and pitcher of Party Team 4 in the Sandia soft ball league in the early eighties, He was the guy that brought us all together after work for the greater parties of all time. I miss him!, but have the greatest memories.

Nick was always happy and carried good news along the way.  I would see him several times a week at Sandia Lab as he worked near my area of work in the machine shop.  It was always a pleasure to see him and share a minute or two with him.  He will be missed by many but will be remembered for the good spirit he had with him along his way on his path of life here on this earth.

Nicks passing is a stark reminder that life is a precious short gift.

We would all enjoy the gift of life a little more if we could somehow carry forward his love for life, kindness, and compassion.

Thanks for simply being who you were, Nick.

Jay and Lynda have said so many nice things about Nick and it is hard for me to say more. Nick was my best friend. He also was my casino bus partner. He was so helpful when he and I went on a bus trip. He was my protector on those trips. He will be so missed in my life.

Nick embodied the phrase, "A stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet". His great big beautiful heart gave out and now the world is a little less bright without Nick in it. Laughter and music went hand-in-hand whenever I think of Nick. His warmth, compassion, humility, wit, and zest for life was an inspiration to all who knew him. Cherished memories abound and fill my heart with gratitude for all the wonderful times we shared. Until we meet again, farewell, my dearest friend.

Each of us, are tiny bubbles of laughter. Nick was a waterfall of joy, kindness, enthusiasm, filled with wonder and was a fountain of laughter!

And now he has become one with the Sea of Mirth Itself.

Forever on brother, forever and ever.