As most of you Know I lost my brother Nigel on March 4 2010. It has been really hard to do much of anything . But i need to write down my thoughts and so I thought i would do it here. So If you are anything like me you may need to grab a box of tissues.
On March 4 at 10 min to 3:00 p.m I got a phone call from my mom she asked if Mike was home I told her no he was at work. She then said I was hoping he was home i did not want to give you this news when you are home alone. At that point I Knew what she was going to say. I yelled NO! NO! She said Nigel was killed this morning. She could not talk long because she had to finish calling the rest of the family and they were flying out to Dover that night. I was screaming for about 2 Min's and thinking what do I do now who do I call? When I remembered I had just talked to my good neighbor and Military wife and the wife of our great bishop just a day ago about this. So I called Lori and all i could say was Nigel is dead and I'm home alone. She ran over and no more the 5 Min's later in walked my Bishop her husband.
I had to call Mike at work and tell him to come home Nigel had died this morning.
I was suppose to go pick up my kids and the neighborhood's kids at 3:15 from school there was no way. Then the thought of having to tell my kids that there favorite Uncle was gone broke my heart. So Tatia the mother of the other kids i was picking up was able to pick them up and bring them home as they walked in the door they new what was going on we all sat on the couch crying and asking why?
Nigel was serving in Afghanistan he had left on Oct 15 2009 and arrived in Afghanistan on Oct 30 they were to return In June 2010. He was out with his unit patrolling the area. (this was only 3 days after Carlos Arogon was killed by an IED) They were out looking for the men who were planting the IED's. They had found them and Nigel was escorting a detainee out to the LAV when the LAV approached Nigel and the detainee it hit a IED and part of the Lav or the IED hit Nigel above the left eye and knocked him unconscious. After doing all they could 30 Min's later Nigel was gone. He left this earth and returned HOME!
I was suppose to go pick up my kids and the neighborhood's kids at 3:15 from school there was no way. Then the thought of having to tell my kids that there favorite Uncle was gone broke my heart. So Tatia the mother of the other kids i was picking up was able to pick them up and bring them home as they walked in the door they new what was going on we all sat on the couch crying and asking why?
Nigel was serving in Afghanistan he had left on Oct 15 2009 and arrived in Afghanistan on Oct 30 they were to return In June 2010. He was out with his unit patrolling the area. (this was only 3 days after Carlos Arogon was killed by an IED) They were out looking for the men who were planting the IED's. They had found them and Nigel was escorting a detainee out to the LAV when the LAV approached Nigel and the detainee it hit a IED and part of the Lav or the IED hit Nigel above the left eye and knocked him unconscious. After doing all they could 30 Min's later Nigel was gone. He left this earth and returned HOME!
Nigel Died doing what he loved!! He loved being a MARINE.
3 comments:
What a beautiful tribute to your brother...
You are such a beautiful example of what strength and grace look like in a time filled with heartache.
I love you very much :)
You warned me to get some tissue! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I truly think of you and your family daily. I pray for your comfort often.
This was a beautiful post. He's in a beautiful place watching you and praying for you I'm sure. I can't imagine how hard this is. I thank you and your family for your brother fighting for our freedom.
I don't know if u are friends with setema on facebook but I thought his post today that leads u to his blog was beautifully written.
You're a strong woman! The lord loves you and is aware of you! Always remember that. I imagine nigel is helping fight another war now. I'm sure he's an awesome brother! Lmk if I can help
Hello,
My name is Brenda and I'm a friend of Mary Whiting. I was reading your post and wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. My heart goes out to you.
Please know that there are people all around you who are praying for our troops, their families, and those who they are fighting to protect. We are truly grateful for the sacrifice of these men and women. Without them and families like yours, our world would be an even more dangerous place.
We will be praying for comfort and peace to be in your heart. We do have a loving Father in Heaven. He is very much aware of the heaviness in your heart. He is there for you, He is watching over you, His arms are tenderly wrapped around you. May your burden be lightened through the prayers being offered up on your behalf.
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