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Corporal Patrick Ray Nixon, USMC
Gallatin TN.
Born March 6, 1981
KIA March 23, 2003
Local services were held Tuesday, April 15 2003 in Gallatin, TN, and Televised live on local channel. Patrick will be buried at Arlington National Cemetary, Washington D.C. April 17, 2003.
National Defence Service Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Purple Heart (posthumous)
Semper Fidelis, Patrick.
Semper Fi Brother..you will be missed.
When I get to heaven,
To Saint Peter I will tell,
Another Marine reporting for duty, Sir
I've served my time in Hell.
If the Army or Navy
Ever gaze on Heaven's Scenes
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Bump
Because you, and ALL Brothers
are remembered
March 23rd
I salute your memory and sacrafice :marine:
Semper Fidelis
Bump
4 years and counting.
You ARE NOT,
and WILL NOT,
be forgotten.
rest now, my brother...rest now.
5 year anniverssary of an ultimate sacrifice.
While I never knew Patrick, but having past the torch many many moons ago, I knew CORPORAL Nixon.
Rest in peace now, my brother.
And know, that what you gave the Iraqi people, is a chance at a better world. You never lived to see the smiles and purple fingers, of a proud people during a free election. One you helped provide.
You are remembered. :iwo:
Semper Fidelis
Slow hand salute... Rest in peace brother