As much as I move forward sometimes I am put back to that first moment when I lost you. I miss you, everything about you. Today is just one of those days when I can't get you off my mind. I love you so much it hurts.

Rick, I miss you more and more every day. This is one wound that will never heal. I don't know if the reality is sinking in more but I hurt like day 1. Thankfully I have more control on how I grieve but this is the greatest loss our family has ever faced. I want you to see what amazing kids Jace and Layla have become. Last week Layla dressed up silly and said, "Look at me mama, I'm a super hero like uncle Ricky and I'm going to heaven too!" It was super cute, obviously she's a little confused (I know where she gets that from...). I love you!

II Tim 4:7 I've fought the good fight, i've finished my course, i kept the faith

Ricky, It has been several years since you and your brother came to Mount Morris,Pennsylvania. You were a friend and companion on his travel here. It was wonderful to have you both visit and to listen to your brother's ministry. I wanted you to know that we deeply appreciate your sacrifice, and the sacrifice of all our soldiers. You are not and will not be forgotten. We thank God daily for your lives and all the precious memories we have. May you find His perfect rest until we all are united once again. Thank you so much, God bless you and your wonderful family. We love and appreciate you so much. Martie and Ron Eddy

This website has been a great tribute to my son Ricky by his brother David. Thanks David for putting it together. I has been great to see the impact Ricky made on so many peoples lives. Even though we miss him every day, we also look at what an impact he made in his 23 years, and it was great. I miss you son each day, but I am most thankful for the time we had. Love, Dad

Richard's life story has made such an impact on me to reprioritize my life for Jesus Christ.

Remembering the ultimate sacrifice made from our Lord Jesus who because of Him saved our Ricky and for that, Ricky is now spending eternity in Heaven having the time of his life and praising God!

Miss you more than words can say.

2 years! it is so hard to believe, not a day goes by that i dont think about you bro. i love you so much, and pray that God will comfort the entire Nelson family and Kristen on this memorial day. it is so crazy how much life has happened in 2 years, just to think that in just a few more years my daughter is going to ask me who the guy is in the picture with daddy? i cant wait to share with her all the fun times daddy and ricky had together and the ultimate price that he paid for all the freedoms she has. I love you bro and miss you tons. OJ

It's been 2 years that you have been gone, but not a day goes by that you are not remembered. We miss your smile, your laugh, everything about you. We're thankful for the wonderful memories that we have, and will hold on to those until we meet again. We love you Rick.