6.30.05 Nick,
i just wanted to drop a line to you while i was thinking
about you. I was thinking the other day about how many
days i have spent with you in my life, and all the memories
i have of you that i hold so dear to me now. I wish
i could remember each and every one of them, but it
seems as though there are too many, plus we had a lot
of drunken fun times that are pretty hard to remember.....i
know you'd never forget when i fell at brodericks and
busted my hip......thanks for helping me up....oh wait
nevermind, you did the traditional "point and laugh"
stunt that i was very much used to by then. Every day
i think of something new, and realize that i spent the
greatest, most hilarious times of my life with you.
Remember that day you, Christy, Jacob and I rode bikes,
but only around the circle in Jacob's driveway? hilarious...I'll
also mention the slug, but i won't go into detail because
really that is all i have to say and i know you're already
laughing. I hung my panhandle from don pablos up on
my bulletin board, and if the panda was still around,
he'd still have a home. Second Hand SMoke has been playing
non stop in my car, and I fondly remeber your great
voice, and how you strummed your steering wheel when
you were jammin out. nick, sometimes i think it's easier,
and sometimes i think it's getting harder, but it seems
every night before i fall asleep, memories flood into
my brain, and I fall asleep with a smile on my face.
For that, I just wanted to say thanks, and i love you.
Just watch over those who love you most, even thought
the list may be really, eally long. But not as long
as "the list" you always had and always threatened
me with. haha. Much Love.
P.s. I hope this doesn't post twice, but i forgot i
got this picture developed and i thought i'd put it
on here for all to see. I think it's great. Starr
6.29.05 Hi Nick -
We miss you so much. Can't believe you're gone. I was
so looking forward to seeing you this fall and hearing
all your stories . . . giving you a big hug!
I put a memory board together for your funeral. I look
at it each and every day. You are so full of life, smiles,
love. . . . Each day I think I'll feel just a little
better -- that the pain of losing you will be less .
. .
Chloe and Sophie are so wise. Chloe wants to see your
"wings". She told me that they would be "beautiful".
Went to your Celebration of Life last Tuesday and Chloe
said "If I were on stage, I would say . . . it's
OK to cry . . . . but, now it's time to be happy again.
She's so right. You are in a glorious place. I am just
feeling selfish . . . I want you here. Give Mom a big
hug and kiss for us! We love you so!!! XXXXXXOOOOOOOO
Rita (CBE)
P.S.
Going to an ARCA race next Friday, and Frank Kimmel
is going to run a decal on his car in your memory. Your
Mom and Dad, Erin and Ashley are going, too. I know
how you loved to watch the races with your Dad. Hope
you'll be there with us.
6.27.05 A son, brother, friend, and a great man. nick
was one of the greatest people i have ever known. He
was always there to throw out a joke when you needed
a smile, but just the same, if you got to happy he would
be there to put you back in place. More than a friend,
he was my brother. You will forever be thought of and
missed by all.
much love to the erdy's
threeofspades
6.20.05 You are still in our hearts & prayers...miss
you more than you know! - RS
6.17.05 Hey Baby
Back at work for the first time since all this madness
happened. I can't concentrate at all, so I thought I
would write you a note. All the letters and packages
I sent you that you didn't get got sent back to the
house. Those were the hardest days so far. Mom and I
cried our eyes out when they came to the door. But I
just read the last letter I got from you and I end up
holding my sides at the end because I am laughing so
hard. Thanks for always being concerened about my feelings
and well being, when I know you had much more inportant
things to worry about over there. Your letters always
brightened my days. They still do actually. I miss you
so much and think about you every minute of every day.
I am trying to stay busy, Joe, Jeremy, Buck, Erin and
I went bowling the other night, but I got sad cause
the last time I went bowling was on Christmas eve with
you. Erin and I are busy house sitting for Tara, and
working on finishing the scrapbooks. They look awesome.
I saw the pirate flag on one of Derga's pictures, and
I finally realized what you boys wanted them for. Hahaha
you kids are crazy. Bob Proud came out to the house
a couple nights ago so we can plan the celebration of
your life. We listened to songs we wanted played and
read poems and stuff we wanted read. I fought back tears
the entire time. Your mom and I were thinking of having
the Boss there (only if it's isn't raining of course!!!)
I thought you might like that. God, I love that car.
Remember all our fun rides in there??!! Those were the
days. I miss you so much baby, and I can't wait til
I can see you again, and you can tackle me like you
had planned. Oh shit-almost forgot to tell you! Erin
and I are flying out to see Tagnoski for a week! yayay!
we are so excited-he lives on the beach and he's taking
us to work at the FBI with him for a day! Well I gotta
go back to work--I love you more than anything baby-but
you already know that-hahah tell Derga I said hi. Miss
you-
Ash
6.16.05 Nick
When I teach about war in class, I try to get students
to realize that soldiers who fight for our country,
fight to protect the freedom in which we enjoy everyday.
Hopefully none of us will ever take that for granted.
Thank you Nick. I have been blessed to have known you,
and I will miss you. Rest in Peace.
Mr. Meltebrink
6.15.05 Nick: Time has gone by, but even as the days
pass- our memory of you does not fade. We still think
of you, your life & your family. Just as you will
always be with us...remember that we will always keep
you in our memory. And as long as you are there, we
are sure that you will continue to live through us.
- Your high school friends
6.15.05 dear nick,
its hard to believe its been over a month that you and
dustin are gone. but we think about you all the time.
and know how much you are missed here. please, you and
dustin watch over trevor. you will be forever in our
hearts.
love,
Pam & Gary
6.9.05 Thank you Nick, and thank you to all who have
served our country. You will not be forgotten. - J.B.M.
6.9.05 Nick i still cant believe im not going to see
your big goofy smile agian or hear your little smart
ass comments again. i always think about our long phone
converstations in our English accents. we would talk
like that for hours! Thank you so much for being so
brave & being a hero to all of us. Not a day goes
by that i dont think about u. My heart goes out to the
Erdy family & to Ashley your always in my prayers.
We miss you Nick you'll always be in our hearts love
u always, annie
6.8.05 Nick...a few weeks have gone by since your
funeral, but I wanted to let you know that we are still
thinking about you and missing you- M.M.
6.7.05 Thank you Nick - Maria
6.7.05 I just wanted to thank all of those who gave
the ultimate sacrifice for us, and for our country.
There are no words to describe how I feel, and the gratitude
I have to have ever known one of the many great men
who have walked beside you. Lance Corporal NIck Erdy
was a dear friend of mine, and i am honored to say that
I have been able to spend so much time with such a great
man....To all of the families of those who were lost.....my
deepest sympathies, and thanks for bringing such wonderful
people into the world. Thanks to these guys, we are
free.
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with
us; what we have done for others and the world remains
and is immortal."
Rest in Peace.
Starr Meehan
6.7.05 nick.. hey! i only got to meet you once at
a family get-together, and although i wish i could have
had the chance to get to know you better i am glad to
say that i had the honor of meeting you. it is obvious
that you were a great guy, and very loved by all. when
my mom and i drove through Owensville to see Ashley,
the Boot's and your family there were so many signs
of you.. everywhere. message boards with prayers going
out to you and your family.. and so many proclamations
of your heroism. that is what you are, nick, a hero.
even to those who never met you, or to people like me
who only had the great honor of knowing you for a short
time, you are a hero and that is how you will always
be remembered.. always remembered. never forgotten.
we love you soo much nick! -alison w- (ash's cousin)
6.7.05 Hey Nick whats up buddy? Life is different
now that you are no longer here. I cant really say how
it has effected me, i still feel numb to everything
right now. I visited you the other day for the first
time, its hard, I had this whole talk planned out but
when i got there the only thing i could do was just
stare at the memorial. The respnse for your funeral
was unbelievable, it was the most amazing thing i have
ever seen. Everybody stopped their daily lives for you.
People who dont know you are so proud. On a better note,
Mark got married last saturday, June 4th, in Hawaii.
That kid hasnt changed a bit. Everything we ever did
is so picture perfect for me right now. I can name more
memories that involve you than I can name memories in
the past month. Seems like everything reminds me of
you, I guess thats a good thing. I hate this feeling
in my stomach but i am so proud of your family and Ashley,
they are doing so well. I am so proud of you and I will
miss you, However i will visit you often. Thanks again
Nick, love you man
Jeremy
6.4.05 Hey Nick,
It's Friday night and I just got home and saw your picture
on the collage on my door ~ remember that McNick football
game we went to and cheered Jared on Homecoming weekend?
That was awesome... that and the holiday weekend in
the beginning of the '04 schoolyear when we all went
to the fireworks together. We debated over who was going
to drive for almost an hour and then all piled into
that little car...and pulled down the backseat so you
guys could get in the trunk and still breathe! It was
hilarious once we finally got downtown and you sprang
out of there. I've been meaning to write you a message
for a while now and finally figured out what to say.
I'm so glad I got to know you; even happier that one
of my best girl friends would have spent the rest of
her life with such a wonderful man. I'm so glad Boots
brought you into our lives and we got to know you ~
you make her so happy. We are so proud of you. It's
going to be really rough on Boots and your family, but
with the help of God and your strength, I pray they'll
keep their heads up. Let Boots know that her goralz
are always here, miss her, and love her immensely.
Thanks for the memories and your bravery,
"Marine Corps on 3! 1...2...3...Marine Corps!"
Love, Laura Gatherwright
6.1.05 Nick,I didn't really know you that well,but
i can tell from this incedent that you were a really
great guy. Me and also Clermont County appreciate the
fact that you love this country so much to do what you
did.When you go through the town..99.9%
of the sign say GOD BLESS NICK! Just the fact that you
died basicly so we could live makes me cry.I love you
and your family..You and ur family will be in my prayers
and my family's.We love you and GOD BLESS!
Love, Marissa Mullins..(C.N.E. Class of 2011)
6.1.05 Hey Baby. wow. this whole week has been so
surreal. i find it so hard to do the simplest things
anymore, things that used to come as second nature,
now take a great deal of concentration. i got a letter
from you this weekend. that is the hardest to deal with
i think. i still run to my mailbox hoping there are
letters from you, and sprint to my phone everytime it
does the funny ring. everyone has been awesome to me.
calling to check on me, and what not. erin and i always
have fun together and pig out on chick fil a. i really
am moving into your house. i love your family so much,
plus everytime i drive out there i can swing by st.
louis and talk to you for a while, and walk around a
bit to clear my head. kristin and the derga family and
handsome have all been awesome too. trevor even calls
from iraq to chat sometimes, which is nice, cause i
know how limited the phone time is. so me and chase
are gonna get nick tattoos from kenny this week so i
am way pumped for that. mom is so against tattoos, and
she is all for it. so that is really funny. your mom
and i did a little recon mission work to find Bunker-i
was so excited we found him and he was alive and doing
ok and everything, the first thing he said to me on
the phone was "how's Erdy??!!??" so i had
to tell him the horrific news and he was devastated.
i felt terrible. now i know how the marines felt when
they came to tell us the news. the marines have been
awesome and given me about 100 ways to contact them
if i ever need ANYTHING. they are really awesome men,
just like you. i think i might ask them if I can go
back for the ball this year, as a special guest or something.
i loved that ball. we had a blast. i love you so much
baby. oh yeah almost forgot to tell you-after losing
all my money at the race track, i won some of it back,
cause i won the texas hold em tournament at brittany's
house. you woulda been proud! hahaha. love you baby.
dont you and derga get into too much trouble up there.
LOVE YOU.
Ashley
6.1.05 Hey buddy... We miss you so much... there is
not one day that goes by that I do not think of you
or Dustin.. It is really hard.. Ash and I check in with
each other everyday and it is so great to have a friend
like her... You guys were lucky to have each other...
Well I just wanted to say I miss you and love you...
U better be takin care of my baby... cause you know
he can get a little roudy sometimes... Love you and
miss you Kristin
5.31.05 Nick: Your name has been everywhere all over
McNicholas High School for quite sometime now. I never
met you, but from what I have heard, you are one of
the strongest, bravest, young men that could have helped
our country. Thank you so much for what you have done
for us. You will never be forgotten, and we will always
love, and miss you
-Natalie Witt
5.31.05 Rest in Peace Nick. You and your family are
in my prayers. Thank you for serving our country. We
Love You. -Bob
5.31.05 Dear Erdy Family and Ashlee. My heart is touched
by Nick and the sacrifice he gave for our country. I
am thankful for the freedom he has given to me and my
family. I truly believe that Nick is at a much better
place and that one sweet day you will all be reunited.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
and that Nick will never be forgotten. Love, Mary Buckhanan
5.30.05 Thank you for everything you've done for our
country. I have heard stories about Nick and he sounds
like he was an amzing person. My prayers go out to everyone
who is suffering. - Emily
5.30.05 Nick, I've been back in Richmond for a couple
of days now. I thought that my emotions would begin
to settle down and the days may get a little easier.
(As I write this it seems so selfish to say.) But the
outpouring of support has reached all the way here and
has been unbelievable. Teachers, parents, and students
have all sent cards, flowers, funds for the memorial
and all their prayers and love for you and our family.
Students would talk about how truley proud they were
of you and the sacrifice that you made, and truthfully,
I wasn't even sure they understood that there was even
a war going on. These kids do suprise me!
I just want you to know that you are loved all over.
People everywere are thankful for you and what you accomplished
and continue to accomplish.
One day soon, I hope to have the strength to talk about
you and not cry, but right now all I can do is thank
people for their thoughts and prayers, and remember
you the way you've always been to me. I see the smiling
face through the tears and that makes me smile. Fritz
5.30.05 hey nick i dont think u know me but i have
herd good things about u .rip love ryan
5.30.05 Nick, you are not forgotten. Rest in peace,
sweet Marine, rest in peace. - Linda - Navy Mom
5.30.05 Nick,
Thanks for letting us be able to hold the american flag.
Your always in our thoughts&prayers.
Your In a Better Place Now.
Thanks for protecting us. - Brittany
5.29.05 i just wanted to let you know that i was thinking
of you at this late hour......i just wanted to let you
know that saying goodbye to you was one of the hardest
things i have ever had to do.....although it was one
of the most honorable experiences i have seen in my
entire life. Nick i just wanted to thank you for everything
you have done fo me, and i wanted to let you know how
influential you have been in my life. Although it was
hard to let you go and still is, you will forever remain
my hero, and i will always speak proudly of your name.
I know we will see each other again one day. I love
you Nicholas. rest in peace.
starr
5.28.05 Thank you nick for fighting for are country.
You are what keeps are country safe and may you R.I.P.
- Tristan
5.28.05 Nick-
Although i never got the chance to meet you, from the
stories I have heard, and the entire McNicholas community,
i feel like i have gotten to know you the past few weeks.
Standing outside, lining the streets with the flags
during your funeral was something that had a huge impact
on everyone that was part of it. You really are a hero.
Thanks for sacraficing your life for our country. You
are and always will be in the hearts and prayers of
the McN community, along with myself. - Katie
5.27.05 To Nick and his family,
I am deeply honored and priveledged to have known all
of the Erdy family. What your son has done for his country
and the freedom of us all is, and always will be remembered.
I thank you for the times growing up and for the small
times there after. Even though we spent little time
together, we spent it well. I thank you once again with
all of my heart. I will pray for you and the rest of
the family. I love you all and God Bless the rest of
your days.
Luke McGee (Class of 2002).
5.27.05 i never had the chance to meet Nick but i know
the boots family, they are very nice people. the death
of nick really effected the McNick community. you will
be remembered at mcnick forever, nick and all the other
marines will be in our prayers..love and God bless..you
were loved greatly..~kayla heyl~
5.27.05 Nick,
I never knew u or even met u but here for the past week
i have heard so many great thigns about u. Ur death
has hit the town of Clermont County very hard... i pray
for ur family that they can make it through this. You
seemed like a really great guy for doing all the things
u have done i would honestly be to afraid to do the
things uve done so i thank u for doing them and protecting
to USA. My sister graduated like 2 years before u i
believe her name was Amber Greene she said she didnt
know u but she knew u by ur name. A lot of people here
in Owensville ((at CNE)) have been hit hard with all
this news of ur death. We got out early at our school
so we could go to see ur funeral if we wanted to. And
i am so grateful that ur parents are doing a donation
towards our school for scholarships. I will love them
for that becuz our school has gone down hill in the
past year or two. GOD BLESS YOU NICK AND YOUR FAMILY!
Your memory will always live with us...
Love always, ashley greene CNE class of 07'!
5.27.05 i never knew nick but he went to mcnick. to
see the faces of some of my teachers the other day was
very sad and made me somewhat want to cry. he served
our country and was a brave man. i would just like to
thank you nick so very much for what you did. God Bless
and my heart and soul goes out to the erdy family and
the boots family as well. God Beless America and bring
our troops home soon so that we dont have to bury yet
another sholdier from Ohio. please keep all sholdiers
in your prayers and their familes untill they return
home safely.
jaime suhre
5.27.05 Nick you are in are prayers and we all miss
you so much. Thank you for everything you did. You are
so special to all of us. We love you very much and miss
you. - Gallenstein
5.27.05 Nick: Thank you. - Daniel
5.27.05 Erdy,
I first remember you differently than most, a quarterback.
My respect for you started there. I remember many a
practice where we had to do leg lifts which seemed like
hours long and your dad making sure our legs were at
6-12 inches. You always were a leader and never let
us down. One thing I will never forgive you for is at
the end of one of our last games 8th grade year we finally
called the tackle pass to me I ran the perfect route,
but you threw it low, that was my one and only chance
for glory in football. I don’t thing I have ever
told anyone this, but freshmen year of football I missed
the first days of camp and when I came on my first day
we were talking on the field and when coach blew the
whistle and I did not know where to go so I followed
you and I became a safety, obviously I did not retain
that position because by junior year I was back on the
line. That shows the hidden respect I have always had
for you. Your sense of humor has always encouraged me
to truly live my life, this is best proved when freshmen
year we were in the football locker room and I sneezed
in your face, cause that’s what we did to each
other, and you just looked at me and said if that wasn’t
so funny I would beat the crap out of you right now.
You have changed my life in a way that you cannot imagine.
Your courage is unparalleled to anyone I know. Ashley,
all I can say is I am very sorry and I will never know
your loss, but I can tell you that every thing will
eventually make itself right again. We will all see
Nick again and he will be exactly as we remember. WE
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!!!!!
-Tristan
5.26.05 i never had the chance to meet nick but i know
the Boots family and i would like to tell you that the
Erdy and Boots family our in our prayers. mcnick made
a big impact on mcnick and we know that everyone there
loved him very much. as i saw the look on everyones
face today at the funeral it just showed me how much
Nick meant to the whole mcnick community. R.I.P- Nick
Erdy..in our hearts forever. - kayla heyl
5.26.05 HI NICK - WELL, TODAY WAS PROBABLY ONE OF THE
MOST DIFFICULT DAYS OF MY LIFE - SAYING GOODBY TO YOU
AS YOU GO ON TO YOUR REWARD TO A MUCH BETTER PLACE.
THAT IS SMALL CONSOLATION AS I MISS YOU SO ALREADY,
BUT I WILL STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOU HOWEVER I CAN -- PERHAPS
JUST A CHAT NOW AND THEN AT YOUR RESTING PLACE OR WHEREVER
I FEEL I AM NEAR YOU. I STAND IN AWE OF ALL OF YOUR
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN SUCH A SHORT TIME AS A MARINE --
HOWEVER, NOT THE LEAST BIT SURPRISED. YOUR SMILING FACE
GREETS ME FROM ALMOST ALL THE ROOMS IN MY HOUSE, BUT
I SURE DO MISS THE BIG HUGS. I'LL BE TALKING TO YOU
SOON FROM ONE PLACE OR THE OTHER, SO PAY ATTENTION AND
STAY CLOSE. LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY, BUT
NOT AS MUCH AS TOMORROW. GRANDMA JO
5.26.05 I never had the privelege of meeting Nick,
but over the past few days i feel like i have. he's
simply a hero to everyone. i stood outside mcnicholas
high school today while Nick's funeral was happening.
the faces on the people said it all. Nick Erdy will
never be forgotten.
Andrew Clements
5.26.05 Nick-
Today many of us closed a chapter in our lives; we will
cherish you forever. More than witnessing the sadness
and anguish in everyone's eyes, it hurt more as we all
missed you today. We were supposed to be seeing you
20 years from now, having a beer, you were gonna have
a belly, and your son was gonna be running around with
our sons. Today, just one occasion of hundreds to come,
we missed your personality; there was simply no one
like you. Your family is amazing and extremely proud
of a man, a marine, a son, a brother, a friend, a partner
and a hero! We embrace the short time we spent together,
but moreover anxiously wait for the next time we meet.
We love you ERDY!
Jones and Fisher
5.26.05 Nick you are a hero to every one!!! Thank you
for serving for our counrty. I wish i could have meet
you. THANK YOU! ....Tyler Stitt
5.26.05 Nick,
I never really knew you to well, but you went to my
grade school and you're a graduate of my high school.
I've gotten to know what kind of person you were in
the last week, because of all the great things I've
heard about you. You've made a huge impact on the st
louis and mcnick community. At the funeral today, I
noticed how appreciative everyone was for what you did.
I can't even go through Owensville without seeing or
hearing your name. You are a true hero, and will always
be remembered in our hearts. Thank you so much for everything.
Love Kelsie
5.26.05 Nick- I never had the pleasure of meeting you
in person. I've heard so much about you since you have
left us and you truly are a hero. Everyone says that
you were such a bright person and many people looked
up to you so much. I know some of your family and they
are devastaded with their loss. You and your family
are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank You for giving
up your life to let us continue to live our lives in
this great place the way we do. You are trully a hero,
and you will forever be missed in our lives. We lost
a great youg man on May 11, 2005. But God gained another
angel in heaven to help watch over your family. Thank
You for your bravery and courage. Your family is proud
of you Nick- And they love you very much!
-Morgan Ross, CNE High School Class of 2006
5.26.05 Nick, Words cannot express how much we thank
you for giivng the ultimate sacrifice for our country
and the Iraqi people. You will forever be in our memories
and your family will forever be in our prayers. Planning
to thank you personally one day.
The Smithers Family
5.26.05 Erdy family -
My name is Ashlee Lake and my husband is Michael Lake,
he is still currently overseas serving with Nick's unit.
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your
family. I have been praying for both you and the Derga
family as well as all other Marines who are still overseas.
Your son will never been forgotten and his sacrafice
has not gone unoticed. May God be with you and grant
you peace. Prayers always - Ashlee
5.25.05 Nick:
I cannot adequately describe how much I respect you
for what you did. Regardless of whether or not this
war is completely justified and whether or not we need
to be over there, just the simple fact of being willing
to die for something you believe in deserves to be admired.
You were willing to sacrifice your life for the benefit
of others, which is something not everyone is willing
to do. Even though I did not have a close relationship
with you, your actions have truly inspired me. Thank
you, and God bless you and your family. - M.W.M
5.25.05 Nick
Your family and friends are proud of you and the whole
community. Its hard for everyone to still believe that
you have left us. Owensville is a hard place to go through
anymore. You are everywhere which shows how much everyone
loves you and supports the troops. Everyone is supporting
your mom, dad, sister, and Ashley. They love them so
much, and they will be in everyones prayers. Your a
hero to me and to everyone that you have touched. For
the past week you have been on everyones mind and through
everyones prayer. You were and inspiration to all Nick,
and an inspiration to me. My prayers go out to you and
the Erdy family, and the best to them through this hard
time. We love you so much Nick and will NEVER forget
you.rip Nick and God Bless the Edry's-jared
5.25.05 Nick, going through Owensville these days just
makes me want to cry. You were a part of our small town
and we'll always remember you for the brave man you
were. Thanks for everything. we miss you. my prayers
go out to everyone who was close to nick. RIP - abby
lynch
5.25.05 Simply put you'll always be in our hearts,
thoughts, and prayers. We can never repay our debt to
you for paying the ultimate sacrifice in serving our
country. You truely are our HERO...with great admiration..John
Breig and the entire Owensville Fire Department.
5.25.05 Hey Dustin, It has been a long couple of weeks
since we found out that you left us. Nick and I miss
you so much. He is taking it really hard. I still can't
believe that you are gone. We are still saving the beer
caps. I'm not sure what Nick is going to do with them.
Nick mowed your mom's lawn for her. He was going to
keep doing it, but another company is going to mow it
for her for this year. I am sorry that you thought that
I didn't like you. It's not true. Please watch over
your family and Nick,which I am sure that you are. We
heard you messing with the music in the church during
your service. :o) Well I guess I better get back to
work. Miss you bunches.
Sara Garver
5.25.05 Nick,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your bravery
and heroism to fight for our country and the ones you
love. You are one of a kind and will be missed and will
never be forgotten. - Megan Hunt
5.25.05 To the Erdy Family-
You have no idea who I am but every single morning and
evening driving myself to work I sit in my car and cry
as I drive through Owensville and see all the wonderful
rememberances of Nick. I cannot imagine what you are
going through but want you to know you are prayed for.
Nick was a handsome guy and from the looks of this site
he had so many friends who loved him! I pray for all
of you everyday and hope you find the strength to get
through this. Its a shame a young 21 year old with his
wjole life ahead of him had to lose his life, but he
did do fighting fir his country. His bravery will always
be remebered. I wish peace and comfort to all of you,
To his family and To Ashley, you should all be proud
of what a wonderful man Nick was. Godspeed Nick and
Thank you.
Christy Collins
5.25.05 Nick, although we were never really good friends,
I was heartbroken when I heard the news. We were in
homeroom together for 2 years and I will never forget
how you would always have a smile on your face and would
always have a way of making everyone in the room laugh.
Thank you so much for your bravery and courage. You
are the definition of a true hero and will never be
forgotten. Rest In Peace.
Ashley, I have known you since first grade at IHM, and
I know that you are a very strong person and have tons
of family and friends here to support you. I know we
haven't talked in awhile but if you ever need anything
don't hesitate to ask. Never forget that Nick will always
be watching over you.
Erdy's, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Stay
strong and be proud that you raised such an amazing,
wonderful person. Always remember that Nick is in a
better place and will always be watching down on you.
You and your family will be forever in my prayers. -Tracy
C
5.25.05 God needed the best and that's obviously what
He got. Every night before I go to sleep, I pray for
you and your family. I don't know you very well, but
my sister graduated with you, and from what she tells
me, you were an incredibly special person to so many
people. Coping with the death of a soldier is always
heartbreaking, but when it's someone so bright and so
young, it's devastating. Not a day will go by that we
won't think about you and miss you terribly. Take care
up there and watch over us. We'll all be looking forward
to the day that we see you again. Thank you for taking
care of our country... Jessica
5.24.05 Nick,
Only wonderful things have been said about you over
the past weeks. You have had a huge impact on the whole
McNick community. You were a wonderful man and your
courage will never be forgotten. Thanks for everything.
You will be greatly missed but you will remain in our
hearts forever.
stacey fagin
5.24.05 Thanks so much for all you have done. You were
are great person and will be greatly missed. You have
touched each and all of our hearts at McNick. We love
you and you will never be forgotten.
-stacey fagin-
5.24.05 I wish i could be half the man you were, you
will never be forgotten in our hearts and will always
be remembered.
kyle massa
5.24.05 To the Erdy Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you!-
Samantha Dixon (from 4-H)
5.24.05 Dear nick,
You followed your dream and did something most younger
men are scared of. You stood up for this country and
for that you will never be forgotten. Erdy family and
ashley,you will forever be in my prayers. God bless
you during this time of lost. Nick is a strong person
and he could only get that from a strong family. Forever
in my prayers.
Kelly Fiebig (McNick 2002)
5.24.05 You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand
times*And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for
you*But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I
cry Is how long must I wait to be with you*
I close my eyes and I see your face*If home's where
my heart is then I'm out of place*
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through
somehow*I've never been more homesick than now*
Nick,
Thank you so much for fighting for our country and for
our freedom. You truly are a hero and will be missed.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always.
- Ashley S
5.24.05 NICK, I didn't know you very well, but over
the past week since I heard of this heartbreaking news
I just keep picturing your bright, smiling, cheerful
face. I will forever remember you for your bravery and
courage. Thank you for all that you have done to protect
us and our country. You, Ashley, and your families are
in my prayers every night. Godbless you all.-Celese
Vaske
5.24.05 Last nigh was simply amazing. Probebly, Much
more than you would have thought was necessary. I don't
if you realize the appreation people have for what you
gave your life for. Sometime, between visists home,
you turned into a man. I remember like yesturday the
christmas mornings opening toys, or jumping into grandpa
and grandma's pool. As difficult as it is to have lost
you in body, you will be forever in my heart. I am so
proud to be a part of your life. Please continue to
look down on us, and give us the strength that you so
unselfishly gave. I am so proud of you and will miss
you more than you may ever know. Contunue to take care
of your family... Love Fritz
5.23.05 Nick,
Man I can't make it through Owensville without seeing
or hearing your name at least three times. Your name
and pictures are throughout the halls of St. Louis and
McNick..and i just saw you on the news literally about
one minute ago. On saturday there was a walk/run at
McNick for you and all the other soldiers...I was one
of the workers at the walk and was amased at how awesome
the turnout was. Erin, Ashley, and the rest of your
family was there and so were many others from St. Louis
and Mcnick. Thank you for everything you have done you
are a true hero and will never be forgotten..God Bless
you and your family.
-Michelle and the rest of the Maciag family-
5.23.05 Nick
I really wish that we could have gotten to know each
other a lot better. You are such an amazing person,
I wish I could have found this out through you and not
through the amazing stories about you. Thank you for
all that you have done, as a Marine but mostly as a
person. We all miss you very much.
Ashley
You know that I love you and you can call me anytime
to talk, hang out, get some food or drinks. Also, remember
that the rest of your family is here for you. Continue
to be strong, but not overly strong. It's ok to cry,
don't keep it bottled up. Everyone will understand.
I love you.
-Brian
5.23.05 your a hero and always will be remembered for
doing what you did. Rest in peace much love McNicholas
High School - kyle massa
5.23.05 Dear Erdy family,
Our prayers are with you! The news of your son's dedication
to our country is received with much sadness yet pride.
Sincerely,
Rob and Linda Hogel (Todd's parents)
