Nicholas Alexander Steele
Born: Thu Feb 7, 1991
Died: Fri Jul 13, 2012
Memorial Service
11:00 AM Fri Jul 20, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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Nicholas Alexander Steele, beloved Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew, Godfather, Veteran, and Friend left this world July 13, 2012. He was born February 7, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Tucson, Arizona where he attended Collier Elementary School, Magee Middle School, Sabino High School, and Tucson Accelerated High School.
Nicholas joined the Army at the age of 17. He served his country from July, 2008 through August, 2011. Nicholas was on a Protective Security Detail during his time in Iraq. He was often in harms way while driving throughout the country protecting his Superiors. Nicholas earned a Combat Action Badge and several other Army Commendations.
Nicholas sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) while serving in Iraq and suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as various mental health issues related to his TBI.
Nicholas could light up a room and always knew how to make people smile. He will be remembered fondly as a loving Son, loyal Friend, a squared away Soldier, and a true American Hero.
He is survived by his Parents, Jacqueline Winters Reed and Anthony Steele, Brother Sean Steele, his Step-Father Jeremy Reed, his Grandmother Florence Pieroni Steele, his Uncles Christopher and Michael Steele, and his Aunt Lisa Steele, his Great-Aunt and Uncle Sue Poskocil and Sam Guzzo. Also his Cousins: Cindy Garite, Lori Guzzo, Jenny Doyle, Kristi Garite, Aidan Lopez, and Godson Kyle Doyle. He is preceded into eternity by Grandmother Barbara Mistretta Halka and Grandfather Lawrence Steele.
There will be a Memorial Service, Friday, July 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel 415 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations “In Memory of Nicholas Alexander Steele” to the Wounded Warrior Project and Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.
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Alan Davidson
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Posted Tue July 17, 2012
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I am heartbroken by this tragic loss. Chris Steele, Nick's Uncle is a great friend of mine and showed me pics of Nick when he was around my son's age. Than I saw his pic as a proud and honorable, courageous Soldier and my heart went flat. My brother and many of my friends serve and I have some friends who came back with life-long injuries. Their sacrifice is hard for us civilians to truly appreciate sometimes. Rather than some celebrity or sports figure, my hero's and role models are these brave men & women. My sincere condolences go out to his entire family and friends who have lost this wonderful young man.
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Greg Farr
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Posted Tue July 17, 2012
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I pray God grants you and your family peace during this most difficult time!
ISAIAH 43:1-3 NKJ
1 . . ."Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.
3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
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Brooke Barnes
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Posted Tue July 17, 2012
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I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
God Bless,
Brooke & Phil
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Cindy Maney
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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I would like to express my deepest sympathy and I pray that God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Nicholas will forever be remembered as a soldier and hero.
Cindy Maney
Northwest Florida Blue Star Members
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unkown
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Thank you for your service to our country and may you now soar with the angeles in heaven. RIP.
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Lisa O
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Tony, I am so sorry for your loss. While I know there are no words to express my sympathy or to ease your pain. I hope this one saying can bring a little light. Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are always with us.
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Lenny and Angie
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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Tony,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you.
Love,
Lenny and Angie
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Kristine Crawford
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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My prayers and thoughts are with your family. My deepest condolences.
Kristine Crawford
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Patricia Riley
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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I was Nick''''s fourth grade teacher at Collier Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona. I was shocked to see his obituary in our paper today. Nick was always a good person with fine qualities. No words can assuage your grief. Please know Nick and you are in my prayers.
Patsy Riley
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Tom Jackley
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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I never knew your Nick, but I read the obit in the NWFlorida Daily News today and my heart went out to his family. My son was wounded in Gulf War I and he was never the same when he came home. So, I can relate to your situation and I grieve with you. My son shot himself two years ago because of the mental and physical misery he was enduring. I know Nick was a wonderful young man and is dearly missed. May God be so ever present during this time of bereavement. Thank you for sharing him with the world and for his service and sacrifice for his country. Tom Jackley, Valparaiso, Florida
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dawn
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your all in my heart and I will pray that you are able to grieve but yet celebrate Nick's life.
Love you!
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kelsey lee
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Posted Wed July 18, 2012
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To the family of Nicholas Alexander Steele,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,
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Kitleyann West
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Posted Thu July 19, 2012
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Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this dark hour - know that it will get better - your friends and family are here for you.
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Mary Anne Scanlon
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Posted Thu July 19, 2012
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Ms Reed and Mr. Steele. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved son. And thank you for this incredible sacrifice which has made our country what it is. The land of the free because of the brave.
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Jennifer Hesse
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Posted Fri July 20, 2012
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Thank you for your service Nick. You served your country. God Bless you.
I used to smile when your uncle Chris would talk and talk about the nephews he loves so much. Chris speaks so fondly of the charchter of his nephews and the their spirit.
Rest in Peace.
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Marianne Goodwin
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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We were so saddened by the heartbreaking news about Nick. I was one of the teachers at Tucson Accelerated High School where he attended high school. It was a blessing to have known Nick. I am currently principal at the school and would like to extend our prayers and thoughts to his entire family on behalf of our school. He was a great addition to our school and will never be forgotten.
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Chip Andrews
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Posted Thu July 26, 2012
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We are all shocked by the passing of Nick. He was a true hero. I remember Nick coming over to the house in Tucson with a bright smile and always having fun. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathies and condolences along with our prayers go out to him and his family.
Warmly remembered.
Sincerely:
Chip Debbie, and AMBER Andrews
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Kim Muehlhausen
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Posted Sat July 28, 2012
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My thoughts heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I do hope you have some comfort knowing how many people loved him, what a wonderful son you raised. I also hope knowing that you too are loved by so many! you are a truly wonderful human being and you should not have to go through this. prayers will continue. and love remains.
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Pam Dickerson
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Posted Thu August 23, 2012
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Jacqueline and famly,
I just heard about the loss of your son and my sympathy goes out to you and your family. There are no words to help ease your pain, but know that others are thinking about you. May God help comfort all of you during this difficult time.
Pam Dickerson
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Laura Mukosey Williams
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Posted Sun September 02, 2012
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Dear Jacqueline and family. My prayers are with you today. I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can ever describe the pain you must feel. Love, Laura
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Submitted by Uncle Chris on Tue July 17, 2012
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Me and Nicky posin and flexxxin for the camera. |
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