Memorial Day " Fallen Heroes "Ramadi 2006 1st Batallion 6th Marines Weapons Co."In Loving Memory"

[AHeroesMom]

Thank you for remembering that on this day 5 years ago... 3 young men...my son Cpl Nicholas Manoukian (Manny).Cpl Clifford Collinsworth and Cpl Nathan Elrod were taken from this world and our lives way too soon.May they always be remembered until we see them again on the other side.They are missed and loved more than words can describe.Mary Manoukian Calhoun..."Mannys' Mom

[chalklinerefusal1]

10/21/2006

love you guys.

[TheBabycakes4356]

Thank you for sharing. I didn't know your son but I did know Nathan Elrod. They will forever be in my heart. I plan on being in the Marines & I want to serve our country just as well as these fine men did. God Bless.

[GUTZnGORE]

may nick rip and always live on in your minds :) im sixteen joinin british army (paras) seein this video makes me very thankful for people like nick and his brothers

r.i.p nick from the U.K

[rpenny68]

God bless, thanks for sharing the video, I am a marine mom from 2/6 weapons. Hope you are doing well. Your son will always be remembered.

[chamorita76]

I served in the same battalion as your son. We went to Humvee drivers course together and had nothing but fond memories of your son, my brother. I was there to help in on to his final flight home. He is never fogotten. He will live with me forever.

[AHeroesMom]

@chamorita76 May God Bless you for writing and letting me know that Nick will never be forgotten. I miss him more every day and still cannot accept that he will never come home again. His bedroom is untouched....his drums sit quietly in the family room.I really can't wait until I can see him again in heaven ,look into those beautiful dark eyes and hear once again....Hey Mom....I love you.

Nick was and will always be the love of my life......

[rocksteadyracer]

I was with all three in ramadi and I spent alot of time hanging out with them in weapons co before we deployed. The video does them all justice. I pay my respects for their service and for helping us never forget. - CPL J. MacG

[letsdothis6]

Ma'am, first off I am sorry for loss. It's been a long time, but it seems like it just happened yesterday. I first met Nicholas in boot camp. I talked to him every night. I was there that night, and the thing that bothers me the most is I could not do anything about it, I would do anything. But your son was not just a great Marine, but a friend as well. Cliff was also a friend. I think about them every day, and I will forever remember them. R.I.P Nick, Cliff, Elrod

[Gurtuuth]

I can't begin to express my grief over your loss. I was enlisted in the Marines from 2002 until 2006. I'm getting commissioned next month for another stint, hopefully one that will last twenty years. At any rate, Marines like your son and his friends are why I'm going back. I can never do enough but I will always try.

[AHeroesMom]

Thank you so much for your kindness.....I still can't believe he isn't ever coming home again.I miss him so very much.

God bless you....

[gizzisonic]

I went to boot camp with nick.

[chieflittlehawk]

Nice video. I knew Cliff from high school He was a great guy. He's is greatly missed. I am sorry for everyones loss. Thank you to all who have, are and will serve. Support out Troops & God Bless!

[lorinser925]

Sorry for your loss.

[dff3bc]

Sorry for your loss. I was in H&S Company with Nicholas. He was a great Marine and an even better person.

[CrazyDave746]

I just want say sorry for your loss. im sure he was a great person. R.I.P.

[torresj90650]

My name is Jay and I served with Manny together both in Fallujah and Ramadi. He was a great Marine and Friend as well and I truly do miss having him around, Oohrah Baby Manny hold a spot for me up there in the big blue yonder

Formerly known as

Cpl Jay A. Torres

1/6 C. Co

[airbomb34]

Sorry for you loss I served with these guys back in Fallujah 2005.

[hardcorelifeforus000]

Im joining the Marine Corps when im 17, i just want to say i never knew this person but it only took 3:20 minutes to tell me he was a heck of a man, Im sorry for your lost ma'm but you will all see him again one day. Thank You Cpl Nicholas for your servic, You are gone but not forgotten Semper Fi

[RonUSMC2]

I'm thinking of you my brothers on this Memorial Day. Your memory will always live on, I just wish you were here instead.

Semper Fi Brothers.

[scubaduba23]

OOHRAH. I'am sorry for the loss of your son and his brothers. - LCPL S.N.

[Awol0313]

Fallen Marine will guard the gates of heaven. Semper Fi

[av18]

its almost been three years already.... miss you manny!

[DangerouslyDog]

I am sorry bout your son's loss. Iam a Corporal in the Marines and it hurts me see how families get affected by the wars in the middle east that us as Marines dont see. Ma'am you will see your son one day again. I shall keep you in my prayers.

[Blackdragon5042]

r.i.p lcpl nicholis lcpl  nathan lcpl clifford

[blatzrox]

Semper fi!

[blatzrox]

No, you will never be forgotten!! And your passing will not be in vain!!May God be with you & your families & friends!

[AshleighsMommy810200]

Hi there my Name is Brittany I am good friends with Shannon and Best friends with Nathans Fiance Carrie i have seen this video many times and every time i see i get chills just to see all of them especially Nathan!!! I am also a Marine Wife Nathan and your son were stationed maybe 45 minutes from where my husband and i are at we are stationed at MCAS Cherry Point...

[PeskyVarmt]

SPC Brian P Shavers Mom sending you love and hugs. I know what it feels like to lose a son. Mine passed away July 31, 2006. I still wake up for the 3am telephone calls.

God is with you. TRUST him.

Pamela

[usmcsister20]

i've been looking for this video for awhile. i'm nathan's little sister shannon. i want to thank u for creating this tribute to our heroes. i believe you have talked to my mom. but i just want to let u know that not a day goes by that i don't think about ours heroes that gave their lives that night. u & your family r in our prayers.

[AHeroesMom]

Hi Shannon,

I wanted you to know that I think about your family often.I have some pictures that Nick took of Nathan and a video clip that I would like to send to you.I hope you are doing ok.I know how much you must miss your brother.we can only look forward to the day when we will all be together again.This video was made by some of their 1/6 weapons brothers was on Nicks laptop when it was returned home. Nick's Birthday is August 31.he would have been 24.I miss him so much.God Bless you,Mary

[devildogsmc]

i just wanted to stop by and let you know i was thinking about you. I went to Nate's the other day for his sisters birthday. I sat in his room for a while just thinking. you look around and see all the memories...they play like a movie in your head. I can't imagine how how his family must feel. They live there. And likewise i cant imagine how you must feel. I just wanted to let you know youre in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all is well for you!

[aznxwarlock]

I'm sorry about your loss, I lost my brother in vietnam when our battalion was ambushed at night by the viet cong he died of a mortal wound inflicted by a mortar 20 yards away from me, and my son died in the fight in fallujah iraq. My condolences to you and your family may you stay strong like I have managed over the years and good luck to you in everything you do.

[AHeroesMom]

Thank you for your kind thoughts.I'm very sorry for the loss of your son and brother.I remember watching the news when they showed the brave young marines getting ready before going in to Fallugah and my heart was breaking as I knew some would not make it home again.My son Nick served in Fallugah March 05-Oct 05.Some days it's really hard to be strong.I can only look forward to the day that we will all be together again for eternity.May God help us thru these dark days and give us strength.Mary

[TruthSeekerStarr]

I have tears in my eyes, as I to am a mother. Such a sad sad sad loss for you. I only wish all americans would see tributes like this. Mabey they would appriciate what america stands for better. God bless you, my prayers are with you. God bless

peace n much love to you

starrjade :)

[pcsbyte]

God Bless Man.

[OneHotPorsche944]

very nice tribute video... god bless

ARMENIAN POWER 4 EVER -Sarkis

[1320crusier]

im sorry for your loss. i thank you and those brave Marines for their sacrifice.

[tengrand1989]

I am a Royal Marines Commando Serving in Ramadi.I saw your Son on patrol one day, he was a great guy and said how he Missed you and how much he loved you. He is with you now when you sleep at night and when the sun shines he looks upon you.

you will be with him :). He is fine, Life is only a stage of what we are.

[JacobH12333]

holy shit... man this is depressing well im sorry for your loss he seemed like a great guy im very sorry! good luck with your life as you live on

[kettensage72]

I went to school with Nathan Elrod Thank you for the video

[BirdHumming97]

Your videos mean so much. I never got to know my cousin Nick in life. I hate that I have to learn about him in this way but I watch every video trying to get a glimpse of what a wonderful man he was. My heart breaks at the loss.

[AHeroesMom]

It's really sad that Nick and I lost touch with you all after his Dad passed away in 96 when Nick was 12.After that you lost your Mom, Nick's Aunty Margo and then my sister Nick's aunty Sharon went to heaven.I remember that last time we all shared together Easter 96.

Nick's Hero was his loving Dad"Isaac". I'm sure as Isaac was watching down from heaven on both of us...Nick became his "Hero". One day I will be with them again and there won't ever be another tear..or goodbyes

[devildogsmc]

I think of these guys and you everyday...I hope you're doing well...if you need anything im here. I miss you Nathan

[goblin1289]

Nate was the gunner of the first truck in our platoon, and i was the gunner of the second. patrolling in ramadi was the most terrifying experience in my life, but knowing that nate lead the way for me and that there was a man of such exquisite skill and courage fighting alongside me calmed my nerves and helped make my fears bearable. You endured unfathomable suffering and still fought to your last breath to live against impossible odds. Thanks Elrod, you are my hero and i owe my life to you.

[DocChopstix]

I miss wpn co glad you made this video man. They would always be remember.

[jokerhunk81]

Hi Mary this is Chris, iris's and nicks friend. Im glad you made this video of them because im sure everyone appreciates it. My mom said you have a picture of me and nick and i would like to see it. please email me back and Godbless you.

[DiabloUSMC]

Semper Fi to those brothers and you'll always be remembered...

[BapestaB]

Semper Fi may those men's name's live on. ALlo great song by the way Am 180 is one of my favorites.

[michscoutfo0861]

Nice memorial. Semper Fi, brothers!

[mrscavin62207]

Hi there i personally knew Nathan Elrod his fiance is my best friend and she had just gotten into boot camp when it happened!!! i just think this video is the best way to keep the memories of everyone alive!!! thank you so much!!!

Semper Fi ma'am

Brittany Cavin Wife of Cpl Brent Cavin, USMC

[marine03ga]

Semper Fi...1/6 weapons co. caat II, 98-00

[abferrara]

Semper-Fi Brothers.. We will never forgot our fallen even when the rest of the world moves on. God Speed !!!!!!!!!!!!

[dani851819]

I only knew Manny but they all feel like family to this Marine wife. It was gret to see his face again especially his little devious smile. He will never be forgotten or his family. God Bless all your sacfrices.

[16deathwalker0331]

rest in piece guys, elrod, i was with you in the first iraq deployment, psd , i wish i was with you in the last. you are missed, and will never be forgoten.

cliff, the days in the barrake, you didnt knock him out but it was a mean punch

[slayer0311]

sere with heseguys in iraq as well ill miss them very much.semper fi brothers

[devildogsmc]

These guys were amazing! Their memories will live on forever!

RIP

LCPL Nathan Ross Elrod

KIA Ramadi Iraq 21 October 2006

WPNS CO, 2nd DIV, 1st BN, 6th Marines

If you get there before I do Don't give up on me I'll meet you when my chores are through I don't know how long I'll be But I'm not gonna let you down Darling wait and see And between now and then til I see you again I'll be loving you, love me

[usmcmother]

I left a comment on the other video. Thank you for posting this in memory of our fallen Marines. My son lost his best friend on the 1st tour 09/12/04 PFC Poindexter, 2/5 Echo Co. Davina

[RDHChristy]

Nathan was my first boyfriend. I still can't believe it's reality. I love them all. RIP guys!

[swampgm]

Semper Fi...1/6 weapons 89-1992

[eastrojack]

nathan was my brother in law damn i cant believe they got a video for this

[av18]

manny i miss that kid

[AHeroesMom]

Thank you......I miss him more than life....Please write me! Hearing from my son's friends would mean so much to me.Nick's(Manny;s) Mom

[hawk12461]

It was a horrible day but i am back in iraq now and because of their bravery..ramadi is quiet like never before,..still to this day

[honorourfallen]

Manny, Cliff and Elrod - Rest in Peace.

I love this video -- it's more than I imagined to be able to see them in this way. We will always remember them.

Semper Fi

[StandardDeath]

I served with those men in Ramadi. Thanks for posting this.

[Ealgian]

God bless.