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High School
District and Community Mourn Another Tragic Student Loss
WHS Loses a Caring, Positive Role Model from Its Freshman
Class
April 09, 2006
Students of Wahoo Public Schools are once again trying to
come to grips with the sorrow of another tragic loss. WHS
Freshman Nick Peters was fatally injured in a one-car rollover
accident on Saturday evening, April 8, on a county road north
and east of Wahoo.
Nick was the son of Kelly and James MacMillan of Wahoo, and
Howard Peters of Bradshaw, Nebraska, and the brother of
Megan Peters, a fifth grader at Wahoo Elementary. Nick also
has a step-brother, Sean MacMillan, an eighth grader at Wahoo
Middle School, and a step-sister, Samantha MacMillan, a third
grader in Valley.
Nick was known for his care-free personality; someone who was
kind to everyone. Nick was actively involved on the WHS track
team, and was a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes). He also had a passion for anything country-western,
including music and clothing. Nick was well-known for always
being decked out in his favorite cowboy boots, hat and belt
buckle.
Nick's other passion was auto mechanics. Nick's ultimate goal
was to someday purchase a red Ford F250 7.3 Diesel Stroker,
but in the meantime he settled for a rusty red older model Ford
F250, which he was in the process of remodeling.
One of Nick's former middle school teachers, John Harris,
commented that God must have been in need of a mechanic.
Wahoo school counselors and staff, along with supportive help
from area schools and local pastors, will be available in the
Wahoo High School Commons area this evening (Sunday, April
9) from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and in the Board Room on Monday, April
10 throughout the day. Students are openly invited to take
advantage of this resource to assist in the grieving process.
There will be a visitation and two services, all taking place at the
First Presbyterian Church at 981 W. 15th Street in Wahoo. The
visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 4:00-7:00 p.
m. Immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. will be a
tribute service. This service is designated primarily for students
and staff. There will be a traditional service, also at First
Presbyterian, on Thursday morning, April 13, at 10:30 a.m.
This article will be updated as new details become available.
Anyone who wishes to share thoughts or fond memories of Nick
may add his/her comments to this article below, either by
attaching a "Feedback" to this page, or by sending an e-mail to
dprivett@esu2.org.
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Sam Timm & Danielle Shukis: "Something you need to know
about Nick Peters . . . Coffee. He loved coffee! On the April 8
Wahoo track meet Nick was walking around the track with a big
cup of Burger King coffee and Cookies and Cream sugar mix.
Those boots! He would always tuck his jeans down in his pants
after track practice and walk around with his shoes untied.
That ugly cow-hide billfold. He would never have to worry about
people taking his wallet because no one would touch that thing.
We love you Nick."
Courtney Clifford: "I remember the day we had a snow day and
Kari and I called Nick to go to BK with us. We ended up getting
stuck in there for an hour. He had to go to work even though he
didn't want to. Another one was when Kari, Nick, Dustin, and I
were walking around and Kari and I went and hid from him. He
saw me dash out of a tree and we heard him yell 'hey, found
them!". Then he started running after us screaming at us to get
back to him. In 8th grade when he first started to dress up as a
cowboy, I remember saying to him, 'hey Nick, what'd you do, get
hit with the cowboy up stick?' There are too many other
memories to name."
Molly Jones: "I remember when you were complaining about not
having anything to do in study hall, so Mrs. Snyder called Mrs.
Shanahan and told her to make you study your English. So
everyday she made you study and you wound up being the only
one in our small but mighty English class to get an 'A'. And I
remember in P.E. how you walked around with your long sock
rolled down because you had on boots. And of our basketball
games, how it was more pushing and shoving than actual
playing basketball. And how you really wanted to go cow tipping.
I am not sure if you ever did, but I hope you get to up there in
heaven. Cowboy up Nick (don't hit others with your cowboy up
stick. Heaven only needs one rural cowboy)."
Cassie Buckmaster: "Go get cow. I'll miss ya. Love ya."
Justine Wood: "The one memory I will forever have in my heart is
the night you came over and you had fixed your ride, so I walked
out there and you had duct-taped your seat together just so you
could give me the ride of my life! We tried out your new ride and
we made it half way down the street, and it broke, and you said
'[darn] I knew I should have put more duct tape there!' It was the
best ten-second ride of my life, even though you didn't know
whether you wanted to be a cowboy or a little gangster! By the
end of the night your do rag was off and your cowboy hat was on.
No matter how mean someone was to you, you always found a
place in your heart to love them! We love you, and no one will
forget how big your heart was!"
Dustin Jirovsky: "I remember when you got your truck. You loved
that thing. You never wanted to leave that thing. I remember that
day during the summer and you fell into that trailer and hurt your
leg. Yesterday when I played paintball it was awesome. Your
gun worked great! I wish you would have been there. I remember
you, Drew, Colten, and I in life skills would never do any work
and we had so much fun. It will never be as much fun without
you. I will never forget you."
Janelle Jansa: "I remember when me and him were in first period
together. We never worked. He always told me when he gets his
Big Red Truck he was gonna take me shopping. He even said I
could drive it!"
Amy O'Sullivan: "I remember just about a week and a half ago at
the track meet. You, me, Ashley, and Skylar were talking bout . .
. well, you know what. And when everyone else was out doing
their events, we sat and ate chocolate chip teddy grams. That
was fun! We weren't close friends, but this year, you and me
became friends. P.E. is gonna be boring and algebra is gonna
be quiet! I'll pray for you, your family, and all the friends you had.
And you said you'd come pull weeds for me. When I that chore in
the summer, I'll think of you."
Jordan Triplett: "I remember the first time you played SLAM-
BALL. You had on your cowboy boots, and you were so out-of-
shape. By the time you got done you were dying of thirst and
you ran to our hose and drank, and a bug flew in your mouth. It
was sooo funny!!"
Kyle Willis: "I remember when you, Sean, and me always went
out and shot the bow and arrow. Then we went to go and shoot
some squirrels out of trees. We almost got one. Good times."
Matt Tomjack: "Nick man . . . I guess this cancels our plans for
the summer? What all did we have planned besides fishing,
getting me decked out in cowboy gear, and lookin forward to the
truck pull? Man . . . who am I supposed to pull pranks on at the
Niobrara now? Maybe I'll have to head to the fort . . . buy myself
a hat, in your memory of course. Remember when would spend
all of our study hall thinking of ways to make a boring class fun?
Haha, we had some good ones. Dude . . . we're gonna miss you,
but I'm sure you and Tim are gonna be having some fun . . ."
Barb Shanahan, WHS Instructor: "Nick Peters was one of the
most kind, soft-spoken, warm-hearted students I have ever had
the pleasure of having in class. There wasn't a day that went by,
that I didn't look forward to seeing him. I never, ever saw him in a
bad mood or without a smile on his face. Even if he was
complaining, usually about Ms. Schmidt and myself making him
study, he did so with a smile on his face, and then he would
apologize for complaining! He was polite and showed respect to
everyone around him. It is going to be extremely difficult without
him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his parents, family, fellow
teachers, and friends."
Elizabeth Harders: "I will never forget you, Nick. Study Hall was
so quiet today without you. I miss talking to you, laughing, and
teasing. You always gave me a hard time for being a blonde. I
remember how much fun we had driving around that one night,
just talking and listening to music in what you called my
'grandma car'. I wish we could have driven around one last time.
p.s. Sorry I wasn't able to take you to Pizza Hut on your Sweet
16 like I promised. I miss and love you lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
My hero is a cowboy.
Grandpa Bob (Murphey): "In reviewing the Wahoo Public
Schools web site, I am blown away by the wisdom of the many
classmates of my grandson and my personal hero.
We are being told by many that our educational system in this
country is behind and we need to bring it up to speed. I on the
other hand know these kids are among the brightest people in
the world. You see, it is we adults that are to fault. We are so
busy satisfying our own egos, we don't take the time to listen
and share with our own children.
We would rather give them gadgets to keep them occupied and
out of our way so we can go on feeding our egos and watching
the income reducer - You know it is otherwise called a TV.
Empty and false promises made by we adults to our children are
dream killers. For example: 'Go on honey, we'll do it this
weekend . . . Really, oh I am sorry, we'll do it next weekend.'
Remember, the definition for ego is 'edging God out.'
For you kids, I want you to know how much Nicholas always
bragged on you. He really did. We talked often about how much
all of you mattered to him.
I challenge each and everyone of you to put God first in your life,
get your focus and vision for the future, listen to your mentors
(your teachers) and become the successful leaders of tomorrow
we know you are. Don't be sorry for us, but rather love each
other enjoying the sunshine of life. Treasure your time together
because in the end only your love will stand the test of time.
Being a grandpa, to Nicholas, is the greatest reward God has
ever given me. I pray that I am worthy and that Nicholas knows
it."
Stephanie Swanson: "I'm really sorry about what happened and I
know that you and my brother were good friends, and I'm sorry!
My family and I will miss you dearly and we're thinking and
praying for you and your family!"
Ashley Seefeld (Bishop Neumann): "I'll never forget the last time I
really actually hung out with Nick. It was at the fair, far too long
ago. I was standing in front of the 'octopus' with some people,
and here Nick comes walkin' over, and my friend (Kelly Bouc)
said with much approving enthusiasm: 'What happened to Nick?!
It looks like he got run over by a cowboy steamroller!!' . . . He
was wearing his white cowboy hat of course, his belt buckle, and
his jeans tucked into his boots as always . . . and I remember his
shirt very clearly for some reason. It was a light yellow and light
blue plaid shirt, with metallic white snaps for the buttons. I want
to get one just like it. My only regret is not spending enough time
with you Nick. God what I would give to sit on someone's front
porch, just wasting the night away with you right there again . . .
just once more. We had some good times, but not nearly
enough. He'll be truly missed . . . far more than any words could
possibly begin to describe."
District and Community Mourn Another Tragic Student Loss
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Posted 04/09/2006 Nick was a great guy, a true cowboy at
heart, he would talk to anybody to make them smile or just to
chat. He was a really good kid I'm ganna miss that cowboy so
much.
Nick i love you and i know your in a good place and i'll pray for
you.
RIP cowboy...
Caitlin Watts
student
Wahoo,Ne
Posted 04/10/2006 "I will never forget the night when we were at
Megan and Rachael's house and we were all hanging out and
we look and here you come one your little bike with your Mario
shirt on it was so funny. I will never forget that day, and i also will
never forget you and your cowboyness. I will pray for you forever
and always"
COWBOY UP
I miss you
Love Nicollette
Nicollette Prohaska
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick was kind and friendly to everyone he
met. He would walk up and talk to anyone that would listen to
him. He really admired and looked up to Skylar. Im gonna miss
you Nick a.k.a Cowboy Junior! Love ya and we all know that you
are in a better place now! Your with Timmy! Guess Timmy
needed someone to help look after us all
anonymous
Wahoo High school student
Posted 04/10/2006 I remember Nick as always being a great
guy. He was always a happy man. He would never have a
problem with everyone. He loved being a cowboy. Him and
Steffes were like best of friends being cowboys. I still remember
driving around together (lol virgl, gulliksen, and peters). Nick
may be gone physically, but he will always be with us in our
hearts. Nick will always be looking down on us. Take care Nick,
your in a good place now! P.S nick, Someday maybe someone
like Dutch and I will restore your truck have it in rememberance
of you
Ryan Truax
Posted 04/10/2006 i always will remember nick, him and that
cowboy hat i swear was only off during school other times he
had it on his head, i will always remember how in algebra he
would make some smart comments make us laugh, now algebra
wont b the same with out him, ill miss that cowboy a lot, he will
always b with us in our memories and in our hearts.
bryant bartek
wahoo student
weston
Posted 04/10/2006 Its so weird. last weekend laughin with him
singin save a horse ride a cowboy with you ridin in between
tomjack and i then the call and ur gone from us forever. Nick we
all miss you u touched us all. we love you man. save us a spot in
heaven.
Tyler Virgl
Posted 04/10/2006 What can I say about Nick. He was a true
friend. I remember when I made a presentation in life skills class
and gave all the kids grading sheets to grade me, Nick asked to
see my binder so he could grade that, saying, "I always do the
best for my friends." That was Nick, always doing the best for his
friends. He will be missed.
Joe Dobesh
Posted 04/10/2006 Nich oh Nick i can't believe im writing to you
like this its just not right.Life isn't supposed to be like this. You
were to young to crazy to good of a guy to not be able to grow
up. I remember when you would come into 8th period algabra
even though that wasn't your class period. You would sit behind
me raise your hand up real high and say "Miss.Schmidt I don't
get this, I don't like math and math don't like me!" You could
always lighten up the mood no matter what the situation. Last
week i saw you at FCA last week, you sat in the back not to
close to anyone. I could tell you were there for the right reason. I
know that your sitting up in heaven telling everyone whats been
going on down here lately. I promise that when i get up there
we'll go rid'in for hours and hours. I'll watch you ride in the best
rodeo of your life and you'll be the champion. Even though
everyone made fun of you for living in town and being the wanna-
be cowboy you had the Heart of a cowboy and when you get
down to it thats all that matters. Your heart was pure gold room
for everybody. You'll always be in my heart. And when i get in my
truck every morning i'll know that your right there next to me. And
when i get on my horse I'll say a prayer for you. When the blows
i know thats your way of kicking me in the butt. Don't worry about
your friends and family we're taking great care of them. Kari well
Kari isn't doing so well be neither is anyone else at this point
we're all holding hands and hugging each other so she'll be just
fine. I love you Nick you will live on in everyones hearts. I love
you and miss you. Ride on cowboy...ride on.
Jaclyn
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick I will miss you and I wish I could still talk
to you
Kreig Lacey
student
Wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick,(aka-cowboy)
you still have to give me that ride. ive got the horses. now its up
to u to make it up to me. Nick and i planned on going for a day
long ride. well i guess im going to have to wate a while. unless
he has the horses ready up there for me. it is gunna be a long
time. im prayin for ur family Nick. i love u
shelby
(aka- nicks cowgirl)
shelby partridge
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick was one of the first people I met when I
moved here. I'd always see him going so fast on that old fashion
bike of his...before he went redneck that is.... He came up and
started talking to me when I was walking with some friends...
come to find out his little brother Sean had the biggest crush on
me. I loved getting into arguments with this kid because of how
he misused his English. Im going to miss him so much and our
lunch at school will never be the same... I love you nick and we
will miss you SO much. God Bless
Cassie Nicholls
student
school
Posted 04/10/2006 well nick, seems we never got to work on
that 66' mustang that my brother got. I remember when I told you
about it and you said you would come and help restore it, even
though half the parts were in the trunk, you didnt care you just
said "well we better get to work."
P.S. I hope you put that engine i gave you to good use
ben
ben pokorny
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, You were and are the greatest friend I
could ever EVER ask for. We miss you so much, and I just wish I
could see you one last time. You said you be there to see me on
my birthday, well seems like I will be seeing you sleeping in
peace on that day. You wanted to wish me happy birthday, and
just seeing you for the last time will be the greatest birthday
present ever, just knowing that you are in peace with God. Your
probably up there looking down on us telling us to be happy. It's
hard being without you. I never really knew you until this year.
And this year at school we became bestfriends, and I am so
honored to have had you as a friend, and to have you in my life.
It's been hard, but nothing is easy just like we said once before.
Life can stink at times, but just hanging out having fun was what
all of us held on too. You are the greatest cowboy I ever will
know. You were there to talk to. And knowing that you were
someone to laugh with and talk with. Is something I will forever
treasure in my heart. You are a legend, and you will always be a
legend. Because you have your buds like me, Skylar, Pete, and
the rest of the gang. We had some fun times just hanging out
laughing. We all miss you so very much, and I hope that you will
be there to watch over me, and say "Angela be careful, hey what
you doing?" Just to help me along the way. You were the coolest
dang cowboy I knew, I just can't believe your not here. And after
this weekend of thinking you'd never come back... It took me a
while to understand you right there with me, just like after track
practice taking ya home. You were right there with me, and
everytime I get in my car to go, I think of you, put on my seatbelt,
then I take a moment and look over, and your right there. Just
like you were once before. And I pray to God that you stay there,
right next to me like you were before. I miss you so so very much
Nick. Gosh You were awesome and always will be. God needs a
mechanic like you who can draw. And teach ya how to finally
dance without looking like a fool. :P I miss ya Nick. I miss ya a
lot, and I realize now that you never left, you were always right
there, and you live on all of our hearts. It's just hard not seeing
you and hearing your voice. I've lost a really true friend, BUT
only in a phyiscal sense, because you will always remain in my
heart forever to come, and when I'm older with kids, I will tell
them about the Cowboy Nick I knew my Senior Year. I love ya
Nick, Wait for me in heaven ok? ok.
Angela Schirmer
Posted 04/10/2006 I guess all I can really say is we love Nick
and miss him very much. It's very hard to loose someone that
you haven't talked to much. It's hard because now you wonder
what it could've been like. I hope that if anyone was ever mean
to Nick regrets it because you never really know what you have
lost until it's gone. But I think nick is where he needs to be right
now....he's being the best cowboy up there, that he can be! RIP
Cowboy
Benishia Siemer
Posted 04/10/2006 Hey we just want you to know that all of us
over here at mead that knew Nick are mourning his loss he really
was a great person he cared about everyone and he always
loved them cars and trucks....WE ALL MISS YOU NICK
Mead Students
Mead
Posted 04/10/2006 I Remember he first thing i thought when my
brother told me was oh No not again this as to be a dream then i
started wondering how Skylar was and Sean. I started crying but
still didnt want to. After whatching him run at the track meet i
could belive i has just talk to him a little bit ago how could this
happen. But i relized god has a plan for all of us even if we dont
like it . His Work here was done and now hes in a better place
looking down on us
Sam Westover
WMS
Wahoo NE
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, there were so many things that
everybody including me didn't say. i always thought you were
gona end up a TRUE cowboy. the good news is, that you did.
everyone knew that deep down somewhere. all i can say is im
sorry for the things i said or didn't say.
love amy
p.s. have fun up there cowboy!!!
Amy O'Sullivan
student
wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 Everyday at lunch the same thing: Alex hows
it goin'. Response: Fine, hows it goin' Nickster. Response: Not
bad. Won't be the same without you.
Alex Callan
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, there is so many great things about
you! You always had a positive attitude..(well not when it comes
down to you doing math).. I'll never forget the times we sat in
math class just talkin about stupid stuff and gettin in trouble by
ms.schmidt. Algebra is not going to be the same because we
wont hear you talk about how much you hate math or talkin
about what your doing this weekend.I guess you wont be gettin
hit with the cowboy up stick! We'll miss you so much! Have Fun
Cowboy! I'll see you sooner or later.. Love Courtney
Courtney Clifford
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick....i'll never forget the first day you came
to wahoo public....u walked in the science room in your mario
t'shirt, gym shirts and your flamin' converse....we laughed at you
cuz we thought u were a nerd but come to find out you were one
of the coolest kids in school....i'll never forget you and i'll miss
you tons
Brittany Barker
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, I will never forget how you were always
in a good mood, even if everyone else was in a bad mood you
would do somthing to cheer them up and make them laugh. I
remember just last week when we were talking in class, I cant
seem to believe that you are gone i just cant. You were just here
on Friday and now your gone. I'm gonna miss you so much!
Love Brittany
Brittany Schwartz
School
Wahoo Nebraska
Posted 04/10/2006 Hey cowboy, sure wish we had more time
together. You were one of the coolest and sweetest cowboys I
knew. You taught me how to let lose, have fun ,and just enjoy
life. I'm ganna miss ya so much. I'm prayin for u and ur family.
COWBOY UP!
another mead student
Posted 04/10/2006 We, all guess that we did not talk that much,
but we weren't enemies. He was in our Science class always
saying, "That Ms. Kopish always saying speak English girls."
Then he would just laugh.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
"COWBOY"
LOVE ALWAYS
nancy,karen,marilyn:
Nick was probably one of the nicest guys that i have ever met. i
remember at the beginning of th year i had to take world history
and my little sister was in my class and he was too. him and
brandy were friends in middle school so i think that he thought
that he could talk to me too, just because i was his friends sister.
I used to always ask brandy why he talked to me and she would
always say that he was just nice like that and talked to everyone.
I admit at first it sort of creeped me out and then i got to know
NIck and grew to like him and his old cowboys boots. He always
had this green stuff all over his boots and i would always tell him
to go clean them or something. Another time i remember that his
red dot didn't come and pick him up so my bus picked him up. he
sat next to me and we talked the whole way to school. i could go
on and on about all the conversations that i had with him during
second period, but then i would take up way to much room. I love
you Nick and i will never forget you.
Applonia Taylor
Nick i never thought that i would be sitting here typing this. I will
MISS you SO MUCH. We had so many good times together.
The night when Megan & Skylar started dating we saw you
riding your bike up the hill and you came up to us and said "have
ya'll seen my brother" I said "Nick sit and talk with us". We had
sooo much fun that night. Then the night u went over to Cuda's
and sat in that boat & acted like you were driving lol then we
were up at my house & those people were looking @ the boat &
you said "Hey get away form my boat". Then when you and
those girls from Omaha were @ heritage inn and stpped and
talked to us then we went to BK. When you and Cara went to
homecoming. Every test in speech "Mrs. Reece i can't take this
test do you actually think I studied'. You are still alive in my mind.
I will never ever ever forget you. You had an AWESOME track
meet GOOD JOB you ran AWESOME 3rd place is good but you
shouldnt have drank that coffee you and coffee. Save a spot up
there for me. I LOVE YOU. chicyea your favorite word. We had
so many more fun nights ill never ever forget them. I LOVE YOU
NICK aka COWBOY. I never thought i would be like this agian
you will never be forgotten. You were so nice you were truly the
best you were the coolest friend ever. I have so much more to
say but i g2g lylab
see ya up there I LOVE YOU Rachael Shada
Rachael Shada
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, hey neighbor... I can't believe I'm never
going to walk by and see you and Sean sitting on your front
porch anymore. I remember when you first moved here and me
and my sister came over to hang out. That summer was
awsome. I remember helping you with your push cart..you could
never get the steering quite right...I remember pushing you down
the 10th street hill. You lost control and wiped out. I was too
scared to do it because I didn't want to get a cut on my knee like
you, but you convinced me and I did it. Even though I wiped out
too, It was so much fun and I'll never forget it. I'll never forget
Riding on the pegs of your bike, and you teaching me tricks. I
remember I'd always steal your bike and make you watch me
"show my skills." I'll never forget playing 500 with you megan and
sam. I'll never forget sitting in your attic and talking about your
girlfriend. I'll never forget that summer nick. I'll never forget you. I
love you!
Katie Snyder
Student
Wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 I'm really sorry I wasn't able to get to know
Nick. I haven't been to FCA lately because of ACT stuff, but I
heard that he started coming. I know he was really excited to go
on the Expo tonight. I know he was a cowboy and that he had a
very kind heart. The song, "I Can Only Imigine" comes to mind. I
will feel honored to stand up there by his casket and sing
"Sancuary".......We don't know why but God does, and he knows
best even though it's hard to understand. I'm praying for Nick's
family...God Bless...
Cassie Havelka
student
Wahoo
Posted 04/11/2006 well i had a lot of fun times with nick one
night we were in Omaha at oak view mall nick and i got chased
by the security guards the rest of the night we were at the mall.
nick and i always talked about our trucks and what we wanted to
do to both off them and we would look for stuff for each others
truck. we all miss you nick. and the thing we told each other all
the time is COWBOY UP. keep spots up their in heaven for us
cowboys.
Cody Moravec
student
mead
Cody Moravec
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick. I know we never really talked all
that much but when we did we sure had a heck of a time. I will
never forget the night when you and Skylar came and picked me
up and we all went to Omaha. I remember modeling some
clothes for you guys just for some giggles and then when i came
out of the dressing room you two were layin on the floor in the
back hidin from me! You guys made me feel stupid.. I will never
ever forget your voice and the way you always said "shooot" at
everything i said that was kinda crazy or stupid. I will never
forget the crazy night you me and Skylar had in the Wal*Mart
parkin lot! You and Skylar runnin around ropin eachother...you'd
always miss but he'd get ya and pull you down in a heartbeat
while i was laughin my butt off. But I guess that's all it takes...
One Heartbeat...I'll never forget you Nick...the great times we
had with Skylar shootin bluerock was pretty fun cuz you couldn't
figure out how to throw the darn thing so I tried to show you up
and do it better but it didnt' work and i almost hit Sky's truck with
that chip thing...o well...Nick i learned a lot from you. Your a
cowboy, a farmer, a mechanic. Thanks for the good times you
gave me. They will be stuck in my memory forver! I know i didnt
show it all that well, but I love you and you will always have a
little piece of my heart that will stick there forever. Nick wait for
me in heaven...and your teacher was right. I guess God needed
a good mechanic. Wait for me in heaven hun. I'll get there
someday to meet up with you. I promise. <3
Cadie Christiansen
Student
Yutan High
Posted 04/11/2006 I never said I’d lie in wait forever
If I died, we'd be together now
I can’t always just forget him
But i wouldnt try
sean macmillan
Posted 04/11/2006 We regret not taking the time to get a hold of
him again. We thought about it every weekend for about a month
but never did make the phone call. Now I wish we would of this a
regret that will be with us for a while. Nick was one of the best
people ever he could always bring a smile to our faces. I am very
thankful for our spontanious night, just walking up to the
inseperable Nick and Skyler and asking for pictures. We had
tons of good times that we will never forget with him.
Briana Murphy and Meghan Hilger
Briana Murphy
student @ Ralston High
Omaha
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick,
It's so weird b/c u see i still don't believe it i still think ur gonna
show up in English class or maybe even like Tom Sawyer does
at ur funeral and it will all have been some really big April fools
or something. But i deep down i know its true and I just want u to
know i love and miss u and always will. Nick u were and always
will be our class Cowboy and Hick. I remember all of our good
time and am really gonnna miss walking in to English and u
saying to me so hows Tony and telling me that I was a freak and
most of all our basketball games in P.E i love u Nick
Molly Lynn Jones
Molly Lynn Jones
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick, a lot can be said about you. You were
an awesome kid,and we'll always remember the good times, and
cherish them, even though we can't make any new ones. A lot of
the good times were at lunch, just sittin there, talkin about
absolutely nothing. And it's funny, because if someone didn't
know you, or if you didn't know somebody, you were still nice to
them. You were one of a kind, Nick, and you'll be missed. You'll
be in our hearts, you and your family, and we'll remember you
always. Oh, P.S., thanks for the ketchup. Cowboy up.
Lindsay Knuter
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick,
Remeber at the rodeo in Lincoln how you and Skylar cheered as
I was sworn into the army. I will never forget.
Tony
Tony Grabowski
Posted 04/11/2006 me and my sister will always miss you we
love u!
brady darnell
wahoo
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick, you will always be in all our hearts
and say hi to Tim and Ron
Dylan Kellner
Posted 04/11/2006 Well I didnt know u all that well, But I did
spends 1 semester with you in Mrs. Synders English 9 this and
found out what a kind, and beautiful person you are. You are
what I wish everyone else could be kind, caring, funny, and a
gentlemen I dont have any great memories to share about u for
that I am sorry but u are missed greatly and loved by many. I will
miss you but youll always be in our hearts!
Rexann
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick you were the best bus buddy anyone
could ask for i only wish we would have talked more afterwards
more then what we did at the table in the mornings. You were
always polite and asked if it was okay that you sat by me and
never once did i mind. Kid im gonna miss your voice saying
come on heather when i would procrastinate about getting off
the bus. Thanks for trying to make me smile when i was having a
bad morning you were always good and that and im sure you
always will. Your awesome and i cant wait til we see eachother
again and we'll rehash on everything we never got to. Cowboy
up kid and i love ya and i'll never forget what you brought me.
We miss you but we know you looking down.
Heather Manko
Posted 04/12/2006 I will be honest that I didn't really know Nick,
but I do remember seeing him around last year. I will always
remember what my brother told me about Nick, how he was one
of the first to thank him for enlisting. Nick, just that one sentence
tells me exactly how great a guy you are, and I'm sorry I didn't
know you better. My heart goes out to all my friends and
teachers back there in Wahoo. I'm praying for you!
Karen Grabowski
Student
Sioux City, IA
Posted 04/12/2006 I no me and all my cousins will miss you and
alot of other people will miss you too you were great
Kasey Lee
Posted 04/12/2006 nick,
we will miss u all a lot so much.luv ya!!!
Lindsey
Posted 04/12/2006 Nick I miss u! the last time we spoke was on
friday even though i cheered for u at the meet. good job. u were
a really good person i wish i could of said good bye. u were a
true cowboy at heart! u will always be a friend to us all.
Ashley Sloup
Posted 04/12/2006 Nick, you were so full of life. Everytime I saw
you, you had a smile on your face. You could make anyone in a
better mood. I remember the first time I talked to you. It was the
first week of school. You always had something to say. And you
never held back. Wish I could have said good-bye. I'll be praying
for your family, friends. Save a spot for all of us in heaven. God
Bless.....
christina
Posted 04/12/2006 There are many good things to say about
nick. He was a kind and caring cowboy. He had a big heart for
everyone. He never judge anybody by how they look or how
they dressed. Nick will always be loved. I will always keep you in
my heart cowboy.
Nathan Styskal
Posted 04/12/2006 The things that I will remember most! The
first time that I met you, I was sitting in the kitchen and you just
arrived home from being with your dad for the weekend. you
walked in to the house and mom said that she had someone
here that she would like you to meet and you said is it Danny
and you had a big smile on your face and you gave your mom a
big hug and walked over to me and looked me in the eye and
shook my hand and said glad to meet you. You sat down next to
me and we started to talk about what else but cars you asked
me what was my favorite car and I said that I was a muscle car
fan and if you new a lot about them and your eyes lit up and you
said hang on you left the table and went to your room and came
back with a stack of magazines with lots of muscle cars and we
sat there and had such a good time looking and talking all about
cars. I remember thinking to myself what a neat, handsome
intelligent and respectful young boy you are. On my way home
back to the farm that night all I thought about was how lucky I
was to be able to have met you and that I couldn’t wait for the
next time because it would be a longer visit. The next time that
we met was the following weekend .we cooked out on the grill
and had a wonderful time around the dinner table getting to
know each other better, after dinner we all went for a walk down
to the park by York collage me mom and Megan walking and you
were on your scooter we all played and had such a wonderful
time that night that my heart was swelling with pride knowing that
was so lucky to have meet such a wonderful boy. I will always
remember the first time we all came together at the park in
Lincoln and had a birthday party for Samantha. You again were
so polite and so respectful. The times that we had out on the
farm are also special memories what comes to mind is when we
fixed your bike up together, I showed you how to prepare it for
paint and for the next two weeks everyday after school you
worked so hard on it and couldn’t wait to show me the progress
that you made everyday on it .you would come running down to
the barn when I pulled in from work and be smiling. This was the
first time that you called me dad and asked me if it would be
alright to call me that. I told you that I would be honored if you
did and you walked over to me and gave me a big hug and said
thanks dad I love you. At that moment are relationship as father
and son was formed and it is something that will forever be in my
heart and gives me strength when I need it most. Nick I truly love
you and am so proud to having you as my son you have added
so much to my life in the short period that we have been together
I will miss so much about you but the one thing that I will miss the
most is you walking though the house whistling and singing and
greeting me with whets up pops how was your day. Nick I really
was excited to see you turn in to a great man but I guess now
that wont happen and this saddens me a great deal, I know that
god has plans for us and that are days here on earth are
numbered and that one day my number will come up and we will
be together again and this time for all of eternity I love you my
son now and forever and I will miss you oh so very much I will
take care of mom Sean Megan and Samantha that I promise,
see you soon and you will forever live in my heart and there will
never be a day that passes by that you will not be thought about
by me and all the others that were so lucky to have you in there
lives .so bon voyage my dear and awesome son you are one of
a kind and I bet gods best diesel mechanic I love you and miss
you dearly. POPS!!!.
Pops
Posted 04/12/2006 Mothers never say "I love you enough" they
only want what is best for their children. There are so many
memories in your short life that are engraved in my mind forever.
You are my life my dear you are my protector in times of need.
You did all the things that a mother could want. You were
respectful, loved, and cherished. You were and always will be
my baby forever. We talked and played and remembered your
very special truck and the way you always were talking about
how it was sooooo very cool. The visions you had for your future
were so unbelievably a mothers true prize. You found the joy in
your friendships and track, working with Woita Auto Body and
sharing the ultimate experiences of day to day life and your life
long dreams. The night time talks will never be forgotten. We
were tight and I will tell you what I will never forget the day that
you said, everybody called you a mammas boy. And your
response was"so what if I am." You will always be a mammas
boy, I will always love you and there is nothing that anyone can
do about that Nick. You are so missed the clopping of the boots
down the stairs, the whistling through the house, the Chic Yeah
saying, and the Nick could you please turn your music down
about a gazillion times. Now I want the music to be turned up,
and clomping of the boots to be happening. God I miss you,
please Lord take care of Nick.
Mom
Posted 04/12/2006 i will miss you nick you were my first friend in
wahoo im srry i had to lieve but one of the most things i
remember about you my friend that you were always willing to
listen to the dumb stuff that came out of my mouth even when i
was just messing around
i just cant believe your gone but i will see when its my turn up
there ( for all of you wahoo students that read this im sorry for
leveing and email if you can so i know how you guys feel
David Dartmann
student
osmond but i did live in wahoo for a long time and i knew nick
Posted 04/12/2006 nick one of my favorite memories of you nick
was that you, Skylar,and Pete all went to the bathroom together
when you guys where done eating lunch. i will never forget that.
Its different without you around school and that smile that always
me smile when i was having a bad day you made it better. I miss
you very much. Keep looking down at us. Love ya
Tricia Shanahan
Posted 04/13/2006 Nick was a great guy. he always had a smile
on his face. tell tim and ron hi.
Anthony Styskal
Posted 04/13/2006 Nick, i still cant believe ur gone we will
always remember u
Seth Stewart
Posted 04/13/2006 i promise my sister is really trying to write to u
brady darnell
wahoo
Posted 04/13/2006 Hey I know what you guys are going through
I lost a brother about 2 years ago. I thought I would never get
through it. But it will always hurt if you get into details.
Remember the way he lived is all the advice I could give you
guys. Just don't forget him and just put up a picture or something
simple like that. it will always be hard but you just have to be
strong
Aunbrea Zeleny
student
Wahoo Middle Schooler
Posted 04/17/2006
I loved Nick a lot, I'm positive i wasn't the only one! Nick had a lot of friends that loved him a lot!! Nick was my neighbor, he had a dalmatian dog named Domino, I'll never forget that dog! One time me and Nick took Domino on a 'walk', I rode my bike and Nick rode his scooter, and he had Domino's leash in his hand and the dog was pulling him. He said to me "this is fun you should try it!" I was like "no thanks i'll fall on my face" but he talked me into it and so I took Domino and sure enough before I even got onto the scooter Domino takes of and hes pulling me so im running down the street yelling "Nick stop your dog, HURRY" and hes like "just push the little button that stops the leash from going" so I pushed it and I'm like "phew! Here ya go Nick you can take the dog and I'll take the bike!"
And I also remember helping him work on his little push-cart (he had like all of the neighbor friends help him) and he couldn't get the steering straight so then we went to my dad's garage and got some tools to go and fix it, he was amazed by how much tools my dad had so when ever he nedded some tools he new where to barrow them and he was ALWAYS good about returning them to him too, one time he had this unique tool (I can't remember what tool it was though) but hes like i bet your dad doesn't have this tool so we went into the garage and looked for one and sure enough we found one!
Nick loved his pick-up truck! There was one day when Nick spent the whole day working on his truck when ever I looked or went out side I seen him working on the red rusty Ford!
Nick was a GREAT friend! I will ALWAYS keep him in my heart and prayers! He always put a smile on my face! :) if someone didn't really like Nick (which there 'aint' many people that i know that don't like Nick) he would always find some place in his heart to love them! that what i love about Nick he was a loving, caring, cowboy man! Nick's heart was the size of his belt buckle! (but only bigger)
Cowboy up... but most importantly... buckle up!
GOD BLESS NICK AND HIS FAMILY!!
-Lindsey Osmera (your neighbor that loves you and will NEVER, EVER forget about you!) :)
Cowboy up... but most importantly buckle up
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska
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Posted 04/17/2006
Nick is a great person he inspired me to become a cowgirl. he told me to go buy myslef a cowboy hat and i did.
thanks Nick i will always think of you as a brother.
SAMONE CLAYTON
moneClayton@hotmail.com
student
Wahoo Ne
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick, i didnt really know him, but i considered him family, he was a step brother to my cousin sammy, so i thought of him as a cousin. At his funeral today i think everyone there loved his greatly. Nick was the nicest person i knew and probably will ever know. WE ALL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU NICK. we will miss you greatly.
COWBOY UP!!!!
Whitney Anderson
student
Yutan
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Posted 04/17/2006
Nick was one of the nicest, sweetest, most polite young men I've ever had the pleasure of teaching. I just finished reading all of the postings on this memorial. Nick had some awesome friends. He was lucky to have all of you to love.
One memory, other than his way of making me smile no matter how grumpy I felt, was the day he brought his cowboy hat to school for a speech. He was so proud of that hat. We put it up on top of the cupboards in my room so it wouldn't get messed up and no one would play with it. Nick also wrote a paper in 8th grade about how a car engine works. He and I sat down to make sure even someone like ME could understand! I learned a lot about cars from Nick. When I saw his 8th grade writing portfolio at the funeral, I was so proud of him. He did such a great job, just like always.
Kelly, James and Sean, my heart goes out to you. You are all in my prayers. You are good people. Nick will be greatly missed. I agree, he was one of a kind and an old soul. We could've learned so much more from Nick, but God needed him to come home.
Becky Stark
rstark@esu2.org
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick, i didnt really know him, but i considered him family, he was a step brother to my cousin sammy, so i considered Nick a cousin. Nick was the nicest person i knew, and probably will ever know. At his funeral today i dont think one person there didnt love Nick. NICK WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU... you will be greatly missed. COWBOY UP!!!
Whitney Anderson
student
yutan
Posted 04/17/2006
Hi nick, how is it going up there, say hello to god for me and check on your friends, family, and every body you loved. Nick I will never forget you, you will be in my heart forever. I will still pray for you even if I am from a different religion. I love you man.
you will be always my cowboy hero. By the way I loved it when you use to call me F.E.S.
"Cowboy Up"
F.E.S.
Posted 04/17/2006
Hey Nick, hows heaven? Man, we had a lot of good times down here on Earth. Not a day went by when I didnt hear your voice in school, specifically in algebra. "Hey Steffes!" you'd say every five minutes. I also remember when Chris and I put your gun together for you, that thing is bad. I can still remember the first day you came to Wahoo, I was the first student in our school to talk to you. That summer was fun. I also remember we painted my xmod black, that was pretty haggard. Some fun times we had down here. Good time
Jacob Anderson
jacobawahoo@gmail.com
Student
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick. What a guy. A great cousin sure more then I could wish for. I could list thousands of memories about us together. I won't go that far but I got a couple that were awesome and that it wouldn't be the same with anyone else. We started chilling around age nine or so and I remember when I came out from Colorado to visit. I shadowed him at school. When I walked into the classroom he told everyone, "This is my cousin Todd. He is really smart!" The same day when we went out to recess there was a kid our age we didn't get along with. We started shoving each other and Nick came over. He didn't just help me beat the kid up but instead he broke us both up and didn't treat either of us any different then the other. That's when I knew how he had all of his friends. I just wish everyone would be as Nick. Some other memories have to do with the fourth of July. Every year my family and I would travel out to York and spend the week around the fourth with all of our family. When I walked in the door of his house in York I would hear feet racing up the stairs and he flew through the house just to see me and I'll never forget the giant smile from ear to ear on his face. We would then head down stairs to play video games and look at his drawings of semi trucks and muscle cars. Every year on that day or the next we always planned to go to the local pool and swim. From the beginning of each year both Nick and me would save every penny for fireworks. Our whole family would meet at his house and have dinner, a party, and shoot off fireworks but Nick and me would shoot them off instead of eating or talking to anyone. A few years later when they moved to the farm we would blow up corn and shoot off rockets with my other cousin Alan. Every time we would see at his farm or in Wahoo each other both of us would beg our parents if I could stay one extra day but it never worked. The last year or so in Wahoo we had some awesome memories also. The last time I visited out there Nick, Sean, and I went to the nearby driving range. We each got a bucket of balls and we started hitting them. Soon after we each started laughing about the stupidest little things and we could not stop if our life depended on it. The last about fifty balls only went about twenty feet if we hit them at all. Then it began to rain and while the rest of our families were waiting in the car we were laughing, getting soaked, and not hitting any balls. Man, Nick so many other memories come up while writing this. I wish we could chill just once more and do this all over again. Well I am sure you are having an awesome time up there in heaven. I can�t wait to see you again. Hope you are working on your red Ford F-250 and driving it everywhere. Love you man. Don�t stop being the awesome cowboy I remember you to be. Bye.
Todd Cooper
School
Littleton, Colorado
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick,
I am having some trouble expressing all that is in my grieving heart for you, Nick. While I am convinced that you have made that transition from a mortal life to life eternal and that you are in a wonderfully indescribable place�all of us, who are left behind, are struggling to see the meaning in it.
We must take God at his word when he says that all things work for the good of those who love God, whom He�s called according to His purpose. God is the master of making good from what follows in a tragedy. Your loss has brought people together and has sharpened our awareness of our own mortality.
From what I can glean from your many friends, they have confirmed what my limited experience of you was�that you had a kind and loving spirit and, I strongly suspect a heart for God. God looks upon with great favor on those whose sacrifices are of a tender heart and broken spirit.
This behooves all of us, who want to see you again, to resolve that all-important issue of our relationship with Christ. I am confident I will see you on the other side, Nick.
Your tender heart was exemplified by something my wife shared with me the other night�it brought me to tears. Following a talk with Great Grandma Cooper and Grandma Sherri, I learned from my wife that during a family get-together last Christmas, you voiced great concern for my son (your cousin Sean). You apparently felt strongly compelled to pray for his safety as he had just decided to enlist in Marine Corps Infantry. Today, Sean is in boot camp preparing for what God only knows. Perhaps you can fill in as his guardian angel�maybe that is your mission.
With all this being said, I will miss your wonderful sense of humor, sweetness and kindness.
Great Uncle Terry
Terry Cooper
terrylcooper@earthlink.net
Posted 04/17/2006
I would like to thank everybody from York and Wahoo and everywhere else for the support for the families. Please remember Nick with a sparkle in his eye�s and a grin on his face. Nick had a passion for everything he did in his brief life but he impacted everybody he touched. In Nick�s youth he loved to be outside playing with his trucks in the sand box, or riding his bike. In the summer he would have his sandals on and shorts he would strip off his shirt and play like a mad man. He loved trucks, cars, and big equipment. He loved riding on the motorcycle; one of his first rides Nick was sandwiched between Kelly and me with his little helmet on and just looking all over taking it all in. When Nick was first born he came out and he didn�t yell or cry, he just looked all around with a look of OK where am I. I will never forget, I would come home after work and hear Nick yell DAD (Man that made my day). Or lying in the lazy boy chair way back and Nick on my chest face down. It was a race to see who would fall asleep first. Or playing with Bandit. One day I picked the kids up from school on the Harley and all I heard from way down was it�s the Harley and a Kid running as fast as he could to get there. He would talk of fixing up Motorcycles like the biker build offs or making a hot-rod with me (no Nick, 402 not 454 big block engine, I will never win that argument with him.). Later in life he got into trucks and it was POWER STROKE or CUMMINGS. He would drive me nuts when he heard them and roll the windows down and listen and tell me all about them and which was better. I can remember Sarah and me got the kids concert tickets to Gretchen Wilson and Big and Rich (with Cowboy Troy). As I sat there watching Nick and Sarah singing there songs and dancing in the aisles, I still believe Cowboy Troy was his favorite that night for Nick. The great joy I felt with them having the time of there life. Nick I will miss you very much and I miss hearing the word DAD coming from you. Please be our guarding Angle and protect all of your loved ones until we can see you in Heaven again. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL NICK.
DAD
Dad
howardpeters@alltel.net
Posted 04/20/2006
There's never enough words to say how much I miss Nick. Even though he's gone there will always be a filled up spot in my heart. Nick's love, kindness, and handiwork fills that spot completely and I know for a fact that that spot was not small what so ever. I have already written on here but I want to let people know how much I love, and miss Nick. I think God needed a good machanic. He sure did get one too. Nick, I just want you to know that I love and miss you so much. I will always pray for you and your family. I'm thinking about going to McDonalds..again. I hope that some day we will be together in heaven with God. I love you Nick. Rest in Peace forever. Shelby Snyder
Shelby Snyder
Nick's neighbor
Posted 04/20/2006
Nick and i were never really close...well we were for a little bit. Before he died we were starting to become friends again.I would wave and say hello every now and then, and he would wave back. I will always miss riding my bike down the alley and seeing Nick outside in his cowboy hat and boots working on his truck . . . or, what he prefers it as, his pickup. When I first met Nick, I remember going up to his room and talking and looking at all the cars he had made. He would make bicycles all the time. One warm, sunny day I walked up to him and said, 'hey Nick! What are you doing?" and he would always say 'just working on my bike'. I asked him if he was looking for any new bikes to work on, and he was, so I asked him to come over and I gave him my first, purple bike. His eyes lit up when I gave him that bike, and he took it right home and started to work on it. We also used to walk his dog everyday. Once we were on a walk and of course the dog went, well you know, and we had to go get a bag and pick it up. It was so gross! It smelled so terrible, but if I could I would do it with Nick everyday. I now always think of Nick and how he had no reason to die. He was only 15. But then I started to realize that all things have a purpose. That Nick was to die for a certain reason. I still would like to know the reason. Was it because he was too nice? I will never know.
I am only 13. In fact, Nick died on my 13th birthday. Every year on my birthday I will not only think about me, but I will think about Nick; how much fun and how kind he was.
The day of Nick's funeral I told myself not to cry . . . to think of the good times we had together. But I couldn't. I couldn't stop from getting teary-eyed, and when I saw Kelly, Danny, and Megan all crying I couldn't help but cry also. No one deserves to go through all that pain.
Right as they walked past me, crying, I ran to my truck and balled for so long. I will always miss Nick, no matter what fights we would get into, or how much we would tease each other. Nick, I will always be there for you, and hopefully one day, in time, we will be together in heaven with God. With all my love." Shelby Snyder
Shelby Snyder
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/25/2006
Nick always remember this forever I will always love you no matter where you are. Cowboy up in heaven. I'll love you forever never forget that.
sister sammie
dkmacmillan@alltel.net
Posted 04/25/2006
Nick has a heart bigger than his beltbuckle a great person I know nick liked all of you he is loving,caring,brave,strong and alot of other things skyler was a brother to him and he always talk about skyler and his moms cooking nick is the best brother in the world.
Sister megan
Posted 04/25/2006
I will always remember sitting in class with Nick and him telling all the things he wanted to do before he graduated. He asked me once if I would help him get a date with one of my friends sometime before we graduate. I kept my promise and I did plan on making it happen so when he died I felt like I broke my promise. I guess I just wish he could still go on that date.
I sat in front of him and Skylar in Algebra and they would always be talking so I would turn around and yell at them to be quiet and Nick would just call me a hick and I would call him and prep. We always were joking around but I would trade our friendship for anything. I love you and miss you Cowboy.....Cowboy Up.
Hilary Plybon
iam_a_hottie05@hotmail.com
Posted 04/26/2006
i miss Nick A LOT!! Nick was a good friend, a good neighbor, a good cowboy, and a good everything! i remember when Nick and his family had just moved in, me and Nick were pretty good friends! we went to Dollar General and bought these little like cars/'pick-ups' that you could put together and take apart and trade parts too and so we bought them and went back to his house and put them together at his kitchen table and his mom sat down in the other room and started playing the piano, it was a lion king song and at the same time we said "she's good" and we finished each others sentences a lot. But when we were putting the 'pick-ups' together i had a white ford and he asked me if he could have it and i said no because i wanted it (and i bought it) but i asked him if he could paint it blue for me, cause he had this special paint, and he said 'sure' so he painted it but didn't give it to me then a couple of days later i went over to his house and we went in his to and talked and listened to some music for a while and i seen the blue ford that i put together on his dresser so i was like 'thats mine, i see you got it painted' and he's like 'yea but you cant have it' then he put it up so i couldn't reach it and i was like 'fine you can have it then!' there's SOOO much more good memories to say about Nick he's a GREAT kid and a TRUE Cowboy!
~*God Bless Nick Peters*~
Cowboy up!!
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's Neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska-student at Bishop Neumann
Posted 04/27/2006
Dear Nick,
As I read all the notes from friends and family, the tears flowed freely down my face. Not just for the tragic loss of a young man much too soon, but for the memory of a boy who touched the lives of so many people in such a profound way. You truly were what everyone has said: sweet, charming, respectful and funny. I still remember meeting you for the first time. Welcoming you into our family was such an easy thing to do for me because of the kind of person you were. I remember being so amazed over the fact that you treated your Mom and sister so kindly and that you seemed to genuinely love being around them. You immediately welcomed my brother into your family as well and I will always love you for that. Not many teenagers feel that way about their family and I hope I'm lucky enough to have my son be as proud of us as you were yours. So many lives will be altered forever because of you and I hope you know that a piece of you will travel with me always. You were truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed (and loved) forever.
Love,
Aunt Jill
Jill MacMillan
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles
Posted 04/28/2006
My tears of sadness mixed with tears of joy, as I read all the testimonies of the many lives you have touched,remind me of the day in Las Vegas That your Mother and Danny wed. Your eyes were welling up in tears and I hugged you and ask if you were okay. You assured me that you were and that the tears were of joy for you Mothers happiness but they were also tears of sadness because you hurt for your Dad and wanted to see him happy.
I' glad that you were able to witness that wish come true with your Dad's marriage to Sarah.
One of the proudest moments that I remember, as a Grandmother, was you coming home on the school bus fully attired in your Cowboy up attire, and within 5 minutes, coming down the stairs in your work grubbies , jumping on your bike to make it to work on time.
One of the last times I saw you was in February, and you had been elected to wash the dishes that evening. I will forever chuckle at the soap suds that was clear up to your elbows as you fished to find the dishes.
I loved the way you and Grandpa Mac could talk about cars and such. You were the only Grandson that shared this enthusiasm with him.
Hearing you call me Grandma Mac, giving me hugs and smiles will always be a memory of pride, love and strength.....Till we meet again...love, granma Mac
Grandma Mac
mamacmillan@yahoo.com
North Platte
Posted 04/28/2006
To My Special Angel Nick
Remembering back to the day you were born, uncle Alan, Grandpa and I waited patiently for your arrival, but evening passed and night come, Alan had to return to Lincoln for college classes the next morning. Later that night, November 4, 1990 you decided to make an appearance. Grandpa and I will never forget your Dad as he ran into the lobby, jumping so high he almost hit the ceiling, �It�s A Boy!� he blurted out with such happiness and excitement. A picture I will never be able to erase from my heart and mind.
God also blessed me with being able to care for you. I enjoyed watching you grow into a special young man. The pictures of you, God has given me over the years, are forever in my memory, stored in my heart. These memories will help to lift my spirits when I am
feeling low.
On Saturday April 8th. I come to Wahoo to watch the track meet. I wouldn�t have missed it for the world. You gave it your all and I was so proud of you. After the meet you wanted to work on Skylar�s truck, spending time with him as he was your best friend. Rightfully so, as friends are important. Your Mother and I had a good time that afternoon and the time pasted quickly. I ask your Mom to give you a call so I could tell you good-by, as I needed to return home to York. Skylar answered and said for me to stay put and he would bring you to town so you could give me a hug and tell me you loved me. A special gift from God and blessing to be able to say good-by to my wonderful grandson.
God help me to live right and stay on the narrow road so I may be worthy to meet my wonderful grandson (Cowboy Nick) in heaven.
I Love You,
Grandma Sherri
Grandma Sherri
grandpabob@alltel.net
York
Posted 05/01/2006
Nick,
You will be missed greatly by your immediate family and us who are part of your extended family. I remember you as being gentle, kind spirited and eager to please...and so polite. We will miss you at our family gatherings in Nebraska and think of you often, especially on the Fourth of July as fireworks are being shot off. Boy, you and Todd loved to do that. You loved shooting fireworks off more than eating or sleeping. Your kind spirit was clearly shown when you prayed last Christmas for our son Sean as he was about to go into the Marines. Both Terry and I cried when we were told about that. You have touched our lives and our hearts. We trust that God did draw you to Himself through the influence of the youth group you were attending. I pray your friends will also be influenced to make the most important decision of our lives here on earth, that of accepting Jesus Christ as Savior. From our earthly perspective, it seems like your life has been cut short, but God in His infinite wisdom knows the purpose for your early departure. We are left to accept that this is for the best. We will hold your memory in our hearts in the years to come.
Mary An Cooper
maryanncooper99@earthlink.net
Littleton, CO
Posted 05/03/2006
hey nick i just wanted to thank you about killing the mouse last summer in your grage when we were helping you built your bikes!!!!!!!
lol we love you and we'll miss you
jessica hedges
Posted 05/04/2006
Nick,
Hey buddy!!Sorry it haas taken me so long to write to you but i just can't believe what has happened i know a lot of people think that i was mean to you but we both know what a strong friendship we had outside of school.Your crazy and funny and always kind and i will never forget how you always told me that i can do anything that i want to and when i say i can't its not because i can't its because i won't let myself... Your family is wonderful and i loved listening to all of your Pops stories he is a wonderful person and your family is great they love you and we all miss you very much.. I hate not hearing you or seeing you at lunch i know we didn't talk much in school but i still miss you.. The late night rides on your bike.. lol well bud i wish there was more to say but i just ain't very good at sayin this but hey i will be seein you around someday and when that day comes i will forever hold you in my heart i love you Nick and miss you bunchs....
Justine Wood
justinemaldaner8@hotmail.com
Student
1124 north cottonwood
Posted 05/08/2006
it's been one month today since Nick has been up in heaven with God. He probably has almost everyone up there in a cowboy hat and all of the other accsesories!! I MISS NICK SOOOO MUCH!!!! HE WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR, FRIEND, COWBOY, KID, He was GREAT in everything he did! I hope he's up there now riding a bull! I will miss you ALOT more Nick!
Cowboy Up
Love Ya Lots
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, N
Posted 05/09/2006
Nick Honey,
Today it's been a month since God Touched your earthly life in a very special way, taking you on a journey that only we as humans can imagine or dream about.
Through all of this, we who are left behind must trust in the Lord, letting his love comfort us filling the emptiness we have in our hearts.
As today drew to a close, grandpa and I took a ride out of town, when a spring shower come upon us. It only lasted a short time and when the sky begin to clear, a beautiful rainbow appeared. Gods handy work, Nick. I'm sure you enjoyed the rainbow first hand.
We Will Forever Love You So Much.
Grandpa & Grandma
Grandma Sherri
meibob@alltel.net
York
Posted 06/01/2006
My quality time with Nick all started at his great grandmother (Mabel Murpheys) funeral, which we all attended. After the service my wife and I went to visit with grandpa Bob and grandma Sherri Murphey and his mother Kelly. Durning the conversation grandpa Bob said Nick was fascinated with trucks, always talking about them and maybe being able to go for a ride someday. No problem was our response. I told Nick to get a small bag of necessities and go home with us that same evening.
I can't remember every stop along our way, but I can remember how taken Nick was at the Morton Salt Plant in Hutchinson, Kansas. The dock foreman thought Nick was a fine young man, giving him salt and pepper shakers produced by the company.
Nick so enjoyed the top bunk in the truck, sleeping there, as I drove through the night.
Mary and I never had much of a chance to see Nick after that as his mother picked him up as soon as we returned, but he will never be forgotten by Mary and myself.
Forever
Richard Quick
Trucker
Geneva
Posted 06/07/2006
Remember
Remember when we were best bros
All those times in the snow
Remember the summers, spring�s, and falls
When you and I had a ball
Your drawings were amazing
All worth appraising
The fun times I remember now
I stand here and say wow
You and I were good friends
I'm sorry it had to end
The life you lived was full of love
Now your soul fly�s with a dove
With Christ in heaven is where you are
You could have gotten so far
We�ll remember you forever
You were so clever
Remember when�
By: Caleb Hanke
In loving memory of Nick Peters
my best friend forever.
Caleb Hanke
Posted 06/07/2006
Dearest Nick,
You were the only great grandson I'll ever have. A gracious gift from God.
God, allowed us to know you and love you and watch you grow for fifteen wonderful year.
To have special memories to keep forever like a picture of you in your dads boots, happy times at Christmas, the 4th of July and other special celebrations.
To see you mature into a wonderful teenager with new interests and dreams.
God's plan for you changed on April 8th of 2006. He took our dearest treasure!
You are deeply missed by all but we have faith that someday we will meet again.
I Love You,
Grandma June
June (Bug) Cooper
Retired
York, NE
Posted 06/09/2006
It's been 2 months today since Nick has been up in heaven with God. I'm sure he is ridin bulls or tell everyone to become a cowboy or cowgirl! WE LOVE U NICK u were the best friend anyone could have ill never forget the FUN AND AWESOME times we had. It doesn't feel like u r gone. U were truly a true cowboy. U and coffee u always drank it. U had a awesome 15 years I remember u telling me about how u r gonna fix up your truck and i would be jealous of u because u would have a better truck/car then me! I LOVE U AND WILL NEVER FORGET U ;) Save me a place up there and also good race 2 months ago 3rd is good for ur first time running.
LOVE U NICK ALWAYS AND FOREVER
To a true urban cowboy
UNKOWN
Posted 06/18/2006
Hi Everyone, It�s been a long 2 months, and 10 days since Nick was taken into Heaven. I just want to share a memory I have of Nick. I can�t seem to get the last memory of him out of my mind� ��We were at lunch at school the day before the accident. We were setting there at lunch talking about my graduation, and how I will be going to college. We were talking about how Steffes, and Peters, were going to be the only cowboys at my graduation party, and how they were going to make sure I had fun. I also told Nick, that my birthday was that up coming Thursday on the 13th. I remember when he told me that he hoped I would have a great birthday, and he wouldn�t forget to say happy birthday to me. The weird thing about lunch that day was that, we were all setting there having conversations, and I couldn�t stop looking at Nick�s eyes. I couldn�t stop looking at him, and I was thinking about how he was so respectful, and trusting he was. And a weird feeling came over me, like it was the last time I�d ever talk to him, or see him again. I thought nothing of it. And all that day I couldn�t stop saying hi, and asking how he was, and how he was so cool. And the last thing I said to him was, �Hey Peters, have a good weekend! See ya later!� And they last thing I seen was a BIG smile on his face, telling me the same, and a Belt Buckle shining in my face.�� I will never forget Nick, and when I found out that he was gone, I didn�t want to believe it. It�s been 2 months and 3 days, and he is still sorely missed. So much has changed since he�s been gone. Maybe for the best. It�s hard to get over this still after a few months, but Nick was a precious gift to all of us, and we don�t want to let go. But what we can do is let it be, and know that he will live on inside all of us. Take Care Everyone! Angela Schirmer
Angela Schirmer
Student
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Posted 06/26/2006
Hey Nick. I really miss you man!!! You were like a brother to me and we have some very fond memories. The last time i saw you, your grandpa Murphey took us out to the shooting range with your .22 and we shot some bottles and stuff. I remember you laughing at me, because i was running in the ditch picking up bottles while your grandpa just kept on driving. And when we were hanging out in Bradshaw, you had your rope and you started swinging it and told me to run. I did, but it didn't do much good, i didn't think that you were going to be that good, but when you got into that cowboy thing you were determined to be all that you could be, and you were. I will never forget growing up in grade school, you had so many friends, and you always had a smile on your face. You were so excited when you got your Ford, you loved those powerstrokers. You were saying you'd get me a cheap pick-up and help me restore it so we could go cruising the strip here in York together. You loved those model cars too, you had tons of collectibles in your room. Good times!!!!! I miss you so much, Kari and i are trying to plan something special for you. All of us in York really miss you man!!!!!
Michael Merrill
Posted 06/30/2006
Hey Nick,It's been a long time without you being here. It hasn't been easy at all. I wish I could still sit in front of you and still tell you that you are annoying. Even though you never were. No matter how many times we told eachother to shut up or get away we knew it wasn't anything to take personal.
During History you told me to help you stop cussing and you told me to keep track of how much you had to pay me by the end of the year for cussing. Well Nick you got up to $16.50..haha. We had some good times in history and algebra and pe. I wish we could've had more then just those couple. Don't worry Nick you won't be forgotten ever.
Love you so much Hilary Lynn Plybon
Hilary Plybon
iam_a_hottie05@hotmail.com
Posted 07/05/2006
hey nick i miss you. i just wont be the same without you. see you soon.
Caleb Hanke
lildude_ch@yahoo.com
Posted 07/15/2006
Nick honey-
You are so missed, we love you so much. We have been working so hard to make a difference to others. Every day I wake up thinking of you and every night I go to bed thinking of you knowing I'm a little closer to seeing you again soon. Life seems so raw sometimes and other times I know you would want us to be happy. We are doing the best we can to be happy but, we sure miss you oh so very much.
Mom
Wahoo, NE
Posted 08/06/2006
well nick.....just look at all these ppl who miss you...i wonder what u guys have planned for all these ppl...just make it good buddy. i jsut want u to kno.....that i think about u more than any person i have ever known...now and forever...i just wanted you to know that i loved u than, i love you now, and i always will love you. just remember that u are my cowboy now, forever and always.........:your one and only----big sis
Kari
Posted 09/05/2006
Hey Nick hows it goin up there? i cant stop thinking about you!! i miss you a LOT!!! i listen to a lot more of country music now than i ever did because of you!! i like it!!
well ttyl
Luv Ya
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
lindsey osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 10/18/2006
WOW! its already been over half of a year since Nick died, and i MISS him like CRAZY!! i think about him everyday and still cry about it but i am happy that he is in a better place up there with God!!! he probably already has all/most of the people up their in cowboy uniform!!
I LOVE YOU NICK!!!!
I MISS YOU!!
Cowboy-up
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
lindsey osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 10/27/2006
I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday buddy. Like I know that you have a new birthday now. We were looking through pictures last night and ran across some from 2002 that we didn't know that we had. I wanted you to know how proud we were of you and how in just four years you grew from a little boy to a man. I want our memories to last a lifetime and hope someday we can make new ones. I am so glad you were a mammas boy sure miss you honey. Love you always. MOM
mom
kelly.macmillan@mwarep.org
Posted 12/14/2006
I met Nick once. I met him at a party! He was by far the coolest guy at the party. We actually kareoked to Garth Brooks together. It was the most amazing night of my life. I'll always miss him!
Beth
Beth Bene
katcountryfan@hotmail.com
Student
Omaha NE
Posted 12/15/2006
Nick,
Every time I think of you one of two things happen. I either start laughing at the fun moments we had or I start crying at all the ones we never will. I miss you like crazy and I keep praying that you are happy and smiling down on all of us. I miss you like crazy! Get r done! I can't wait until that day when I get to kareoke with you again! I love you.
Love
Beth Bene'
Beth Bene
katcountryfan@hotmail.com
Student
Omaha NE
Posted 12/15/2006
Well Christmas is almost here and it is hard to believe that we will be having it without you. I know that you are celebrating it in the way we all want to celebrate it. We got out the Christmas things this last weekend and mom hung your sock up knowing that I can't fill it with the sunflower seeds, and beef jerky but, can fill it with the memories that you left for us to cherish forever. It seems like you are so far away sometimes but, I know that you really are closer than it feels. God we miss you Nick! We love you so much.
Mom
kelly.macmillan@mwarep.org
Wahoo
Posted 01/13/2007
wow! i cant believe its already been over 9 months!! i miss you Terribly!!!! i would give ANYTHING for you to come back!!! :'( i really mean that!! i miss not being able to see you working on your truck... or probably now you would have your dream truck...red Ford F250 7.3 Diesel Stroker
~*Lindz*~
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
student (Bishop Neumann)
wahoo
Posted 02/08/2007
wow its been 10 months already... i cant believe it! i've miss you SOO incredibly much!!
i cant wait to see you again!
~*Cowboy up*~
XOXO
-->Lindsey Osmera<--
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
stdent at Bishop Neumann
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 03/02/2007
Nick and i happened to be more like brothers or best friends is what most would call it. But we did everything together. I mean everything. He happened to be at my house and in our suv when it happend. We have so many good moments in our time together. I could not even post all them even if my life depended on it. Cause everytime i was with Nick it was a good moment. I never thought I would have to face that bad day ever in my life. I never in my life thought i would be helpin plan his funeral i was more so thinkin i would help plan his wedding or his 18th birthday or something stupid like that. But i guess life is full of fate. I had to find that out the hard way. It eats at me a lot and sometimes it gets the best of me but i guess you got to just live on the way he would want us to as hard as that is it's got to be done. Well that is all i got to say now. I will post some stories later on. RIP buddy. Miss and love you tons
Skylar Steffes
paintball_boy_020202@hotmail.com
Wahoo Nebraska
Posted 03/14/2007
Well, Nick I am ready to share this story with you now.. The day before your funeral Kyle asked me if I was going, I said no I can;t go to a kids funeral that was a great person like Nick, he was a lil upset with me but then we got into another fight cuz he said What you won't go to mine? I said honey you will be going to mine not us yours, he stood and argued with me for about 1/2 hr and so I finally said fine but they will have to sedate me..but....I got the last word in and Nick you remember how Ky always had the last word.. I said he would be an old man going to my funeral first. And he did ride in a trunk of a car to get to yours cuz all your friends cars were full, i later found out and was so mad that someone could have hit them from behind. Now he is up there with you and Nathan. The three of you better be staying out of trouble and I am sure you are trying to make Ky a cowboy but I am sure it;s not working, maybe Nathan will try... I have so many memories of you from things Kyle always told me like breaking up that fight last day of 8th grade and I spoke to you shortly after about it and all you did was laugh... Nick please show our other loved ones around, Kyle gets lost easily, yes he was a mommas boy too and so was Nathan so rope em up cowboy and show them the fun to live in eternity.. We Love you all and miss you...
Ms.Chris Clark
para
Whaoo High
Posted 04/04/2007
hey Nick hows it going up there? i saw your baby brother yesterday!! he is SOO adorable!! i also saw your memory box! when i saw it i got teary eyed. i LOVE your track shoes by the way!! Gavin's room (your room) is soo cute! i like the jungle theme! i dont really need to be telling you this because you see it every day when your watching over all of us! and you know it was hard for your mom to go through all of your things. when i was up there with Kari Jalowski (the person who you guys bought the house from) i saw that glass case and it had your car models in it! and i saw the one that we put together on your kitchen table and it was the white ford that i asked you to paint blue for me and you painted it but you never gave it back and when i asked for it back you just put it on top of your self in your room and i couldnt reach it unless i stood on your bed but you were standing over there! but i didnt really care! i remember when we put all of those together! we were sitting at your kitchen table and Kelly was playing the piano! she was playing a Lion King song! and at the same time we were both like wow! she's good! we were always thinking the same things in our heads and one of us would say it and the other would be like i was just gunna say that! and remember when we were playing Bohimian Horeshoes, you threw the "horeshoe" and it hit crystal in the head and she went inside and when i went in and got her she had a HUGE bruse on her forehead! and then after that i think you went and hung out with Skylar Steffes because he was over talking with Tyler Hedges. you and Steffes always were together you were like brothers that couldnt be seperated! i would see you guys driving around town all the time and wave to you and you would wave back and sometimes Skylar would honk. I've had SOO MANY good memories with you, Nick! i want to thank you for all of the great memories we shared! i know you are living a much better life now with God in heaven! keep watching over us, Nick!
I LOVE YOU!!
Cowboy Up!
Lindsey Osmera
lindsey osmera
student (Bishop Neumann)
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 04/10/2007
Hey There Cowboy, (My Personal Hero)
Grandpa is here to say how much we all love and miss you.
I told our pastor, there will never be a way I can understand
everything Jesus and God went through for us, but I know
something of the terrible pain he must have felt. It is the
fact Jesus lives that gives us the strength to keep us
going. Because he lives, we know we will see you again.
They say time will heal the hurt and the good memories
will remain. I can say one thing for sure Nick, they are right
about the memories, as we have all talked, frequently about
all the great times and memories we shared. It does make us
feel better, for a short time, but the terrible pain of our loss, always
returns.
We all realize, we are not alone with our feelings as there
are so many families suffering with their own loses and I have
to tell you our hearts go out to them because it is equally as
hard for them.
The one single thing, that has been driven home to me, this past
year, is how you are remembered by everyone, whose life you
touched. Not just your family Nick, but I have received messages
from around the world. Yes, really, I even received a message from
a man in Singapore and several from both coasts here in the United
States.
I want you to know how very proud you would be of your sister.
Megan has made us all proud this past year with her good grades.
Of course we are trying to support her as much as we can. She
really is a great sister, but then you already knew that.
On the other hand, please ask God if you can’t reach down and
give your Mom a kiss, as she is hurting so badly.
Well Nick (Dude), please know, on this Easter day, how very much we love
you and miss you.
God Be With You Until We Can All Be Together Again.
Cowboy Up!
Grandpa Bob and Grandma Sherri
Grandpa Bob
Grandpa
York
Posted 04/11/2007
Well it has been a year and I am almost numb on how fast it has gone.
I really miss you buddy. You meant so much to me. What ever the case Sky told me the track meet was this Saturday and was hoping that I could attend. I am going to try to be there for some of it anyway. Your bench is going to be at the track soon. Sunday was so very hard but, thanks to your friend Sky we had some laughs and some tears over a ice cream at dairy queen. All I can say is thank you for being you. I would like to share with you the poem that I wrote for you my young cowboy.
Riding in the heavens above.
Roping the stars with love.
Holding a place in our hearts, that we will never part.
Closer to you everyday.
Sweetheart we are on our way.
Hold us close to your heart Nick. Don't forget us! We love you so much. I know that you know about your brother Gavin believe me when I say that he will get to know you and your impressions that you left on our hearts.
Please remember me baby. I just look for the day I can hold you in my arms once more.
Love you for an eternity.
Mom
Mom
Financial Advisor
Wahoo
Posted 06/01/2007
Nick you always told me to listen to my heart. I never got to say goodbye. I remember when i went to school out there you would always say hi to me. you made me realize i had a life. i never got to tell you that i love you very much. i could never put my feelings for you into words. But thank you for changing my life. God makes miracles for a reason and you were my miracle!
Thank you
anonymous
anonymous
carter lake, ia
District and Community Mourn Another Tragic Student Loss
WHS Loses a Caring, Positive Role Model from Its Freshman
Class
April 09, 2006
Students of Wahoo Public Schools are once again trying to
come to grips with the sorrow of another tragic loss. WHS
Freshman Nick Peters was fatally injured in a one-car rollover
accident on Saturday evening, April 8, on a county road north
and east of Wahoo.
Nick was the son of Kelly and James MacMillan of Wahoo, and
Howard Peters of Bradshaw, Nebraska, and the brother of
Megan Peters, a fifth grader at Wahoo Elementary. Nick also
has a step-brother, Sean MacMillan, an eighth grader at Wahoo
Middle School, and a step-sister, Samantha MacMillan, a third
grader in Valley.
Nick was known for his care-free personality; someone who was
kind to everyone. Nick was actively involved on the WHS track
team, and was a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes). He also had a passion for anything country-western,
including music and clothing. Nick was well-known for always
being decked out in his favorite cowboy boots, hat and belt
buckle.
Nick's other passion was auto mechanics. Nick's ultimate goal
was to someday purchase a red Ford F250 7.3 Diesel Stroker,
but in the meantime he settled for a rusty red older model Ford
F250, which he was in the process of remodeling.
One of Nick's former middle school teachers, John Harris,
commented that God must have been in need of a mechanic.
Wahoo school counselors and staff, along with supportive help
from area schools and local pastors, will be available in the
Wahoo High School Commons area this evening (Sunday, April
9) from 5:00-8:00 p.m., and in the Board Room on Monday, April
10 throughout the day. Students are openly invited to take
advantage of this resource to assist in the grieving process.
There will be a visitation and two services, all taking place at the
First Presbyterian Church at 981 W. 15th Street in Wahoo. The
visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12, from 4:00-7:00 p.
m. Immediately following the visitation at 7:00 p.m. will be a
tribute service. This service is designated primarily for students
and staff. There will be a traditional service, also at First
Presbyterian, on Thursday morning, April 13, at 10:30 a.m.
This article will be updated as new details become available.
Anyone who wishes to share thoughts or fond memories of Nick
may add his/her comments to this article below, either by
attaching a "Feedback" to this page, or by sending an e-mail to
dprivett@esu2.org
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Sam Timm & Danielle Shukis: "Something you need to know
about Nick Peters . . . Coffee. He loved coffee! On the April 8
Wahoo track meet Nick was walking around the track with a big
cup of Burger King coffee and Cookies and Cream sugar mix.
Those boots! He would always tuck his jeans down in his pants
after track practice and walk around with his shoes untied.
That ugly cow-hide billfold. He would never have to worry about
people taking his wallet because no one would touch that thing.
We love you Nick."
Courtney Clifford: "I remember the day we had a snow day and
Kari and I called Nick to go to BK with us. We ended up getting
stuck in there for an hour. He had to go to work even though he
didn't want to. Another one was when Kari, Nick, Dustin, and I
were walking around and Kari and I went and hid from him. He
saw me dash out of a tree and we heard him yell 'hey, found
them!". Then he started running after us screaming at us to get
back to him. In 8th grade when he first started to dress up as a
cowboy, I remember saying to him, 'hey Nick, what'd you do, get
hit with the cowboy up stick?' There are too many other
memories to name."
Molly Jones: "I remember when you were complaining about not
having anything to do in study hall, so Mrs. Snyder called Mrs.
Shanahan and told her to make you study your English. So
everyday she made you study and you wound up being the only
one in our small but mighty English class to get an 'A'. And I
remember in P.E. how you walked around with your long sock
rolled down because you had on boots. And of our basketball
games, how it was more pushing and shoving than actual
playing basketball. And how you really wanted to go cow tipping.
I am not sure if you ever did, but I hope you get to up there in
heaven. Cowboy up Nick (don't hit others with your cowboy up
stick. Heaven only needs one rural cowboy)."
Cassie Buckmaster: "Go get cow. I'll miss ya. Love ya."
Justine Wood: "The one memory I will forever have in my heart is
the night you came over and you had fixed your ride, so I walked
out there and you had duct-taped your seat together just so you
could give me the ride of my life! We tried out your new ride and
we made it half way down the street, and it broke, and you said
'[darn] I knew I should have put more duct tape there!' It was the
best ten-second ride of my life, even though you didn't know
whether you wanted to be a cowboy or a little gangster! By the
end of the night your do rag was off and your cowboy hat was on.
No matter how mean someone was to you, you always found a
place in your heart to love them! We love you, and no one will
forget how big your heart was!"
Dustin Jirovsky: "I remember when you got your truck. You loved
that thing. You never wanted to leave that thing. I remember that
day during the summer and you fell into that trailer and hurt your
leg. Yesterday when I played paintball it was awesome. Your
gun worked great! I wish you would have been there. I remember
you, Drew, Colten, and I in life skills would never do any work
and we had so much fun. It will never be as much fun without
you. I will never forget you."
Janelle Jansa: "I remember when me and him were in first period
together. We never worked. He always told me when he gets his
Big Red Truck he was gonna take me shopping. He even said I
could drive it!"
Amy O'Sullivan: "I remember just about a week and a half ago at
the track meet. You, me, Ashley, and Skylar were talking bout . .
. well, you know what. And when everyone else was out doing
their events, we sat and ate chocolate chip teddy grams. That
was fun! We weren't close friends, but this year, you and me
became friends. P.E. is gonna be boring and algebra is gonna
be quiet! I'll pray for you, your family, and all the friends you had.
And you said you'd come pull weeds for me. When I that chore in
the summer, I'll think of you."
Jordan Triplett: "I remember the first time you played SLAM-
BALL. You had on your cowboy boots, and you were so out-of-
shape. By the time you got done you were dying of thirst and
you ran to our hose and drank, and a bug flew in your mouth. It
was sooo funny!!"
Kyle Willis: "I remember when you, Sean, and me always went
out and shot the bow and arrow. Then we went to go and shoot
some squirrels out of trees. We almost got one. Good times."
Matt Tomjack: "Nick man . . . I guess this cancels our plans for
the summer? What all did we have planned besides fishing,
getting me decked out in cowboy gear, and lookin forward to the
truck pull? Man . . . who am I supposed to pull pranks on at the
Niobrara now? Maybe I'll have to head to the fort . . . buy myself
a hat, in your memory of course. Remember when would spend
all of our study hall thinking of ways to make a boring class fun?
Haha, we had some good ones. Dude . . . we're gonna miss you,
but I'm sure you and Tim are gonna be having some fun . . ."
Barb Shanahan, WHS Instructor: "Nick Peters was one of the
most kind, soft-spoken, warm-hearted students I have ever had
the pleasure of having in class. There wasn't a day that went by,
that I didn't look forward to seeing him. I never, ever saw him in a
bad mood or without a smile on his face. Even if he was
complaining, usually about Ms. Schmidt and myself making him
study, he did so with a smile on his face, and then he would
apologize for complaining! He was polite and showed respect to
everyone around him. It is going to be extremely difficult without
him. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his parents, family, fellow
teachers, and friends."
Elizabeth Harders: "I will never forget you, Nick. Study Hall was
so quiet today without you. I miss talking to you, laughing, and
teasing. You always gave me a hard time for being a blonde. I
remember how much fun we had driving around that one night,
just talking and listening to music in what you called my
'grandma car'. I wish we could have driven around one last time.
p.s. Sorry I wasn't able to take you to Pizza Hut on your Sweet
16 like I promised. I miss and love you lots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
My hero is a cowboy.
Grandpa Bob (Murphey): "In reviewing the Wahoo Public
Schools web site, I am blown away by the wisdom of the many
classmates of my grandson and my personal hero.
We are being told by many that our educational system in this
country is behind and we need to bring it up to speed. I on the
other hand know these kids are among the brightest people in
the world. You see, it is we adults that are to fault. We are so
busy satisfying our own egos, we don't take the time to listen
and share with our own children.
We would rather give them gadgets to keep them occupied and
out of our way so we can go on feeding our egos and watching
the income reducer - You know it is otherwise called a TV.
Empty and false promises made by we adults to our children are
dream killers. For example: 'Go on honey, we'll do it this
weekend . . . Really, oh I am sorry, we'll do it next weekend.'
Remember, the definition for ego is 'edging God out.'
For you kids, I want you to know how much Nicholas always
bragged on you. He really did. We talked often about how much
all of you mattered to him.
I challenge each and everyone of you to put God first in your life,
get your focus and vision for the future, listen to your mentors
(your teachers) and become the successful leaders of tomorrow
we know you are. Don't be sorry for us, but rather love each
other enjoying the sunshine of life. Treasure your time together
because in the end only your love will stand the test of time.
Being a grandpa, to Nicholas, is the greatest reward God has
ever given me. I pray that I am worthy and that Nicholas knows
it."
Stephanie Swanson: "I'm really sorry about what happened and I
know that you and my brother were good friends, and I'm sorry!
My family and I will miss you dearly and we're thinking and
praying for you and your family!"
Ashley Seefeld (Bishop Neumann): "I'll never forget the last time I
really actually hung out with Nick. It was at the fair, far too long
ago. I was standing in front of the 'octopus' with some people,
and here Nick comes walkin' over, and my friend (Kelly Bouc)
said with much approving enthusiasm: 'What happened to Nick?!
It looks like he got run over by a cowboy steamroller!!' . . . He
was wearing his white cowboy hat of course, his belt buckle, and
his jeans tucked into his boots as always . . . and I remember his
shirt very clearly for some reason. It was a light yellow and light
blue plaid shirt, with metallic white snaps for the buttons. I want
to get one just like it. My only regret is not spending enough time
with you Nick. God what I would give to sit on someone's front
porch, just wasting the night away with you right there again . . .
just once more. We had some good times, but not nearly
enough. He'll be truly missed . . . far more than any words could
possibly begin to describe."
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Posted 04/09/2006 Nick was a great guy, a true cowboy at
heart, he would talk to anybody to make them smile or just to
chat. He was a really good kid I'm ganna miss that cowboy so
much.
Nick i love you and i know your in a good place and i'll pray for
you.
RIP cowboy...
Caitlin Watts
student
Wahoo,Ne
Posted 04/10/2006 "I will never forget the night when we were at
Megan and Rachael's house and we were all hanging out and
we look and here you come one your little bike with your Mario
shirt on it was so funny. I will never forget that day, and i also will
never forget you and your cowboyness. I will pray for you forever
and always"
COWBOY UP
I miss you
Love Nicollette
Nicollette Prohaska
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick was kind and friendly to everyone he
met. He would walk up and talk to anyone that would listen to
him. He really admired and looked up to Skylar. Im gonna miss
you Nick a.k.a Cowboy Junior! Love ya and we all know that you
are in a better place now! Your with Timmy! Guess Timmy
needed someone to help look after us all
anonymous
Wahoo High school student
Posted 04/10/2006 I remember Nick as always being a great
guy. He was always a happy man. He would never have a
problem with everyone. He loved being a cowboy. Him and
Steffes were like best of friends being cowboys. I still remember
driving around together (lol virgl, gulliksen, and peters). Nick
may be gone physically, but he will always be with us in our
hearts. Nick will always be looking down on us. Take care Nick,
your in a good place now! P.S nick, Someday maybe someone
like Dutch and I will restore your truck have it in rememberance
of you
Ryan Truax
Posted 04/10/2006 i always will remember nick, him and that
cowboy hat i swear was only off during school other times he
had it on his head, i will always remember how in algebra he
would make some smart comments make us laugh, now algebra
wont b the same with out him, ill miss that cowboy a lot, he will
always b with us in our memories and in our hearts.
bryant bartek
wahoo student
weston
Posted 04/10/2006 Its so weird. last weekend laughin with him
singin save a horse ride a cowboy with you ridin in between
tomjack and i then the call and ur gone from us forever. Nick we
all miss you u touched us all. we love you man. save us a spot in
heaven.
Tyler Virgl
Posted 04/10/2006 What can I say about Nick. He was a true
friend. I remember when I made a presentation in life skills class
and gave all the kids grading sheets to grade me, Nick asked to
see my binder so he could grade that, saying, "I always do the
best for my friends." That was Nick, always doing the best for his
friends. He will be missed.
Joe Dobesh
Posted 04/10/2006 Nich oh Nick i can't believe im writing to you
like this its just not right.Life isn't supposed to be like this. You
were to young to crazy to good of a guy to not be able to grow
up. I remember when you would come into 8th period algabra
even though that wasn't your class period. You would sit behind
me raise your hand up real high and say "Miss.Schmidt I don't
get this, I don't like math and math don't like me!" You could
always lighten up the mood no matter what the situation. Last
week i saw you at FCA last week, you sat in the back not to
close to anyone. I could tell you were there for the right reason. I
know that your sitting up in heaven telling everyone whats been
going on down here lately. I promise that when i get up there
we'll go rid'in for hours and hours. I'll watch you ride in the best
rodeo of your life and you'll be the champion. Even though
everyone made fun of you for living in town and being the wanna-
be cowboy you had the Heart of a cowboy and when you get
down to it thats all that matters. Your heart was pure gold room
for everybody. You'll always be in my heart. And when i get in my
truck every morning i'll know that your right there next to me. And
when i get on my horse I'll say a prayer for you. When the blows
i know thats your way of kicking me in the butt. Don't worry about
your friends and family we're taking great care of them. Kari well
Kari isn't doing so well be neither is anyone else at this point
we're all holding hands and hugging each other so she'll be just
fine. I love you Nick you will live on in everyones hearts. I love
you and miss you. Ride on cowboy...ride on.
Jaclyn
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick I will miss you and I wish I could still talk
to you
Kreig Lacey
student
Wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick,(aka-cowboy)
you still have to give me that ride. ive got the horses. now its up
to u to make it up to me. Nick and i planned on going for a day
long ride. well i guess im going to have to wate a while. unless
he has the horses ready up there for me. it is gunna be a long
time. im prayin for ur family Nick. i love u
shelby
(aka- nicks cowgirl)
shelby partridge
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick was one of the first people I met when I
moved here. I'd always see him going so fast on that old fashion
bike of his...before he went redneck that is.... He came up and
started talking to me when I was walking with some friends...
come to find out his little brother Sean had the biggest crush on
me. I loved getting into arguments with this kid because of how
he misused his English. Im going to miss him so much and our
lunch at school will never be the same... I love you nick and we
will miss you SO much. God Bless
Cassie Nicholls
student
school
Posted 04/10/2006 well nick, seems we never got to work on
that 66' mustang that my brother got. I remember when I told you
about it and you said you would come and help restore it, even
though half the parts were in the trunk, you didnt care you just
said "well we better get to work."
P.S. I hope you put that engine i gave you to good use
ben
ben pokorny
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, You were and are the greatest friend I
could ever EVER ask for. We miss you so much, and I just wish I
could see you one last time. You said you be there to see me on
my birthday, well seems like I will be seeing you sleeping in
peace on that day. You wanted to wish me happy birthday, and
just seeing you for the last time will be the greatest birthday
present ever, just knowing that you are in peace with God. Your
probably up there looking down on us telling us to be happy. It's
hard being without you. I never really knew you until this year.
And this year at school we became bestfriends, and I am so
honored to have had you as a friend, and to have you in my life.
It's been hard, but nothing is easy just like we said once before.
Life can stink at times, but just hanging out having fun was what
all of us held on too. You are the greatest cowboy I ever will
know. You were there to talk to. And knowing that you were
someone to laugh with and talk with. Is something I will forever
treasure in my heart. You are a legend, and you will always be a
legend. Because you have your buds like me, Skylar, Pete, and
the rest of the gang. We had some fun times just hanging out
laughing. We all miss you so very much, and I hope that you will
be there to watch over me, and say "Angela be careful, hey what
you doing?" Just to help me along the way. You were the coolest
dang cowboy I knew, I just can't believe your not here. And after
this weekend of thinking you'd never come back... It took me a
while to understand you right there with me, just like after track
practice taking ya home. You were right there with me, and
everytime I get in my car to go, I think of you, put on my seatbelt,
then I take a moment and look over, and your right there. Just
like you were once before. And I pray to God that you stay there,
right next to me like you were before. I miss you so so very much
Nick. Gosh You were awesome and always will be. God needs a
mechanic like you who can draw. And teach ya how to finally
dance without looking like a fool. :P I miss ya Nick. I miss ya a
lot, and I realize now that you never left, you were always right
there, and you live on all of our hearts. It's just hard not seeing
you and hearing your voice. I've lost a really true friend, BUT
only in a phyiscal sense, because you will always remain in my
heart forever to come, and when I'm older with kids, I will tell
them about the Cowboy Nick I knew my Senior Year. I love ya
Nick, Wait for me in heaven ok? ok.
Angela Schirmer
Posted 04/10/2006 I guess all I can really say is we love Nick
and miss him very much. It's very hard to loose someone that
you haven't talked to much. It's hard because now you wonder
what it could've been like. I hope that if anyone was ever mean
to Nick regrets it because you never really know what you have
lost until it's gone. But I think nick is where he needs to be right
now....he's being the best cowboy up there, that he can be! RIP
Cowboy
Benishia Siemer
Posted 04/10/2006 Hey we just want you to know that all of us
over here at mead that knew Nick are mourning his loss he really
was a great person he cared about everyone and he always
loved them cars and trucks....WE ALL MISS YOU NICK
Mead Students
Mead
Posted 04/10/2006 I Remember he first thing i thought when my
brother told me was oh No not again this as to be a dream then i
started wondering how Skylar was and Sean. I started crying but
still didnt want to. After whatching him run at the track meet i
could belive i has just talk to him a little bit ago how could this
happen. But i relized god has a plan for all of us even if we dont
like it . His Work here was done and now hes in a better place
looking down on us
Sam Westover
WMS
Wahoo NE
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, there were so many things that
everybody including me didn't say. i always thought you were
gona end up a TRUE cowboy. the good news is, that you did.
everyone knew that deep down somewhere. all i can say is im
sorry for the things i said or didn't say.
love amy
p.s. have fun up there cowboy!!!
Amy O'Sullivan
student
wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 Everyday at lunch the same thing: Alex hows
it goin'. Response: Fine, hows it goin' Nickster. Response: Not
bad. Won't be the same without you.
Alex Callan
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, there is so many great things about
you! You always had a positive attitude..(well not when it comes
down to you doing math).. I'll never forget the times we sat in
math class just talkin about stupid stuff and gettin in trouble by
ms.schmidt. Algebra is not going to be the same because we
wont hear you talk about how much you hate math or talkin
about what your doing this weekend.I guess you wont be gettin
hit with the cowboy up stick! We'll miss you so much! Have Fun
Cowboy! I'll see you sooner or later.. Love Courtney
Courtney Clifford
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick....i'll never forget the first day you came
to wahoo public....u walked in the science room in your mario
t'shirt, gym shirts and your flamin' converse....we laughed at you
cuz we thought u were a nerd but come to find out you were one
of the coolest kids in school....i'll never forget you and i'll miss
you tons
Brittany Barker
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, I will never forget how you were always
in a good mood, even if everyone else was in a bad mood you
would do somthing to cheer them up and make them laugh. I
remember just last week when we were talking in class, I cant
seem to believe that you are gone i just cant. You were just here
on Friday and now your gone. I'm gonna miss you so much!
Love Brittany
Brittany Schwartz
School
Wahoo Nebraska
Posted 04/10/2006 Hey cowboy, sure wish we had more time
together. You were one of the coolest and sweetest cowboys I
knew. You taught me how to let lose, have fun ,and just enjoy
life. I'm ganna miss ya so much. I'm prayin for u and ur family.
COWBOY UP!
another mead student
Posted 04/10/2006 We, all guess that we did not talk that much,
but we weren't enemies. He was in our Science class always
saying, "That Ms. Kopish always saying speak English girls."
Then he would just laugh.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
"COWBOY"
LOVE ALWAYS
nancy,karen,marilyn:
Nick was probably one of the nicest guys that i have ever met. i
remember at the beginning of th year i had to take world history
and my little sister was in my class and he was too. him and
brandy were friends in middle school so i think that he thought
that he could talk to me too, just because i was his friends sister.
I used to always ask brandy why he talked to me and she would
always say that he was just nice like that and talked to everyone.
I admit at first it sort of creeped me out and then i got to know
NIck and grew to like him and his old cowboys boots. He always
had this green stuff all over his boots and i would always tell him
to go clean them or something. Another time i remember that his
red dot didn't come and pick him up so my bus picked him up. he
sat next to me and we talked the whole way to school. i could go
on and on about all the conversations that i had with him during
second period, but then i would take up way to much room. I love
you Nick and i will never forget you.
Applonia Taylor
Nick i never thought that i would be sitting here typing this. I will
MISS you SO MUCH. We had so many good times together.
The night when Megan & Skylar started dating we saw you
riding your bike up the hill and you came up to us and said "have
ya'll seen my brother" I said "Nick sit and talk with us". We had
sooo much fun that night. Then the night u went over to Cuda's
and sat in that boat & acted like you were driving lol then we
were up at my house & those people were looking @ the boat &
you said "Hey get away form my boat". Then when you and
those girls from Omaha were @ heritage inn and stpped and
talked to us then we went to BK. When you and Cara went to
homecoming. Every test in speech "Mrs. Reece i can't take this
test do you actually think I studied'. You are still alive in my mind.
I will never ever ever forget you. You had an AWESOME track
meet GOOD JOB you ran AWESOME 3rd place is good but you
shouldnt have drank that coffee you and coffee. Save a spot up
there for me. I LOVE YOU. chicyea your favorite word. We had
so many more fun nights ill never ever forget them. I LOVE YOU
NICK aka COWBOY. I never thought i would be like this agian
you will never be forgotten. You were so nice you were truly the
best you were the coolest friend ever. I have so much more to
say but i g2g lylab
see ya up there I LOVE YOU Rachael Shada
Rachael Shada
Posted 04/10/2006 Nick, hey neighbor... I can't believe I'm never
going to walk by and see you and Sean sitting on your front
porch anymore. I remember when you first moved here and me
and my sister came over to hang out. That summer was
awsome. I remember helping you with your push cart..you could
never get the steering quite right...I remember pushing you down
the 10th street hill. You lost control and wiped out. I was too
scared to do it because I didn't want to get a cut on my knee like
you, but you convinced me and I did it. Even though I wiped out
too, It was so much fun and I'll never forget it. I'll never forget
Riding on the pegs of your bike, and you teaching me tricks. I
remember I'd always steal your bike and make you watch me
"show my skills." I'll never forget playing 500 with you megan and
sam. I'll never forget sitting in your attic and talking about your
girlfriend. I'll never forget that summer nick. I'll never forget you. I
love you!
Katie Snyder
Student
Wahoo
Posted 04/10/2006 I'm really sorry I wasn't able to get to know
Nick. I haven't been to FCA lately because of ACT stuff, but I
heard that he started coming. I know he was really excited to go
on the Expo tonight. I know he was a cowboy and that he had a
very kind heart. The song, "I Can Only Imigine" comes to mind. I
will feel honored to stand up there by his casket and sing
"Sancuary".......We don't know why but God does, and he knows
best even though it's hard to understand. I'm praying for Nick's
family...God Bless...
Cassie Havelka
student
Wahoo
Posted 04/11/2006 well i had a lot of fun times with nick one
night we were in Omaha at oak view mall nick and i got chased
by the security guards the rest of the night we were at the mall.
nick and i always talked about our trucks and what we wanted to
do to both off them and we would look for stuff for each others
truck. we all miss you nick. and the thing we told each other all
the time is COWBOY UP. keep spots up their in heaven for us
cowboys.
Cody Moravec
student
mead
Cody Moravec
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick. I know we never really talked all
that much but when we did we sure had a heck of a time. I will
never forget the night when you and Skylar came and picked me
up and we all went to Omaha. I remember modeling some
clothes for you guys just for some giggles and then when i came
out of the dressing room you two were layin on the floor in the
back hidin from me! You guys made me feel stupid.. I will never
ever forget your voice and the way you always said "shooot" at
everything i said that was kinda crazy or stupid. I will never
forget the crazy night you me and Skylar had in the Wal*Mart
parkin lot! You and Skylar runnin around ropin eachother...you'd
always miss but he'd get ya and pull you down in a heartbeat
while i was laughin my butt off. But I guess that's all it takes...
One Heartbeat...I'll never forget you Nick...the great times we
had with Skylar shootin bluerock was pretty fun cuz you couldn't
figure out how to throw the darn thing so I tried to show you up
and do it better but it didnt' work and i almost hit Sky's truck with
that chip thing...o well...Nick i learned a lot from you. Your a
cowboy, a farmer, a mechanic. Thanks for the good times you
gave me. They will be stuck in my memory forver! I know i didnt
show it all that well, but I love you and you will always have a
little piece of my heart that will stick there forever. Nick wait for
me in heaven...and your teacher was right. I guess God needed
a good mechanic. Wait for me in heaven hun. I'll get there
someday to meet up with you. I promise. <3
Cadie Christiansen
Student
Yutan High
Posted 04/11/2006 I never said I’d lie in wait forever
If I died, we'd be together now
I can’t always just forget him
But i wouldnt try
sean macmillan
Posted 04/11/2006 We regret not taking the time to get a hold of
him again. We thought about it every weekend for about a month
but never did make the phone call. Now I wish we would of this a
regret that will be with us for a while. Nick was one of the best
people ever he could always bring a smile to our faces. I am very
thankful for our spontanious night, just walking up to the
inseperable Nick and Skyler and asking for pictures. We had
tons of good times that we will never forget with him.
Briana Murphy and Meghan Hilger
Briana Murphy
student @ Ralston High
Omaha
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick,
It's so weird b/c u see i still don't believe it i still think ur gonna
show up in English class or maybe even like Tom Sawyer does
at ur funeral and it will all have been some really big April fools
or something. But i deep down i know its true and I just want u to
know i love and miss u and always will. Nick u were and always
will be our class Cowboy and Hick. I remember all of our good
time and am really gonnna miss walking in to English and u
saying to me so hows Tony and telling me that I was a freak and
most of all our basketball games in P.E i love u Nick
Molly Lynn Jones
Molly Lynn Jones
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick, a lot can be said about you. You were
an awesome kid,and we'll always remember the good times, and
cherish them, even though we can't make any new ones. A lot of
the good times were at lunch, just sittin there, talkin about
absolutely nothing. And it's funny, because if someone didn't
know you, or if you didn't know somebody, you were still nice to
them. You were one of a kind, Nick, and you'll be missed. You'll
be in our hearts, you and your family, and we'll remember you
always. Oh, P.S., thanks for the ketchup. Cowboy up.
Lindsay Knuter
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick,
Remeber at the rodeo in Lincoln how you and Skylar cheered as
I was sworn into the army. I will never forget.
Tony
Tony Grabowski
Posted 04/11/2006 me and my sister will always miss you we
love u!
brady darnell
wahoo
Posted 04/11/2006 Hey Nick, you will always be in all our hearts
and say hi to Tim and Ron
Dylan Kellner
Posted 04/11/2006 Well I didnt know u all that well, But I did
spends 1 semester with you in Mrs. Synders English 9 this and
found out what a kind, and beautiful person you are. You are
what I wish everyone else could be kind, caring, funny, and a
gentlemen I dont have any great memories to share about u for
that I am sorry but u are missed greatly and loved by many. I will
miss you but youll always be in our hearts!
Rexann
Posted 04/11/2006 Nick you were the best bus buddy anyone
could ask for i only wish we would have talked more afterwards
more then what we did at the table in the mornings. You were
always polite and asked if it was okay that you sat by me and
never once did i mind. Kid im gonna miss your voice saying
come on heather when i would procrastinate about getting off
the bus. Thanks for trying to make me smile when i was having a
bad morning you were always good and that and im sure you
always will. Your awesome and i cant wait til we see eachother
again and we'll rehash on everything we never got to. Cowboy
up kid and i love ya and i'll never forget what you brought me.
We miss you but we know you looking down.
Heather Manko
Posted 04/12/2006 I will be honest that I didn't really know Nick,
but I do remember seeing him around last year. I will always
remember what my brother told me about Nick, how he was one
of the first to thank him for enlisting. Nick, just that one sentence
tells me exactly how great a guy you are, and I'm sorry I didn't
know you better. My heart goes out to all my friends and
teachers back there in Wahoo. I'm praying for you!
Karen Grabowski
Student
Sioux City, IA
Posted 04/12/2006 I no me and all my cousins will miss you and
alot of other people will miss you too you were great
Kasey Lee
Posted 04/12/2006 nick,
we will miss u all a lot so much.luv ya!!!
Lindsey
Posted 04/12/2006 Nick I miss u! the last time we spoke was on
friday even though i cheered for u at the meet. good job. u were
a really good person i wish i could of said good bye. u were a
true cowboy at heart! u will always be a friend to us all.
Ashley Sloup
Posted 04/12/2006 Nick, you were so full of life. Everytime I saw
you, you had a smile on your face. You could make anyone in a
better mood. I remember the first time I talked to you. It was the
first week of school. You always had something to say. And you
never held back. Wish I could have said good-bye. I'll be praying
for your family, friends. Save a spot for all of us in heaven. God
Bless.....
christina
Posted 04/12/2006 There are many good things to say about
nick. He was a kind and caring cowboy. He had a big heart for
everyone. He never judge anybody by how they look or how
they dressed. Nick will always be loved. I will always keep you in
my heart cowboy.
Nathan Styskal
Posted 04/12/2006 The things that I will remember most! The
first time that I met you, I was sitting in the kitchen and you just
arrived home from being with your dad for the weekend. you
walked in to the house and mom said that she had someone
here that she would like you to meet and you said is it Danny
and you had a big smile on your face and you gave your mom a
big hug and walked over to me and looked me in the eye and
shook my hand and said glad to meet you. You sat down next to
me and we started to talk about what else but cars you asked
me what was my favorite car and I said that I was a muscle car
fan and if you new a lot about them and your eyes lit up and you
said hang on you left the table and went to your room and came
back with a stack of magazines with lots of muscle cars and we
sat there and had such a good time looking and talking all about
cars. I remember thinking to myself what a neat, handsome
intelligent and respectful young boy you are. On my way home
back to the farm that night all I thought about was how lucky I
was to be able to have met you and that I couldn’t wait for the
next time because it would be a longer visit. The next time that
we met was the following weekend .we cooked out on the grill
and had a wonderful time around the dinner table getting to
know each other better, after dinner we all went for a walk down
to the park by York collage me mom and Megan walking and you
were on your scooter we all played and had such a wonderful
time that night that my heart was swelling with pride knowing that
was so lucky to have meet such a wonderful boy. I will always
remember the first time we all came together at the park in
Lincoln and had a birthday party for Samantha. You again were
so polite and so respectful. The times that we had out on the
farm are also special memories what comes to mind is when we
fixed your bike up together, I showed you how to prepare it for
paint and for the next two weeks everyday after school you
worked so hard on it and couldn’t wait to show me the progress
that you made everyday on it .you would come running down to
the barn when I pulled in from work and be smiling. This was the
first time that you called me dad and asked me if it would be
alright to call me that. I told you that I would be honored if you
did and you walked over to me and gave me a big hug and said
thanks dad I love you. At that moment are relationship as father
and son was formed and it is something that will forever be in my
heart and gives me strength when I need it most. Nick I truly love
you and am so proud to having you as my son you have added
so much to my life in the short period that we have been together
I will miss so much about you but the one thing that I will miss the
most is you walking though the house whistling and singing and
greeting me with whets up pops how was your day. Nick I really
was excited to see you turn in to a great man but I guess now
that wont happen and this saddens me a great deal, I know that
god has plans for us and that are days here on earth are
numbered and that one day my number will come up and we will
be together again and this time for all of eternity I love you my
son now and forever and I will miss you oh so very much I will
take care of mom Sean Megan and Samantha that I promise,
see you soon and you will forever live in my heart and there will
never be a day that passes by that you will not be thought about
by me and all the others that were so lucky to have you in there
lives .so bon voyage my dear and awesome son you are one of
a kind and I bet gods best diesel mechanic I love you and miss
you dearly. POPS!!!.
Pops
Posted 04/12/2006 Mothers never say "I love you enough" they
only want what is best for their children. There are so many
memories in your short life that are engraved in my mind forever.
You are my life my dear you are my protector in times of need.
You did all the things that a mother could want. You were
respectful, loved, and cherished. You were and always will be
my baby forever. We talked and played and remembered your
very special truck and the way you always were talking about
how it was sooooo very cool. The visions you had for your future
were so unbelievably a mothers true prize. You found the joy in
your friendships and track, working with Woita Auto Body and
sharing the ultimate experiences of day to day life and your life
long dreams. The night time talks will never be forgotten. We
were tight and I will tell you what I will never forget the day that
you said, everybody called you a mammas boy. And your
response was"so what if I am." You will always be a mammas
boy, I will always love you and there is nothing that anyone can
do about that Nick. You are so missed the clopping of the boots
down the stairs, the whistling through the house, the Chic Yeah
saying, and the Nick could you please turn your music down
about a gazillion times. Now I want the music to be turned up,
and clomping of the boots to be happening. God I miss you,
please Lord take care of Nick.
Mom
Posted 04/12/2006 i will miss you nick you were my first friend in
wahoo im srry i had to lieve but one of the most things i
remember about you my friend that you were always willing to
listen to the dumb stuff that came out of my mouth even when i
was just messing around
i just cant believe your gone but i will see when its my turn up
there ( for all of you wahoo students that read this im sorry for
leveing and email if you can so i know how you guys feel
David Dartmann
student
osmond but i did live in wahoo for a long time and i knew nick
Posted 04/12/2006 nick one of my favorite memories of you nick
was that you, Skylar,and Pete all went to the bathroom together
when you guys where done eating lunch. i will never forget that.
Its different without you around school and that smile that always
me smile when i was having a bad day you made it better. I miss
you very much. Keep looking down at us. Love ya
Tricia Shanahan
Posted 04/13/2006 Nick was a great guy. he always had a smile
on his face. tell tim and ron hi.
Anthony Styskal
Posted 04/13/2006 Nick, i still cant believe ur gone we will
always remember u
Seth Stewart
Posted 04/13/2006 i promise my sister is really trying to write to u
brady darnell
wahoo
Posted 04/13/2006 Hey I know what you guys are going through
I lost a brother about 2 years ago. I thought I would never get
through it. But it will always hurt if you get into details.
Remember the way he lived is all the advice I could give you
guys. Just don't forget him and just put up a picture or something
simple like that. it will always be hard but you just have to be
strong
Aunbrea Zeleny
student
Wahoo Middle Schooler
Posted 04/17/2006
I loved Nick a lot, I'm positive i wasn't the only one! Nick had a lot of friends that loved him a lot!! Nick was my neighbor, he had a dalmatian dog named Domino, I'll never forget that dog! One time me and Nick took Domino on a 'walk', I rode my bike and Nick rode his scooter, and he had Domino's leash in his hand and the dog was pulling him. He said to me "this is fun you should try it!" I was like "no thanks i'll fall on my face" but he talked me into it and so I took Domino and sure enough before I even got onto the scooter Domino takes of and hes pulling me so im running down the street yelling "Nick stop your dog, HURRY" and hes like "just push the little button that stops the leash from going" so I pushed it and I'm like "phew! Here ya go Nick you can take the dog and I'll take the bike!"
And I also remember helping him work on his little push-cart (he had like all of the neighbor friends help him) and he couldn't get the steering straight so then we went to my dad's garage and got some tools to go and fix it, he was amazed by how much tools my dad had so when ever he nedded some tools he new where to barrow them and he was ALWAYS good about returning them to him too, one time he had this unique tool (I can't remember what tool it was though) but hes like i bet your dad doesn't have this tool so we went into the garage and looked for one and sure enough we found one!
Nick loved his pick-up truck! There was one day when Nick spent the whole day working on his truck when ever I looked or went out side I seen him working on the red rusty Ford!
Nick was a GREAT friend! I will ALWAYS keep him in my heart and prayers! He always put a smile on my face! :) if someone didn't really like Nick (which there 'aint' many people that i know that don't like Nick) he would always find some place in his heart to love them! that what i love about Nick he was a loving, caring, cowboy man! Nick's heart was the size of his belt buckle! (but only bigger)
Cowboy up... but most importantly... buckle up!
GOD BLESS NICK AND HIS FAMILY!!
-Lindsey Osmera (your neighbor that loves you and will NEVER, EVER forget about you!) :)
Cowboy up... but most importantly buckle up
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska
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Posted 04/17/2006
Nick is a great person he inspired me to become a cowgirl. he told me to go buy myslef a cowboy hat and i did.
thanks Nick i will always think of you as a brother.
SAMONE CLAYTON
moneClayton@hotmail.com
student
Wahoo Ne
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick, i didnt really know him, but i considered him family, he was a step brother to my cousin sammy, so i thought of him as a cousin. At his funeral today i think everyone there loved his greatly. Nick was the nicest person i knew and probably will ever know. WE ALL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU NICK. we will miss you greatly.
COWBOY UP!!!!
Whitney Anderson
student
Yutan
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Posted 04/17/2006
Nick was one of the nicest, sweetest, most polite young men I've ever had the pleasure of teaching. I just finished reading all of the postings on this memorial. Nick had some awesome friends. He was lucky to have all of you to love.
One memory, other than his way of making me smile no matter how grumpy I felt, was the day he brought his cowboy hat to school for a speech. He was so proud of that hat. We put it up on top of the cupboards in my room so it wouldn't get messed up and no one would play with it. Nick also wrote a paper in 8th grade about how a car engine works. He and I sat down to make sure even someone like ME could understand! I learned a lot about cars from Nick. When I saw his 8th grade writing portfolio at the funeral, I was so proud of him. He did such a great job, just like always.
Kelly, James and Sean, my heart goes out to you. You are all in my prayers. You are good people. Nick will be greatly missed. I agree, he was one of a kind and an old soul. We could've learned so much more from Nick, but God needed him to come home.
Becky Stark
rstark@esu2.org
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick, i didnt really know him, but i considered him family, he was a step brother to my cousin sammy, so i considered Nick a cousin. Nick was the nicest person i knew, and probably will ever know. At his funeral today i dont think one person there didnt love Nick. NICK WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU... you will be greatly missed. COWBOY UP!!!
Whitney Anderson
student
yutan
Posted 04/17/2006
Hi nick, how is it going up there, say hello to god for me and check on your friends, family, and every body you loved. Nick I will never forget you, you will be in my heart forever. I will still pray for you even if I am from a different religion. I love you man.
you will be always my cowboy hero. By the way I loved it when you use to call me F.E.S.
"Cowboy Up"
F.E.S.
Posted 04/17/2006
Hey Nick, hows heaven? Man, we had a lot of good times down here on Earth. Not a day went by when I didnt hear your voice in school, specifically in algebra. "Hey Steffes!" you'd say every five minutes. I also remember when Chris and I put your gun together for you, that thing is bad. I can still remember the first day you came to Wahoo, I was the first student in our school to talk to you. That summer was fun. I also remember we painted my xmod black, that was pretty haggard. Some fun times we had down here. Good time
Jacob Anderson
jacobawahoo@gmail.com
Student
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick. What a guy. A great cousin sure more then I could wish for. I could list thousands of memories about us together. I won't go that far but I got a couple that were awesome and that it wouldn't be the same with anyone else. We started chilling around age nine or so and I remember when I came out from Colorado to visit. I shadowed him at school. When I walked into the classroom he told everyone, "This is my cousin Todd. He is really smart!" The same day when we went out to recess there was a kid our age we didn't get along with. We started shoving each other and Nick came over. He didn't just help me beat the kid up but instead he broke us both up and didn't treat either of us any different then the other. That's when I knew how he had all of his friends. I just wish everyone would be as Nick. Some other memories have to do with the fourth of July. Every year my family and I would travel out to York and spend the week around the fourth with all of our family. When I walked in the door of his house in York I would hear feet racing up the stairs and he flew through the house just to see me and I'll never forget the giant smile from ear to ear on his face. We would then head down stairs to play video games and look at his drawings of semi trucks and muscle cars. Every year on that day or the next we always planned to go to the local pool and swim. From the beginning of each year both Nick and me would save every penny for fireworks. Our whole family would meet at his house and have dinner, a party, and shoot off fireworks but Nick and me would shoot them off instead of eating or talking to anyone. A few years later when they moved to the farm we would blow up corn and shoot off rockets with my other cousin Alan. Every time we would see at his farm or in Wahoo each other both of us would beg our parents if I could stay one extra day but it never worked. The last year or so in Wahoo we had some awesome memories also. The last time I visited out there Nick, Sean, and I went to the nearby driving range. We each got a bucket of balls and we started hitting them. Soon after we each started laughing about the stupidest little things and we could not stop if our life depended on it. The last about fifty balls only went about twenty feet if we hit them at all. Then it began to rain and while the rest of our families were waiting in the car we were laughing, getting soaked, and not hitting any balls. Man, Nick so many other memories come up while writing this. I wish we could chill just once more and do this all over again. Well I am sure you are having an awesome time up there in heaven. I can�t wait to see you again. Hope you are working on your red Ford F-250 and driving it everywhere. Love you man. Don�t stop being the awesome cowboy I remember you to be. Bye.
Todd Cooper
School
Littleton, Colorado
Posted 04/17/2006
Nick,
I am having some trouble expressing all that is in my grieving heart for you, Nick. While I am convinced that you have made that transition from a mortal life to life eternal and that you are in a wonderfully indescribable place�all of us, who are left behind, are struggling to see the meaning in it.
We must take God at his word when he says that all things work for the good of those who love God, whom He�s called according to His purpose. God is the master of making good from what follows in a tragedy. Your loss has brought people together and has sharpened our awareness of our own mortality.
From what I can glean from your many friends, they have confirmed what my limited experience of you was�that you had a kind and loving spirit and, I strongly suspect a heart for God. God looks upon with great favor on those whose sacrifices are of a tender heart and broken spirit.
This behooves all of us, who want to see you again, to resolve that all-important issue of our relationship with Christ. I am confident I will see you on the other side, Nick.
Your tender heart was exemplified by something my wife shared with me the other night�it brought me to tears. Following a talk with Great Grandma Cooper and Grandma Sherri, I learned from my wife that during a family get-together last Christmas, you voiced great concern for my son (your cousin Sean). You apparently felt strongly compelled to pray for his safety as he had just decided to enlist in Marine Corps Infantry. Today, Sean is in boot camp preparing for what God only knows. Perhaps you can fill in as his guardian angel�maybe that is your mission.
With all this being said, I will miss your wonderful sense of humor, sweetness and kindness.
Great Uncle Terry
Terry Cooper
terrylcooper@earthlink.net
Posted 04/17/2006
I would like to thank everybody from York and Wahoo and everywhere else for the support for the families. Please remember Nick with a sparkle in his eye�s and a grin on his face. Nick had a passion for everything he did in his brief life but he impacted everybody he touched. In Nick�s youth he loved to be outside playing with his trucks in the sand box, or riding his bike. In the summer he would have his sandals on and shorts he would strip off his shirt and play like a mad man. He loved trucks, cars, and big equipment. He loved riding on the motorcycle; one of his first rides Nick was sandwiched between Kelly and me with his little helmet on and just looking all over taking it all in. When Nick was first born he came out and he didn�t yell or cry, he just looked all around with a look of OK where am I. I will never forget, I would come home after work and hear Nick yell DAD (Man that made my day). Or lying in the lazy boy chair way back and Nick on my chest face down. It was a race to see who would fall asleep first. Or playing with Bandit. One day I picked the kids up from school on the Harley and all I heard from way down was it�s the Harley and a Kid running as fast as he could to get there. He would talk of fixing up Motorcycles like the biker build offs or making a hot-rod with me (no Nick, 402 not 454 big block engine, I will never win that argument with him.). Later in life he got into trucks and it was POWER STROKE or CUMMINGS. He would drive me nuts when he heard them and roll the windows down and listen and tell me all about them and which was better. I can remember Sarah and me got the kids concert tickets to Gretchen Wilson and Big and Rich (with Cowboy Troy). As I sat there watching Nick and Sarah singing there songs and dancing in the aisles, I still believe Cowboy Troy was his favorite that night for Nick. The great joy I felt with them having the time of there life. Nick I will miss you very much and I miss hearing the word DAD coming from you. Please be our guarding Angle and protect all of your loved ones until we can see you in Heaven again. LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL NICK.
DAD
Dad
howardpeters@alltel.net
Posted 04/20/2006
There's never enough words to say how much I miss Nick. Even though he's gone there will always be a filled up spot in my heart. Nick's love, kindness, and handiwork fills that spot completely and I know for a fact that that spot was not small what so ever. I have already written on here but I want to let people know how much I love, and miss Nick. I think God needed a good machanic. He sure did get one too. Nick, I just want you to know that I love and miss you so much. I will always pray for you and your family. I'm thinking about going to McDonalds..again. I hope that some day we will be together in heaven with God. I love you Nick. Rest in Peace forever. Shelby Snyder
Shelby Snyder
Nick's neighbor
Posted 04/20/2006
Nick and i were never really close...well we were for a little bit. Before he died we were starting to become friends again.I would wave and say hello every now and then, and he would wave back. I will always miss riding my bike down the alley and seeing Nick outside in his cowboy hat and boots working on his truck . . . or, what he prefers it as, his pickup. When I first met Nick, I remember going up to his room and talking and looking at all the cars he had made. He would make bicycles all the time. One warm, sunny day I walked up to him and said, 'hey Nick! What are you doing?" and he would always say 'just working on my bike'. I asked him if he was looking for any new bikes to work on, and he was, so I asked him to come over and I gave him my first, purple bike. His eyes lit up when I gave him that bike, and he took it right home and started to work on it. We also used to walk his dog everyday. Once we were on a walk and of course the dog went, well you know, and we had to go get a bag and pick it up. It was so gross! It smelled so terrible, but if I could I would do it with Nick everyday. I now always think of Nick and how he had no reason to die. He was only 15. But then I started to realize that all things have a purpose. That Nick was to die for a certain reason. I still would like to know the reason. Was it because he was too nice? I will never know.
I am only 13. In fact, Nick died on my 13th birthday. Every year on my birthday I will not only think about me, but I will think about Nick; how much fun and how kind he was.
The day of Nick's funeral I told myself not to cry . . . to think of the good times we had together. But I couldn't. I couldn't stop from getting teary-eyed, and when I saw Kelly, Danny, and Megan all crying I couldn't help but cry also. No one deserves to go through all that pain.
Right as they walked past me, crying, I ran to my truck and balled for so long. I will always miss Nick, no matter what fights we would get into, or how much we would tease each other. Nick, I will always be there for you, and hopefully one day, in time, we will be together in heaven with God. With all my love." Shelby Snyder
Shelby Snyder
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska
Posted 04/25/2006
Nick always remember this forever I will always love you no matter where you are. Cowboy up in heaven. I'll love you forever never forget that.
sister sammie
dkmacmillan@alltel.net
Posted 04/25/2006
Nick has a heart bigger than his beltbuckle a great person I know nick liked all of you he is loving,caring,brave,strong and alot of other things skyler was a brother to him and he always talk about skyler and his moms cooking nick is the best brother in the world.
Sister megan
Posted 04/25/2006
I will always remember sitting in class with Nick and him telling all the things he wanted to do before he graduated. He asked me once if I would help him get a date with one of my friends sometime before we graduate. I kept my promise and I did plan on making it happen so when he died I felt like I broke my promise. I guess I just wish he could still go on that date.
I sat in front of him and Skylar in Algebra and they would always be talking so I would turn around and yell at them to be quiet and Nick would just call me a hick and I would call him and prep. We always were joking around but I would trade our friendship for anything. I love you and miss you Cowboy.....Cowboy Up.
Hilary Plybon
iam_a_hottie05@hotmail.com
Posted 04/26/2006
i miss Nick A LOT!! Nick was a good friend, a good neighbor, a good cowboy, and a good everything! i remember when Nick and his family had just moved in, me and Nick were pretty good friends! we went to Dollar General and bought these little like cars/'pick-ups' that you could put together and take apart and trade parts too and so we bought them and went back to his house and put them together at his kitchen table and his mom sat down in the other room and started playing the piano, it was a lion king song and at the same time we said "she's good" and we finished each others sentences a lot. But when we were putting the 'pick-ups' together i had a white ford and he asked me if he could have it and i said no because i wanted it (and i bought it) but i asked him if he could paint it blue for me, cause he had this special paint, and he said 'sure' so he painted it but didn't give it to me then a couple of days later i went over to his house and we went in his to and talked and listened to some music for a while and i seen the blue ford that i put together on his dresser so i was like 'thats mine, i see you got it painted' and he's like 'yea but you cant have it' then he put it up so i couldn't reach it and i was like 'fine you can have it then!' there's SOOO much more good memories to say about Nick he's a GREAT kid and a TRUE Cowboy!
~*God Bless Nick Peters*~
Cowboy up!!
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's Neighbor
Wahoo, Nebraska-student at Bishop Neumann
Posted 04/27/2006
Dear Nick,
As I read all the notes from friends and family, the tears flowed freely down my face. Not just for the tragic loss of a young man much too soon, but for the memory of a boy who touched the lives of so many people in such a profound way. You truly were what everyone has said: sweet, charming, respectful and funny. I still remember meeting you for the first time. Welcoming you into our family was such an easy thing to do for me because of the kind of person you were. I remember being so amazed over the fact that you treated your Mom and sister so kindly and that you seemed to genuinely love being around them. You immediately welcomed my brother into your family as well and I will always love you for that. Not many teenagers feel that way about their family and I hope I'm lucky enough to have my son be as proud of us as you were yours. So many lives will be altered forever because of you and I hope you know that a piece of you will travel with me always. You were truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed (and loved) forever.
Love,
Aunt Jill
Jill MacMillan
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles
Posted 04/28/2006
My tears of sadness mixed with tears of joy, as I read all the testimonies of the many lives you have touched,remind me of the day in Las Vegas That your Mother and Danny wed. Your eyes were welling up in tears and I hugged you and ask if you were okay. You assured me that you were and that the tears were of joy for you Mothers happiness but they were also tears of sadness because you hurt for your Dad and wanted to see him happy.
I' glad that you were able to witness that wish come true with your Dad's marriage to Sarah.
One of the proudest moments that I remember, as a Grandmother, was you coming home on the school bus fully attired in your Cowboy up attire, and within 5 minutes, coming down the stairs in your work grubbies , jumping on your bike to make it to work on time.
One of the last times I saw you was in February, and you had been elected to wash the dishes that evening. I will forever chuckle at the soap suds that was clear up to your elbows as you fished to find the dishes.
I loved the way you and Grandpa Mac could talk about cars and such. You were the only Grandson that shared this enthusiasm with him.
Hearing you call me Grandma Mac, giving me hugs and smiles will always be a memory of pride, love and strength.....Till we meet again...love, granma Mac
Grandma Mac
mamacmillan@yahoo.com
North Platte
Posted 04/28/2006
To My Special Angel Nick
Remembering back to the day you were born, uncle Alan, Grandpa and I waited patiently for your arrival, but evening passed and night come, Alan had to return to Lincoln for college classes the next morning. Later that night, November 4, 1990 you decided to make an appearance. Grandpa and I will never forget your Dad as he ran into the lobby, jumping so high he almost hit the ceiling, �It�s A Boy!� he blurted out with such happiness and excitement. A picture I will never be able to erase from my heart and mind.
God also blessed me with being able to care for you. I enjoyed watching you grow into a special young man. The pictures of you, God has given me over the years, are forever in my memory, stored in my heart. These memories will help to lift my spirits when I am
feeling low.
On Saturday April 8th. I come to Wahoo to watch the track meet. I wouldn�t have missed it for the world. You gave it your all and I was so proud of you. After the meet you wanted to work on Skylar�s truck, spending time with him as he was your best friend. Rightfully so, as friends are important. Your Mother and I had a good time that afternoon and the time pasted quickly. I ask your Mom to give you a call so I could tell you good-by, as I needed to return home to York. Skylar answered and said for me to stay put and he would bring you to town so you could give me a hug and tell me you loved me. A special gift from God and blessing to be able to say good-by to my wonderful grandson.
God help me to live right and stay on the narrow road so I may be worthy to meet my wonderful grandson (Cowboy Nick) in heaven.
I Love You,
Grandma Sherri
Grandma Sherri
grandpabob@alltel.net
York
Posted 05/01/2006
Nick,
You will be missed greatly by your immediate family and us who are part of your extended family. I remember you as being gentle, kind spirited and eager to please...and so polite. We will miss you at our family gatherings in Nebraska and think of you often, especially on the Fourth of July as fireworks are being shot off. Boy, you and Todd loved to do that. You loved shooting fireworks off more than eating or sleeping. Your kind spirit was clearly shown when you prayed last Christmas for our son Sean as he was about to go into the Marines. Both Terry and I cried when we were told about that. You have touched our lives and our hearts. We trust that God did draw you to Himself through the influence of the youth group you were attending. I pray your friends will also be influenced to make the most important decision of our lives here on earth, that of accepting Jesus Christ as Savior. From our earthly perspective, it seems like your life has been cut short, but God in His infinite wisdom knows the purpose for your early departure. We are left to accept that this is for the best. We will hold your memory in our hearts in the years to come.
Mary An Cooper
maryanncooper99@earthlink.net
Littleton, CO
Posted 05/03/2006
hey nick i just wanted to thank you about killing the mouse last summer in your grage when we were helping you built your bikes!!!!!!!
lol we love you and we'll miss you
jessica hedges
Posted 05/04/2006
Nick,
Hey buddy!!Sorry it haas taken me so long to write to you but i just can't believe what has happened i know a lot of people think that i was mean to you but we both know what a strong friendship we had outside of school.Your crazy and funny and always kind and i will never forget how you always told me that i can do anything that i want to and when i say i can't its not because i can't its because i won't let myself... Your family is wonderful and i loved listening to all of your Pops stories he is a wonderful person and your family is great they love you and we all miss you very much.. I hate not hearing you or seeing you at lunch i know we didn't talk much in school but i still miss you.. The late night rides on your bike.. lol well bud i wish there was more to say but i just ain't very good at sayin this but hey i will be seein you around someday and when that day comes i will forever hold you in my heart i love you Nick and miss you bunchs....
Justine Wood
justinemaldaner8@hotmail.com
Student
1124 north cottonwood
Posted 05/08/2006
it's been one month today since Nick has been up in heaven with God. He probably has almost everyone up there in a cowboy hat and all of the other accsesories!! I MISS NICK SOOOO MUCH!!!! HE WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR, FRIEND, COWBOY, KID, He was GREAT in everything he did! I hope he's up there now riding a bull! I will miss you ALOT more Nick!
Cowboy Up
Love Ya Lots
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, N
Posted 05/09/2006
Nick Honey,
Today it's been a month since God Touched your earthly life in a very special way, taking you on a journey that only we as humans can imagine or dream about.
Through all of this, we who are left behind must trust in the Lord, letting his love comfort us filling the emptiness we have in our hearts.
As today drew to a close, grandpa and I took a ride out of town, when a spring shower come upon us. It only lasted a short time and when the sky begin to clear, a beautiful rainbow appeared. Gods handy work, Nick. I'm sure you enjoyed the rainbow first hand.
We Will Forever Love You So Much.
Grandpa & Grandma
Grandma Sherri
meibob@alltel.net
York
Posted 06/01/2006
My quality time with Nick all started at his great grandmother (Mabel Murpheys) funeral, which we all attended. After the service my wife and I went to visit with grandpa Bob and grandma Sherri Murphey and his mother Kelly. Durning the conversation grandpa Bob said Nick was fascinated with trucks, always talking about them and maybe being able to go for a ride someday. No problem was our response. I told Nick to get a small bag of necessities and go home with us that same evening.
I can't remember every stop along our way, but I can remember how taken Nick was at the Morton Salt Plant in Hutchinson, Kansas. The dock foreman thought Nick was a fine young man, giving him salt and pepper shakers produced by the company.
Nick so enjoyed the top bunk in the truck, sleeping there, as I drove through the night.
Mary and I never had much of a chance to see Nick after that as his mother picked him up as soon as we returned, but he will never be forgotten by Mary and myself.
Forever
Richard Quick
Trucker
Geneva
Posted 06/07/2006
Remember
Remember when we were best bros
All those times in the snow
Remember the summers, spring�s, and falls
When you and I had a ball
Your drawings were amazing
All worth appraising
The fun times I remember now
I stand here and say wow
You and I were good friends
I'm sorry it had to end
The life you lived was full of love
Now your soul fly�s with a dove
With Christ in heaven is where you are
You could have gotten so far
We�ll remember you forever
You were so clever
Remember when�
By: Caleb Hanke
In loving memory of Nick Peters
my best friend forever.
Caleb Hanke
Posted 06/07/2006
Dearest Nick,
You were the only great grandson I'll ever have. A gracious gift from God.
God, allowed us to know you and love you and watch you grow for fifteen wonderful year.
To have special memories to keep forever like a picture of you in your dads boots, happy times at Christmas, the 4th of July and other special celebrations.
To see you mature into a wonderful teenager with new interests and dreams.
God's plan for you changed on April 8th of 2006. He took our dearest treasure!
You are deeply missed by all but we have faith that someday we will meet again.
I Love You,
Grandma June
June (Bug) Cooper
Retired
York, NE
Posted 06/09/2006
It's been 2 months today since Nick has been up in heaven with God. I'm sure he is ridin bulls or tell everyone to become a cowboy or cowgirl! WE LOVE U NICK u were the best friend anyone could have ill never forget the FUN AND AWESOME times we had. It doesn't feel like u r gone. U were truly a true cowboy. U and coffee u always drank it. U had a awesome 15 years I remember u telling me about how u r gonna fix up your truck and i would be jealous of u because u would have a better truck/car then me! I LOVE U AND WILL NEVER FORGET U ;) Save me a place up there and also good race 2 months ago 3rd is good for ur first time running.
LOVE U NICK ALWAYS AND FOREVER
To a true urban cowboy
UNKOWN
Posted 06/18/2006
Hi Everyone, It�s been a long 2 months, and 10 days since Nick was taken into Heaven. I just want to share a memory I have of Nick. I can�t seem to get the last memory of him out of my mind� ��We were at lunch at school the day before the accident. We were setting there at lunch talking about my graduation, and how I will be going to college. We were talking about how Steffes, and Peters, were going to be the only cowboys at my graduation party, and how they were going to make sure I had fun. I also told Nick, that my birthday was that up coming Thursday on the 13th. I remember when he told me that he hoped I would have a great birthday, and he wouldn�t forget to say happy birthday to me. The weird thing about lunch that day was that, we were all setting there having conversations, and I couldn�t stop looking at Nick�s eyes. I couldn�t stop looking at him, and I was thinking about how he was so respectful, and trusting he was. And a weird feeling came over me, like it was the last time I�d ever talk to him, or see him again. I thought nothing of it. And all that day I couldn�t stop saying hi, and asking how he was, and how he was so cool. And the last thing I said to him was, �Hey Peters, have a good weekend! See ya later!� And they last thing I seen was a BIG smile on his face, telling me the same, and a Belt Buckle shining in my face.�� I will never forget Nick, and when I found out that he was gone, I didn�t want to believe it. It�s been 2 months and 3 days, and he is still sorely missed. So much has changed since he�s been gone. Maybe for the best. It�s hard to get over this still after a few months, but Nick was a precious gift to all of us, and we don�t want to let go. But what we can do is let it be, and know that he will live on inside all of us. Take Care Everyone! Angela Schirmer
Angela Schirmer
Student
Elkhorn, Nebraska
Posted 06/26/2006
Hey Nick. I really miss you man!!! You were like a brother to me and we have some very fond memories. The last time i saw you, your grandpa Murphey took us out to the shooting range with your .22 and we shot some bottles and stuff. I remember you laughing at me, because i was running in the ditch picking up bottles while your grandpa just kept on driving. And when we were hanging out in Bradshaw, you had your rope and you started swinging it and told me to run. I did, but it didn't do much good, i didn't think that you were going to be that good, but when you got into that cowboy thing you were determined to be all that you could be, and you were. I will never forget growing up in grade school, you had so many friends, and you always had a smile on your face. You were so excited when you got your Ford, you loved those powerstrokers. You were saying you'd get me a cheap pick-up and help me restore it so we could go cruising the strip here in York together. You loved those model cars too, you had tons of collectibles in your room. Good times!!!!! I miss you so much, Kari and i are trying to plan something special for you. All of us in York really miss you man!!!!!
Michael Merrill
Posted 06/30/2006
Hey Nick,It's been a long time without you being here. It hasn't been easy at all. I wish I could still sit in front of you and still tell you that you are annoying. Even though you never were. No matter how many times we told eachother to shut up or get away we knew it wasn't anything to take personal.
During History you told me to help you stop cussing and you told me to keep track of how much you had to pay me by the end of the year for cussing. Well Nick you got up to $16.50..haha. We had some good times in history and algebra and pe. I wish we could've had more then just those couple. Don't worry Nick you won't be forgotten ever.
Love you so much Hilary Lynn Plybon
Hilary Plybon
iam_a_hottie05@hotmail.com
Posted 07/05/2006
hey nick i miss you. i just wont be the same without you. see you soon.
Caleb Hanke
lildude_ch@yahoo.com
Posted 07/15/2006
Nick honey-
You are so missed, we love you so much. We have been working so hard to make a difference to others. Every day I wake up thinking of you and every night I go to bed thinking of you knowing I'm a little closer to seeing you again soon. Life seems so raw sometimes and other times I know you would want us to be happy. We are doing the best we can to be happy but, we sure miss you oh so very much.
Mom
Wahoo, NE
Posted 08/06/2006
well nick.....just look at all these ppl who miss you...i wonder what u guys have planned for all these ppl...just make it good buddy. i jsut want u to kno.....that i think about u more than any person i have ever known...now and forever...i just wanted you to know that i loved u than, i love you now, and i always will love you. just remember that u are my cowboy now, forever and always.........:your one and only----big sis
Kari
Posted 09/05/2006
Hey Nick hows it goin up there? i cant stop thinking about you!! i miss you a LOT!!! i listen to a lot more of country music now than i ever did because of you!! i like it!!
well ttyl
Luv Ya
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
lindsey osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 10/18/2006
WOW! its already been over half of a year since Nick died, and i MISS him like CRAZY!! i think about him everyday and still cry about it but i am happy that he is in a better place up there with God!!! he probably already has all/most of the people up their in cowboy uniform!!
I LOVE YOU NICK!!!!
I MISS YOU!!
Cowboy-up
~*Lindsey Osmera*~
lindsey osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
Nick's neighbor
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 10/27/2006
I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday buddy. Like I know that you have a new birthday now. We were looking through pictures last night and ran across some from 2002 that we didn't know that we had. I wanted you to know how proud we were of you and how in just four years you grew from a little boy to a man. I want our memories to last a lifetime and hope someday we can make new ones. I am so glad you were a mammas boy sure miss you honey. Love you always. MOM
mom
kelly.macmillan@mwarep.org
Posted 12/14/2006
I met Nick once. I met him at a party! He was by far the coolest guy at the party. We actually kareoked to Garth Brooks together. It was the most amazing night of my life. I'll always miss him!
Beth
Beth Bene
katcountryfan@hotmail.com
Student
Omaha NE
Posted 12/15/2006
Nick,
Every time I think of you one of two things happen. I either start laughing at the fun moments we had or I start crying at all the ones we never will. I miss you like crazy and I keep praying that you are happy and smiling down on all of us. I miss you like crazy! Get r done! I can't wait until that day when I get to kareoke with you again! I love you.
Love
Beth Bene'
Beth Bene
katcountryfan@hotmail.com
Student
Omaha NE
Posted 12/15/2006
Well Christmas is almost here and it is hard to believe that we will be having it without you. I know that you are celebrating it in the way we all want to celebrate it. We got out the Christmas things this last weekend and mom hung your sock up knowing that I can't fill it with the sunflower seeds, and beef jerky but, can fill it with the memories that you left for us to cherish forever. It seems like you are so far away sometimes but, I know that you really are closer than it feels. God we miss you Nick! We love you so much.
Mom
kelly.macmillan@mwarep.org
Wahoo
Posted 01/13/2007
wow! i cant believe its already been over 9 months!! i miss you Terribly!!!! i would give ANYTHING for you to come back!!! :'( i really mean that!! i miss not being able to see you working on your truck... or probably now you would have your dream truck...red Ford F250 7.3 Diesel Stroker
~*Lindz*~
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
student (Bishop Neumann)
wahoo
Posted 02/08/2007
wow its been 10 months already... i cant believe it! i've miss you SOO incredibly much!!
i cant wait to see you again!
~*Cowboy up*~
XOXO
-->Lindsey Osmera<--
Lindsey Osmera
lincoln_stars_rulz_13@hotmail.com
stdent at Bishop Neumann
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 03/02/2007
Nick and i happened to be more like brothers or best friends is what most would call it. But we did everything together. I mean everything. He happened to be at my house and in our suv when it happend. We have so many good moments in our time together. I could not even post all them even if my life depended on it. Cause everytime i was with Nick it was a good moment. I never thought I would have to face that bad day ever in my life. I never in my life thought i would be helpin plan his funeral i was more so thinkin i would help plan his wedding or his 18th birthday or something stupid like that. But i guess life is full of fate. I had to find that out the hard way. It eats at me a lot and sometimes it gets the best of me but i guess you got to just live on the way he would want us to as hard as that is it's got to be done. Well that is all i got to say now. I will post some stories later on. RIP buddy. Miss and love you tons
Skylar Steffes
paintball_boy_020202@hotmail.com
Wahoo Nebraska
Posted 03/14/2007
Well, Nick I am ready to share this story with you now.. The day before your funeral Kyle asked me if I was going, I said no I can;t go to a kids funeral that was a great person like Nick, he was a lil upset with me but then we got into another fight cuz he said What you won't go to mine? I said honey you will be going to mine not us yours, he stood and argued with me for about 1/2 hr and so I finally said fine but they will have to sedate me..but....I got the last word in and Nick you remember how Ky always had the last word.. I said he would be an old man going to my funeral first. And he did ride in a trunk of a car to get to yours cuz all your friends cars were full, i later found out and was so mad that someone could have hit them from behind. Now he is up there with you and Nathan. The three of you better be staying out of trouble and I am sure you are trying to make Ky a cowboy but I am sure it;s not working, maybe Nathan will try... I have so many memories of you from things Kyle always told me like breaking up that fight last day of 8th grade and I spoke to you shortly after about it and all you did was laugh... Nick please show our other loved ones around, Kyle gets lost easily, yes he was a mommas boy too and so was Nathan so rope em up cowboy and show them the fun to live in eternity.. We Love you all and miss you...
Ms.Chris Clark
para
Whaoo High
Posted 04/04/2007
hey Nick hows it going up there? i saw your baby brother yesterday!! he is SOO adorable!! i also saw your memory box! when i saw it i got teary eyed. i LOVE your track shoes by the way!! Gavin's room (your room) is soo cute! i like the jungle theme! i dont really need to be telling you this because you see it every day when your watching over all of us! and you know it was hard for your mom to go through all of your things. when i was up there with Kari Jalowski (the person who you guys bought the house from) i saw that glass case and it had your car models in it! and i saw the one that we put together on your kitchen table and it was the white ford that i asked you to paint blue for me and you painted it but you never gave it back and when i asked for it back you just put it on top of your self in your room and i couldnt reach it unless i stood on your bed but you were standing over there! but i didnt really care! i remember when we put all of those together! we were sitting at your kitchen table and Kelly was playing the piano! she was playing a Lion King song! and at the same time we were both like wow! she's good! we were always thinking the same things in our heads and one of us would say it and the other would be like i was just gunna say that! and remember when we were playing Bohimian Horeshoes, you threw the "horeshoe" and it hit crystal in the head and she went inside and when i went in and got her she had a HUGE bruse on her forehead! and then after that i think you went and hung out with Skylar Steffes because he was over talking with Tyler Hedges. you and Steffes always were together you were like brothers that couldnt be seperated! i would see you guys driving around town all the time and wave to you and you would wave back and sometimes Skylar would honk. I've had SOO MANY good memories with you, Nick! i want to thank you for all of the great memories we shared! i know you are living a much better life now with God in heaven! keep watching over us, Nick!
I LOVE YOU!!
Cowboy Up!
Lindsey Osmera
lindsey osmera
student (Bishop Neumann)
Wahoo, Ne
Posted 04/10/2007
Hey There Cowboy, (My Personal Hero)
Grandpa is here to say how much we all love and miss you.
I told our pastor, there will never be a way I can understand
everything Jesus and God went through for us, but I know
something of the terrible pain he must have felt. It is the
fact Jesus lives that gives us the strength to keep us
going. Because he lives, we know we will see you again.
They say time will heal the hurt and the good memories
will remain. I can say one thing for sure Nick, they are right
about the memories, as we have all talked, frequently about
all the great times and memories we shared. It does make us
feel better, for a short time, but the terrible pain of our loss, always
returns.
We all realize, we are not alone with our feelings as there
are so many families suffering with their own loses and I have
to tell you our hearts go out to them because it is equally as
hard for them.
The one single thing, that has been driven home to me, this past
year, is how you are remembered by everyone, whose life you
touched. Not just your family Nick, but I have received messages
from around the world. Yes, really, I even received a message from
a man in Singapore and several from both coasts here in the United
States.
I want you to know how very proud you would be of your sister.
Megan has made us all proud this past year with her good grades.
Of course we are trying to support her as much as we can. She
really is a great sister, but then you already knew that.
On the other hand, please ask God if you can’t reach down and
give your Mom a kiss, as she is hurting so badly.
Well Nick (Dude), please know, on this Easter day, how very much we love
you and miss you.
God Be With You Until We Can All Be Together Again.
Cowboy Up!
Grandpa Bob and Grandma Sherri
Grandpa Bob
Grandpa
York
Posted 04/11/2007
Well it has been a year and I am almost numb on how fast it has gone.
I really miss you buddy. You meant so much to me. What ever the case Sky told me the track meet was this Saturday and was hoping that I could attend. I am going to try to be there for some of it anyway. Your bench is going to be at the track soon. Sunday was so very hard but, thanks to your friend Sky we had some laughs and some tears over a ice cream at dairy queen. All I can say is thank you for being you. I would like to share with you the poem that I wrote for you my young cowboy.
Riding in the heavens above.
Roping the stars with love.
Holding a place in our hearts, that we will never part.
Closer to you everyday.
Sweetheart we are on our way.
Hold us close to your heart Nick. Don't forget us! We love you so much. I know that you know about your brother Gavin believe me when I say that he will get to know you and your impressions that you left on our hearts.
Please remember me baby. I just look for the day I can hold you in my arms once more.
Love you for an eternity.
Mom
Mom
Financial Advisor
Wahoo
Posted 06/01/2007
Nick you always told me to listen to my heart. I never got to say goodbye. I remember when i went to school out there you would always say hi to me. you made me realize i had a life. i never got to tell you that i love you very much. i could never put my feelings for you into words. But thank you for changing my life. God makes miracles for a reason and you were my miracle!
Thank you
anonymous
anonymous
carter lake, ia
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