Name: Army Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski Age: 23 From: Crown Point, Ind. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. Incident: Army Spc. Nicholas R. Idalski was killed June 21 when his unit was conducting combat operations and was attacked by enemy forces using small-arms fire in Ramadi, Iraq.
Died:
June
21, 2005 Indiana soldier killed in Iraq combat
Associated Press
CROWN POINT, Ind. A soldier from northwestern Indiana was killed during combat in Iraq just one month before his family said he was scheduled to return home.
Spc. Nick Idalski, 23, was killed Tuesday when his unit was attacked by small-arms fire west of Baghdad near the insurgent stronghold of Ramadi, the Defense Department said Thursday.
His death raises to 43 the number of Indiana military personnel who have died after being deployed to Iraq.
Idalski, who graduated from Crown Point High School in 2001, enlisted less than two years ago after working in construction and becoming certified as an emergency medical technician.
A member of the Armys 2nd Infantry Division, Idalski had been stationed in Ramadi since August and was due to return home in July, said his stepfather, Rick Greenberg. His unit had previously been stationed in South...
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 03, 2011
Happy Birthsday Nick. Your Spirit will live forever.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 02, 2008
wow nick! i miss you so much! happy bday! love, crystal
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY sexygal001 on Jun 07, 2008
Thank you so much for patriotism, love of our country and the ultimate sacrifice you have made. May your family and friends find comfort in their memories of you. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Feb 09, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with our extended family and friends of Nick. I cannot express the deep sadness we feel for those of you who are left to mourn for this honoured young man.
With the deepest of sympathies and prayers for healing,
The Oklahoma Idalskis.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 28, 2005
Nick you will truly be missed by your family, friends, and I. I know you died doing what you loved, serving our country. I will always have our memories. My heart will be with you always and forever.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 11, 2005
My prayers are with you always. To the best brother and friend someone could ask for. Thanks for the memories. Love Steve
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 11, 2005
Nick, I will never again be able to hug you, hear your laugh, or see you smile. These are now only memories that I hold in my heart. I know that you are safe in God's arms. But, I will miss you every day of my life until I see you once again. I miss you, I love you Mom
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 06, 2005
we will miss you we love you so much
the crown point town is so sad right now we miss u very much thank you for serving our country you mean so much to us we will always love you nick
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY crazyazen on Jul 05, 2005
I am so proud of you, thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero. You will never be forgotten. " Always in our hearts!"
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
nick you are the bravest person i know thank you for letting my daughter be able to grow up and enjoy life being free. Thank you for fighting for our freedom you will never be forgotten. You are our Crown Point Hero.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 05, 2005
Nick,
When you told us you were joining the Army, we thought you had the determination to make it. We know how hard you worked and how proud you were to be in the U.S. Army! Your letters meant a lot to us because we knew it wasn't an easy place to be, but you kept on doing what needed to be done. Our love and prayers are with you and your family and especially your dad and mom and brothers. The whole Idalski family is very proud of you and we will never forget the beautiful tribute the town of Crown Point and the United States of America paid to you for your loss and for your service to this great country of ours. We will always love you! Aunt Carol and Uncle Ray Idalski family
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 04, 2005
Nick, you are a real American Hero. You gave up everything for our freedom. Something I will never forget. You will always be in my heart. Lori Gamblin.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jul 02, 2005
nick you were such a great friend and i am proud to say that i was one them, my heart stays with you always, lisa gamblin-o'connell,
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jun 29, 2005
My heart goes out to your family, but I am sure that they are PROUD of you and I KNOW that all of us are. AMERICA - "FREEDOM" is never FREE
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2005
We will always remember - never forget you.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jun 27, 2005
My family was in the Crown Point square as this beautiful HEROE was brought home. It was one of the most moving experiences Ive had. Dear Soldier you will never be forgotten by my family.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY acidburnny on Jun 27, 2005
My condolences to the family of such a brave soldier. My heart goes out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY Anonymous on Jun 26, 2005
May God be with you and your family. Love, girls from APPLETON. WI
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY ninomar on Jun 26, 2005
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOM. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GODS PEACE TO YOU.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas R. Idalski BY simplehung63 on Jun 25, 2005
Dear Nicholas, I am so sorry for your loss to this war and my heart goes out to your family and friends in their loss of you. May you rest in peace and thank you so much for your service.