Name: Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas William B. Bloem Age: 20 From: Belgrade, Mont. Assigned to the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Billings, Mont. attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Incident: Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas William B. Bloem was killed Aug. 3 when his amphibious assault vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while he was conducting combat operations south of Haditha, Iraq. Also Died:
August
03, 2005 Marine killed in Iraq explosion
Associated Press
Nicholas Bloem didnt hide his future career goal. During his first conversation with his high-school sweetheart, he told her he wanted to be a Marine.
It was definitely his calling in life. I dont think he could have asked for a better way to die, said Kacie Ouano. Bloem, 20, of Belgrade, Mont., died Aug. 3 when his vehicle was hit by an explosive south of Haditha. He was based at Billings.
Bloem graduated high school in 2003, moving to Montana with his family from Bellevue, Wash., just before his senior year. He wanted to enroll at Montana State University in Bozeman.
His dream was to rise to the top of the command chain as an officer in the Marine Corps.
It appealed to that part of him that wanted to overcome something that was seemingly insurmountable, said his father, Al Bloem.
His father said Bloem had been excited about joining the military and...
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas William B. Bloem BY Anonymous on Oct 06, 2005
Nick was such a sweetheart....I met him while he was stationed in San Antonio, TX....I'm so sad to hear this....my heart goes out to all his loved ones.
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas William B. Bloem BY Anonymous on Oct 06, 2005
I am glad i met Nick, when he was station in San Antonio, TX. He was such a nice guy and an awesome person to talk to. My heart goes out to his family, and i just want ya'll to know that he truely loved you all. I am glad that I met such an awesome person. I will miss you Nick.
Love ~ Dionne
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas William B. Bloem BY Anonymous on Oct 01, 2005
i miss you friend! You truley are a hero! i can't wait to see you again in Heaven! <3 kacie
Prayers & Condolences For: Nicholas William B. Bloem BY bajskatt on Aug 08, 2005
Nick was a second son to me. My .Marine Son's best friend. My heart goes out to all of Nicks Family especially to his brother. Nick's huge heart and love for God, family and country gave him strength, knowing him, gives us strength