In memory of Nathan West,
Nathan was a husband, son, brother, and best friend to anyone he met. He was the type of friend you felt comfortable sharing anything with and was so true to his character. Nathan was the most loyal man i've had the honor of knowing, he would drop anything he was doing for his... see moreIn memory of Nathan West,
Nathan was a husband, son, brother, and best friend to anyone he met. He was the type of friend you felt comfortable sharing anything with and was so true to his character. Nathan was the most loyal man i've had the honor of knowing, he would drop anything he was doing for his friends and family. He was a faith driven man who loved and feared the God he served. If you had the honor of knowing Nathan, you couldn't help but love and admire him. I speak for all of us when i say thank you Nathan for being a light in all our lives and a rock for us to lean on in our times of need.
Mournfully Nathan passed away Friday August 21, 2020.
This online memorial is for friends and family to come together and share their stories, memories and well-wishes of Nathan. We pray this memorial will remind us all of the loving, funny and loyal friend that Nathan was to everyone. Please share your stories here and allow us to always remember the joy Nathan brought to our lives.
There is a fundraiser here to help raise money for the financial relief of his family. It is here to help minimize the struggles to come. In this time of mourning, the last thing his family needs is to worry about any financial hits that are inevitable. Any size of donation would help during this time. Most importantly, any contribution would help bring about a blessing his family needs at this time.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-the-memory-of-nathan-west?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=m_pd%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR1uslyGXUTaKjtVybkBr0hRGSW39co_umwacRDHEWaepCUaKpLzwqauX8w
During this time remember to respect the families privacy and allow them to mourn. they would like some time to themselves to begin processing everything. so please be respectful of their privacy and of Nathan privacy. thank you.
It is hard for me to find words. I am very happy to have been with you at the school house and definitely made it much better with the laughter and jokes. Take care. You were a brother to all of us, that is for sure.
Nathan buddy, words can explain how bad we’re all going to miss you. You always brought out the best in all of us, and definitely pulled me through some of the hardest times when none of us wanted to embrace the suck of the corps. There’s so many... moreNathan buddy, words can explain how bad we’re all going to miss you. You always brought out the best in all of us, and definitely pulled me through some of the hardest times when none of us wanted to embrace the suck of the corps. There’s so many memories to think of with you man. I was just getting ready to head back to Virginia to see you in a few weeks. Above all else you were such a loving and caring guy, I know you would have done anything for any of us if we ever needed anything at the drop of a hat. I promise you won’t be forgotten brother, until Valhalla RIP. less
I'm going to miss our brother and his German accent/ accents he would always do to make us laugh, till this day it's still hard to believe he's gone but he will never be forgotten.
I never got the honor of meeting Nathan in person, but I always felt like I knew him. Only because of how much Luke talked about him and how often I saw Snapchat videos of him lol. I am so happy that Luke and Nathan met and instantly became best friends.... moreI never got the honor of meeting Nathan in person, but I always felt like I knew him. Only because of how much Luke talked about him and how often I saw Snapchat videos of him lol. I am so happy that Luke and Nathan met and instantly became best friends. I know they both hated being stuck on that base, but they made the best of it. Every Snapchat and instagram video that Luke would send me of those two being absolutely stupid and reckless always made me hysterically laugh. Those two had an unbreakable bond from the very start. I don’t think any part of this was a coincidence. I fully believe it was Gods plan. When Luke told us that they had been having spiritual talks and seeking Gods guidance, I felt so much joy. God knew that Luke needed Nathan and Nathan needed Luke. They helped each other grow. To know that Nathan had been in relation with God gives so much peace. Nathan’s story is a story of triumph and victory. Praying for an abundant amount of peace to overwhelm your minds and hearts in this time of mourning. less
I never got to officially meet Nathan in person. But when I went to my Quantico for MSG graduation, I will never forget the guy who kept face timing my son,(Luke Williams) to find out where we were and what we were going to do next!! That's when My son... moreI never got to officially meet Nathan in person. But when I went to my Quantico for MSG graduation, I will never forget the guy who kept face timing my son,(Luke Williams) to find out where we were and what we were going to do next!! That's when My son told me that Nathan "West" was like a brother to him!! I knew it was definitely true when Luke was worried the day before leaving for Africa, that he didn't have the right size luggage to travel with: and West called you all to come and bring Luke a HUGE piece of luggage to travel with!! I knew then that our families would forever have a bond.
Every time I talked to Luke on the phone while in Africa, I would ask him about his friends that he was keeping in contact with; and Nathan's name always came up!! They had a great brotherly bond and I am forever grateful that they met and will meet up again someday!! Our prayers are with you All! less
Missy, Derek and Bri, There are no words at a time like this, and none of it makes sense. But what I know from knowing your family is that there was so much love. Nathan loved you all, and I know how much you loved him. I’m praying for you during this... moreMissy, Derek and Bri, There are no words at a time like this, and none of it makes sense. But what I know from knowing your family is that there was so much love. Nathan loved you all, and I know how much you loved him. I’m praying for you during this time and lifting you in so much love that I can give you virtually. He will always be in your heart, which means he will never be far away. I love y’all, Kim Jones less
Nathan never failed to be the life of the party regardless of where he was, free spirited and full of personality. He was an absolute brother to me and it pains me to let him go. i know Nathan is in a much better place and now giving God the smile that... moreNathan never failed to be the life of the party regardless of where he was, free spirited and full of personality. He was an absolute brother to me and it pains me to let him go. i know Nathan is in a much better place and now giving God the smile that he gave to all of us during our time with him. my prayers go out to the West family for healing during this hard time. less