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I forever miss the glint of mischief in your eyes right before we got into trouble! I know you've been busy being my guardian angel and all. I'm going to run the Army Ten Miler in 2015, just for you (since I still hate running). Fav said he would too, and I'm trying to get Stacey and Bailee to train as well! I'll cross that finish line if I have to lo crawl it!
How did you meet your spouse?
In the Army at FT. Bragg.
What did you love most about your spouse?
His selflessness, perseverance, and his ability to put a smile on my face no matter what!
What do you miss most about your spouse?
Him, all of him, but especially his skill for talking his way out of trouble.
What did your spouse bring to your family?
A sense of fulfillment, he made me whole when I didn't even know there was a piece missing.
What was your wedding like?
Small and covert!
Please share a holiday memory of your spouse (i.e. birthday, religious holiday, vacation).
Mid-tour leave we went to WA to meet my family. My friends had a bonfire down at the swimming hole for us. It's one of my favorite memories.
What was your spouse most passionate about?
Being a soldier, he loved to bowl, but nothing came between him and the uniform!
Tell us about your spouse’s personality.
He was spontaneous, fearless, selfless, and and the most caring person I ever met!
How has the loss of your spouse impacted your family?
It destroyed me, I hid for years. My little brother loved him and so do my dad.
Please share a funny story about your spouse.
When we were in Iraq, and our patrols overlapped, my unit had stopped at a check point and he came up to the same one. I was behind the truck peeing, and he refused to come around the back until my pants were up! It made me laugh so hard!
What did your spouse enjoy most about serving in the military?
Everything, he loved it, he was so proud to wear his uniform. I think his favorite part was jumping (being airborne).
What has been the greatest challenge since the loss of your spouse?
Letting people in, letting the walls I built up come down and allowing myself to care about people again.
Tell us about your experience as a military family (i.e. duty stations, friendships, etc.).
We were stationed at FT. Bragg, NC together, and deployed to Iraq together.
What message would you like to share with families with a loved one still serving in the military
Cherish every moment, don't sweat the small stuff, there will be hard times, but they will pass, but so will the good times, so make every moment a memory!
What message would you like to share with other Gold Star families?
There are no words that can express my sympathy to other Gold Star family members. I tell people "though they are no longer here, they are not gone" (our loved ones).
Nathan Gage Ingram Mar 22, 1996 - Jan 12, 2024 Navy Seal Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, age 27, was a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend who was lost at sea while on a night mission off the coast of Somalia. A team of US Navy SEALs boarded a ship smuggling Iranian missile components bound for the Houthi militants in Yamen. During the mission, a SEAL team member fell into the water at which time Gage quickly jumped in in an attempt to rescue him. After an exhausting 10-day search, they were considered missing & deceased as of January 12, 2024.