Katieatasc 0 #1 July 10, 2004 Please for all that read this. I need your prayers! My beautiful baby needs everything you've got. To all of our friends out there, Pray. And please don't stop. Please think today under your canopies. Don't be brave. You are not superman. Please be safe on your swoops and live to kiss your soul mate. Katie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schafdog 0 #2 July 10, 2004 Hi Katie. My heart goes out to you at this very very challenging time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, ALWAYS! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katieatasc 0 #3 July 10, 2004 My beautiful baby has left me. God be with him always. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 July 10, 2004 im so sorry katie. if you need anything you have my number. i will see you soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #5 July 10, 2004 Mark, If you guys need anything, be sure to let us know. Stay safe. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubsmell 0 #6 July 10, 2004 Katie, I offer you my deepest sympathies, my heart is breaking for you.....and you are in my thoughts and prayers..... Aubrey-"Those who say it cannot be done, should not interrupt those who are doing it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #7 July 10, 2004 I am so sorry for your loss, Katie. I lost my teammate and friend last September, and I know how hard it can be. I am sure your situation is even going to have more challenges. Be strong and lean on those who love you. I know we don't know each other, but I am here if you need anything or just want to talk. I am sure you have a great support system, but I just wanted you to know I am praying for you and am here if you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #8 July 10, 2004 Katie, I am deeply, deeply saddened by your loss and just can't find the words to express myself. Stay strong, -C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoojeff 0 #9 July 11, 2004 o my god!! katie im speechless. you will be in my prayers as will nate. i am so sorry. he is an inspiration to so many of us, this is truly a sad day for our sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouragan 0 #10 July 11, 2004 Katie, I have been thinking about you all day long. I don't know you but I can feel you. I am sending you all the best vibes of love that I have. My baby had a bad accident last year and he is now paralised from the chest down. I really know where you are coming from. Breath to stay centered. That will give you strenght. Love you sister Nancy...Feel the Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katieatasc 0 #11 July 11, 2004 Thank you. Everybody. His service will be in Michigan at Fred Wood Funeral Home in Lavonia, on 5mile road. He will be cremated. The showing will be on Weds. and the funeral Thurs.. He will be brought back here as soon as possible. We will be having a skydiver memorial in a couple of weeks. He wanted a theme when he died. I remember this talk and laughed. So the theme he wanted is,"REMEMBER WHEN"! I remember when he and I used to eat dessert for breakfast. Last breakfast was strawberries and cold hot fudge out of the jar. Only Nate and I. PM me for more info if you need. Katie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megsterr 0 #12 July 11, 2004 Katie we have never met. I knew Nate from Pahokee. He was special. You just don't meet too many people like that in your life. This is a huge loss. All I know is that I am a better person for knowing him. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyswc 0 #13 July 11, 2004 Katie, During your time of grief, everyone here @ Richmond sends their deepest regrets and sympathy. We all feel truly blessed for being touched by Nate, as should you. Vern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #14 July 11, 2004 katie, i don't have the words, sweetie. something you'll never lose is the love you guys had for each other. i remember you talking about that love when you stayed here in deland. he will ALWAYS be with you. some people think it's bullshit, but i know it's not. souls that intertwine will always exist like that. he lives in your heart and that's all that matters. love and light to you, sister. you will get through this and your poor heart will feel as though it's destroyed, but live your life the way you did with nate - full of love and generosity are caring. you have the same "retreat" in deland if you need to get the hell away. much, much love and my deepest sympathy katie and to your beautiful son.... arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsesnie007 0 #15 July 12, 2004 Katie, Tess and I continue to send our love to you and yours and wish to extend our deepest sympathies over the loss of your Nathan. We will see you in Michigan and if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call. Once again, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Gilbert family. , Don Sesnie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpboy04 0 #16 July 12, 2004 Katie, I just wanted to let you know that you are in everyone's heart and prayers here at SKYRIDE. Nate was such a great person and touched everyone that came into his presence. One of a kind! Be strong and remember he's watching over you. Team SKYRIDE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csj 0 #17 July 12, 2004 I met and jumped with Nate at Marine City in 1997 until he moved out of state. He was always nice to me and was incredibly talented in this sport. We, who are left, don't always understand God's plan, but be assured that He has one. My prayers are with you. I'm sorry for your loss and pain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quasimodem 0 #18 July 12, 2004 Nate shot my first tandem video. I was wondering if ASDC is planning any kind of memorial service for him, because I would like to attend. May God be with you, Katie Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMalek 0 #19 July 12, 2004 Very sorry Katie, to hear about your loss. I'm an old friend of Nate's from Marine City Parahawks. I'm now a born-again Christian and I believe Romans 8:28; "For we know that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Look to Jesus for your strength. He said, "For I am with you always..." 2,500+ people prayed for you and Nate's family today. Just want you to know that we care. We mourn the loss of Nate. We'll continue to pray. Love in Christ, Steve and Robin Malek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #20 July 12, 2004 Katie we are all so sorry. Nate will be missed and not forgotton by anyone who knew him. Lost for words, but filled with thoughts, our hearts go out to you.... and all those close to Nate................................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverricardo 0 #21 July 12, 2004 Katie, We have never met in person but we briefly spoke on the phone on Saturday (I was the guy who called from London). My girlfriend and I met Nate around 4 years ago at Skydive America and till this day we believe he was one of the nicest and greatest guys in the sport. His vibe was always a positive one and we are thankful to have been able to share time with him. We are deeply saddened that he has left us. I can say that Nate was one of the best Flyers I've ever gotten the pleasure to jump with. He really took time to help others reach a better level of flying who where not in the same league as he was. It did not matter how squirrly you flew when you jumped with him. He always had something positive to say to make you smile and feel better about yourself. He did that for me many times. I can say that he was one of the people who positively influenced the way I fly today. For that I thank him. When Nate, TJ and SteveO where based in Skydive America, I can tell you that it was the most amazing time we (the Pahokee locals) have experienced in this sport. We truly missed them once they moved away. The last time we saw Nate was at the Skydive Sobe boogie in Pahokee earlier this year. We feel very lucky to have been able to spend some time with him. It was a pleasure jumping with him and amazing watching him fly his canopy. Katie, we will all miss Nate dearly. We share in your grief and our hearts and prayers go out to you, his family and all those friends close to him. Lean on the people close to you to help you go through the grieving process. We will keep you and Nate close to our hearts. We send you our strength and love, Ricardo and Tracy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #22 July 12, 2004 Rest your precious soul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathyg 0 #23 July 12, 2004 Our hearts go out to you Katie as well as Ian and the rest of the family. Blue Skies Nate! -Kathy and Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #24 July 12, 2004 I am honored to have known Nate and am priveledged to have called him my friend. He had a way with people that can't be described, it had to be experienced. I'll never forget him or the thousands of things he taught me. Miss you bro.................................................... See you when I get there. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #25 July 12, 2004 I am so sorry to hear about what happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me if there's anything I can do Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
