Obituary: Nathan S. Barnes

Nathan S. Barnes 1984 ~ 2007 Sergeant Nathan S. Barnes was killed in action near Rushdi Mullah in Iraq on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the age of 23. He was born on June 3, 1984 and was a life-time resident of American Fork. Nathan is the son of Kevin and Donna Barnes, the fifth of six children. He is survived by his parents, his sister Lisa (Alan Blake), his brothers Jay (Janna DeVries), Timothy (Stacy Stroud), Michael (Kellie Smith), Elder Matthew Barnes, his Grandfather Stanley J. Barnes who received a purple heart in World War II, his grandmother Sue Eaton a former Navy Wave, six nieces and five nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the Alpine Tabernacle on the corner of 100 East and Main in American Fork at 1:00 p.m.. A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 27 at the LDS chapel at 150 West 1120 North in American Fork beginning at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. A graveside service will follow the funeral at the American Fork City Cemetery for family members and close friends. Online guestbook at wingmortuary.com. There are few words to express the sorrow we feel because of the loss of our son and brother. We know that many of you are mourning as well. Like you, our hearts are filled with admiration for his service and sacrifice. In his death, he has made himself more than most of us could ever hope to be. Although we would rather have Nathan back we are inspired by his actions and will always remember him for his heroism. He, like many soldiers before him, ran into the fire to preserve what lay behind. His death reminds us all that our liberty has come at the ultimate cost many thousands of times over. We are heartened by the knowledge that we shall see him again. He has been called home by that God who gives us all life for His purpose. We have faith that Nathan is still in the service of God and will be waiting for us when our time comes and we shall be together as a family again. To, our beloved son and brother, till we meet again at Jesus' feet, God speed.