User:Nickanelson

Nick Nelson (Nicholas Andrew Nelson), born April 26th, 1986, is a electrical specialist, US Army Veteran, husband, father, and world traveler. His parents are David Nelson and Clara Gehrels. His wife is LaRisa Nelson and they have three children: Drew, Nathan, and Violet.

Early Years

Nick Nelson was born in Cleburne, Texas. Six months after his birth, his parents relocated to Oregon where his father was originally from. Nick's mother had immigrated from Colombia, South America. His sister, Cassie Nelson, was born in Oregon five years later. Around 1993, the Nelson family moved to Florida and lived there only for a few years. Around 1995, they moved to Keene, Texas. Nick's parents divorced in 1998. His mother married Melvin Gehrels. They moved to Houston, Texas in June of 2000. He graduated from New Caney High School in May 2004.

Military Years

After graduating high school, Nick joined the US Army. He left for Basic Training in September 2004. On October 2005, he married is girlfriend Larisa McGinn.

Personal Life