Brian D. Roth |
dad |
Jerry Dixson |
My name is Jerry and I lived with Nick for a year in Philadelphia. Okay, so I have meant many people hear in Philadelphia but none as Fun loving and Free spirited as Nick! He was by far one of the most real people in my life and he will be deeply missed by many of us in Philly! What I wouldn't give to have him here to have another walk around the city talking about our life experiences and sharing many laughs! Sometimes laughing about nothing at all....which if you knew Nick then you would totally understand! God, please let Nick know just how much I really do miss him and how truly thankful I am for having the opportunity to know such a wonderful soul! Always, Jerry ( Dude)
Mom |
A dear relative shared what he expects family gatherings will now be like without Nick's physical presence . . .
A certain two people inevitably get into heated discussions about (most often) insignificant issues, at most family get-togethers. Nick would always act as the mediator, encouraging them to be reasonable, etc. He said "now, without Nick to intercede, we'll just be a bunch of assholes."
The world is a better place, and we are better people, for having Nick's love, spirit and wit.
Mom |
I asked the person for whom Nick deeply cared, if she could recall the meaning of his tattoos. This is what she wrote. . .
I do not remember exactly what Nick’s tattoos meant, he always rattled it off so quickly it was difficult to follow. I do know that the one on his arm was a verse from the Upanishads (Hindu scripture), about how we are all one and nothing is real, impermanence is our true nature. The one on his chest was from the Bible, I think. Something about a song of life? I am so sorry I can’t be more specific.