The late Nathan Romero from Las Vegas, New Mexico, was tragically shot and killed. His family is now in the difficult position of preparing his burial. Kristianna Romero, his daughter, is leading a GoFundMe campaign to raise the necessary funds for his funeral.
Nathan Romero was a war veteran who fought bravely and returned home, only to face an internal battle that many veterans do. Despite his struggles, Nathan was known for his generous and caring nature, always willing to help others. His unexpected death, driven by jealousy and rage, has left his family and community in shock and mourning.
Kristianna Romero shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, expressing her grief and appealing for help. "Hello to my friends and family, I’m saddened to announce the passing of my beloved daddy. I’m sharing this GoFundMe in hopes of helping my family receive the funds we need to send my daddy off properly. Anything and everything helps. Thank you, my beautiful people," she wrote.
The GoFundMe campaign, titled "Honoring Nathan: Support for a Hero’s Burial," aims to raise $10,000. So far, $250 has been raised from three donations. Terra Romero contributed $125, Barbara Maestas donated $100, and Alyssa Baca gave $25.
The community has shown their support through heartfelt messages on Facebook. Briana R Saiz wrote, "Prayers girly, sorry for your loss," while Anita Baca added, "Condolences to you and your family prayers." Others like Cissy Vialpando Hern, Samm Romero, Rebecca Sandoval, Olivia Hope Gonzales, Crystal J Mora, and Monica Paredes also shared their condolences and prayers.
Kristianna’s message on the GoFundMe page highlights the family’s deep sense of loss and their urgent need for support: "Our dad fought at war and made it back home. He fought a war within, as many others do, but because of jealousy and rage, he did not have a chance to defend himself. He will always be a man of Honor and will always be our Hero. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, son, and uncle. He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need and now we are asking for help to give our dad a proper burial."
The outpouring of support from the community reflects the high regard in which Nathan was held and underscores the importance of coming together in times of tragedy. The family remains hopeful that they will reach their fundraising goal to honor Nathan Romero’s memory with the dignity and respect he deserves.
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