It was a deep honor to serve as LTC Nicholas Mangus' hospice chaplain and to walk alongside him during such a sacred season of life. I will always treasure the time I spent with him.
Mr. Mangus possessed a remarkable curiosity and sense of wonder about the cosmos and the mysteries of life. Our conversations were thoughtful, engaging, and deeply meaningful. His Catholic faith remained a steady anchor for him, offering strength, comfort, and hope.
He spoke often of forgiveness and reconciliation — values at the very heart of the Christian faith — and he held firmly to the hope that death does not have the final word because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. That hope gave him peace and courage.
Getting to know Nicholas was a gift. I remain grateful for the privilege of accompanying him on part of his journey, and I will remember him with deep respect and affection.
Mr. Mangus possessed a remarkable curiosity and sense of wonder about the cosmos and the mysteries of life. Our conversations were thoughtful, engaging, and deeply meaningful. His Catholic faith remained a steady anchor for him, offering strength, comfort, and hope.
He spoke often of forgiveness and reconciliation — values at the very heart of the Christian faith — and he held firmly to the hope that death does not have the final word because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. That hope gave him peace and courage.
Getting to know Nicholas was a gift. I remain grateful for the privilege of accompanying him on part of his journey, and I will remember him with deep respect and affection.
— Rev. Crawford Brubaker ·
2026-05-24 19:30:34
Capt. Mangus, “Papa Bull”, was my Battery Commander when I was stationed in Zirndorf, Germany in 1989 with Bravo 2/1, the Iron Bulls. His example of leadership, discipline, and preparedness have stuck with me until this day.
When he was transferring command after Operation: Desert Storm, he was walking thought the CQ area asking everyone to read something out loud. For some reason, he liked the way the way I read the thing he handed me. He said to the First Sergeant, “He sounds good. Have Turso do it.” I felt an immense sense of pride that he chose me to emcee his Change of Command ceremony. I was more stressed out about doing a good job for Capt. Mangus than I was during the entirety of Desert Storm. I knew we’d come through the war because Papa Bull was our leader.
May Nick Rest in Peace, and God grant Margee and his family the peace of knowing he sits with the rest of the righteous in the Kingdom of Heaven.
When he was transferring command after Operation: Desert Storm, he was walking thought the CQ area asking everyone to read something out loud. For some reason, he liked the way the way I read the thing he handed me. He said to the First Sergeant, “He sounds good. Have Turso do it.” I felt an immense sense of pride that he chose me to emcee his Change of Command ceremony. I was more stressed out about doing a good job for Capt. Mangus than I was during the entirety of Desert Storm. I knew we’d come through the war because Papa Bull was our leader.
May Nick Rest in Peace, and God grant Margee and his family the peace of knowing he sits with the rest of the righteous in the Kingdom of Heaven.
— Andrew Turso ·
2026-05-24 00:00:46
The thing I remember him saying to me was that your wedding day is the best day of your life. And I don't know really how to feel about that. I understand the sentiment, but the day I have right now with my wife is the best day of my life. I guess it was especially true on my wedding day!
— Mark Richardson ·
2026-05-04 00:48:25