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Brooklyn street renamed after Haitian-American Mario Nelson, who died in Iraq war

Brooklyn Street renamed after Haitian-American Mario Nelson died in Iraq war
Nelson family group photo after unveiling Sgt. Mario Nelson Haitian Warrior Way. (Photo credit: Frantzy Pierre/ Canarsie Courier)
By Micaiah Morgan

Family and friends of the late Mario Nelson gathered last month to rename a street in Brooklyn after the former U.S. Army Sergeant. 

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The Haitian-American army sergeant was killed in combat in Iraq in 2006.He was 26 years old and left behind his wife, Mecca, and their three-year-old daughter, Mia. 

His widowed wife and daughter described him as a proud patriot who volunteered at Ground Zero after 9/11 and was inspired to enlist in the Army. His former military comrades also gathered to support and celebrate his life.

The late army sergeant intended to become a fireman following his tour in Iraq. 

 

 

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