United States Army Staff Sergeant • Line of Duty Death: April 3, 2003

United States Army Staff Sergeant Nino Dugue Livaudais tragically lost his life on April 3, 2003. While stationed at a high level checkpoint in Iraq, he was targeted in a suicide bombing attack.

Livaudais grew up in Utah and graduated from high school in Ogden in 1997. From an early age, he was known for his deep sense of duty, unwavering loyalty, and compassionate spirit. Friends and family remember him as a kindhearted and determined individual—someone who loved his family and his country with his whole heart.

Following his graduation, Livaudais enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1998. His drive and discipline quickly set him apart, and by 1999 he had earned the elite title of Army Ranger. He completed two deployments to Afghanistan, where he demonstrated exceptional courage and commitment to his fellow soldiers. Livaudais had planned a long and meaningful career in the military, driven by his desire to serve and protect.

Tragically, on April 3rd, at just 23 years old, he lost his life in a suicide car bomb attack in Iraq. True to his character, he died while attempting to help a pregnant civilian, an act that exemplified his bravery and compassion to the very end.

During his military service, Livaudais met and married his wife, Jackie. Together, they built a life grounded in love and shared purpose. They had two children and were expecting their third at the time of his passing. Jackie often reflects on her husband’s profound sense of mission and the pride he took in making a difference. She remembers him not just as a soldier, but as a devoted husband and father who believed deeply in creating a better world.

Today, Jackie resides in Utah with their children, raising them with the same strength, integrity, and love that defined their father. Through her resilience and devotion, she continues to honor Livaudais’ legacy—a legacy of sacrifice, service, and enduring love.

United States Army Staff Sergeant Nino Dugue Livaudais is survived by his loving wife, Jackie and their beautiful children. 

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has provided the Livaudais family with a mortgage-free home through the Gold Star Family Home Program.