Officer Down Memorial Page

I never got to meet or know my Uncle Dan. I've been told I look like him and from what I've heard may have his humor. I was told young he was killed by a drunk driver and it's kept this driver from EVER driving while intoxicated. It may be small, but he continues to serve in me. I will never be the next one to kill someone's "Uncle Dan" and nor will my kids. His legacy lives in us all in a simple but true way.

I, like everyone in our family, and in his life, wish I could know Uncle Dan today. One day I will meet him and see for myself I look nothing like him and that Nelson humor grows each generation.

Thankyou Mary Ann for finding this site. Even though I never knew him, I fell like I have through family. He's touched my life and will touch my kids life. I wish every time I hear his name that I knew who he was.

Love You Auntie
Aaron Birkemeier

Aaron Birkemeier
Nephew
May 29, 2011

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