 | Commander Isiah Nelson III
San Francisco Police Department
California
Saturday, April 14, 1990 |
I just saw you profiled on the ESPN show "Outside the Lines" this morning. It was for your handling of the evacuation of Candletick, after the earthquake. You, sir, were apparently a magnificent leader.
Rest, brother. Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
2009-10-11
God Isiah, it's been 18 years and I still miss you. I hope you're waiting around for your bud's
your friend and partner in crime
Mimi Mimi Alioto
close friend
2009-03-12
No fellow California law enforcement personnel killed in the line-of-duty, should be forgotten.
Commander Nelson, may Your Soul Rest-In-Peace Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD
2008-04-14
Rest in peace motorman. Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
2008-04-14
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-06
Rest in Peace Motorman. You are not forgotten. Motor Officer Danny Johnson
Metro Nashville Police Dept.
2007-04-14
Hey "Ike", As we approach another Saturday, April 14th, I just wanted to let you know, we haven't forgotten. Rest in peace brother...... Sgt. George Carrington
SFPD
2007-04-12
You will always be remembered! Thanks for your service.
2006-07-24
05/21/04
Rest in peace sir. You are not forgotten. Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-05-21
To the family, friends and co-workers of Commander Nelson, God bless all of you.
Our brother, Commander Nelson, will never be forgotten.
DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office
Worcester County, MD. DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office
2004-02-14
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