Powell Police Department, Wyoming
End of Watch Sunday, October 29, 1950
Add to My HeroesAnthony Bernard Nelson
Acting Chief Tony Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to a disturbance call with two other officers.
After collapsing, the other officers attempted to drive him to the hospital but he passed away while en route.
Chief Nelson was a WWI veteran and had served with the Powell Police Department for five years. He was survived by his two brothers and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsChief Nelson...Thank you so much for your service to Wyoming and the United States. Your dedication and valor with not be forgotten. May your name and memory be everlasting.
Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired
August 20, 2010
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