Acting Chief Anthony Bernard Nelson

Acting Chief Anthony Bernard Nelson | Powell Police Department, Wyoming
Powell Police Department, Wyoming
Acting Chief Anthony Bernard Nelson

Powell Police Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Sunday, October 29, 1950

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Anthony 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

disturbance

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Chief 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.

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Dept. of Defense, Retired

August 20, 2010

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