Park Ranger Christopher Nickel, United States Department of the Interior

Park Ranger Christopher Nickel

United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, January 29, 2011

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Christopher Nickel

Park Ranger Chris Nickel passed away while patrolling the Square Tower Ruin Trail at Hovenweep National Monument in San Juan County, Utah.

A hiker discovered Ranger Nickel collapsed on the trail and immediately rushed to the visitor center to request assistance. Paramedics from Colorado, Utah and a medical helicopter from New Mexico responded but Ranger Nickel was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ranger Nickel had served with the National Park Service for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Location Utah

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 18, 2018