Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Roy Nelson, Jr and his K-9 partner Ceasar.

To Officer Roy Nelson , the oath “To Serve and Protect” were not just words spaced apart, they were a part of his soul, his daily job, and his heart. He will be greatly missed by his family, his fellow officers, and the citizens of New Smyrna Beach. He was Husband, a Father, a Hero, and a Cop.

Remember the next time you are out with your family or friends, and you see a patrol car go by, remember the incredible sacrifice made by these officers every day. They all have familes they leave behind when they go to work “to protect and serve”you and your family. Our prayers are now with you,Roy and Ceasar.

The citizens of New Smyrna Beach appreciate the time you both spent serving, of our honor, you both are deserving. Your dedication and courage will be remember often, and for that, you both will never be forgotten.

Dan Mongosa
New Smyrna Beach citizen

August 17, 2005

Roy you were "MY PROTECTOR"!! You protected me like only a big brother would. I will work everyday knowing that you are still protecting me from above. I feel honored and privilaged to have had the pleasure to have worked with you. I will sincerely miss your sense of humor(wake up and smell the flowers Algernon, or shall I say "RT"')!!

We have lost a great man. My sadness is to great for words. You will never be replaced or forgotten!!! We will go on because that is what we do, but it will never be the same!!

Ofc. Jennifer Fike
New Smyrna Beach Police Department

August 16, 2005

Anyone who's known a man that wears a star on his chest,
Understands that he's patrolling so all can rest.

Working during bad weather, holidays and weekends.
Riding throughout the county without commends.

Long hours, meager pay; he is a person just like you.
Except for the courageous job he's sworn to do.

The things he sees each day; he has a family of his own.
More than most, he's thankful to near home.

Each day he puts on his uniform, vest and gun,
All too aware this could be his last one.

It's anyone's guess, this may be his time to die.
All could happen in a blink of an eye.

For you, he would gladly be destined to eternal rest.
For you, he wears a Silver Star on his chest.

He took an oath to serve and protect.
What he deserves is the people's respect

Rest in peace along with your fellow K-9 officer, and thanks for your heorism and for the ultimate sacrafice you paid. You will never be forgotten and will be missed

August 16, 2005

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
- Indira Gandhi

I started writing about a dozen different things here and they all just fell apart. Maybe when we meet again I will be able to express myself.

TJ

TJ

August 16, 2005

May God be with and comfort the wife and kids of Officer Nelson, as well as NSBPD and everyone who knew him.

Rest In Peace Officer Nelson and Ceasar. New Smyrna Beach has suffered the loss of 2 outstanding officers that will never be forgotten.

Layne

August 16, 2005

My home state lost another officer, to Officer Nelson family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah, PD, FL 11/06/86

August 16, 2005

Officer Nelson, We thank both you and your K-9 partner for your service. We will pray for both of you,your family and co-workers. Rest in peace..

SGT (RET)
NJDOC SOG K9 UNIT

August 16, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the New Smyrna Beach P.D

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

August 16, 2005

GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. K9 OFFICERS ARE A RARE BREED BY NATURE AND YOU WILL BE MISSED.

K9 OFFICER C SIMPSON
MARYVILLE POLICE DEPT, TN

August 16, 2005

We all love and miss you much. It was a pleasure to work with you. Your life with us will never be forgotten . Your fellow officers have it under control. God Bless you, your family, and of course Caeser. You died doing what you loved. We will always remember you!!!! Love Nichole

Nichole Jobst
RCC Delta Shift

August 16, 2005

Roy, from one dog handler to another, God speed to you and K-9 Ceasar.

Ofc. David Schramek and K-9 Buck
Gainesville Police Department

August 16, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

August 16, 2005

Rest well Ofc. Nelson and K-9 Ceaser, your dedictaion and sacrafices will never be forgotten. You both are true heros! Bod bless.

Tpr. D McGuckin
Michigan State Police

August 16, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the New Smyrna Beach Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Nelson deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Nelson is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 16, 2005

ROY AND CAESER WILL BE TRULY MISSED. EVERY DISPATCHER FROM THIS DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN HONORED TO WORK WITH HIM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

DISPATCHERS
RCC "D" SHIFT

August 16, 2005

Officer Nelson all of us at Chillicothe Ohio Police Department and the Ross County Ohio Sheriff Office want to send out thoughts and prayers to both your immediate family and your family in "blue." How awful that they must endure the loss of two officers. We know the pain of losing one for we lost our beloved Officer Larry Cox this past April.

May God bless each and every person that was in your life in anyway that is feeling the awful sense of loss.

God Speed sir.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 16, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
NELSON, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

August 16, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!

SGT. DANIEL ABRAHAMSON
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 16, 2005

God be with family and co-workers during this difficult time. The Law Enforcement family will never forget you Officer Nelson or Officer Caesar.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

August 16, 2005

I remember those days when i worked at Dairy Queen 3 years ago and you and officer well detective sachs (i dont know how to spell his name) would come in and give me a hard time with your millions of hot dogs for the department...the person who did this to you and your faithful partner will get whats coming to them if not this life time then with their maker..my brother is a Port Orange officer so you leaving us so fast really hit home for me...i will be praying for your wife and kids and one day we will meet again and i just might make you some hot dogs...and a doggy sundae for caesar...R.I.P Officer Nelson

Brittany Peters
Edgewater

August 16, 2005

Our heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Nelson. God bless you all.

Sdt Peter Grimm
Military Police, Distr. Bern (Switzerland)

August 16, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Nelson Jr. and to the NSBPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow FL

August 16, 2005

Know that you will not be forgotten by those who loved you, you will live in their hearts. Thank you for your faithful service. May your family find peace and strength thru faith and each other.

Lauren
Niece of Dep Tim Dunn EOW 10/29/04

August 16, 2005

I can only imagine the great lost both his family and the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is feeling as a result of such tragedy. Even though I have never met this officer, I know he is my friend, brother and partner. My deepest, most sincere condolences.

Ofc. Clement Punter (motor)
U.C.F.P.D

August 16, 2005

Thank you for your unselfish service. May you and Casear rest in peace

Michelle - wife of LEO
Maine State Police

August 16, 2005