Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was distressed to hear that Chief Nelson was killed in an automobile accident. May the grace of God comfort and sustain his family during this trying time of their lives.

Joe Stegall

October 4, 2005

Dion will truly be missed by all who knew him on a personal and professional level. He was a man who gave his all to the community, his family and friends. I am thankful for the time God allowed him to be here with us. I am truly blessed to be able to reflect on the wonderful memories that I have of him. I am very proud of the great man that Dion had proven himself to be. He will never be replaced in the community or in our hearts!
Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

Dawn Jones Ward
Former Citizen of York and Friend

October 4, 2005

To the family of Chief Nelson, I didn't know him, but his service to his country and to law enforcement made him someone who was very special.
This country and will be a lesser place now that he is gone--my sincere condolences.

DEA,

October 4, 2005

Dion, I was proud to call you my friend. You will be sorely missed.

David Shaw
friend

October 4, 2005

Thank you for your daily sacrifice and your ultimate sacrifice........prayers for your family that they may receive comfort and peace.

S.
Former Anderson County, TN Deputy

October 4, 2005

Dion, you will be geatly missed by the entire city of York, Alabama. I ask God's Blessings for all of your family and friends.

Pamela Watkins Whitehead
Huntsville, Alabama

October 4, 2005

Dion was a credit to the York Police Dept and he will be sadly missed.

Sergeant George Osborne
University of West Alabama Police Dept

October 4, 2005

May God bless you and all that loves you. You are in a much better place now.

Officer Tammy L.Austin
Georgia Tech Police Dept

October 3, 2005

CHIEF DION NELSON, WILL BE GREATLY MISS BY ALL OF US AT THE FIRE DEPT. REST IN PEACE CHIEF WE LOVE YOU.

Loretta Crockett
memberof York Volunteer Fire Fighters

October 3, 2005

Dion was truly a man about his Father's business. He gave his life in the service of saving others. May Dion be found "forever outstanding" in the presence of the Lord.

Terry Gosa
Citizen of York,AL. and Friend.

October 3, 2005

Father! I thank You for every projet I undertook, I pray that each was accomplished in a spirit of excellence. For every season there is a reason. For GOD so loved the world...

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Abbie Jackson
Jackson & Associates

October 3, 2005

Our community has lost another great servant. Chief Nelson was an outstanding officer who cared for the citizens. We are praying for his family during this difficult time. Thanks Chief for a job, well done!

Carl Sudduth, Livingston, AL
Son of Slain Police Officer Wayne Sudduth

October 3, 2005

May God bring comfort and peace to the family of Chief Dion Nelson.

Jean Davis
Office of Attorney General

October 3, 2005

Officer Nelson..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

October 3, 2005

As a former Mayor of York, I am aware of the sacrifices that the York Police make in their duties to protect the lives and property of the residents of York.

I did not know Dion Nelson, but from what I have learned about him, he was a valued member of the administration of the City of York.

I wish for his family the very best in the days and years to come. He will certainly be missed.

Joe Stegall

Joe Stegall

October 2, 2005

God Bless the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Nelson.

m

October 2, 2005

Thank you for your service and dedication, Chief Nelson.
May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this difficult time.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD Morongo Station, CA

October 2, 2005

The Chief was a good man and a good cop. He will be missed by all, my prayers go out to his family and department. May God bless us all!!!

Deputy Erik Shirley
Sumter County Sheriff's Office

October 1, 2005

Chief Dion Nelson - We are all so proud of the service you have rendered our community and our country. Your valor will not be forgotten. Godspeed.

JW Brown
Citizen of York

October 1, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and extended family of Chief Nelson. He will be terribly missed by this entire community. His service to our Country and this community was unwavering, in which he earned our respect, our support and our trust. He was the perfect role model for our youth. He was an exceptional human being on many levels. One that will not be forgotten anytime soon. One that will be deeply missed. And one that we will be forever grateful for having had the pleasure of knowing, on a personal and professional level. God bless him and may he forever rest in peace now.

Lisa
Citizen of York

October 1, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Dion did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Dion be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Chief Nelson's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office and COPS will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Dion but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Dion will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Dion, even for a short time. I pray that Dion and Dennis will continue to watch over us along with all the other fallen officers all as only they can.

Thank you Officer Nelson for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

October 1, 2005

As a law enforcement officer and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom I offer my sympathy to Chief Nelson's family. He chose to serve his country in two great ways and made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless his family and may he rest in peace.

Police Officer Ben Sleaford
Geneseo (IL) Police Dept.

October 1, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 1, 2005

Chief Nelson,

You have given the ultimate sacrifice and my heart go out to your Friends and Family. Godspeed!!!!

Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections

September 30, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God be with you all during these trying times.

Trooper Mike Harris
Alabama State Troopers

September 30, 2005