Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Chief of Police Dion Nelson as well as to the York Police Department. Rest in peace Chief Nelson, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 30, 2005

God Bless... Stay strong for one another...Youi will not be forgotten Chief Nelson

LEO Wife
NJ

September 29, 2005

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Chief Nelson's family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you and give His peace. Pslam 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

September 29, 2005

Chief Nelson God bless you and your family as well as those who served with you. rest easy fellow brother in blue.

1st Sgt. Logan
NILEA Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

September 29, 2005

To all the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Nelson...God Bless You and we will be praying for you in this time of sadness.
Also from one military family to another, Thank you for your service!!

Laura Watts, Telecommunicator
Columbus County 911

September 29, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chief Dion R. Nelson, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

September 29, 2005

To the family of Chief Nelson, you are in our prayers. Rest in peace Chief Nelson, rest in peace.

Sgt. Terrance Pulliam
Byhalia Police Department, Ms

September 29, 2005

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Nelson, and the York P.D. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness, because this comes as a devastating blow to the small community in which I grew up in. Dion, I've known you for several years and it's hard to imagine not seeing, or conversating with you when I come home to visit. The streets on which we work are tough, so may you finally rest in peace.

Deputy Absalom Delaine
Harris County Sheriff's Office

September 28, 2005

Dear Chief,
Thank you for service, and serving your Department in such a humble way. God Bless you in your rest. You have certainly won it.

Sgt Jesse Straiton
Birmingham Al PD

September 28, 2005

God Bless you and your family Officer Nelson.

Lisa
Civilian

September 28, 2005

To the family and friends of Chief of Police Dion Nelson and fellow officers in the York Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to entend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you sustained when Chief Nelson was tragically killed.

His valor and bravery will never be forgotten, nor will his dedication to his job.

May you be comforted by the support and caring from your law enforcement community and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Chief Nelson gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, for the service he gave to his country while in the military, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 24, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

September 28, 2005

Chief Nelson,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice, not just to your community, but to our Country in OIF.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 28, 2005

To the family of Officer Nelson, I send my deepest sympanthy. I know your loss is great. May God Bless you. May He be your guide and strength in the upcoming days.

For each officer that still continues the call of duty, THANK YOU for living your lives to ensure our safety. May God watch over you and protect you.

Jessica Horner
Spouse of James Lansford "Lance" Horner, Jr.
E.O.W. 6-22-03

Jessica Horner

September 28, 2005

God bless you for your service and sacfice to our country and your community. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Allegheny Township (PA) Police Department

September 28, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

September 28, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Chief of Police Dion Nelson. Thank you for your many years of service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. May God bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

September 28, 2005

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace too Sir.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

September 28, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Chief Dion Nelson, and the York P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Chief Nelson, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 28, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Dion Nelson. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

September 28, 2005

God Bless you and your family and may he comfort them during this time of healing.

Daphne Godwin, Dispatcher
Rainsville Police Dept. Rainsville, AL

September 28, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

September 28, 2005

Rest in peace Mr. Nelson, you are a ture hero and will never be forgotten. No words can express the honor it is to serve knowing that heros like you are watching over us. Thank you for your courage, honor and service.

Sgt. Paul Huber
Swiss Army, MP Service

September 28, 2005

God bless your family, friends, and department. Rest in peace brother.

Corporal
Fort Lupton, CO

September 28, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the son's of god.

Your sacrifice will never be forgoten. I will carry you with me,
rest in peace my brother.

PO #255
WCSO

September 28, 2005