Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today is our day. It is still hard to wrap my mind around the thought that you - are not coming home.Today, we celebrate your life, your love, your accomplishments and most of all your sacrifices.So! here's three cheers for the man you became. THANK you for my beautiful grandchildren.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BELOVED SON.

Mrs.Rosie M.Terrell-Howard
MOTHER

June 29, 2010

Thank-you, Chief. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

May 12, 2010

HEY DAD JUST IN SKOOL THINKIN BOUT YHU IM DOIN OKAY WOULD BE BETTER IF YHU WAS HERE IT HAVE BEEN 4 YEARS AND 5 MONTH SINCE IVE LAST SEEN YHU IM BOUT TO GO BEFORE I GET TEARY EYED.
LOVE YHU MISS YHU .BYE.

ACHAUNTEE NELSON
AKA NELSON BKA BLACK

ACHAUNTEE NELSON
DAUGTHER

February 9, 2010

ITS THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING AND I WAS JUST THINKING BOUT HOW GOOD LIFE WOULD BE IF YOU WERE HERE.BUT I KNOW TOMORROW I WANT BE ABLE TO TELL YOU OR TO COME TO THE COMPUTER TO TYPE IT CUZ MY FAMILY IS COMING. RIP DADDY.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

ACHAUNTEE BKA BLACK
daughter

November 25, 2009

Chief....you are truly missed. DJ and Maddie just turned 7 a few days ago. I can't believe they are growing up so fast. You would be soooo proud of them! Keep smiling on us!

Dawn Ward
friend

November 23, 2009

You were missed tremendously at the 20th year class reunion. Keep patroling the Pearly Gates!

VeRonica P.

October 22, 2009

On this the fourth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Chief Nelson. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Dion gave to his community and the citizens of our country, 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

Anonymous

September 25, 2009

Just wanted to stop by and let you and your family, friends and brothers know that we have not forgotten you... Blue candles burn 24/7 in F.W.B. Fl for all L.E.O.'s. Look Clint up for me an let him know we still miss him everyday...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

September 24, 2009

ITS SEPTEMBER... HARD MONTH. IT SHOWS. LIKE I ENSCRIBED "WE SHALL NEVER FORGET" HAVE A LOT OF "FRIENDS WHO CHECK IN BUT LIKE YOU SAID ..WE KNOW WHO IS REAL AND WHO IS FAKE!!"

THE BOYS

September 17, 2009

Hi Dion, It's been a minute since my last visit. First of all I would like to say Happy Belated Birthday!!!! I went to see Redd and the boys on your birthday and like always they are still celebrating it for you. The boys are sooooo big. I know you are smiling down on them and Redd. She is doing an awesome job with them and I am so proud and amazed of the strength that she finds within to keep everything going. First from God, but I know that it's the love that you two had for each other and for life that's keeping her focused. Just know that we love and miss you so much. Keep watching over us Dion, your family and many friends. RIP Big Bro!!!!

CHER REED ROBERTS
FRIEND

July 8, 2009

Hello Ole Boy,
We are coming up on our 20th reunion and alot has transended since you've been gone although people change and life isn't always what it seems we move on and make the best out of a hurting situation. I find it very hard to come home but I think I'm going to make it this time if the Lord willing, I really miss the kids and it not a day that goes by when I look at mines I think of yours. You know this a very good site to let your emotions out but to say least I really miss you and I can't wait to see the kids. Your ole boy Geoffery.

Geoffery M. Ward
Best of Friends

June 5, 2009

Happy 20th reunion, Dion. We love and miss you!!!

DNoble
Classmate

May 26, 2009

Dear Dion. Your Mother, my sister Resi Terrell- Howard,
always told you whatever you do in life be a Man about it.
And you became a great Man in every aspect of your life.
Your deeply missed. Your children are just as beautiful and outstanding also. I would like to think that you
were there to greet your Grandmother ( Willie Mae Terrell).
Love Always, Auntie

Mrs. Benita Terrell - Bell
Aunt

May 26, 2009

I thought about something you said to me and I couldnt help but laugh. I really miss u and we had a lot of fun times.

La'wonda R Gibbs

April 3, 2009

Just think of you Dion one of many times and I thought I would say hello and Love You and you will continue too be missed by all of us your Mom Sister and Brother . Continue on in your new life God is not the only one who loves, but he needs you more at this present time of your life.

Charles Howard sr Dad

Charles Howard Sr.
Step-Dad

October 27, 2008

Hey My Friend & My Son:

Just know that I think of you always!! I will forever be proud of you and your accomplishments in such a short time! You left a legacy that will last forever. We have mementos of you through out the City, that you loved and protected with your life, to remind the people - less we forget!!!! Your children are growing up and they are beautiful. Thank you for continuing to watch over me and for letting me know when evil is present. The City of York will forever feel your loss.

Carolyn Gosa
City of York

October 27, 2008

I wish you were here. It's so much going on now. Like everyone predicted York has not been the same since you left us. I miss you

La'wonda R Gibbs
Cousin/Friend

September 25, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today as they face this dreadful anniversary. You have not been forgotten by those that carry your loving memories in their hearts. Continue to watch over them and protect them from harm. Also, keep watch over those still out guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 24, 2008

To The Memory Of: Chief of Police Dion R.of York,Al.
Friendship make prosperity brighter;
it lightens adversity by sharing its
gifts and anxieties.
This must have been one of your many missions in life.
Being a friend and protect&serve your fellow-man. May your influence live on.

Rosie M.Terrell-Howard

Rosie M. Terrell-Howard
Mother

September 24, 2008

In memory of Dion R.: I cannot view the bloom upon the rose, But oh, the scent is very dear to me; And I can feel the cooling breeze that blows. Thro' pearl-tipped peaks of hills I cannot see.
Happy b-day Chief Dion(RIP)
Rosie M.Terrell-Howard(MOTHER)

MOTHER

June 29, 2008

In deep thought about you as always. I miss your laughter and calling me RED. I know that you are watching over us and you see your blooming kids. These knothead boys are giving me a run for my money. For someone not to know you, DaKaari acts JUST LIKE YOU! He stares at your pictures and brags about you (with help of Dion Jr.). I know that you would be having a ball with both of your "mini me". I'm not going to keep babbling...just wanted to drop a line. Love you always

Stacie A. Lockhart
fiancee

April 18, 2008

MY DAD WAS THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD.NO ONE COULD REPLACE HIM. HE WAS JUST OUTSTANDING.I MISS HIM EVERY DAY.THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF HIM. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

ASTRYD Q. NELSON
DAUGHTER

March 16, 2008

he was a outstanding dad. No one can replace him he was a
outstanding DAD.

Achauntee Nelson
daughter

March 16, 2008

I would like to send my condolences out the the family of Dion, he was a great friend and comrade. I would like to thank him for his service to his country and the City of York. I'm a 16 year veteran of the Military so i understand the sacrifices. Thank you and God bless!!

Culinary Specialist First Class
United States Navy

January 28, 2008

Happy New Year's my SON. And to all.

Mrs. Rosie M. Terrell-Howard (RESI)
MOTHER

January 1, 2008