Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

First and foremost, I want to send my condolences to the Nix family. We may have lost a hero, but we have gained another angel!! It is never easy to deal with losing someone so special. It's even harder to accept death when someone lives their life to help other people. Know that Mark is in a better place and looking down on all of you with a smile. He wouldn't want you to be sad, he would want you to celebrate his life and remember all the great things he has done.... and the many smiles he has left on so many faces. Rest In Peace and know you are never forgotten!!!

Lisa
Friend of Patrick Lee Metzler EOW 10/23/02

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

March 27, 2007

Yet another Texas Peace Officer has fallen in the line of Duty. May he Rest in Peace. To my Brothers and Sisters in the Dallas PD,, you are in our thoughts here in Ft Worth,, we've shared this grief too many times.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in Blue
God be with the Nix Family

Ofc Underwood
WFPD

Officer Cindy Underwood
Wichita Falls Texas PD

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. You are watching over all of us now.

God Bless to the Nix family

Officer Underwood
WFPD

Officer Cindy Underwood
Wichita Falls Texas PD

March 27, 2007

To Mark,
You were a great officer and I will miss your sense of humor. I will always remember you. I wish to express my condolences to your family and fiance.

God Bless
Deputy AJ Meyer Benton County Missouri
(formerly DPD Badge 7934)

DEPUTY AJ MEYER
BENTON CO SHERIFFS DEPT.

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace Corporal Nix, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family, loved ones and the Dallas PD.

Ofc. RE Sabo #3190
FWPD

March 27, 2007

The death of Senior Corporal Mark Nix is deeply felt by Senior Corporal Herbert (Bert) Smilie's mother and step-father living in Northern Virginia. Please, know that the we are in prayer for your son and for the peace that only God can give to you. His picture shows a handsome young man; his record of service to his country and Dallas tells of his courage and willingness to serve others. Blessings, Chester and Katherine Lund

Katherine Lund
Mother of Sr. Corp. Herbert (Bert) Smilie

March 27, 2007

The death of Senior Corporal Mark Nix is deeply felt by Senior Corporal Herbert (Bert) Smilie's mother and step-father living in Northern Virginia. Please, know that the we are in prayer for your son and for the peace that only God can give to you. His picture shows a handsome young man; his record of service to his country and Dallas tells of his courage and willingness to serve others. Blessings, Chester and Katherine Lund

Katherine Lund
Mother of Sr. Corp. Herbert (Bert) Smilie

March 27, 2007

May God bless your soul and give grace and strength to your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace by brother in blue

Officer Skip Welch
Methodist Hospital System Police

March 27, 2007

Sr. Corporal Nix...thank you for bravely serving twice. First to your fellow Americans, then to the citizens of Dallas, Texas. God bless your family, friends and co-workers. Rest In Peace.

Sgt. J.L.
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2007

I am here
Happy you remember me
Cheering your spirit
Catching your tears

I am here
With you when you go into the unknown
Beside you in the depth of the night
Listening with you for the sound of those in need

I am here
Hear me in your memories
Hold me in your thoughts
Laugh with me in reflection

I am here
Swollen with pride as you stand together
Happy my for my family as you make them your own
Weeping with you when the pipes play, for me and others

I am here
Waiting for justice

I am here
With all who went before me
Watching over you with them
Smiling broadly as they remark on how you carry on

And know when you go into the unknown
To battle evil, protecting the weak
Saving the foolish, sometimes from themselves
I was with you then and still

I am here
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God Speed brother,

Sergeant
Fort Worth Police

March 27, 2007

My condolences to your family. May God Bless. You will be missed.

Det/Sgt
Poteau Police Department

March 27, 2007

I'm saddened that another life, lived in honor and dignity, has been lost. To the Nix family and friends and to all our brave police officers - may God bless you and protect you. Thank you for your service.

Nancy Wilhite
police supporter

March 27, 2007

Senior Cpl. Nix,

God bless you and your family, for you have given the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow man. Thank you for your service to Dallas, and also to our nation.

Know that your death is not in vain, and that your fellow brothers and sisters in blue will continue to keep the watch.

Frisco PD

March 27, 2007

HERO

Grand Prairie PD

March 27, 2007

May you rest in peace Mark. Thank you for being our hero and protecting those in need. We will watch over your family.

Dianne Smilie
Wife of Dallas Police Officer and friend.

March 27, 2007

Senior Corporal Nix, you Sir have served your city and Country with dignity and honor, we will carry on from here. To the family of Senior Corporal Nix you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You all are now part of a much larger family that will be there for you always. "Doc" when you were over in the "Sandbox" you helped save wounded Marines lives and as a cop in Dallas you protected the lives of the people in that city. You are a true HERO. To the men and women of the Dallas Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace...Doc.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

March 27, 2007

Our thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow officers. Thank you for your service...rest in peace.

Officer
Louisville (CO Police Department)

March 27, 2007

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Nix, we have the watch...



I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

March 27, 2007

Rest in peace.

Trooper
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

March 26, 2007

To the many friends and family of Mark Nix,

At times like these there are no words that can assuage the anguish of your loss.

Just know that the thoughts and prayers of many people are with you at this time.

Michael Poel, Arson Investigator
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal

March 26, 2007

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW BROTHER. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND YOUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR
PA. STATE POLICE

March 26, 2007

God Be with you brother, till we meet again, Our prayers are with your family and fiancee.

Ofcr DK Eldridge #2363
Fort Worth PD

Officer DK Eldridge
Fort Worth PD

March 26, 2007

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF SENIOR CORPORAL NIX DURING THIS SAD TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE, MERCY AND COMFORT. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE, MAKES YOU A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR DEPARTMENT AND YOUR COUNTRY. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

March 26, 2007