Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our condolences to the family of Brother Preslar and the Lakewood P.D.. Rest easy Brother

ELIZABETH , N.J. P.B.A LOCAL #4

May 23, 2007

REST IN PEACE OFFICER NICHIE. TRULY A TRAGEDY TO BE TAKEN FROM THIS LIFE AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE. THE STRENGTH OF THOSE WHO HAVE KNOWN YOU WILL ALLOW YOUR FAMILY TO CARRY-ON YOUR MEMORY AS A FATHER, HUSBAND, SON AND FRIEND.

ALTHOUGH OUR POLICE CAREERS NEVER MET, THE THOUGHT OF YOUR DEDICATION ALLOWS ALL POLICE OFFICERS TO BE LINKED BY THE SMALLEST OF PARTICULARS. THAT WE MAY GO OUT IN THE LINE OF DUTY EACH DAY WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON OUR MIND.

KNOWING THAT YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE PERMITS US TO DO OUR JOB KNOWING THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ENTERNITY.

P/O DAN FEGLEY
PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPT-15TH DISTRICT

May 23, 2007

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"

Sgt. Justin K. Nevels
Clinton P.D.

May 23, 2007

Rest in peace. Your dedication to others and memory will not be forgotten.

PO A. Maas
NYC PD

May 22, 2007

Nich,
I don't know how I found this site but I think I check on you every couple of hours. I'm sorry for so many things...
I'm sorry your gone.
I'm sorry for Lisa, Julia, Gracie, and all of your family and friends who want you back.
I'm so sorry I didn't answer your call Friday night.
I'm sorry I tempted you to go thru that mud on your quad not realizing you were going to try it.
I miss you Bro!!!!

#266
LKWD PD

May 22, 2007

Rest in peace, Brother. My condolences to the family and agency.

Ptl. P. Jay Bogert III
Franklin Twp PD, Somerset, NJ & Police Unity Tour Member

May 22, 2007

With deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that others are hurting with you and lifting you up in prayer.

Rest in peace Officer Preslar, you will forever be remembered in our hearts amd memories. Thank you for your service to the Town of Lakewood, the state of New Jersey and your Country. Our Hero's live forever and will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones you left behind and your brothers and sisters in blue. I salute you Sir.
Sincerly, Carolyn Moore Mother-in-law of:
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04
Asheville, North Carolina

Carolyn Moore

May 22, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Preslar and the L.P.D. He is in Heaven now and has joined all the Brother and Sister Officers that have gone before him. He will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept. Charlotte,NC

May 21, 2007

Our condolences to William's family and brothers at Lakewood P.D.
Your brothers in Texas

Sergeant Mark Davison
Liberty Co. S.O. Texas

May 21, 2007

My thoughts reach out to your wife and two girls. I only knew you in passing. on a fire scene or extrication. I will continue to answer the call when it comes in your memory Brother. So that others may live. Your badge number is on my helmet now. I am truely sorry. My thoughts are also with the Lakewood Police Department in your finest hour. Rest easy brother. And Gospeed.

Jen Lesniak Firefighter
Lakewood Fire Department Sta. 67

May 20, 2007

Rest In Peace Sir. Job Well Done. May God Give Strength And Comfort To Your Family In This Hard Time, And Also Allow Them To Understand You Went Home Doing What You Loved.

God Bless

Blalock
Tx

May 20, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer William Preslar at this most tragic time. Officer Preslar you made the ultimate sacrifice and you are a hero. Brother Preslar may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. God will take care of you now.

Deputy John Williamson
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

May 20, 2007

Rest in peace. May God bless your family and the members of the Lakewood Police Department.

Senior Deputy Eric R. Fennell
Kern County Sheriff's Office - CA

May 20, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Preslar and the entire Lakewood Police Department.

Washington Twp PBA #344

May 20, 2007

Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

May 20, 2007

God Bless You Nichie, I didn't get to work with you that long, but we go back to Princeton Ave. School and you will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!!!!

Ofc. Stephen A. Nickens
Lakewood Police Dept.

May 20, 2007

Thank you for your service! You are in all of Boston's thoughts and prayers!

PO MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Boston Police Department

May 20, 2007

May he guide your way to the pearly gates and may he give strength to the love ones left behind. My condolenses to the family, friends and officers of the Lakewood Police Department.

Margie Rivera
Sister of Fallen NYPD officer William Rivera

May 20, 2007

It is our sincere paryer that God will touch the family, friends and fellow officers in a special way durng this most difficult time. May God Bless and Keep You

Chaplain Bryce Justice
Bean Station Police Deprt.

May 20, 2007

You are a hero Officer Preslar. Thank you for your serivce sir, now you can rest easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, co workers, and friends.

Dispatcher J. Modlin
Lucas County Sheriff's Office, Toledo, Oh

May 19, 2007

Nichie:
I still can't believe that this horrific event has taken you from Lisa, Julia and Gracie. I will miss you dearly, as my heart has shattered. Knowing that you won't be on the couch playing with the girls, or outside pushing them on their swings when I come to the house, has sadden me beyond words. I need you to know that I will be there for Lisa, Julia and Gracie, not only today or tomorrow, but forever. You are my "brother", but you are also my friend!
Love and miss you "Nich", forever!

Sgt. Patricia Van de Zilver #226
Lakewood Police Dept.

May 19, 2007

my deepest sympathies to you in this time of loss. know that the thoughts and prayers of officers and their families from around the country are with you during these days. grace and peace to you.

carla lyon, widow, asst. chief deputy keith lyon, knoxville, tn. eow 05.09.06

May 19, 2007

Nich,
You truly were a pleasure to know and to serve with, you will never be forgotten. As I write these words I battle the tears and emotions, struggling to believe that you are really gone. I will continue to do my job in honor of your memory.

Lisa,Julia,Gracie and the Preslar Family, you have my deepest condolences and support. You can be proud of Nichie who truly was one of Lakewood's Finest and Bravest.

My L.P.D. Brothers, we have lost one of our own and must carry on and support each other and his family. I am here for all of you.

Too all of the others agencies that responded your support was overwhelming..... Thank you

Nichie... God Bless You... Rest in Peace

Ptl. Daniel Tworkoski
Lakewood Twp. P.D.

May 19, 2007

Officer Preslar,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

May 19, 2007

Thank you for your service.

As a Local EMT in Stafford Twp (Ocean County, NJ) the loss of a brother so close hurts so much more.

Rest In Peace

-md

Officer Matthew Dodds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

May 19, 2007