Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi babe,
I just wanted to talk, have been staying really close to family, Wyatt goes to your dad's ( pappy Nicholson's ) every thursday and just had dinner with everyone in the last week or so. I told larry that he was going to have to teach me how to fish,you tried just was never the right time or place. I'm going back to Dual to work, I'm sure you would be happy for me.I cant believe that you are gone, some days are better than others but at night when I lay down for bed you aren't there and thats the hardest part. I miss you holding me, that's how I could sleep so well. There is so many things that we was going to do together and all was cut so short b/c of someone that couldn't take his own life... and had to hurt others.
Baby I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!!! I know how we felt about each other and that is what helps me though this, I will be in your arms again someday and it can't be soon enough. rest in peace my brave HERO.....

Desiree
fiancee'

March 28, 2008

chris, was thinking about you alot this easter weekend and just wanted to let you know that we all love you and to tell you that you are missed. thank you for every thing you have done for our community. your cousin linda

linda pfeiffer/frush
cousin

March 24, 2008

chris, was thinking about you alot this easter weekend and just wanted to let you know that we all love you and to tell you that you are missed. thank you for every thing you have done for our community. your cousin linda

linda pfeiffer/frush
cousin

March 24, 2008

Chris,
We all really miss you. The town of Smithsburg will never be the same. I know I find myself often looking for you around the police station or waiting on you to pull in while I'm down at AC&T. It hasn't been easy these last couple months to know that such a good man with such a bright future was taken away from so many good people. Your parents, family and Desiree are all in my prayers because I know the void in their hearts is so much bigger than the one in mine. I miss seeing you and that big smile of yours.You always found a way to put a smile on everyones face no matter how bad their day had been. You were an inspiration to us all to never give up on a dream no matter the challenges we may face. I hope you're up there watching down on us everyday like the peace officer from above. We miss you Chris and you will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts.

March 12, 2008

Just wanted to let you know that i am thinking of you and how hard it is to work in the town that you did. I talk to people everyday who miss and remember you..I know ryan thinks of you and misses you too :) We miss and love you!

Amanda

March 11, 2008

Last year I cried, begged and pleaded to get a chance to take a trip to maryland for family reunion. I have been wanting to see my family since I was 7 years old. It has always been my dream, to see you guys again. I had no contact with you guys. And as a child, my mom wouldn't allow any contact. I live in florida, so it's a long trip for me to come and it had been 30 years since I have been to hagerstown md. I'm glad I did! Other wise I wouldn't have been blessed to met you! You have no idea, how one handshake can change a persons life and how they view police officers. I was so happy, I got back home, I showed everyone the picture I took with you, your mom and my dad. If I would have known it would have been the only picture I would get I would have got in that picture too. I was so happy and told everyone look at my cousin, he is a police officer and I was proud. I was looking forward to meeting you again. Yes, we are planning more trips to hagerstown again soon, I have lots of people I didn't get to see yet!


Meeting you for the first time last september has changed how I view cops, Cause your death hit to close to home you know. I just want to run up and tell the officers to go home and hold their families tight, and to be careful there are alot of crazy people out there, but that might get me shot...no pun intended. They would most definatley think I've lost my mind. So I stand at a distance and can't stop thinking god please help these people and keep them safe, cause these are people, with families and loved ones. and alot of people are going to be hurt if something happens to them

Just wanted to thank you for changing the way I see all law enforcement....it's a beautiful thing to have everyone one of your officers out there protecting us. We are blessed! I come here to this site and leave messages of hope and prayers to the fallen officers families. I can feel there pain in my heart.

Kristine Wilton
Cousin

March 3, 2008

Hi babe,
Just wanted to stop by and talk to ya... We had pap's 80th birthday party tonight and everyone was there, it was so nice. Im so glad that I have your family for my in-laws, there the best.You would have enjoyed tonight but I know that you are watching us.Oh Wyatt was sick this passed week and I had to take him to the vet in Federick to get better, I prayed and I know you helped make him better for me, I was sooo scared, all I did was cry. I miss you and can't wait til we're together again, til then I'll do my best to take care of our familys. Love you always!!!!!

Desiree
fiancee

March 1, 2008

I wanted to let you know that I went to visit your mom yesterday. She is holding up great and I had a good time talking about all the fond memories we all had of you, how you made us laugh and always made us smile. You are the greatest gift we could ever ask for. We all miss you very much but know that you were needed for something greater. Its comforting to know that you are watching over us every step of the way. We all can't wait to see you again one day. Rest in Peace.

Crystal Shaak (Pfeiffer)
Cousin

February 24, 2008

Chris,
As you can see we all miss you so. I don't think that any of us will ever get over that tragic day. Mom left you a message, which I'm sure you already know. I know how much my family meant to you, I just hope that you know how much you meant to us too. I keep trying to make sense of it all too, but there is no sense to be made of it other than God took you. Obviously he needed you more, but I wish it wasn't so. I wish you were still here today, but I know that is not possible so I can only hope that your looking down on us and know how much we care, love, hurt, and miss you!!! I have to keep writing you because its the only thing that seems to help me, and I wish I had the strength to look at your pictures, but just envisioning your smile in my head kills me inside. I know that there will come a day where I can bring myself to view all the wonderful things we had together, but for now the memories in my head is all i can bear because the pain cuts sooo deep. Mom is right you truly are a hero and will never be forgotten, I just hope that you never forget us. Rest in peace we love you.

Jennifer Platz

February 22, 2008

chris, just thinking about you today,keep watching over us from high in the sky. peace my brother

February 22, 2008

chris, just thinking about you today

February 21, 2008

Two months today...Chris, I along with my family think of you often. It's still as real as the night it happened. You have made such an impact on us all. I know you are with us..your our eyes in the sky above. You are truly missed brother. I wish I could have done more...but I know God has other plans. Thinking of you Brother.

Lt. Mark Knight
Washington County Sheriff's Office, MD

February 19, 2008

HEY CHRIS. ITS BEEN TWO MONTHS AND I STILL THINK THAT I WILL SEE YOUR SMILING FACE DIRECTING SCHOOL BUSES OR OUT RIDING AROUND SPORTING YOUR SUNGLASSES. IT ALL STILL SEEMS UNREAL AND I CAN TELL YOU EVERYONE IN THIS TOWN MISSES YOU. PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ALL OF US AS I KNOW YOUR DOING AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE SADLY MISSED.

JANET
SMITHSBURG RES

February 19, 2008

Hey man, I just cant believe you are gone. I hope you met up with dad and are taring those fish up just like we did at the house out on Heather Ridge! We miss you!

Matthew Fogtman
Friend

February 17, 2008

Hi Chris,

I just wanted you to know that not a day goes by that I don't think of you. The memories of the fun times we all had together have helped get us through each day. I have been trying to make sense of it all but almost two months later there still is no sense to be made. I take comfort in knowing that you are watching over us each day. You truly are a hero and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Paula Platz

February 15, 2008

Hi baby,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!Remember last year??
I Love You.... Every time that I think of you, you make me smile. As time passes it gets harder but I know you walk with me everyday in my heart. Everyday that passes I know that it is one day closer to being with you again and I can't wait. Your facehole. ;)-

Desiree
fiancee

February 14, 2008

Christopher, it has been almost two months since you were taken from us. You were the light of my life, always stopping to see us and going to lunch with me & Kimmy when you could. Your smile was radiant. You were a HERO and I am so proud of you but you did not deserve to die at 25 yrs old because someone wanted to kill a cop for no reason. My heart will never heal & my pain is constant! HOw can I live my life without you!! I LOVE YOU SWEET GRANDSON!!!!! fOREVER IN OUR HEARTS Grandma & Pap

Grandma & Pap Nicholson

February 14, 2008

Christopher,

Even though it is Valentines Day, and a time for love and hearts, I want you to know that I will always love you and I miss you, oh, so much! My heart is broken, and I don't know if I can ever get over this.

Love, Mom

Karen Highbarger
Mom

February 13, 2008

chris, just thinking of you ,peace my brother in blue

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February 13, 2008

Sir, thank you for your sacrifice! Your watch is done here brother, God has better things for you now. God bless your family and friends.

Officer I. Sibley
Cumberland Police Department

February 9, 2008

chris, sure do miss that big smile and those red cheeks. you were one of a kind i dont think you really know how important you were to alot of people . i hope where your sitting now and looking down you can really see that that you were loved . miss you my friend

February 5, 2008

I grieve the loss of Officer Nicholson and pray for those who loved him. I proud of him for his fighting spirit and service.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department

February 5, 2008

Hi babe,
I just wanted to drop by to let you know that I've been missing you alot lately.Your on my mind every second of everyday. The love that we shared the last 11 months was like a fairly tale,that kind of love only happens once in a life time. I'm glad that you were mind and I was yours. You told me time after time that I was the best thing that has ever happened to you and that you were complete, well you complete me in every way possible. Thank you for the dream, I now feel that you are home with the lord and are safe b/c you told me so.Baby really all I want to say is that my heart is all so empty and can't wait for that day to be with you again. LOVE YOU!!!!!!

DESIREE
FIANCE'E

February 4, 2008

I don't even know what to say, I know I missed your birthday and not because I forgot but because it hurts so deeply that you are not here. So I figured it was better late than never, Happy 26th Birthday Chris! I can't stop thinking about you, and how I should wake up and you really wouldn't be gone. Although I know that none of us are that fortunate to have that be true, obviously God had better plans for you. It may sound selfish but it just isn't fair you had so much to live for and soo much more to achieve. I just keep seeing in my mind over and over your big beautiful smile and how it would make me smile. So many memories and so many good times, if only you were here to still share them with. I look around and everything is a reminder of you whether it be vehicles you once drove and owned, or the outdoors that you loved so, and then theres the pictures which I hold dearest of all. They make me so happy but yet soo sad knowing that now you sleep and I won't see you till I reach the beautiful pearly gates. Hopefully Twinkles found you and is keeping you company, you two always got along :). I can tell you that a big part of my heart will always be broken and missing because you took it with you when you left. I will always love you and be thinking of you from your first true love.

Jennifer Platz
His first true love, and high school sweetheart of 4 years

January 27, 2008

chris, just thinking about you today

January 27, 2008