Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chris,
It's been one month since that tragic and fateful night. So much has changed since then, in everyone. If you could see how a community has come together, how families have been touched, and how we're trying to do the best job we can--all because of you, brother.
It still stings to know I can't just call you up and get together for a beer and some wings, or even just to hang out around the campfire and joking about "OSN." There's a huge void now, and only the great memories can help to fill that void, but it will never be the same as creating new memories.
Thank you for watching over all of us. You will always be a huge influence in my life and I hope that I can live up to the legacy that you have left behind. I miss you everyday, and I can't wait to see you again!

J Footen
Friend/Dep. Sheriff

January 19, 2008

May God always hold you close and be there for your Family, who obviously lost so much when they had to send you home. I can only hope and pray that you suffered none. Lord knows, your Family is suffering WAY MORE THAN ENOUGH!
God Bless

Kelly Williams One of His Many Protected

January 19, 2008

Hi babe, Tomorrow will be a month since you left us all, I'm sitting here at the house tonight thinking that you will walk thru the door any minute and come and kiss me but I know that isn't going to happen, I'm tring so hard to be strong for you. The house is empty w/o you. There isn't a second that goes by that your not on my mind, I keep telling myself that the lord need you for more important things, but when can I start to believe it. My eyes are red and my heart so empty. I just can't tell you How much I LOVE YOU and want you back!!!!

Desiree
Fiance'e

January 18, 2008

Still thinking about you, Chris. I work tonight, and I know you will be there.

Deputy P. Kemmerer #6482
WCSO/Friend/Brother

January 18, 2008

As you sit with jesus at his great dinner table, please tell him I said hi and how much I love him and how I long for the day to return to him forever. I would be lost in my life without him. and that I still have the present he gave me so long ago. It sits on my alter.

kristine obitts wilton

January 18, 2008

I am so proud of you and you are a true hero! You are very much loved and i know you are smiling down from heaven. May you give us strength and you will never be forgotten!

Amanda

January 16, 2008

sorry so late, but better late than never...Happy Birthday Chris! you will never be forgotten! :)

Kristine Obitts Wilton
cousin

January 13, 2008

HAPPY 26TH BIRTHDAY AND 1ST ANNIVERSARY! I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH AND THERE ISN'T WORDS THAT CAN DESCRIBE HOW I FEEL. I KNOW I'M A DAY LATE BUT I COULDN'T GET THE COMPUTER TO WORK YESTERDAY. EVERYDAY I WAKE UP AND YOU JUST AREN'T THERE, IT'S NOT FAIR!!!
I WILL LOVE YOU TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER
YOU ARE MY HERO, YOUR SMILE AND KNOWING THAT I'M YOUR (FACEHOLE) THAT WEARS A HELMET IS ALL THAT MATTERS...
LOVE YOU

DESIREE
WIFE TO BE

January 11, 2008

Many times we have to call upon the chosen one's to come to our rescue. And for that we as School bus drivers are greatful. When one of our forces are taken from us it makes us all feel alone out there. Christopher will be sadly missed coming from our part as drivers, and I'm speaking on behalf of my Co-Workers as well our thought's and prayers go out to his family and our hopes and wishes come to a fast replacment in his area. May God bless his sole and his family. Thanks for an awesome job Chris.
Brian Imes
Hagerstown Md.

Brian Imes
WCBOE/ Bus Driver

January 10, 2008

Officer Nicholson

You were not only a police officer in our town but someone that everyone could call their friend. You were well liked and most of all respected by both young and old. No one will ever fill your shoes and know that you will never be forgotten. I'm sure your the best thing that ever happened to Heaven.

Happy Birthday, Chris!

January 10, 2008

To Christopher,My Son, on Your 26th Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Christopher!!
it's Mom and this is hard
this year there is no birthday cake
no presents and no card

my heart feels like it's shattered
it's still hard to believe
that you can not be here with me
I feel like I can't breathe

I'm surrounded by my memories
but inside I feel so hollow
I feel my body's empty
it's even hard for me to swallow

I swear it's like I'm choking
all I can do is grieve
I thought you'd live forever
that you would never leave

I try to make you proud of me
I'm trying to be strong
but each day when I awaken
it still seems all so wrong

I wish that I could turn back time
when life seemed safe and charmed
with you alive and happy
secure, loved and unharmed

but I can't perform miracles
Oh, God I wish I could!
I'd go back to another time
when everything was good

but this year I will be alone
on the first day you were born
you won't be here to celebrate
to make wishes, toot your horn

you will always be my hero
but first you were my son
you were taken from me far to soon
you had only just begun

but today I will think happy thoughts
you brought me SO MUCH JOY!
I'll remember the beginning,
when I held my baby boy

but I'll pray there is a party
how I want it to be true
a big blow out in Heaven
celebrating YOU!

Written by:Cathy Straub, out neighbor, and presented to Karen by her , today, January 10,2008, Christopher's 26th birthday.
Karen wanted to share it with you all, because Cathy has written exactly how Karen feels, today, and everyday.

Karen
Mom

January 10, 2008

January 10, 2008.
Today you would have turned 26.
Happy Birthday to our Son...
We are so very proud of you and miss you so much.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Mom And Stepfather

January 10, 2008

Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristin
Citizen, friend of Cpl.Wheeler (eow 6/18607)

January 9, 2008

Officer Nicholson,
as a resident of Smithsburg, I appreciated your dedication to keeping our little town safe. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

PCS DJ Bennett
Maryland State Police Brk O

January 6, 2008

Officer Nicholson,

You were one of the greatest police officers in smithsburg.
You are missed so much by everbody in smithsburg.
But we will be with you son.
I keep you in my prayers.
We love you and miss you

ashley

January 5, 2008

~SAFELY HOME~

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;

Oh, so happy and so bright!

There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed;

I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade?

Oh! but Jesus' love illumined every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.

There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth ­You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting,

Oh, the joy to see you come!


Rest in Peace Brother, your tour of duty has ended,others will follow the path your forged.

Officer W.M. Hackley (Retired)
BALTIMORE CITY POLICE

January 5, 2008

CHRIS ,IT STILL DOESN'T SEEM REAL YET,I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR LIFE WAS CUT SO SHORT WHEN YOU HAD SO MUCH GOOD TO OFFER THIS WORLD. YOU ARE A HERO.MAY YOU WALK THE STREETS OF HEAVEN AND WATCH OUT FOR ALL THE ONES LEFT BEHIND TO FINISH THE WATCH. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

January 5, 2008

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

January 5, 2008

To the family of our american HERO Officer Nicholson, I wish that you will recover from your loss. To Officer Nicholson, god bless you and your fellow heroes in heaven. You are not alone, not forgotten. To his co workers, dispatchers, friends in the community, I hope peace will find you soon.

Thank you for taking the oath, working the hard hours, and answering the call to make your part of the world safer.

Chief Jim Boyle
NC DHHS Police, Raleigh Campus

January 4, 2008

To the family, loved ones, and fellow officers of chris, I'm very sorry for your loss. Please know that each and every one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. To chris, thank you for your service. So few of us answer the call to serve and protect, and you did brave knight. Be at peace now, your brother's and sister's in blue have the watch.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
CPD

January 4, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to all your family and friends during this sad time. I am sorry I did not get to write this sooner, but did not have access to my computer. My thoughts and prayers have been with them all as soon as I heard about this. I know the angels have carried you high into the heavens above , where as you are 10-4 forever more in the loving arms of God. You will not be forgotten, and always will be honored, for giving the ultimate sacrifice. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

January 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, THIS WRITER IS ALWAYS PLEASED TO SEE SUCH SUPPORT AND CARING GIVEN TO YOUR LOVED ONES. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU SAFE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 2, 2008

Thank you for your short years of service. Rest in peace young prince. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. Colossians 3:1-4

Sergeant J Mark Nunley
Las Cruces Police Department, N.M.

January 2, 2008

Christopher....This september was great...I got to finally meet you! I have looked forward to meeting you for such a long time. I always looked up to your mom as my big cousin that I always wanted to grow up and be just like her...cause she was all grown up and I was only 7 years old, lmao. I thought it would be fun being all grown up, lol. I was thrilled the day I got to meet you. I had heard so much about you from my dad. :) and always wanted to meet all my baby cousins. :)

We will miss you, christopher...but I know one day I will see you again in heaven. :) Rest in peace

Kristine Obitts Wilton
Cousin

January 2, 2008

Thank you for your dedication. May you Rest in Peace and now be the Angel to watch over all other officers in need. May GOD be with your family always. You will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you.

Connie

January 2, 2008