Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my precious grandson Officer Christopher Nicholson. I will love you forever! I will always remember the very special times when you lived with me and all the things we did together. My heart is breaking and I don't know how to heal it...

Patricia Nicholson
Grandma, Hagerstown, MD

December 22, 2007

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains forever so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Deputy Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

December 22, 2007

My heart goes out to the family of officer Chris Nicholson. Nicholson was a dedicated police officer who loved his job and would go out of his way to help anyone. I proudly had the opportunity to talk to chris hours before his death and he said " if I don't talk to you before the holidays, have a good christmas and I will talk to you later..... I know you are still with us in spirit and watching over your brothers. We will all miss you deeply. R.I.P brother we will never forget your bravery and dedication to the town of Smithsburg....

Tpr. J Bowers
Maryland State Police

December 22, 2007

Prayers are with the family.

Sgt. J. Keplinger
MD DOC

December 22, 2007

Smithburg Police Department, I am very sorry for your loss. I want you to know you have brothers and sisters far away who also feel your loss.

Deputy Ed Fong
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

December 22, 2007

Brother Nicholson,

You will surely be missed by your co-workers and loved ones during this tragic holiday season. Thank you for all the hard work and for the Ultimate Sacrifice you made by doing your job. Now go rest and we will continue to fight the fight you swore an oath to do. My deepest sympathy for the Smithburg Police Dept. and Brother Nicholson's family & friends.

Corporal Shane Schapiro
Maryland Transportation Authority Police- Special Operations Division

December 22, 2007

My heart goes out to the family, friends, the town of Smithsburg and the Smithsburg Police Department!
Gone, but never forgotten! God bless!

Bob Daley, Washington County Resident

Robert Daley
Fire/Rescue Captain Montgomey County MD

December 22, 2007

Family Statement from the family of Police Officer Christopher Nicholson:


Christopher's family is very proud of having the privilege of being blessed with Christopher as a very loving son All Christopher ever wanted, since he was a little boy, was to be a peace officer. He was proud and felt privileged to serve his community and fellow man. Christopher overcame many obstacles in achieving this goal. Let this be Christopher's legacy and revere in his memory as a man always there ; not to hurt; but always there to help, protect and serve, and be a true peace officer. Hardly a day ever passed that Christopher would not call his Mother and Grandma, to make sure they were okay.

As we celebrate this Christmas season, and rejoice in the birth if our Savior, the Prince of Peace, remember Christopher as one who upheld these values in support of us all. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as we also pray for the families of two children without a mother or father, and another family whose son has turned away from the light and fallen into darkness. Peace be with you all.

Karen and Paul Highbarger
Christopher's Mom and Stepdad and Family

December 22, 2007

23 rd Psalm for Law Enforcement
By Tom Bradley
18 December 2007


The Lord is our leader, he provides all our needs.

He gives us comfort, in life’s still moments.

He renews our spirits; He guides us through safe paths, all in His Holy name.

Even as we walk, drive or fly through the streets of evil, we fear no harm, for He is with us.

His rod and His staff look over and protect us. They bring us peace of mind.

You prepare a feast of love before us, even in the face of the evil ones.

You anoint our heads with Your wisdom; Your discernment leads us in safety.

Only Your goodness and love pursues us, for all the days of our mission.

Surely we shall dwell in Your heavenly Kingdom, keeping Your faith in our hearts for ever.

As you now serve in God's house of law enforcement hero's know your name is forever inscrolled in gold in the hearts of all your brothers and sisters in the badge you have left behind. Farewell brother, rest in peace.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, Arizona State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired #456
Phoenix AZ PD

December 22, 2007

Thank you, sir, for your sacrifice in the name of justice.

Pennsylvania State Police Cadet

December 22, 2007

Thank you for your service

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966

December 22, 2007

To Ofc. Nicholson's family: You are in my prayers. I am so sorry that Chris' life of service as a LEO to the Smithsburg community and surrounding area was so tragically cut short. My grandparents farmed in the area and I have fond memories of the beautiful and historical scenery of the area.

Susan Mercy, LEO wife
Midland EMS, MI

December 22, 2007

Heroes live forever!!!
Everyone prays for the family for the friends and family of this brave officer who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Deputy #0423
Frederick County Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2007

Sir, you are now in Gods protection. You left our world as a Hero, and it will not be forgotten. My prayers go out to your family and friends. I too just lost a close friend in the line of duty.

AUDIE D. LOWE DEPUTY SHERIFF RET.
SACRAMENTO SHERIFFS DEPT. CALIFORNIA

December 22, 2007

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, eow 9/24/1976

December 22, 2007

Our community grieves over the loss of Chris. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and co-workers. Chris’s spirit will live on forever. RIP my brother in blue.

Ofc. Chuck Martin
Carlisle Barracks Police Dept.

December 22, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and agency of Officer Nicholson. May he rest in peace, he earned his time in heaven.

CO Carolyn Rincker, #5549
DOC

December 22, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

December 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Nicholson as well as the brotherhood of the Smithburg Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

December 22, 2007

God Bless you and your family. Thank you for being there to protect your community.

Chaplain Jim Taylor
Fresno County Sheriff's Department

December 22, 2007

God bless you, Chris. I know our Heavenly Father will continue to watch over your family and girlfriend during this time of grief. I only wish I could have gotten to know you better during our several brief occasions of backing each other up over the past year and a half, but your love of the job was always obvious. Just a few weeks ago, I visited the final resting place of another hero and friend, Trooper Larry Small (EOW 03-10-87). I'm sure Larry has already welcomed you to your new eternal home. Thank you for your bravery. Rest in peace, brother.

1Sgt. Kevin Lewis
Maryland State Police

December 21, 2007

We both knew Chris from middle school & high school. Chris you were an awesome guy and although you are gone, you'll NEVER be forgotten. You'll always remain in the hearts and minds of everyone whose lives were touched by you. Our hearts go out to your family. We love you, buddy. Our only comfort is that we know your in a better place and that you're looking out for us. Thank you. R.I.P.

Friends
Dorsey & Nally Families

December 21, 2007

To the family of Officer Nicholson:


I ask you to define a hero. A man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility and strength. Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson, your son, was every bit of a hero Wednesday night. I can not think of any other word to best describe him then as a hero, for he gave his life trying to protect his town of Smithsburg from an extremely dangerous man and his efforts went far above and beyond the call of duty. He demonstrated great courage, strength and nobility in his efforts and you should no doubt be very proud of your son.
The badge that your son wore meant he was more than just part of a police force, or more than being a defender of the law. It meant that he was part of a brotherhood, and that he and you, were part of a family. This family that you belong to runs deeper then just blood, it is the bond that every single policeman and their families share. I think I speak for everyone when I say that the pain of this loss is felt by every single policeman and the families of those protecting the law. His spirit will live on in every single officer of the law, along with all those who were so heartlessly struck down in the line of duty that came before him. Your son will be remembered forever as a hero and nothing less.
I wrote this to you to let you know that you are not alone during this time of loss. It is felt by everyone that is part of the law enforcement family. For my dad, he has lost a brother and a friend in the line of duty, and it has affected him and every single one of his colleges greatly. It has affected my family and me very heavily also. I have seen my dad get dressed in his uniform and put on his badge every day since I can remember. Not only did I fear for him everyday, but I feared for everyone that he worked with. Wednesday one of my fears were realized and it saddens me greatly that this had to happen to a man just doing his job and trying to protect the rest of us from potential harm. I did not have the pleasure of meeting your son other than on two or three occasions, however those times that I did talk to him he was a very kind, and respectable man. It pains me to see someone so kind and so willing to put himself in the line of danger to protect the rest of us, lose his life. This is said with a very heavy heart, that I am truly and utterly sorry for your lose and you are not alone. Your son was a great man, a hero, and now a legend in my mind, and in the mind of everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him, and even those who did not. He will be remembered forever, and his spirit will live on to protect those who protect the law, as he did with such brilliance.

With the heaviest of hearts,
Brandon Mark Knight
Son of Lt. Mark M. Knight

LT
Washington County Sheriff's Office, MD

December 21, 2007

I am so very sorry that we have lost yet another fine young man.My heart cries for his loved ones, friends and brother officers.May you rest safe with The Lord and may He bless and comfort your loved ones.

December 21, 2007

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here......

Prince Georges County Police Department

December 21, 2007