Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a great Police Officer. I only knew Officer Nicholson during his tenure at the Smithsburg Police Department. I had a great respect for his ambition for law enforcement and respected him not only as a Police Officer, but as a man.
I was working last night as the tragic events occurred and was present as the suspect was apprehended. Officer Nicholson may now rest peacefully in our great Lord's heaven.
I will miss responded to calls in Smithsburg knowing that car number 592 will not be covering my back.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Nicholson during this difficult and trying time.
He will be missed!!

Deputy B. Glines
Washington County Sheriff's Department

December 21, 2007

Police officers and firefighters have different jobs but the goal his always the same and that his to help people.This police officer made the ultimate sacrifice may you rest in peace

firefighter
longmeadow volunteer fire company

December 21, 2007

Rest easy brother. Thank you for your service and sacrafice.

TPR W.R. Abey
Maryland State Police-Easton Barrack

December 20, 2007

As a Mother of a Deputy Sheriff, I have great
pride,respect,and concern for the service that
our officers provide each and everyday,

I send my prayers for the family of,
Police Offier Christopher Nicholson,

May the love and the comfort of God be with
your, Mother, girlfriend, family, freinds,
and the coworkers with the Smithsburg Police
Department,

Rest in peace Officer Nicholson,
God Bless Blue Angel,

Mother of a Deputy Sheriff,
Maryland.

December 20, 2007

You will forever be missed. Your enthusiam for the job was an inspiration and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

DFC J. McCauley
Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

December 20, 2007

Chris, just 24 hours later and I still can't believe your gone. It seems like yesterday we were riding together. I miss you brother. Thank you for alays being my friend. R.I.P. Brother

Ofc. S. Wolff
Hancock Police Dept. (Formerly of Smithsburg P.D.)

December 20, 2007

Knowing that no words can make things better, I can only cry with you and trust that God will give mercy and comfort to Officer Nicholson's family and friends, the Smithburg PD, and the Smithburg community.

December 20, 2007

Deepest symapathys to Officer Nicholson's family and dept.

Police Officer
Metropolitan Police DC

December 20, 2007

So young,yet he wanted to be a Police Officer to serve and protect his community. God bless him for that. As a mother I know what you are feeling Mrs. Nicholson. My heart shares your pain. Our son's are now in a better place. They are at peace with GOD. Officer Nicholson, you will be missed. Rest asure your mom is not alone in this! Watch over your family and keep them safe. God bless you!

Mother of Officer Joselito A. Barber EOW 08-13-06
Seattle PD, WA.

Lorna A. Ring
mother of Officer Joselito A. Barber EOW 08-13-06

December 20, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you Officer Nicholson, and we are here for your family, collegaues and friends of Smithsburg Police Department.
May you go with Gods grace in peace now brother and know we will never forget you.
Haere ra ehoa (Goodbye friend)

(Ret)
New Zealand Police

December 20, 2007

God called home another Angel, We here on earth weep for you and your family. Please watch over your brothers and sister. RIP my Fellow Brother

Deputy S. Myers #127
Berkeley County Sheriff' s Office , WV

December 20, 2007

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

December 20, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of the death of Officer Nicholson in the line of duty. It is such a terrible thing to lose a family member in this sudden way. Please know that I and my family will be thinking of you and lending you our support. May God bless you and keep you as you make this difficult journey.

Jennifer Mayo
Sister of fallen Deputy Hilery A. Mayo Jr. STPSO La.

December 20, 2007

On behalf of the washington county fire & rescue photo team, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers you are in our hearts and prayers. Chris was friends with a lot of us in the fire and rescue service losing Chris is like losing one of us in the fire servire. Rest In Peace, Brother we will see you ond day in Heaven.

Terry Spitty Sigler
Washington County Fire & Rescue Photo Team

December 20, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

December 20, 2007

Such a senseless loss. My prayers are with his family.

Jennifer Bell
Mother of a Police Officer

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

December 20, 2007

So young to give so much. You will be missed and never forgotten. Your watch is over, we take it from here.

B. Wilson
Colleyville PD TX

December 20, 2007

Rest In Peace, Officer Nicholson.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

December 20, 2007

To the family and friends of Officer Nicholson, we offer our deepest sympathy. To the entire law enforcement community, we offer our thanks.

Barry & Kim Hildebrand

December 20, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace Officer Nicholson, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

December 20, 2007

Descansa en paz hermano, los heroes como tu viven para siempre, por tu honesto sacrificio y en tu honor, continuaremos la lucha, en contra del crimen...

Sgt. Juan Padilla
Manati City Police

December 20, 2007

On December 19, 2007, the Washington County (MD) law enforcement community lost one of our own. I was off-duty when I learned that a friend, Officer Chris Nicholson was killed in the line of duty.

I live and patrol in the area surrounding the town of Smithsburg and had frequent, almost daily, contacts with Chris. I am priviledged to have gotten to know Chris and become his friend.

No matter how badly the patrol shift may have gone, Chris would crack a smile, throw his hands in the air and laugh. Nothing bothered Chris because he was fortunate enough to do what he loved, be a cop.

Chris was the last person to complain but the first to offer his help. On countless occassions, Chris would be behind on report, but he would set them aside and offer to assist on a call. I am certain that on the next "hot" call that I run, Chris will be looking down and watching my back!

My sincerest sympathy goes out to Chris' family. I am holding you all and Chris in my prayers.

Chris, you'll be sorely missed. Heroes may fall but they are never forgotten. You can rest now, we have the watch.

#5368
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office

December 20, 2007