Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yet another fellow sheepdog has been lost now...

i had the honor of meeting you a few times,
a witness to your professionalism and your candor,
but this can only be a scratch at the surface
of your being, of who you were. i can only wonder
now and marvel at the many lives, you most certainly
affected, (to include mine), but probably never realized.

Our town has lost a hero, but gained an Angel.
My prayers and family's prayers go out to your
family for peace and solace. I pray you are in
paradise now with our Lord and your family take
comfort in that knowledge even as you watch over
them, (and us) from above.

Rest in Peace Brother.

fellow town resident
USA MP

December 20, 2007

God bless you Chris. My heart still bleeds blue for fallen brothers. May you rest in peace and the one responsible rot in jail.

James McCormick
Former Police Officer

December 20, 2007

MY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFACE TO YOUR FELLOW MAN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

RET DET FRANK DEMARCO
NYCPD

December 20, 2007

On behalf of our Academy class, thank you for your unselfish service and for the sacrifice you made. God speed, Sir.

Recruit Evans
Arlington, TX. PD - Class 35

December 20, 2007

It's foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather we should thank God that such men lived.

Rest in peace, Officer Nicholson. You are a true hero who will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service

Detective III
LAPD

December 20, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Nicholson. He died a hero trying to make Smithsburg a safer place to live. God Bless him. He will not be forgotten.

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

December 20, 2007

My family and I extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Officer Christopher Nicholson. May memories of this fine Officer sustain you during a tremendously difficult time. Our thoughts are with Officer Nicholson's family, friends, and coworkers. Our hearts are heavy and we will pray for peace and justice for Officer Nicholson and his family.

Deputy First Class Kevin Eyler
Frederick County Sheriff's Office

December 20, 2007

Rest easy, my brother....we have the watch now.

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

December 20, 2007

I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF A FINE OFFICER I AM SURE HIS AGENCY & COMMUNITY WILL LONG FEEL THE LOSS. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY ESPECIALLY AT THIS SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR. MAY OFFICER NICHOLSON REST IN WELL DESERVED PEACE.

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS 217 US DOD FEDERAL OFFICER &
FORMER DEPUTY, PALM BEACH CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FLORIDA
ID 3578 10 YEARS

SGT ROBERT KRAUSS 217
US DOD PHILADELPHIA, PA.

December 20, 2007

A good man lost in the line of duty is always a great lost. My prayers is with the family of Officer Christopher Nicholson.

May God sustain you all through this great lost.

P/O Phillip
PGPD

December 20, 2007

What a tragic loss of a hero's life. He is not gone, but not lost. Those who knew him will remember the legacy of bravery and kindness he left behind.

Please know that the law enforcement community mourns with you during this time. I will continue to pray for you.

Lindsey
Wife of an officer

December 20, 2007

God bless you Chris, You will be miss.

Officer Jason Batistig
Hagerstown City Police

December 20, 2007

Chris,
There will not be a day go by that I will suit up for duty, and not think of the ultimate price that you have paid. The memories from the Western Maryland Police Academy class #39 will never be forgotten. Please watch over us as we continue to do what we do.

Ofc. Langley Dean
Hagerstown Police Dept.

December 20, 2007

To Officer Nicholson's family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My family's thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your son rest in peace.

CPL J.P. Hayer
Frederick Police, MD

December 20, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Smithsburg Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

December 20, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Smithsburg Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Nicholson's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

December 20, 2007

On behalf of The Thurmont Maryland Police Department we would like to offer our condolences to the family, friends and citizens of the community of Smithsburg, Maryland, for the loss of this young officer who, like many others before him, made the ultimate sacrifice.

For those of us who continue to put on this uniform and badge every day not knowing what the next tour of duty will bring, our hearts are heavy. Rest in peace Officer Nicholson.

Chief Gregory L. Eyler
Thurmont, Maryland Police Department

Chief Gregory L. Eyler
Thurmont Police Department

December 20, 2007

CVPD mourns your loss. You go to meet your God knowing you held your ground and gave that last full measure of devotion. None could ask more.

Chief Richard L Hileman II
Carroll Valley Borough Police

December 20, 2007

What a devastating and tragic loss! Officer Nicholson you are a HERO! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow Law Enforcement Officers. As a long time resident of Washington County, It saddens me to hear this news. Thank you for your Dedication and Valor! Rest in Peace!

Master Firefighter
National Institutes of Health Fire Department

December 20, 2007

We just lost one of your brothers in blue 4 days ago. My heart goes out to all of the friends and family. May God give you the peace that you need in this time of grief.

citizen
Huntsville, AL

December 20, 2007

The Dash" by Alton Maiden

"I've seen death stare at me with my own eyes in a way that many cannot know.
I've seen death take others but still left me below.
I've heard many scream of mother's ry, but death refuses to hear.
In my life I've seen faces fill with many tears.
After death has come and gone a tombstone sits for many to see.
But it is no more than a person's memory.
I've seen my share of tombstones but never took the time to truly read.
The meaning behind what is there for others to see
Under the person's name it read that date of birth, dash, and the date the person passed
But the more I think about the tombstone, the important thing is the dash
Yes, I see the name of the person but that I might forget
I also read the date if birth and death but even that might not stick
But thinking about the individual I can't help but to remember the dash, because it represents a person's life and that will always last. So when you begin to charter your life make sure your on a positive path
Because people may forgot your birth and death, but they will never forget your dash."


Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Linn. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR DASH.

Your committment will never be forgotten!!!!!


Fellow Brother in blue

Patrolman

December 20, 2007

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Officer Nicholson. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and girlfriend. Although I did not know him well I think he was a fine officer and person. G-D Bless.

C. Johnson
town of Smithsburg resident

December 20, 2007

RIP Brother. Your service will not be forgotten.

Patrolman
Upper Moreland Twp (PA) PD

December 20, 2007

To Officer Nicholson's mother, girlfriend, family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers. Another HERO called home to patrol the streets above. May God be with you and guide you all through these very difficult times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

December 20, 2007

It is always sad to learn of the death of a fellow officer. It is compounded went it occurs during the Christmas season. Officer Nicholson, thank-you for work. You are and always will be remembered. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

December 20, 2007