Sunset Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Reflections for Police Officer Henry Andres Nelson
We Salute Our Fallen Brother
For I’m already being poured out like a drink offering,
And the time has come for my departure; I have fought
The good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me a crown of righteousness…2 Timothy 4:6-8.
The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will
Of God lives forever…1 John 2:17
Today we stand to salute our brothers’ departure from here
He’ll leave behind a family and those who hold him dear
In a career he served where all give some, yet he gave his all
He leaves this earth behind as he received his final call
The risks he faced on this final tour was one of a unique kind
His bravery surpassed his courage at last he leaves a world behind
Everyday he’ll be remembered for all the special things he did
He patrolled the streets as Gods chosen servant to him goodbye we bid
Don’t worry our brother in blue you’ll always be a part of our mind
We’ll always recall the bright face you bore one that’s so very kind
The hours you spent making a difference protecting all mankind
You stood your watch and kept the faith of one so hard to find
We Salute Our Fallen Brother for the impeccable job he done
You walked tall on duty with integrity second to no one
The beat you worked was like a battlefield in a society filled with change
Yet you never wavered in your commitment to a job that somehow was strange
The flag of our nation will not fly at half mast across the entire USA
But trust us dear brother with taped badges we honor you this way
A symbol of a fallen brother that graced our presence everyday
We’ll always salute the job you performed before you went away!
Copyrights © 2009 by: Michael Rayford Powell
Dedicated to: A Police Officers last Call
Sergeant Michael Rayford Powell
State of Arkansas
August 27, 2015
So saddened to hear the news.
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
August 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
Jacquie Rebel survivor
August 27, 2015
In small towns it hits harder. No one expects this in a small town. Rest in peace Officer Nelson. May your family and co-workers find peace in the fact that you gave your life in service
Sgt. Bill Weist
Co-worker of Officer Shawn Schneider EOW 12/30/11
August 27, 2015
Rest in peace Officer Nelson, my sincere condolences to your daughter and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold with that smile.
OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET) VAPD/USN
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN
August 27, 2015
My condolences to Officer Nelson's friends and family as well as his brothers and sisters on the Sunset Police Department. Another hero in heaven. Rest is Peace.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office
August 27, 2015
Rest in Peace, Brother in Blue, Officer Henry Nelson. We have the watch.
Det-Ret'd Douglas Collins
Dallas Police Dept.
August 27, 2015
For Police Officer Henry Nelson:
The law-officer on patrol is all that usually stands between those who are assaulted and a sometimes crazed and particularly vicious individual who is capable of almost any act including murder in his frenzy. We regret that Henry would be the next law-officer to have to confront such a demented killer alone and be suddenly attacked. Hesitation might well have cost him his life in an attempt to act humanely and with compassion.
We pray for Henry's family, co-workers, friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render Officer Henry Nelson, a soldier-of-the-law, a final salute.
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
August 27, 2015
Rest in peace brother. You've earned it.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
August 27, 2015
Rest in Peace, Sir. Prayers for your daughter and your coworkers and friends.
Court Clerk, Sherry Miller
Wister Police Department
August 27, 2015
The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you!
DeKalb Illinois Police Department
August 27, 2015
Thank you for your service sir. Rest in Peace.
Detective R. Lee
Hamilton County Sheriffs Office, Tn.
August 27, 2015
PO HENRY NELSON MAY YOU R I P
MICHAEL LONG
RETIRED NY STATE POLICE
August 27, 2015
God's peace and speed Officer Nelson. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.
P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.
August 27, 2015
On behalf of the Mobile Police Department, we would like to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy in your loss of Officer Henry Nelson. We are praying for his family and the Sunset Police Department family. The pain goes deep and within time it will pass.
May GOD bless you and forever keep you.
Officer Joanne Watson
Mobile Police Department
August 27, 2015
Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.
Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer
August 27, 2015
Rest in Peace Officer Nelson, thank-you for your dedicated service to your Department and community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, my thoughts, prayers & condolences go out to your family, colleagues and friends. Thank-you for wearing the badge, god bless.
Security Officer Cole Phels
August 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers for Family, Friends and Department. May he Rest in Peace!
Ret. Deputy Sheriff's Tom and Diana Stri
Clayton County Sheriff Office Jonesboro Ga
August 27, 2015
Officer Nelson, my prayer's and thoughts are with you, your family and your department. GOD SPEED.
Senior Deputy Dave Zajac
Walton County Sheriff Office GA
August 27, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your fellow Police Officer. My prayers are for your department and his daughter.
Jean Pufnock
Wife of a deceased police officer, Lorain OH
August 27, 2015
The 55th Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Police Officer Henry Nelson
During this time hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort. Being ever mindful of the pride she embraced when wearing her uniform.
RIP, Officer Nelson
Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Alicia S. McKinney & the Cadets of Basic Detention Officer Training Academy 55. Durham County Sheriff's Office Durham, NC
Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office
August 25, 2015
Lt. Alicia S. McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office
August 27, 2015
Thank you Officer Henry Nelson for your selfless service to your community. Those who knew you will live on through memories of the joy you brought. May your peace be restful and surrounded in love. God bless you
PETTIDEE
Soldier Sound Records
August 27, 2015
Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service.
Unit Manager James Stalcup
Tennessee Department of Correction, NECX,Mountain City,TN
August 27, 2015
RIP, Sir. You time here is done. Your fellow officer will take it from here. Thank you for your service, dedication, and loyalty to Law Enforcement. To the family, co-workers, and friends know that our prayers are with you. I know this is a difficult time so PLEASE, PLEASE talk to someone that knows from experience what you are going through. There are many of us out here to help with your grief. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.....
Shelley Carter-Gonzalez
Wife of Fallen Officer, Sgt. Rogelio Gonzalez, FPSO, EOW: 07/15/2005
August 27, 2015
May the work I done speak for me. It did Officer Nelson, now take your rest my Brother. May God continue to Bless your family, friends and co-workers. Amen
Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? 1 Cor:15:55
Lt. Larry Jones, Sr.
Patterson Police Department, Patterson, La.
August 27, 2015