Police Chief Dion R. Nelson, 34, of the York, Alabama Police Department was killed in an automobile accident while responding to another accident call during the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. Chief Nelson was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He died September 24th.
Corporal James C. Walker, 32, of the Waynesboro, Mississippi Police Department was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on a stole vehicle in the city. Corporal Walker had served his department for 2.5 years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
I’ve been to this fine community and I know the community mourns the loss of this fine officer.
Police Officer Brian Steven Gregg, 46, of the Newton Borough, Pennsylvania Police Department was shot and killed on September 29th after a prisoner was able to gain possession of Officer Gregg’s partner’s firearm. Officer Gregg has served his department for 1 year. Officer Gregg is survived by his wife and 4-year old son.