July 28, 2022
Vol. 23, No. 11
In This Issue FOUR SEASONS
In remembrance
City, state mourn loss of Sgt. Nelson Four Seasons, by Kevin Box, in real life is located in front of the Center for Transformative Learning on the UCO campus, but this week is hidden somewhere in our paper. Email contest@edmondpaper.com with the correct location to be entered in the weekly drawing. For more information, see page 4.
At Home in Edmond Summer
Krazy Daze
Inserted Today! See B section
FRIDAY, July 29
Scattered Thunderstorms High 88° Low 70°
SATURDAY, July 30
Scattered Thunderstorms High 88° Low 71°
SUNDAY, July 31 AM Thunderstorms High 92° Low 75°
From the family of CJ Nelson, We are heartbroken over our tragic loss. CJ was a loving husband, devoted father, and dedicated police officer. Our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of continued love and support from the Police Departments of Edmond and Oklahoma City, along with so many more statewide agencies; Coffee Creek Church, and St. Luke’s Church; the communities of Edmond and Deer Creek; as well and countless other local and national organizations. We ask that you continue to pray for our family and the members of the Edmond Police Department as we navigate this tragedy. We also ask that you please respect our privacy in the coming days. By Patty Miller Sergeant C.J. Nelson, 38, on motorcycle patrol, lost his life Tuesday, July 19. According to a police official, Nelson along with three cars, was sitting at a red light on Broadway and Comfort Drive. Nelson was killed when a utility truck came through at an unknown speed and slammed into the three cars and Nelson’s motorcycle pinning Nelson. “It is with profound sadness that we release the name of our fallen brother, Sergeant C.J. Nelson, 38, a loving husband, and father to an 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son,” Edmond Police Department official said in a statement. “Sergeant Nelson’s passing leaves a hole in the lives of those who loved him and in the community of Edmond that will never be filled. Sergeant Nelson dedicated himself to his family and serving a community that he loved.” Wednesday would have been Nelson’s 13th anniversary with the
Edmond Police Department. Authorities said Nelson was the first police officer with the department to lose his life in the line of duty. “This didn’t have to happen, and it’s a tragedy that it did,” said Mark Nelson, the president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Oklahoma. Officer Nelson continued his service to others after his death through a donation to LifeShare. “The Edmond Police Department, the City of Edmond and the Edmond community are indebted to C.J. Nelson and his family for their sacrifice,” officials said. “Please continue to lift up the Nelson family, the Edmond Police Department, and the Edmond community with prayers for comfort and healing. Rest easy brother, we’ll take it from here. A suspect has been arrested. Community Steps Up Edmond community members may pay their respects at a memorial out-
side the Edmond Police Department for Officer Nelson. A motorcycle is standing surrounded by flowers left by residents wishing to honor the police officer. A police spokesman said sympathy and gift cards may be left at the police department. Food and drinks are being brought for fellow officers and spokesperson Emily Ward said residents wishing to bring food for the family may leave it at the station also. “At this time the family is being lifted up by family and friends,” Ward said. “Anything would be appreciated.” Services for Sergeant Nelson were held Monday at Crossings Church on North Portland in Oklahoma City. St. Luke’s Methodist Church has set up a memorial fund for Officer Nelson. To give go to secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin and select “Nelson Memorial Fund: from the drop down.