Smithsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 12, 2017
1. Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson Memorial
In memory of
Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson
592
He lost his life protecting the
community of Smithsburg on
December 19, 2007
I Am A Warrior
by Jon F. Hooper
I stand with God. I fight not for glory or fame,
for they are momentary.
I fight for those who can’t.
I fight for justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes,
then I have no regrets,
for I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
for evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
for it was my honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
but tears of joy,
for now,
I stand with God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.”
Matthew 5:9
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Law Enforcement.
Location. 39° 39.171′ N, 77° 34.69′ W. Marker is in Smithsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on W Water Street, on the right when traveling west. The
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gettysburg Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Respite at Smithsburg (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to World War II Korea and Vietnam Veterans of Smithsburg and Community (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to World War One Veterans of Smithsburg and Community (a few steps from this marker); "Stuffle" Christopher Smith (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Smithsburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithsburg.
Also see . . . Christopher Shane Nicholson. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
