In memory of
James A. Nelson
- Died
- September 11, 2001, aged 40
- Killed that day
- September 11, 2001
- Killed that day
- The World Trade Center
Also kept at
badge.nw↗Officer James Nelson was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center.
Officer Nelson had been employed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 18 years, and was assigned to the police academy.
Officer Nelson had been employed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department for 18 years, and was assigned to the police academy.
You went in while everyone else was coming out.
Police Officer Nelson gave the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Nelson.
S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Survived by
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, brother, and a sister.