Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Final Call
An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.
Arriving on the Scene, He Knows Just What to Say, Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You the Way.
Your Duty Has Ended; Your Work Is Now Through.
Come Hand Your Hat Beside Mine. I'm A Cop, Too.
— AUTHOR UNKNOWN

We would like to thank all of our brothers and sisters who have traveled from all over the state, surrounding counties, and other agencies near and far to help us during this difficult time. We know that many of you have brought your families, and many of Nick's friends are here too - truly, thanking you, for being here with us to celebrate the life of our brother, Nick Heine.
One of the things you'll notice about us cops if you spend enough time with us is the way we use the term brother - it seems clichéd in this day and age, but even though we fuss at each other like all families do, the Law Enforcement brotherhood is truly a force in all of our hearts, and our lives. The bond develops not only because of the difficult work we do and the horrible things we see, but also as a simple fact of life - who else do you know that has Wednesday and Thursday mornings for his days off? Nick truly was our brother, in every possible way. We all had keys to each other's houses and cars, and pretty much came and went at will - they say that in lieu of owning a pickup truck, the second best thing is having a brother that has one. No matter what you needed, if Nick had it, then you had it. Tools, hunting gear, help putting up a deck on Monday morning. Brothers.

Nick had a tremendous impact on people's lives - usually through his love, generosity and willingness to help. And sometimes with a flashlight. Nick was a cop's cop. No matter what, no matter where, almost invariably Nick would show up, called upon or not. Nick checked up on all his brothers, no matter what they were doing - it didn't matter if you had three thugs up on a wall, or a grandmother with a broken tail light, Nick would roll by and check on you. Nick was a cop's cop - you could mention that you were looking for Joe Smith, and the first words out of his mouth would be "oh, him. He's still got that girlfriend over on 18th that drives the silver Lincoln - want me to pick him up?" Nick knew everybody on the street, and everybody on the street knew him. People knew that if you needed help, Officer Heine would help you - and if you got out of line he'd run you in. Period. Nick loved being a cop. He was one of those guys that just wanted to spend his days being part of the solution, instead of part of the problem. Sometimes we feel more like we're just cleaning up the mess, but Nick always knew he was truly making a difference, and he showed up every night.
Nick volunteered for the graveyard shift, not because he liked the hours, but because he wanted to help stop crime, and he stayed all those years because he really wanted to help out the folks who needed it the most, even if it meant chasing drunks and breaking up bar fights. Not everyone loves us when we meet them on the street, but everyone knew that when the met Nick they would be treated fairly.
Though Nick loved being a cop, his greatest love was his wife Melissa and his two daughters Becca and Nichole. Although Nick worked the graveyard shift the entire time he was on the job, he could always find time after his shift to go out to Melissa's place of work and spend hours talking with her. (and boy did he love Romero's burritos). He'd then head home to catch a few hours sleep, and afterward would take his girls to the pool, park, or wherever they wanted to go so that he could spend quality time with his kids. Nick and Melissa was not only a couple; they were the best of friends. Nick absolutely loved to push Melissa's buttons no matter where they were, but it was always because he loved her. Nick also had a deep love for his mom, Pat. During his stint as a detective he spent many a lunch hour with his mom not just to spend time with her, but also learning how to be a great and caring detective. Nick and Pat had a great relationship, both on and off duty. Many people don't know of Nick's love of rock music, but his brother Jason did. Nick and Jason often jammed together not only to play music but more importantly because Nick just wanted to listen to Jason play guitar. Nick told us many times how amazing Jason was and how he loved to hear him play.
Nick was a true family man in every sense of the word - he slept an average of four hours a day so that he could spend time with the people he loved -1 could go on for an hour talking about all the people in Nick's family he talked about - and I mean all the time. He loved everyone close to him, and he'd do anything for them.

Nick joined the force to give back to his community. Most people would think that working the night shift as a Patrolman would be more than enough of a contribution, but not our Nick. Nick especially loved working with kids and was an integral part my of three sons lives, be it coaching or giving my oldest son Conner advice on how to deal with me. Though Nick never played high school football, when he was attending UNC on a music scholarship, Nick actually walked onto the UNC football team. Nick made the team and played special teams for a year. Knowing this I asked him to help coach my middle son Brandon’s football team - Nick had the heart of a lion and was the type of mentor all coaches should strive to be. Nick impacted every player he came in contact with and my son Cameron is going to be his quarterback this year. He loved his Uncle Nick both on and off the field and I’m sure Cameron and Brandon will hear Nick telling them to hit hard the whole season. This year was to be his first year as a coach for the Roncalli Shamrocks and he was so looking forward to it. He made every spring practice with me this year and began to instill the heart he had into our players. He will be with us on the field at every practice and every game, and we dedicate this season to him

Nick had so many friends on the department, as well as in the community. Nick worked the north side of town on the graveyard crew, and they all loved him. The Officers on the north crew knew that if they needed someone Nick was there, and Nick knew that no matter what, they would be there for him too. After Nick was injured during an arrest he was put on light duty and did some time in investigations. During his short stay he earned more respect from his fellow Detectives than most earn in their entire tour. It didn't matter where Nick worked; he was respected and loved by pretty much everyone. Nick, Dave, Jimmy and I worked, played, and lived our lives together. We shared holidays, birthdays, barbecues, and our children have grown up together. Every year we spent time walking around the woods above Gunnison together because we're not great hunters, although we did our best. Those memories represent some of the best days of our lives.
Nick Heine was a gentleman. He was a good, decent, honorable man, husband father, son, friend and a fine Police Officer. It was a privilege having him as a friend and a colleague, and the world is a darker place without him. It's next to impossible to summarize a life in a few pages, but Nick's life was a life well lived. He was a man of honor who loved his country, his family, his friends, and he spent his days serving his fellow citizens. He gave his life doing what he loved, and wouldn't have had it any other way. He was truly an example to all of us, and we miss him terribly. Our brother is now one, but the people he helped, the good that he did, and the example he set will ever remind us of the friend we've lost.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names.
We love you Nick. (Together)

Det Jim Martin, Kevin Buck, Dave Beshany
Best Friends

June 26, 2008

Nick, Thank you for your dedication and service to our community, not only as a police officer, but as a coach, a friend, and as a true family man. Its not often that you will find a man willing to give up his time to coach a youth football team even when he does not have a child on that team. You will truely be missed by all of the kids that you helped develop good skills and ethics on and off of the field, as well as all of us parents of those kids. From Steve, Kristie, Michael, Nicholas, and Christopher Cervi and all of the players we thank you and we will always remember you. Godspeed and rest in peace

Medical Officer Stephen J. Cervi
Pueblo Fire Dept

June 26, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

June 26, 2008

Whenever we ran calls that required police "back up" I was always glad to see Nick was one of the officers responding. I knew at that point that he had our back and we could concentrate on the task at hand rather than be concerned with my crews safety. It is my hope that when my career is over, those that are still here will remeber me as someone that always "had their back". That is the way I will always remember NIck.

Sincerest Condolences
Captain Richard L. Mark
Pueblo Fire Department Engine 2

Captain Richard Mark
Pueblo Fire Department

June 26, 2008

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Heine's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Deputy Sheriff Aaron Carpenter. All of your C.O.P.S. family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members goes down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

June 26, 2008

I knew you and your mother from work. Then I attended my grandsons football games and you are one of the coaches. Not because you have a child on the team (you didn't) but just because you love kids and wanted to be part of the game and team. You were an inspiration to the kids and everyone else that knew you. You will be truly missed. May you be in Heaven with all the other angels. You are off duty now. Play.

Becky Curtis
Pueblo Police Dept. / Records

June 26, 2008

Nick... what a genuine, personable, easy-going, polite man! One of the true quiet giants of our department. I was privileged to know Nick. You will be missed. (V)

De Moore, Senior Clerk
Pueblo Police Dept, Traffic

June 26, 2008

My prayers go to the family and friends of Nicholas. May God watch over you and wrap you in his arms.

Lori
daughter of a fallen officer

June 26, 2008

Nick, I didn't have the opportunity to work with you in Patrol. I am glad I got to know you better while you were on light duty in Investigations. Your keen insight was evident in your investigative skills. It was truly a pleasure working with you. I know your Mother Pat was so very proud of you as all of us here are. You are a great Officer. You will be greatly missed.

Detective Linda Galassini
Pueblo Police Department

June 26, 2008

Brother,

Rest in peace my fellow brother....I have a great friend on Pueblo PD and my heart goes out to your family. You'll be in my prayers.

Officer Michael Blute
Gwinnett Police, GA

June 26, 2008

I was hired on with Nick & about six other Officers on January 8th, 2001.

Nick & I shared a Quad on Graveyards our Rookie Year and we handled many calls together. One call in particular that always sticks in my mind involved a College student at the University that stabbed a campus security officer.

Nick & I caught the assailant, who was under the influence, and we fought him for a good three minutes to get him into custody. That was just one of many instances where I knew that Nick could be counted on during any incident to be there and do what was necessary for a safe & successful outcome.

Nick & I also had the opportunity to spend what little down time we had to chat about everything from the job, to our spouses, & our children. My wife, Melissa (also a Veteran P.P.D. Officer) attended Nick & Melissa's wedding, and had the joy of watching their daughter Nichole turn a year old.

Nick was always proud of his daughters and his mother Pat, and loved them even more. As the dedicated cop that Nick was on the job, he was equally dedicated in his pursuit of being a GREAT father & husband.

I'm proud of the Cop Nick was, and my heartfelt condolences go out to Melissa, Nichole, Becca, Pat, & the rest of his family, may you find Peace with God in this time of sorrow.

Rest In Peace Nick. I'll never forget you!

Patrol Officer David Jacober
Pueblo P.D.

June 25, 2008

It was a privilege to know Nick on a professional and personal level. Nick can be described as a professional and a caring family man. May the peace of God be with Nick and his entire family today, tomorrow and always.

James Kramer
Pueblo County

June 25, 2008

I met Nick seven years ago when he was a brand new rookie on the streets. At first Nick had a hard time because he never met anyone that he did not like or could not find good in or have sympathy for. As he progressed in his career he still had those qualities but realized that he had a job to do and as in most cases that the police are called to assist with there was at least one person that needed to be delt with in a mannor that was forgian to him. After a short time I left the streets and only occasionally ran into to him on big calls. I was always impressed each time I showed up on one of his calls at the way he treated everyone, fairly and justly without being influenced by others. I wish I had known Nick more personally than just on a professional level. He was a good man and a good cop and will be missed by many, rest in peace brother.

Brandon Colbert
Pueblo PD

June 25, 2008

Thoughts and prayers go out to all those who love you and feel your loss. May your loved ones see the difference you made in the world, and feel your presence with them always, especially your family in blue....
HEROES NEVER DIE....THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.

Meridith Jensen 3500
CSPD Comm Center, Wife of Sgt Jensen

June 25, 2008

Thank you for service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife/children and Family and to Pubelo PD!

Rest in Peace.....

J. Pope

June 25, 2008

On June 21st , you paid the ultimate sacrifice you laid down your life for your fellow man.


Even though we never met we are all brothers, and today
We all mourn for you.
We shed a tear for you
We say a prayer for you
We salute you
We all thank you for being a part of the brother hood

May God bless you and your family and our brothers and
Sisters of the Pueblo Police Department

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

June 25, 2008

My prayers go out to all of you who loved and served with Officer Heine.

Debby Hudson
CSPD Det. Jared Jensen's Mom EOW 02-22-2006

June 25, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Heine. You have done your time in hell. You have now become a member of the most elite bunch of Officers and Troopers in the world. You have done your family and your City proud. Raise your head high for you now walk amongst the true heroes in this world.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD

June 25, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir....

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

June 25, 2008

Rest in Peace officer Heine. May the Lord watch over your family and help ease the pain. You now take on another assignment from heaven, to watch over and protect your fellow brothers in blue. You truly are a Hero!

Police Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department

June 25, 2008

may he rest in peace. Our prayers go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Heine. RIP.

cousin of a fallen officer

June 24, 2008

Thank you, Officer Heine, for your service to the citizens of Colorado and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

June 24, 2008

Thank you for your service sir. A friend of mine, Heath Hardin, E.O.W. 01/11/07 lost his life the same way. May the Lord watch over your family and your department.

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

June 24, 2008

My condolences goes out to the family, friends and the Pueblo Police Department. May God be with all of you in this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Officer Heine. Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called son's of God. Matthew 5-9.

K-9 Cpl Kevin D. Lampe #27
Finney County Sheriff's Office (KS)

June 24, 2008

To the family of Nicholas Heine:

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband and father and son. Rest assured he will not be forgotten.

I wish you peace in your hearts.

Kathleen Stocker
Surviving sister of a fallen officer

June 24, 2008