Nonprofit pays off mortgage for fallen Edmond officer's family

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Nearly two years after Edmond Police Sergeant CJ Nelson was killed in a wreck along Broadway Extension, a nonprofit organization stepped in to pay off the Nelson family's home.

Nelson's death occurred the day before his 13th anniversary with the Edmond Police Department. He is survived by his wife Jenefer and their two children, Emily and Connor.

“In an instant, I became a single mom of two beautiful young children and was so fearful of our future," said Jenefer Nelson. "The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's home program has helped light up our darkness. By lifting this financial burden from my shoulders, the Foundation has given me hope for a bright future for our family. Thank you will never be enough.”

As part of their Fallen First Responder Program, Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgages for families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed in the line of duty, die from from 9/11-related illnesses and leave behind young children.

“Sergeant Nelson was senselessly taken away from his young family very suddenly. Jenefer and her children are still healing from this terrible loss and we are honored to give them a light at the end of this dark tunnel.  By paying off their mortgage we bring them peace of mind and a bright future to look forward to,” said Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.