Nathan is very deserving of this scholarship. I was fortunate enough to hear him speak earlier this year and was brought to tears again after I had already seen this story on Dateline. Working in the 911 field, his persistence and drive to turn his tragedy into something positive for the 911 industry is amazing. He is an outstanding individual who deserves every chance to better his organization and get the word out that 911 dispatchers need more mandated training.

Wendy August 31 2010 8:25 AM

Nathan you are such a role model and inspiration to your boys.

leah spinosa August 31 2010 6:17 AM

An extremely deserving individual. Those that may to have "just happened" here, you should visit http://deniseamberlee.org/ to read and truly understand the tragedy as well as the work Nathan, his family and the Foundation is accomplishing for the public safety industry.

Monty Jenkins August 29 2010 4:11 PM

I can't think of someone more deserving of this scholarship than Nathan. He has turned a horrific loss into a fighting chance for life for the next Denise, or next child, who falls prey to a sociopath. With this scholarship, he could continue to help fix broken 9-1-1 systems so that they can do their intended job - to save people's lives.

Nicole noles August 20 2010 9:32 PM

I Heart and prayers go to you and your young sons. I Lived in North port when that was going on. Not to far from my house did the find Denise.God Bless you Nathan,

Toni August 20 2010 8:49 PM

Nathan took a very life turning event and made it into a positve action. What happened his wife is in excusable and this community is so proud of his pro active attitude.

C Lukas August 20 2010 5:27 PM

Nathan Lee will continue to be a positive influence and this opportunity will help enhance his knowledge that will be conveyed throughout the 911 community.

E.Leonard August 20 2010 5:21 PM

Nathan Lee has proven to be a man of great integrity. Many men in Nathan's position would have become angry, bitter and would have sat around complaining about how the system destroyed his & his family's lives. Instead, he took that energy and turned it into something amazing. He is passionate and empathic to this cause, and took his personal grief and has used it to better others lives, to make a difference, to STOP what happened to Denise from happening to someone else. Afforded with this opportunity Nathan can not only further what he as already accomplished but he can expand on that and really make the difference that he needs, that WE need to honor his young, beautiful wife and mother of his children!

Virginia A Pollatos August 19 2010 10:39 AM

Nathan Lee is an example of someone who takes a terrible experience and turns it around. Instead of dwelling only on his profound loss, Nathan has focused on changes in the 911 system that could save another life. His dedication to this cause has brought national attention to a broken process. The 911 system let his beautiful wife, Denise, down... his efforts are an attempt to ensure that the gaps in the process are filled, that better training is implemented, and that, that what happened to Denise does not reoccur. He deserves your support. He has already demonstrated his leadership and influence in this very important cause.

Bobbie Marquis August 18 2010 6:39 PM

Nathan spoke at a conference in Missouri last year comprised of 9-1-1 professionals. He touched many of us deeply with his story and his deep devotion towards his wife and children. His foundation is also trying to get the State of Missouri on track with mandatory training for 9-1-1 professionals. He is an outstanding individual who will take this opportunity and "give back".

Pam Gilligan August 18 2010 4:55 PM

Nathan was the guest speaker for the Colorado APCO NENA conference in 2009. He did an exceptional job relating the need for all 911 dispatchers to have good training. His message is a benefit to all in our 911 community.

Elizabeth Brown August 18 2010 4:07 PM

Nathan Lee is my hero. He has taken on a project- the government- that is hard to change. Who says "you can't fight City Hall"- he has proven them wrong. His mission will save countless lives.

Golda Radefeld August 18 2010 1:15 PM

Nathan Lee deserves this scholarship- the country will benefit from the wonderful things that this foundation is doing. Nathan- keep up your hard work! You have accomplished so much already-You should be proud. I hope others will read or hear your story and come through for you. Good luck. Love and support from Maryland

Angie Johnson August 18 2010 9:05 AM

Nathan is more than deserving for this great opportunity to help w/ the Denise Amber Lee Foundation!!! What he has done is unreal and this will only make it that much better!! Good Luck Nathan!!

Jennifer Tuccillo August 17 2010 8:35 AM

A most worthy candidate that will use the scholarship funding wisely for the foundation to help others, so that Denise did not die in vain.

Julayne Sinicki August 16 2010 11:17 PM

The amount of people who will be helped by the work that this foundation has already done is astounding. With the right funding, amazing things can be done.Please support Nathan, his family, Denise's family, our community, our state and our nation in this endeavor to ensure that no one else need ever face such a tragic,unnecessary and premature loss.

S. Stout August 16 2010 9:31 PM

I have heard Nathan Lee speak and have purchased the CDs the family had copied from the shows Nathan has appeared on, he is making a stand along with his family to make sure this tragedy does not happen to another family I will be posting this information on my facebook page to try and get more votes for Nathan. Someone with such passion for this cause needs the support he can get.

Becky Blackburn August 16 2010 8:28 PM

I respect Nathan Lee so much for what he is doing. His work is helping everyone across the nation. Please vote for Nathan, he is a wonderful young man that will change our world for the better. Thank you.

Donna Moder August 16 2010 8:06 PM

I am a 911 dispatcher and am upset by the lax training standards in my state. I am so happy that someone is working to improve my industry, and will continue to fight for this from the inside as well.

E911chick August 16 2010 7:31 PM

Nathan Lee has begun to be very instrumental in opening the ears, minds, and hearts of those who can start changing how things are currently done within the 9-1-1 industry. I can only imagine, when he is afforded this opportunity, the positive changes and support we will receive.

Danette Yriarte August 16 2010 7:01 PM

There isn't a better candidate for this opportunity than Nathan Lee. What he will learn and in turn apply will be beneficial for so many people. Jane Kowalski

Jane Kowalski August 16 2010 2:19 PM