Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, September 30, 1987
Add to My HeroesRobert Nicol, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Robert Nicol was killed during a foot pursuit of a narcotics suspect across Route 1, just south of Route 405.
During a traffic stop, Deputy Nicol found the driver in possession of marijuana. When the suspect realized he was going to be arrested he fled on foot, pursued by Deputy Nicol. Deputy Nicol was struck by a Cadillac that had swerved to miss the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries less than two weeks later.
It was later determined that the man he was chasing was on probation for a manslaughter conviction in Ohio.
Deputy Nicol was a Vietnam War veteran. He had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 11 years and had previously served with the Ontario County Sherriff Office in Canadaigua, New York. He was survived by his daughter, two sons, and mother.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Saturday, September 19, 1987
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsHere I am again Dad, thinking of you and missing you with all I have to this today. 03/21/2025. It doesn't get any easier and who is anyone to say that it will pass with time. It's been 38 years and it doesn't get any better. I have times where I break down and cry And people wonder why. Some will never understand. My stepdad has been in my life for almost 30 years and I still don't call him Dad as other step children might. No one could ever take your place and I won't let them as much as I may want them too. I just want you to know I know I messed up a lot of things in my life but I'm sure you know that, and I'm sorry. I should have been better and I should have done better. And I'm sorry. I love you and I'll miss you forever. I hope to see you in my dreams!!!! Love you forever!!!!
Your Daughter.
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March 22, 2025
