Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Grandpa, not a day goes by that I wish I could've met you. My Mom, Aunt, and Uncles speak of you so highly. I know that you are watching over us from heaven. I hope that your kids and grand kids are making you proud with all the things that we have accomplished over the years. I know that you are an amazing man and father. I bet you would've been an even better grandfather to us. We continue to honor you by having a whole wall dedicated to you in our house. You have made so many of us in our family wanting to be involved with law enforcement in some way! Thank you for showing me what its like to put your life on the line to do what is right. Cant wait for the day that I will finally be able to meet the wonderful man that I have the privilege to call my Grandpa.

With all of the love,
Molly Nicolle Rogers

April 20, 2021

OHP remembering trooper who died in helicopter crash 30 years ago

Posted: Jul 28, 2020 KFOR NEWS

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is remembering a trooper who was killed in a helicopter crash 30 years ago.

Shortly after noon on July 26, 1990, Trooper Joseph Nicolle was piloting the OHP helicopter out of Muskogee to go to Watts, Oklahoma, to assist Adair County authorities in locating and removing a large marijuana field.

However, as Nicolle was flying over US Highway 62 near Tahlequah, the helicopter struck a power line and crashed onto the shoulder of the road.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Nicolle joined the OHP in 1982.

Please join us in honoring and remembering Trooper Joseph Nicolle who died on this day in 1990.

Nicolle joined the OHP in 1982.

Shortly after noon on the twenty-sixth, Nicolle was piloting the OHP helicopter out of Muskogee, Oklahoma, en route to Watts,Oklahoma in Adair County, to assist Adair County authorities in locating and eradicating a large marijuana field. As Nicolle was flying over US Highway 62, southwest of Tahlequah, the helicopter struck a power line and crashed on the shoulder of the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Retired Police Officer
NYPD

July 28, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Nicolle.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 9, 2019

Joe I think about you quite often. I have questioned the fact that it I was the reason you left Lee Way and worked so hard to become an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper. You were a great friend and I loved Vickie and the kids. I remember the times you would ride with me on a cross-town shift and say how much you wanted to do this job. I will always remember you landing in my front yard and having lunch with us. We had a lot of fun together and with the kids. My favorite memory was the days that Pete learned how to say "Big Twuck" which his daddy drove. I still have the photo of us standing in front of my house that was taken the day before.

Trooper Mike Knight #645
OHP

September 26, 2014

23 years since we lost you and the pain is still as bad now as it was then.
I know that you will continue to look down from Heaven and protect your children, grandchildren, parents and all those who loved you. we all miss you Joe.
mom, dad, Nick, Debi and Ken

Louetta and Pete Nicolle
Parents

July 27, 2013

Patrol school brother,

You called me on the radio and said "Meet me at the Shawnee airport." Which I did.

We ate lunch and you asked me if I wanted to fly with you that afternoon. I told you that I didn't get into fixed wings, much less that inverted weed eater you flew.

One week later you died.

I should have flown with you.

Miss you brother.

Others, be careful what you say to friends.

Jack Holloway CPT Retired
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

October 4, 2012

Neither time nor space nor dimension can ever truly seperate us.

Deborah
sister

July 26, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 20th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 26, 2010

It's hard to believe you have been gone 19 years. My son turns 8 in November and that is the age I was when we lost you. I can't believe I have spent more than 2/3 of my life without you. I still remember what a great dad you were and think everyday how great of a grandpa you would of been. My kids know all about you and we have a picture of you displayed in our living room to remember you. I look forward to the day we meet again. Rest in peace Daddy.

Lindsey Nicolle Rogers
Daughter

September 24, 2009

joe, little joe, hosie josie, what can i say? i remember the hikes, the afternoon swims, playing cowboys and indians. i remember you building those perfect model cars. i remember our secrect bicycle excursions when mom was at work. i remember your facination with all things mechanical. i remember your pride at becoming an oklahoma state trooper and your excitment at being chosen for helicopter training. and i remember that horrible phone call......i miss you little brother, nick

nick nicolle
brother and senior officer oxnard ca. police dept

July 30, 2009

Yes it has been almost 19 years since our son was killed doing what he loved most, flying his OKHP helicopter. He was killed on his birthday, he left his wife, his beautiful children and his grieving parents, brohters and sister and many many friends who loved him. God Bless you Joe. Mom, Dad, Debi, Ken and Nick

Pete and Louetta Nicolle
Parents

July 24, 2009

It's been almost 19 years since the day you left and became our angel in the sky. You are missed each and every day, but it is a comfort to know we will see you again.

Anonymous

July 7, 2009

I remember that day almost 19yrs ago. 2 months before, I was riding in the Weedeater with you. Here's to you...and thanks for the ride.

Anonymous

June 25, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 9, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 29, 2007

I think of you everyday. You are an angel that God needed by his side. I know I will see you in heaven and I thank God every day that I was blessed to have a friend like you.

BRP

April 27, 2006

Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace Trooper Nicolle.

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Officer Larry Walters EOW 11-13-74

November 26, 2003