Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mr Nolan was the Deputy that trained me into being the law enforcement office I’d become. I went to see him many times in the hospital after he got shot and was telling him that he needs to come home so we can pick the tomatoes out of his garden. I think about him all the time.

Former Deputy John Rutherford
East Feliciana Sheriffs Dept

June 13, 2023

Sgt. Williamson,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of East Feliciana Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 24, 2020

Everytime something happens in the news of a police shooting, I think of my Uncle Nolan. He was a very good man and very much loved by our family.

Judi Patterson (Jelone)
Niece

July 7, 2016

You and your loved ones are in my thoughts today. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Thank you for your dedicated service to others, you will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

March 24, 2013

I would like to say I am grateful for Sgt. Williamson's willingness to stop and help my father in this tragic event. He and his new wife were being chased by this man and I believe that if it were not for the brave actions of Sgt. Williamson and his partner, my father and his wife would have died. I pray that his family finds comfort in his heroic actions, and I am very sorry for the loss that they have suffered.

K. Nelson, Cpt., USAR

January 18, 2013

Its been since 2000, since any of us laid eyes on you! Not a day goes by it gets any easier. We miss you a ton and cant wait to see you when ever that may be! I love you papa!

lindsey hendry

September 24, 2012

your gone but not forgotten

Randall Williamson
grandson

August 4, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Never forgotten, sir.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 24, 2011

mawmaw and i miss you so much! you were so brave. i love you <3

leahanna williamson
granddaughter

July 26, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 24, 2010

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. You are never forgotten.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 24, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR LONG AND DEDICATED SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 27, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 31, 2007

Thinking of you on the 7th anniversary of your EOW.
Time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 24, 2007

To Sgt. Nolan Williamson Sr. and his loved ones:

On this the sixth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

How cowardly his murderer was to shoot an unarmed man.

Nolan, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Sgt. Williamson. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of distinquished service Nolan gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 24, 2000.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2006

You gone but not forgotten....May the person that did this to you get what's coming to him.

A CITIZEN
PRIDE, LA

January 11, 2006

Thanks for your service, Sir. May you R.I.P. with your brothers in blue.

August 22, 2005

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Family and Friends of Sergeant Nolan Williamson Sr. Thank you for your dedicated service and courage in protecting our Nation.  "To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O My God, in You I trust, don't let me be ashamed; don't let my enemies exult over me." Psalm 25:1-2

Officer John D.Sainz
Tucson Police Department

March 24, 2003
Thinking of your loved one on the anniversary of his death. Thank you
for your 20 years of service and your sacrifice. You are remembered
today.

Lynn Kole
Washington State