Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Nikky Joe Green

Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, December 26, 2003

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Reflections for Trooper Nikky Joe Green

Oh how our world as we knew it changed on that awful December day. On Dec. 25 we went to bed stressing over all of the Christmas garb thrown all through the house, and then we got the most TERRIBLE news on Dec. 26. We kept saying over and over " Surely someone has made a mistake, not our Nik" This whole experience has made us realize just how SHORT life really is, and how each of us should live life as if it were our last. We have tried to explain to Brody (our 6 yr old, who is in the same class as Brooklyn) just what has been going on. His answer is he will share his daddy with them. If only it were that simple.
Nik- we did not tell you near enough how much we loved you, and how we loved seeing that grin like you were up to no good. Rowd wants you to take care of Brenna and Caden until he meets you again(keep our babies in your arms)

To all other law enforcement workers: A wise Cotton County under Sherrif told us that Nik always preached to our guys "Be Safe, Be Safe, Go Home, Go Home"

Linda, Cortni, Brooklyn, and Morgyn, we love you all so very very much. These next days will be hard, almost unbearable. However, we are here for you. XOXOXOXO

Much Love to All,
Randy, Denna, & Brody Green

Cousin to the fallen HERO NIK GREEN #198 will live on in us forever.

December 31, 2003

My family and I send our deepest condolences to the family. I am proud to have brothers like you who protect and serve. You are truly an angel on the shoulder of our fellow brothers.

Sgt. Terry Gose
Indiana State Police

December 31, 2003

R.I.P. MY BROTHER. WATCH OVER THE REST OF US AS WE FINISH THE WATCH.

LT. R. TISDALE
WILLIAMSBURG S.O. S.C.

December 31, 2003

To the family of Trooper Green I am sorry for your loss. Just remember that he was the Lord's work. The Lord needed a good man in heaven and he got it. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.
Mat. 5:9

Trooper
Georgia State Patrol

December 31, 2003

I did not know you but I new the one that took your life. You are the one that suffered and it was so wrong for someone that used to save lives to take a life. Why! Why! WHY! No one knows but our Lord and Savior. Nik, from what I read and hear you are a great officer, husband, and father. Not always in that order I am sure. I know you will be missed here on earth but Heaven you will be greatly appreciated and loved for the acts you did here on earth. When I make it to heaven I will make it a priority to find you and give you a hug. You are a HERO!!! For always and forever.

Oklahoma Paramedic

December 31, 2003

Nik was a wonderful person, he was proud to be a Christian, Father, Husband, Trooper. Everytime he put on one of those hats, he did the best job he could do. Some days, he wore more than one hat & he was a christian in ALL that he did. The absolute grief that we feel as a family is indiscribable. Not only have we lost a loved one, but the community has lost a role model. There was never a doubt in Nik's mind about answering the call on Dec. 26, 2003. Even though his shift was not due to start for another few hours. His was a dedication to serve, protect, help, & guide those he came in contact with. Even people he arrested had the greatest respect and love for him...He will be missed a great deal...

We can take some comfort that Nik had accomplished all that God set forth for him in just 35 short years...what a blessing!

Nik, I love you and I will miss you more than I could ever express here...Thank you for loving my children, and believing in all of their talents. Thank you also for sharing your love of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Your loving cousin,
Teri Hodges
Randlett, Ok.

Teri J. Hodges, cousin

December 31, 2003

God bless Trooper Green and his family.

NURSE

December 31, 2003

Nik, was a good trooper & friend. Nik came & talked to me when he was working one Sunday morning. We had a very nice visit about him & his work for the LORD. He always made time to stop & talk to me. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten.

Patrolman Stowe
Cameron University

December 31, 2003

"I pray God look with favor upon your journey."
Count Geoffrey de la Tour

I will not in my heart remember your death, instead I will honor you by remembering your life.

Officer James Johnston
Tucson Police Department

December 31, 2003

nick was like a brother to me and the only thing nick knew was serve the lord with all thine heart. That is just what nik did and he spread the word of jesus christ
nik brought me to jesus at the age of 13. i live in devol and will help mrs green when needed

chris mccombs

December 31, 2003

To the family of Trooper Green: You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I was outraged when I heard about the loss of Nikky. I had the pleasure of growing up in the same town and attending the same school as he. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON AND TRUE HERO YOU WILL ALWAYS BE!
Vickie,
Russellville, Arkansas

Friend-Vickie

December 31, 2003

Dear brothers and sisters in law enforcement,
On December 30th 2003 I attended my first funeral for an officer slain in the line of duty. Those that knew Trooper Nik Green know what a wonderful human being he was. And I suspect that the rest of the civilized world now knows that too. Since that horrible day, my home and my world has been filled with the heart breaking sounds of sobbing and endless questions of "why this man". I have attempted to be strong for my wife Karen who can barely find the strength to stand. My young son has asked for Nik. I feel guilty for sometimes wanting to be alone in my grief. I feel guilty for having wanted to stay home with my wife and kids on Christmas Eve instead of visiting with my in-laws. You see Nik Green is my wife's brother, my children's uncle and my brother-in-law. We did spend time with Nik on Christmas Eve. I thank God for that. The time was too short. I loved Nik and I feel guilty for not sharing with Nik many thoughts and feelings I have had over the years. I plan to change that about me.
Regarding the services for Nik, my family was moved beyond words. Karen and I want to thank, with every fiber of our beings, every Trooper and Police Officer who came from near and far to pay their respects to Nik. I shook hands with several Officers whose uniforms I did not recognize. Most details of that day were lost due to the emotions. I was so proud to see members of my department standing on street corners offering salutes. Many Oklahoma Troopers offered kind words and assured me that the investigation was progressing. Over the past several days I have come to realize what I had forgotten....that all law enforcement officers are members of my family.

Very Sincerely,
Detective Paul Huyssoon
Lawton Police Department

Detective Paul Huyssoon
Lawton Police Department

December 31, 2003

"I pray God look with favor upon your journey."
Count Geoffrey de la Tour

My prayers and thoughts are with your family, I will not remember your death. But instead I will remember the life you lived....

Officer James Johnston
Tucson Police Department

December 31, 2003

To Trooper Greens wife and children - We are praying for you! We pray that you will experience the love and peace of God like you have never experienced before. We mourn the loss of our brother, not only in the Highway Patrol Family but also in the body of Christ. What a blessed reassurance to know that one of these days, we will meet again!

Trp. Phillip Ludwyck #588 & Family
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

December 31, 2003

There are not enough words that can describe all our thoughts and
feelings about this situation. In my eyes there is not another man
that can fill the shoes of Nik Green. Obviously by yesterdays attendence for Nik's homecoming. That is overwhelming in itself.
Linda and daughters just know that you are protected by God and
man. Thanks guys for the capture and there will be swift justice.
Thanks Nik for being the god fearing man that you are. We all should take example from this man.

B Duncan
Wrecker Service Tillman Co.

December 31, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Trooper Nikky Green will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

December 31, 2003

Our hearts are sadden once again at the loss of a fellow brother in law enforcement. I stood with over 3000 fellow brothers and sisters, family and friends to pay respect to Trooper Nik Green, a brother that "Gave the ultimate sacrifice." May the Good Lord look upon the family, fellow troopers, and Trooper Green's youth group and bless each and everyone through this very trying time. God Bless you - Trooper Nik Green.

Captain J.D. Apple
Lawton Police Department

December 31, 2003

To the family and friends of Trooper Green:

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers in your time of sorrow. May it come as a comfort to you to know of the respect that we hold for Trooper Green.

It takes a very special person to truly be a good officer and a even better person to be a hero. Even though I never met Trooper Nikky J. Green, I know by all I have seen and heard, that he was definately an excellant officer and a true hero.

Mary Tindle - Records Clerk
Hobart Police Department

December 31, 2003

Thank you Trooper Green. May God bless you and your family.

B. Rodgers

December 31, 2003

God Bless the family and friends of Trooper Green. Be with them, oh Lord, in this time of great grief. Strengthen their hearts with the memories of Trooper Green's selfless life on earth and his Glorious ascension into your Heavenly kingdom. There's a special place in Heaven for a hero.

Amen.

Officer Eades
Duncan Police Dept

December 31, 2003

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now.
God Bless you and you're family

Officer
Atlanta Police

December 30, 2003

December 30, 2003

Trooper Nik:
It is so sad to come to this site and see all the officers down.
According to these reflections, you knew Jesus personally and that
blesses me greatly as I know I will meet you face to face one day
and be able to thank you for your sacrifice. There is none greater than
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
We don't get to Heaven based on what we do,
but what He did for us!! AMEN! Thank you for your fine
example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a
huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will
turn to your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect
and love for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to
the Lord you served. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA


December 30, 2003

As we lay another hero to rest today my heart go out to Trooper Greens family and co-workers. I will never understand why this has to happen to people. I never new Trooper Green but I know that he must have been a very good and fine man because he was OHP!! Trooper Green your duty here is done now it is time for you to rest.Mrs. Green and kids, your husband and daddy is still with you only now not in body. He will watch over you till you meet again. Kids to see your daddy all you need to do is look up into the stars made by God and find the brightest star and that will be his star shining down watching over you. I wish I could make thing better someway but all I can do is pray for you and know that God does indeed only take the best!! God will always be there trust in him as Trooper Green has done and one day you WILL run into his arms again. God bless Trooper Green and his family and God bless all of our OHP HEROS!!

Cpl. T. Blount
Oklahoma Dept. Of Corrections

December 30, 2003

To the family,
The man of the hour you never think it will happen to you no matter how much you train there is always something or someone out there to stop us from what we want the most!
Nik's love was God and the devil out sent the son of evil but as a brother of christ I know Nik didn't lose the battle! He won a crown of jewels. My heart and prayers are with you my God keep you in his heart in these days of need .

Chris Stewart

vol. fireman chris stewart
ffd

December 30, 2003

We are saddened to hear about the loss of Trooper Nik Green. Our deepest condolences to his family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

R. Depew
Citizen of Dallas, TX

December 30, 2003

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