Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Very good trooper!
God bless him.
May God give Peace to the hurting hearts that knew him and loved him.
He will be missed.

Judge Chuck Reed
Delta County

March 27, 2016

May God carry you into Paradise. You did a job that made it a better place to live in . That makes you a Hero. My respect Sir.

K-9 Trooper D Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol

March 27, 2016

A Prayer for Trooper Jeffrey Nichols:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Trooper Jeffrey Nichols, of the Texas Highway Patrol, was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Trooper Jeffrey Nichols, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." [Matthew 5:9]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, MNACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
"Prayer Warriors: We Fight on Our Knees!"

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

March 27, 2016

Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

March 27, 2016

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

March 27, 2016

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2016

RIP Sir, your watch is now and you performed it with honor. But you have been called HOME now. Your Brother and Sisters will take the watch from here. Trooper Nichols, may GOD you give peace. And may GOD give confront to his family and fellow Officers.

Deputy J. Porter. ( Retired )
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Az

March 27, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

March 27, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Trooper Nichols and the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol during this time. Thank you, Trooper Nichols, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

March 27, 2016

Rest in peace Brother.

Lt. A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

March 27, 2016

Rest in peace Trooper Nichols.

Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2016

Rest easy trooper...

Lt. Paul Paulson (ret)
Bayfield SO, WI. (ret)

March 27, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept

March 27, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL, TROOPER JEFFREY NICHOLS.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Trooper.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to serve and protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
BLUE LIVES MATTER - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
TROOPER NICHOLS
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my Brother!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Trooper Nichols status.........Trooper Nichols status........... Trooper Nichols status..............Attention All Units............ Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Trooper Jeffrey Nichols having served the citizens in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

March 27, 2016

RIP Trooper Jeffrey Nichols.

Sincere condolences to family & friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

March 27, 2016

Trooper Nichols, Thank you for your Service. I pray that God's Grace brings comfort and peace to Trooper Nichols' family, work family and all who loved him.

Kaye Bills, Caring Private Citizen,
Grateful to ALL who had the Courage to Serve and made
" The Ultimate Sacrifice!"
Rest In Peace!

March 27, 2016

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

March 27, 2016

My heart goes out to trooper Nichols family and friends....may you rest in peace sir. And thank you for your dedicated service to the public and your fight against evil. You sir are a true hero. Go rest high on that moutain, and dwell with all the heavenally angels in blue that have left this earth before you.

officer susan dias
TDCJ-@Allred Unit.

March 27, 2016

As Trooper Nichols walks toward the gates of heaven they automatically swing wide. The Lord tells him ,enter my son , for the gates are always open for the HEROS' of the world. May Gods love guide you, your family and your Brothers and Sisters through this time of grief. Your Brothers and Sisters of the thin Blue Line bow our heads in prayer and ask that he gives you strength ,love and peace during this time . You are not alone. The thousands in Law Enforcement stand with you.

Ret. Deputy Sheriff Patrol Greene Co. OH
Greene County Sheriff Dept., Ohio

March 27, 2016

Prayers for his friends, family and department. Lost, but NEVER forgotten. Thank you for your service, brother.

Master Police Officer
Johnson City Police Department

March 27, 2016

RIP MY FELLOW BROTHER

PPO II Stephen Bruet
North Carolina Department of Public Safety

March 27, 2016

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team texas

March 27, 2016

Prayers for a brother and his family that hits close to home. Brother 2 Brother, we will take it from here. We will all meet on the thin blue line again one day. Thank you for your service and your courage!

Grayson County TX Deputy Sheriff Eric Ha
Grayson County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Jeffrey.

[email protected]
Nahant, MA PD

March 27, 2016

Rest in peace, Trooper Nichols. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

March 27, 2016