Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest easy Brother. We have the watch. May God Keep and Bless your Parents during this difficult time. The Citizens of this Great State weep with them.

Lieutenant Geoffery Weise
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

March 29, 2016

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

March 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Trooper Nichols and thank you for your sacrifice to law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and department.

Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
Session #60
Schenectady, NY

Recruit Barber

March 28, 2016

Rest In Peace, Trooper!

Ariel Soltura, Sergeant
Wharton Police Department

March 28, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

March 28, 2016

Rest in peace, brother in blue. We have the watch...

Sergeant Ivan Martinez
Baytown Police Department (TX)

March 28, 2016

Thank you for your service, may you Rest in Peace brother.

Sgt. Jose M. Luna
Southlake Police Department

March 28, 2016

Trooper, thank you for your service, though 5 years is far too short and your 27 years far too few.

God Bless and may you Forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 28, 2016

Final Salute Trooper Nichols, Thank You for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

March 28, 2016

RIP Brother, thanks for all you did to serve and protect. Prayers for you and your family your fellow LEO Brothers and Sisters

Lt. Ski Gowitzke (Retired)
Escambia County Florida Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2016

gone too soon, Rest in peace Jeff..

Officer J. Garcia
Dallas ISD Police Dept. / SFASU '11

March 28, 2016

On behalf of the members of the American Association of State Troopers, Inc. (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to the family of Trooper Jeffrey Nichols, as well as, the members of the Texas Department of Public Safety-Texas Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith Barbier, President
American Association of State Troopers, Inc.

March 28, 2016

Thank you for your service and the sacrifice you gave to the state of Texas.God Bless You.Rest in peace.

Dylan Feeney
Citizen

March 28, 2016

Rest in peace, brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

March 28, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPT

March 28, 2016

Rest in eternal peace, brother, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

March 28, 2016

To the family, friends and department of Trooper Nichols, I am so very sorry for the loss of your HERO.
May you be able to find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

God Bless you all.
Gone NEVER FORGOTTEN...HERO'S LIVE FOREVER...

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

March 28, 2016

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles
Retired Jerome County, Idaho Sheriff

March 28, 2016

Sympathy is extended to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Nichols. May God's grace surround you all during this time.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

March 28, 2016

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the THP during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

March 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Trooper Nichols. Our prayers go out to your family and friends.

Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith District Attorney's Office

March 28, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you for your 5 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, KS

March 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Trooper Nichols. I ask Our Heavenly Father to comfort and watch over your family, friends and the Texas Department of Public Safety- (THP). Thank you for your service. God's speed brother.

Chief Jack Cavanaugh
Lee County Port Authority Police Department

March 28, 2016

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2016