Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother Crocker,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle

December 2, 2005

hey dad.. thought i would write ya today and tell you once again i love you.. today has been very hard for me. i miss you soo much .. u of all people know why today is hard...i know your watching out for me and our family, but it still hurts to know your not here with us. i miss u more than you will ever know.. to once again get a hug from you and to hear your voice, to see your smiling face and hold your warm hand.. dad , your baby girl loves you so much. until next time dad

love always,

your baby girl

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
PD Arlington

November 30, 2005

Thinking of you and your entire family on this sad day. Your family is celebrating your life today. This day is difficult for them. I talked with JL yesterday and she will surely keep your memory alive. you would be very proud of your family. Please rest easy.

Sincerely,

DFC. M. Crisafulli

DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office

October 9, 2005

Today I was reading the "Today in History" portion of the ODMP and came across the memorials for Officers Jerry Crocker and Terry Lewis. I did not know either of these officers personally but it makes no difference. We shared the badge.
I recall the day the news broke at our station. This was such a tragic loss. It is my prayer that the family, children, friends and co-workers of these two fine officers will continue to experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior.
May God keep safe from harm the men and women of the Arlington Police Department.
In closing I would like to say, "Thanks" to the ODMP for their hard work and dedication to keep the memories of these officers alive in our hearts. God bless you.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)

October 9, 2005

Officer Crocker,
On today, the 13th anniversary of the death of you and your partner, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. I really don't think 5 years was enough for a drunk driver who killed 2 police officers.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 9, 2005

hey daddy .. it has been 13 years today and it still seems like yesterday... ohh how things have changed. everyone still misses you just as much today as we did the day you were taking from us. how i wish you were still here with us. all of us are going to church with mom and then having lunch together. u know us... the stories will be flying all around that house.. just wish u were there to share them with us. u always made everyone laugh with your jokes. dad i cannot believe 13 years have gone by...i wait the day that i get to see you again and get a hug from ya. how i miss those. i know your taking care of everyone up in heaven. just remember that you are still loved down here and we all miss you so much. big hugs and kisses to you dad. miss you bunches

your baby girl

Jeri Lyn

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS DISPATCHER
PD ARLINGTON

October 8, 2005

hello dad... just wanted you to know that i love you soo much and think about you daily. even tho you have been gone from us for almost 13 years, u still know how to work your stuff. mark and i had the great pleasure in meeting dfc matt crisafulli and his family last week.. that was the most enjoyable trip. i know you and his dad were behind this meeting and i just wanted to thank both of you for that. not only have i made a new friend but he is now one of my best friend ever. thank yall soo much for this. do tell the late matt crisafulli (daddy) i said hello and tell him that his son and his extended family are doing well. love always your baby girl!!!!

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols

Jeri Lyn (crocker) Nichols pd dispatch
Arlington PD

July 18, 2005

hey dad... happy fathers day to you. father's day holds a special place in my heart. this is one of the most difficult times for me. this day is when you and i would take our fishing trip after church. dad , those days were taken from me way to early. i wish you were here to see all of us. i hold your memories deep in my heart and will never let go of them. i miss you so much. u were the best dad anyone could ask for. you always put mom and us kids first. i just wanted u to know u are dearly missed and forever will be. love you lots dad..
your babygirl

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
PD Arlington

June 20, 2005

Officer Crocker, I write this reflection, as I am sorry that you could not be here with your family on fathers day. Jeri Lyn and the rest of your family hold you very close to their hearts. I know that you are thought of everyday, especially on your day today. God Bless your soul, always.

DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office

June 19, 2005

HEY DAD... I NEEDED TO TALK WITH SOMEONE TODAY AND I KNOW YOU WILL LISTEN. THIS WEEK HAS BEEN A HARD ONE. MORE AND MORE OFFICERS ARE DYING AND IT IS HITTING HOME. IT BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES. DAD I MISS YOU SO MUCH. JUST TO HAVE U SIT IN MY ROOM AND TALK TO ME MEANT SO MUCH. THANK GOD I HAVE SPECIAL FRIENDS NOW THAT I CAN CALL AND THEY CAN RELATE TO ME AND THEY LISTEN TO MY EVERY WORD. I KNOW THE STREETS IN HEAVEN ARE FULL OF WONDERFUL OFFICERS AND YALL ARE PATROLING THE STREETS UP THERE. I WISH U WERE BACK HERE ON EARTH WITH ME. BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE.. DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH .. TAKE CARE AND UNTIL NEXT TIME.. LOVE YOU LOTS.. YOUR BABY GIRL

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS
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JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS DISPATCHER
PD ARLINGTON

May 11, 2005

Officer Crocker, You are still very much alive today sir...I have had the great pleasure of talking with Jeri Lyn. We have a common bond. I lost my father at a young age. I can see that jeri Lyn and the rest of your family are very strong people. The pain that they have endured has been transfered into energy to keep moving with your spirit very much alive. I know that Jeri Lyn and I have the very same thoughts about our fathers and that is.....we certainly wish that you were here with us....it just cannot be though.

God Bless your soul,,,I hope that you are in rest knowing that your family is o.k. and they miss you every day.

*P.S. tell my dad, the late Matt Crisafulli, that I was asking for him up there.

Sincerely,

Matt Crisafulli

DFC. M. Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office, MD.

May 6, 2005

hello again dad... i sure do miss you ... it is almost time for the austin police memorial and it is always hard for me this time of year.. it seems like yesterday we were getting the call about your accident.. it will be 13 years in oct.. and not a day goes by that i dont think about you ... i love you so much .. the grandkids are getting so big.. mom now has 8.. 4 boys and 4 girls... little man looks just like you dad.. everytime i look at him i see you ... you would be so proud of me now dad.. i have been with the police dept now for almost 9 years dispatching.. well until next time dad... love you lots... hugs and kisses from your baby girl

jeri lyn (crocker) nichols

jeri lyn (crocker) nichols
pd arlington

April 21, 2005

God Bless you and your family brother Crocker. You and Officer Lewis will not be forgotten.

Officer Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

January 24, 2005

I was very touched by the reflections that were left by Jeri. I lost my father at a young age, he was also killed in a traffic crash. Jeri, your father will live forever. I know that he made such a wonderful impact on his family and friends during his time here. God Bless you and your entire family. If I can ever be of assistance to you, please contact me.

Sincerely, Matt Crisafulli

DFC. Matt Crisafulli
Worcester County Sheriffs Office

December 22, 2004

hey dad.... it is almost Christmas and this is the time of year i miss you the most... when we were little you used to sit us down by the tree and read the bible to us... those memories are priceless... dad i miss you sooo much... my kids ask about you all the time... well better go now.. talk to you later... love you lots daddy..

your baby girl
jeri lyn

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
PD Arlington

December 17, 2004

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

October 20, 2004

06/01/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Crocker.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 1, 2004

HEY DAD... JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A LITTLE HELLO.. TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE ALL DOING VERY WELL DOWN HERE. ALL THE GRANDKIDS ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. AS I READ ABOUT ALL THE OFFICERS THAT HAVE BEEN KILLED THIS YEAR ALONE, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT HEAVENS STREETS ARE LIKE UP THERE... ALL OF YALL PATROLLING THE STREET WITH ALL THE ANGELS.. WELL I WILL TALK TO YOU LATER DAD LOVE YOU LOTS

YOUR BABY GIRL..

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS

JERI LYN NICHOLS (CROCKER) DISPATCHER
PD ARLINGTON , TEXAS

April 28, 2004

It saddens me to see that this is the first time I have found this web page. I went to school with Jeri and your loss has affected all around her. After being an officer now for a couple of years I see how family is so important. I am deeply sorry for your families loss and forever you and yours will be in our hearts and prayers.

Officer Michael Roach
Crowley P.D.

March 28, 2004

HEY DAD.....IM SITTING AT WORK THINKING ABOUT YOU... LITTLE MAN JUST TURNED 4 ON SATURDAY.. AND OHHH DAD HE LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU... HE IS ALL BOY .. YOU WOULD ENJOY BEING AROUND HIM.. LITTLE MR DAREDEVIL... HE REMINDS ME OF YOU.. EVERYTIME I LOOK INTO HIS EYES DAD I SEE YOU... THE FUN ME AND YOU USED TO HAVE.. DAD I MISS YOU SOO MUCH AND WISH U WERE BACK HERE WITH US... WELL DAD TILL NEXT TIME TAKE CARE.. LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH ..

YOUR BABY GIRL

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS

DISPATCHER JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS
PD ARLINGTON

March 23, 2004

HEY DAD ... WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU AGAIN TODAY... ANOHTER AGENCY CALLED ME WANTING ME TO PRESENT MY DWI SPEECH TO THEIR HS AGAIN THIS YEAR.... MISS YOU SO MUCH .. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU .. OFCOURSE IT IS GETTING CLOSIER TO MY B-DAY AND I CAN REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HELP ME PLAN MY PARTIES WITH ALL MY FRIENDS.. THOSE WERE AWESOME DAYS.. ALL IS WELL DOWN HERE.. ALL THE GRANDKIDS ARE SOO WONDERFUL .. MOM IS DOING SO GOOD TOO... WELL WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US.. MISS YOUR HUGS.. UNTIL NEXT TIME DAD.. LOVE YOU LOTS.. YOUR BABY GIRL..
JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS

JERI LYN (CROCKER) NICHOLS DISPATCHER
PD ARLINGTON

January 22, 2004

hey dad...was thinking about you today !!! all is well down here.. it is getting close to christmas and all the memories are comin alive.. remembering how you used to read the christmas story to us in the middle of the floor on christmas morning. ohh the memories i have of you .. wish you were here with us.. mom now has 7 grandkids.. 4 boys and 3 girls.. they are all so wonderful and adore her.. well until next time love you lots..
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JERI LYN CROCKER NICHOLS
PD ARLINGTON

December 17, 2003

Dear dad,
hello again .....just thought i would let you know that i love you sooooo much and miss you every day... all day long.. we were talking about you today at work... it is so nice to know that where i work people really do care... dad i wish you were still here.. i know things would be different if you were ..i miss giving you hugs and talking to you about life in general. and i really wish you were still here so you could see your twin.. dylan (my youngest son) dad he looks just like you with the exception he has blondish brown hair.. he has you two dimples (when you used to smile) everytime i look at him dad i see you .. you would be sooo proud of him.. and all the other kids.. and you would be so proud of me. i have done so much with my life.. well until next time dad.. love you always.. your baby girl
Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
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Jeri Lyn Crocker Nichols
PD Arlington

Dad... Hello again.. I was thinking about you this week..as i get ready to do my DWI speeches for schools around the area.. I know you can see down and your watching over me you can see what im doing... im using your accident to reach out to seniors/juniors so hopefully they will not drink and drive.. I know your proud of me cause you always were with everything i did.. i miss you more than words can say... everyone at work says me and you are just alike .. always smiling... i love you dad.. and wish you were here with us the whole family.. all of your grandchildren are beautiful and ask about you all the time.. well until next time dad.. love you always
YOUR BABYGIRL
Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
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Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
PD Arlington

Dad... It has been 10 years now since your accident. I still remember it just like it was yesterday... I miss you dearly and wish you were back here with us everyday. As you watch down on Erin Marie,Amy,Mom and I you know that we are all doing good. Wish you were here to see all the grandkids.. as of next June there will be 7 of them.. Trust me they know all about you. I just had my 6th anniversary with the city as a police dispatcher. Most everyone up there is so glad Im up there. It feels like home. Now I know why you wanted to be in the Police Dept. Dad take care and one day we will meet again.. Love you always. your baby girl.. Jeri Lyn

Jeri Lyn (Crocker) Nichols
PD Arlington