Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman John J. Nobrega

Portsmouth Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, January 29, 1958

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Reflections for Patrolman John J. Nobrega

I had the distinct honor of escorting your son during our Memorial Ceremony this year, where you were honored. With a tear in my eye as I listened to him say how young he was when you were taken from this earth, I couldn't help but reach over and hug him. I too have a son the same age that your son was when you paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect us all. Rest in Peace dear brother. Your memory will continue to live on in the hearts of your family, including your brothers and sisters in blue.

Detective Misty Holley
Portsmouth Police Dept

May 14, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 53rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phylllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 29, 2011

OFFICER NOBREGA, IT'S BEEN 50 YEARS AGO, AND MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR THEM. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 29, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 26, 2008

04/11/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. No officer who gives his/her life for us need ever be forgotton. You died a hero; rest in peace.

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

April 11, 2004

Rest in peace Brother John, you will not be forgotten.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

October 7, 2003

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