Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Matthew Nolan

Nueces County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, December 22, 1864

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Reflections for Sheriff Matthew Nolan

Rest in peace Sheriff Nolan and to your brave brother!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 17, 2023

Rest in peace knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 15, 2020

Sheriff Nolan,
On today, the 151st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nueces County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 22, 2015

Sheriff Matthew Nolan ... the passage of time will never diminish our sincere appreciation for your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice for us. God Bless You and your Brother, Deputy Thomas Nolan.

another grateful citizen

August 15, 2015

150 years later, you are remembered. Thank you to you and your brother for your service to your community. May you both rest in peace.

Lt. Milton E. Proctor
Deer Park Police Dept, Oh (Ret)

December 21, 2014

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

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 22, 2013

Heroes live forever, Sheriff Nolan, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Nueces County and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 22, 2013

Rest in peace, Sheriff Nolan. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Nueces County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 22, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 147th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 22, 2011

Rest in peace, Sheriff Nolan. You're not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 22, 2011

Here we are again sir, one year later honoring and remembering you as always.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 22, 2007

On a very snowy day here in NH, I am honored to leave a reflection that you are remembered and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat VanDenerghe
Manchester, NH

December 20, 2007

Sheriff, 142 years ago today you left us as a hero fighting the good fight. You will never be forgotten nor will your brother who made the ultimate sacrifice just four years earlier. I hope the two have you have found each other in a much better place and keep watch over your fellow law enforcement brethren from above.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 22, 2006

Sheriff Nolan,
It has taken over 140 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nueces County.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 18, 2005

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