Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Senior Trooper Thomas Patrick Nipper

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, November 4, 2017

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Reflections for Senior Trooper Thomas Patrick Nipper

Sr. Trooper Nipper,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 4, 2022

Rest in peace, brother. Strength and blessings to your loving family.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 4, 2020

We miss you.

SGT Sean Childress
Temple Police Department

October 29, 2020

Thank you Sir for your service, may you rest in peace. Even though you are not with us your legacy continues through the awesome family you have wife, son and daughter. I salute you. God bless you and your family blood and blue.

Police Officer Raul Vidro
MPPD

November 4, 2019

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

November 4, 2018

I hope that everyone will find comfort in the scripture Acts 24:15-"And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous andAnd I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection+ of both the righteous and the unrighteous the unrighteous." Until we see our loved ones again in Paradise on Earth, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 23, 2018

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Tom was killed.

To the Nipper family, fellow troopers, and all who call Tom beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of dedicated service Trooper Nipper gave to his community and the citizens of Texas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 4th, 2017

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

August 20, 2018

My condolences to your home family and work family.

Cynthia, sis & wife to LEOs
Orlando Police Department

January 4, 2018

RIP brother Thomas.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Inv. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

December 10, 2017

Rest In Peace Sir

Correctional Officer J. Broadway
SCDC

December 10, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

December 5, 2017

Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Police Officer III E. Veloz
LAPD

November 27, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of this fine officer. May God watch over the Family and Fellow Officers that put their lives on the line for us everyday. We all lose when one of these heroes fall.

B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.

November 26, 2017

Thank you for your service. I had the pleasure of meeting you a few times and talking to you at the Stripes by my house. You made my 4 year old son's day when you talked to him and gave him a simple sticker. The smile on both of your faces is the memory I'll keep. He remembers you and I will remember you. Rest easy Trooper Nipper.

Keegan Cochran

November 26, 2017

"The Thin Blue Line"  

There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon

There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day

There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time

There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night

There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate

There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend

They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many

And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect

There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line

This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line

Kimberly A. Erb

Lieutenant Craig Gripentrog
Williamson Co SO

November 25, 2017

TO SENIOR TROOPER THOMAS NIPPER,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS AND ITS CITIZENS.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FELLOW TROOPERS DURING THIS SAD TIME.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF OUR PEACE OFFICERS.

DAVID HARRIS III-RETIRED DEPUTY.
HENDERSON CO.TEXAS SHERIFF'S DEPT.

November 24, 2017

Thank you for your service. Our prayers go out to all of your loved ones and all who knew you. RIP SIR!

Mother of Fallen BPA Jose Barraza E.O.W.
USBP Mom Forever

November 24, 2017

May you rest easy at the good Lord's right hand my Brother. On behalf of myself, my Son Matt, a Brother too, and every NCSHP Member active & retired alike I'm assured, you and your family will not be forgotten and be in our hearts and prayers as we mourn your loss yet celebrate your life. God bless and watch over you and your loved ones my Brother Trooper. "Blessed is the Peacemaker for he shall be called the Son of God" Matthew 5:9

Lieutenant W.P. (Bill) Thomas , NCSHP St
NCSHP-Troop H Headquarters, SERT; FBINAA 166th

November 23, 2017

RIP Sir. Thank you for your many years of service and ultimate sacrifice.

Prayers to your Family and friends.

Eloisa L. Bejarano, SPA, Retired
U. S. Border Patrol

November 22, 2017

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

November 21, 2017

God Bless and Godspeed. Thank you for your service to our country. We will never forget.

Lisa B
GEORGIA LEO CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

November 20, 2017

A true American Hero. My condolences to Family, Friends and Colleagues.

John Olmstead
Private Citizen

November 19, 2017

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

November 18, 2017

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Mathew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

November 18, 2017

R.I.P. Brother.

Retired Senior Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.

November 17, 2017

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