Trooper Joseph Earl Nicolle Oklahoma Highway Patrol Oklahoma Thursday, July 26, 1990  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

It's hard to believe you have been gone 19 years. My son turns 8 in November and that is the age I was when we lost you. I can't believe I have spent more than 2/3 of my life without you. I still remember what a great dad you were and think everyday how great of a grandpa you would of been. My kids know all about you and we have a picture of you displayed in our living room to remember you. I look forward to the day we meet again. Rest in peace Daddy.

Lindsey Nicolle Rogers
Daughter
2009-09-24

joe, little joe, hosie josie, what can i say? i remember the hikes, the afternoon swims, playing cowboys and indians. i remember you building those perfect model cars. i remember our secrect bicycle excursions when mom was at work. i remember your facination with all things mechanical. i remember your pride at becoming an oklahoma state trooper and your excitment at being chosen for helicopter training. and i remember that horrible phone call......i miss you little brother, nick

nick nicolle
brother and senior officer oxnard ca. police dept
2009-07-30

Yes it has been almost 19 years since our son was killed doing what he loved most, flying his OKHP helicopter. He was killed on his birthday, he left his wife, his beautiful children and his grieving parents, brohters and sister and many many friends who loved him. God Bless you Joe. Mom, Dad, Debi, Ken and Nick

Pete and Louetta Nicolle
Parents
2009-07-24

It's been almost 19 years since the day you left and became our angel in the sky. You are missed each and every day, but it is a comfort to know we will see you again.

Anonymous

2009-07-07

I remember that day almost 19yrs ago. 2 months before, I was riding in the Weedeater with you. Here's to you...and thanks for the ride.

Anonymous

2009-06-25

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-09

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ
2007-12-29

I think of you everyday. You are an angel that God needed by his side. I know I will see you in heaven and I thank God every day that I was blessed to have a friend like you.

BRP

2006-04-27

Never to be forgotten. Rest in peace Trooper Nicolle.

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Officer Larry Walters EOW 11-13-74
2003-11-26