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Photograph: Trooper Brian Keith Nichols
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Trooper Brian Keith Nichols
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama
Sunday, February 17, 2002

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Well, I know you know this by now, cause yall are there together now but Bro. James died. Just thinking about how yall must be up there looking down on us! We all still love and miss you and think about you everyday! We will meet again......

Love,
Denise

2009-09-25


Rest easy Trooper, your family, friends and co-workers will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

"Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they will be called the sons of God" Matthew 5:9

James Clendening
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

2009-08-19


Trooper Nichols...you are not forgotten! Your family is in my prayers!

Trooper
NCSHP

2009-02-19


My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

2009-02-17


Man how 7 years flew by...but drug by too. Seems like yesterday that you left but forever since we have seen you. We miss you so much!! Things have just not been the same since you left us. We have a new life now..but still miss you daily!! You will always be loved, missed and remembered here.

Love always,
Denise

2009-02-17


To the family and loved ones of Trooper Brian Keith Nichols:

I wanted to honoror and remember Brian today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Brian, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by friends and family. His valor and service will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Brian was robbed of his life so young, but through the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

To his wife Denise and his children, I am so sorry for your loss and know that your life was forever changed by the death of your beloved husband and father. I know that he is forever in your hearts. I wish for you that you are able to live the hopes and dreams he has for your life.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Brian gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 17, 2002.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

2009-02-17


DENISE, I KNOW THIS MUST BE A TRYING DAY FOR YOU AND THE KIDS. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE HEARTACHE YA'LL HAVE ENDURED. I HOPE READING ALL THESE KIND REFLECTIONS HELP IN SOME WAY. I CAN TELL BY READING THE THINGS YOU WRITE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU THAT WHAT BRIAN DID FOR THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. THOUGH IT MAY BE HARD FOR YOU TO BELIEVE, SO MANY OF US SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE I LOST A BROTHER I NEVER KNEW. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY REACHES FAR AND WIDE. WHEN ONE FALLS THE REST OF US STUMBLE. YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU AND THE KIDS ARE A PART OF THAT FAMILY AND ALWAYS WILL BE. I WISH THERE WAS SOMETHING I COULD SAY TO ERASE ALL OF YOUR PAIN. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT, AS TIME GOES BY, THAT PAIN WILL EASE AND YOU WILL BE LEFT WITH PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF YOUR LIFE WITH BRIAN. AND BRIAN, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER WITH THE BLESSED ASSURANCE THAT THE WAY YOU LIVED AND HOW YOU DIED WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Harold Hutchison Police Officer (Retired
Huntsville Alabama Police Dept

2009-02-17


Just wanted to let you know we have not forgotten and will never forget the sacrifice you made this day, or the sacrifice your family makes everyday without you here.
I have blue candles that burn bright 24/7 in memory of all L.E.O.'s. Watch over your family and co-workers let them know you are close.
I know I forgot your birthday, it's the same day as Clint's E.O.W. so I can only imagine how you and him celebrated in Heaven.
Happy 7th Birthday in Heaven Trooper Nichols, you are missed...

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

2009-02-17


Well the holidays have come and gone. The kids hung your ornaments on the tree again. We took a reindeer they picked out to your grave. Keith swept it off and Leanna picked out where to set the reindeer. Your birthday was Wednesday. We thought about you....you would be 42!!! Can't believe it!!! Anyway just thinking about you today and wanted to write my thoughts here!!

Love always,
Denise

2009-01-16


Trooper Nichols,
I got some film developed yesterday of photos that I took in 2003 while at a DEA school in DC. The first one was a photograph of you when they added your name to the wall. I was just letting you know that you are not forgotten and never will be.

Chris

2009-01-08


Merry Christmas in Heaven Trooper Nichols! I hope your family and friends have a wonderful, safe Holiday Season.

Trooper
NCSHP

2008-12-25


Trooper Nichols...The Holiday season is fast approaching and it has been a tough year to say the least. Our agency has lost 2 fine troopers. The most recent being a trooper who was in my Patrol School. It is very hard. When it gets hard, I think of all the fine people that have lost their lives in the line of duty and I think of all the families that have lost loved ones. That gives me the strength to go on. I hope your family and friends have a wonderful Holiday. God Bless and keep watching out for all of us.

Trooper
NCSHP

2008-11-09


Just thinking about you more today....

Love,
Denise

2008-08-20


Trooper Nichols...please welcome one of your fellow troopers into Heaven. We had a young trooper shot and killed on a traffic stop a few days ago. It is so very sad. He was laid to rest yesterday and I hope you two have met by now. Please continue to watch over us. God bless you and your family.

Trooper
NCSHP

2008-06-22


Well, we rode in the Alabama State Trooper Memorial Ride this weekend. There was a great turn out!! So many bikes were there. We had I think 56 ride out just from the Grove Hill post. The memorial service was real nice too. Aaron and I both had shirts with your name on the back. I am so thankful they still do things like that to remember you and all the other trooper's gone before you. We will always remember and love and miss you!!

Love,
Denise

2008-06-02


Well today is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. You and all the other officers gone before you and after you are remembered in a special way. May 31, the Trooper's are having the annual Memorial Ride. We are riding in it in your memory. Keep a watch over us and know that you will NEVER be forgotten. We all miss you so much!!

Love,
Denise

2008-05-15


Trp. Nichols: As the months roll by I visit your page and I still see people leaving wonderful reflections about you. I hope your family has all of the love and support they need. It gets crazy out on the road sometimes. But we as Troopers, couldn't imagine leaving it for one second. It's our calling and we love it. Just know that you are not forgotten and you are still very much loved. God Bless.

PS: I have to go to the range today to qualify. For some reason I have a time with this SIG. I don't know if you were a good shooter, but maybe you can help steer some of the bullets in the right direction for me? Thanks!

Trooper
NCSHP

2008-05-13


I am sorry for your loss.
I hope that you will say hello to my dad and my cousin and all of the other heroes who fell in the line of duty!
I hope that patrolling Heaven will be a wonderful job for you and that you will have plenty of family and friends with you.
God bless.

Anonymous
I am a Texas Peace Officer

2008-04-01


Thanks Denise for leaving a reflection on Clint's site, you know I check his site daily and it's always nice to see another reflection. I didn't know that Brian's birthday is January 14th, you may have told me but with my mind it probably went in one ear and out the other. I bet Brian was waiting on Clint and they both celebrated together. You know I always hate using the word anniversary of Clint leaving us also, so I say that it's Clint's birthday in Heaven. Clint has celebrated his 4th birthday in Heaven. You are right I know our boys are watching over us, I love getting all the signs, some people think I'm crazy sometimes, it just helps me through.
I hope you and the kids are doing okay, I know they are grown by now. Hope we get to see yall at the candlelight this year. Love yall Lots!!!
Trooper Brian Nichols we will never forget you, keep a watch over your family and let them know you are close. Tell Clint to keep the signs coming they help and that I love and miss him.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

2008-03-21


To a fallen brother in Blue.Even though Inever knew you,after reading your memorial pages I feel like we have met a long time ago.You and your wife taught your children well.Your son wanting to carry your Bible to church.that speaks loud and clear of what kinda parent you were.Sorry things had to end this way but that is the kind of profession we are in.to your family and all Alabama troopers nad otjher agencies our prayers and hearts go out to all of you. May God Richley Bless You All and keep you safe.

P/R Capt. Wayne Blankinchip
Jacksonville sheriff's office Jax,Fl.

2008-03-13


Trp. Nichols...A few days ago marked your EOW. You are still very much thought of. Like your wife stated, you have left a wonderful legacy. I know your family misses you so very much. Please try to visit them in their dreams. Continue to watch over your brothers and sisters who continue the fight. God Bless.

Trooper
NCSHP

2008-02-21


Well, we just had the 6 year mark of your death. I don't call it an anniversary because that is something you celebrate and we don't celebrate this date. So much time has passed and so many things have changed but one thing stays the same.....We love and miss you! I go back and read reflections and see how many lives you touched and how many your legacy is still touching. You truly were and are a wonderful man. Keep watching over us and sending your guardian angel to us!!

Love,
Denise, Keith and Leanna

2008-02-18


Hi Brian! It has been a year since I've left a reflection.
I can still cry reading them. Our purpose in life is to
glorify God and you did that with flying colors! Can't
wait to meet you in Heaven! Tell Jesus Hi!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA



2008-02-17


YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR ALL OF YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY ALL OF THE PROFESSIONS YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU NAD ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

2008-02-11


Brian,

I know you had a wonderful Christmas! I am sure the lights here compare none to what is there!!! Tonight is New Year's Eve. 14 years age tonight you proposed to me.

Just wanted to check your page here and leave you a message. Until next time....

Love,
Denise

2007-12-31


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