DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Add to My HeroesWilliam K. Nichols
Deputy Sheriff William Nichols drowned while attempting to save his son from a rip current near Sandestin, Walton County, Florida.
He was able to get his son to safety but was swept back away from shore. His body was recovered a short time later.
Deputy Nichols had served with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and served as the agency's Search and Rescue director. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Drowned
- Location Florida
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View all 98 ReflectionsWow. That’s a story you never want to hear but every parent would take that trade for their child. He is a true hero and will be missed by his son and family. Memories will be missed by his son but he will always know that his father traded his life so his son could life of his own.
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