Paul Ray Nolasco, Jr.

Arizona Department of Corrections — Phoenix, AZ

Suicide Honored

End of Watch May 25, 2020

Age 21

The Vigil Panel 171 ›

Gender Male

Incident Service The Sacrifice Department 9

Biography

Paul was employed by the Arizona State Department of Corrections and his mother is a Police Officer. As Violet finds herself in a “world upside down”, she wants to ensure Paul is remember for the loving soul he was, not the method of his death. Paul was a strong and protective friend and family member who brought laughter into the lives of many. He loved food, music, screenwriting, and videography. Sadly, Paul sought assistance but was unable to receive what he needed despite the efforts of his family and friends. Always happy, always helping, a man who brought light to so many, they wanted to rekindle his. They have vowed to learn from this and make a difference so that the next person can be more successful. The only measure of comfort they have at this time is that he is no longer suffering, he is safe and will always be loved.

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Tributes

Officer Paul Nolasco served with the Arizona Department of Corrections.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Department Arizona Department of Corrections

Location Phoenix, AZ

Platform Identity adcorr.maricopa.az.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch May 25, 2020

Age 21

Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Suicide

Paul Ray Nolasco, Jr. is one of 256 officers honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job across the full record of this memorial — 0.8% of all 32,508 officers honored here.

In AZ, 4 of 330 officers were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 1.2% of this state's fallen. That is 0.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0.8%.

At Arizona Department of Corrections, 1 of 10 officers on record were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 10% of this agency's fallen.

Arizona Department of Corrections

of 10 officers

10% Suicide

AZ — Statewide

of 330 officers

1.2% Suicide

Nationwide

256

of 32,508 officers

0.8% Suicide