Retired Assistant Commissioner Of Police Nathaniel Julian Rolle

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Nathaniel Julian Rolle 
Age 72 Years of #01 John Terrace, off Wulff Road was called from labour 
to reward at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

He was born on Thursday, July 30, 1936 at James Cistern Eleuthera, Bahamas. 
Doc, as he was affectionately called by his close relatives and friends impacted 
the lives of many with his great sense of humor and no nonsense but firm attitude. 
He attended the All Age School in James Cistern Eleuthera and did extremely well 
in his studies. After leaving school, he found employment at the Missile Base, 
where he remained for quite a number of years.

He later traveled to the United States, where he was employed as a 
Reaper on several produce farms. After a period of two and a half years, 
he returned home and eventually joined The Royal Bahamas Police Force. 

Nat, as he was affectionately called by his colleagues, was courageous and 
fearless in the performance of his duties. Many accounts are given of his 
performance as a police motorcyclist and his lack of trepidation in confronting 
anyone, armed or otherwise, who broke the law. He was fiercely loyal to 
his country and to the Royal Bahamas Police Force and his integrity was 
never questioned. His service and devotion to duty was exemplary and 
this catapulted him to prominence with the Government, his colleagues, 
and the public at large. For his integrity, courage, loyalty, competence, 
and selfless service, he was invited to remain on the Force upon reaching 
the retirement age. Suffice it to say, Nat was an institution on the 
Royal Bahamas Police Force.

He started his career as a constable in October of 1958 and he steadily 
progressed through the ranks as a Lance Corporal, Corporal, Lance Sergeant, 
Sergeant, Inspector, Chief Inspector, Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, 
Superintendent, and Chief Superintendent. He ultimately attained 
the distinguished rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police in January of 1994.

He served for many years as the Assistant Commissioner in charge of the 
Grand Bahama District and later as the Assistant Commissioner in charge 
of Crime for The Bahamas. Nat's career took him to the FBI Academy, 
executive training institutions in The United Kingdom, Canada, 
The United States of America, and the Caribbean. He planned and 
participated in numerous high-level conferences and meetings the 
capstone of which was The Commonwealth Heads of Government 
Meeting (CHOGM) which was held in Nassau in 1995. In Nat's case, 
it is true to say that he literally "walked with kings and Queens."

His legacy looms large as a result of the work that he did as member of 
the Security and Intelligence Branch where he served with distinction for 
many of his best years. His legacy looms even larger in the contributions 
he made to inspire and develop future generations of police leaders. 
His firm grasps of their careers and his ability to incubate them during 
some of the most turbulent years of our history has produced many, 
if not all, of the current leaders at the top of The Royal Bahamas Police Force.

During his tenure, he was afforded the opportunity to travel extensively, 
where he represented his country with a performance second to none. 
His love, perseverance, and commitment to duties expressed strong leadership skills.

About four years ago, Doc experienced intestinal problems and immediately 
sought professional help. In November 2008, He was admitted to 
The Princess Margaret Hospital for surgery and was later discharged.

In late January of this year, he was readmitted to the hospital for further treatment.  
His condition improved to the point where his doctors saw a ray of hope 
and made a decision to release at the end of April. However, God had a 
different plan for Nat. On Tuesday, April 21, 2009 around noon, 
he suffered a massive heart attack and at 5:05 pm he succumbed to his illness.

Nat is preceded in death by his:
Father: James Alexander Rolle Sr.;
Mother: Phyllis Pinder-Rolle;

The Radiance of this "Ruby of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Loving and devoted Wife: Daphne Roberta Armbrister-Rolle;
Five Sons: Steven, Joseph and Julian Rolle Sr., Police Inspector Edric and Anthony Poitier;
Two Daughters: Jennifer Charlton and Catherine Albury;
Five Adopted Children: Roosevelt Adderley, Percy Miller, Percy Wallace, 
Vernita Trotman and Brenda Rolle;
Twelve Grandchildren: Domenick, Lakeisha, Khadijah, Donnera, 
Don Jr. and Julian Rolle Jr., Deablo, Anwar, Edrica, Anthonique, Antrice and Anya Poitier;
Two Great Grandchildren: Keshanna Ferguson and Edrica Poitier;
Seven Brothers: James Jr., Lionel, Edison, George and Hasting Rolle, 
Bernard Bethel and Roland Evans;
Two Sons-in-law: Kevin Charlton and Don Albury;
Two Daughters-in-Law: Josephine Rolle and Tiffany Poitier;
Twelve Brothers-in-Law: Rev. Stephen of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, 
Leeton, Charles "Napier", Captain Lee and Bishop Asa Armbrister Sr. 
of Baltimore, Maryland, Lebron, Claudius, Jimmy, Nelson and George Bethel, 
Clifford Woods and Demison Nesbitt Sr.;
Nineteen Sisters-in-Law: Mary and Druscilla Armbrister, 
Rev. Julia "Liz" Pratt, Remona McClain of Mastic Point, Andros, 
Arabella Johnson, Jerelene Wilson, Dora Dean, Lovely, Judy, 
Maria, Sheba and Professor Inez Armbrister, Gloria, Bernice, 
Hilda, and Marilyn Rolle, Nathalie Whyte, Armanda Moore and Evelyn Johnson;
Sixty Nine Nephews: Michael and Harris Wood, Spence, Edmund, 
Kevin, Edney, Geoffrey, Martin, Bruce, Ross, Sylvanus, Virgil, Perry, 
James Jr., Jameiko and Nelson Bethel Jr., David, Wayne, Clinton, 
Gregory, Dwayne, Rev. Theophilus, Naaman, Romeo, Trevor, Kingsley, 
Vince, Geoffrey, George Jr., Mario and Quant Rolle, Sylvanus, Thomas, 
Demison Jr. and Alfears Nesbitt, Edward Johnson, Kingsley and Timothy Pinder, 
Bradley Fox, Michael and Briscoe Pratt, Theodore, Simon and Arison Wilson, 
Emile Sweeting, Neil, Dwight, Roberto and Eric Williamson, Larry, Ashlyn, 
Dentry, Craig, Shane, Albert, Steve, Hensley, Asa Jr. and Warren Armbrister, 
Wendell G. II and Dwaling Dean I, Roland, Dax and Greco Evans, Vincent Willis, 
Brian and Douglas Rolle, Robert Johnson and Theodore Taylor;
Seventy Four Nieces: Essimae Deveaux, Jennifer Moss, Cleopatra, 
Wendy and Lavenia Woodside, Kenva and Maureen Williamson, Raquel, 
Yasmine, Coretta, Claudette, Iva, Brenda, Anicka, Monica, Emerald, Pearline, 
Coranell, Charlene, Pauline, Stephanie, Marjorie, Canrea and Jewel, Betine Willis, 
Ernestine, Paula and Patricia Pinder, Chavonne Pratt, Merle Seymour, 
Phyllis and Shonaray Mackey, Althea Saunders of St. Thomas, Lorraine Thompson, 
Janet and Nurse Melda Ferguson, Portia Culmer, Alva, Margo, Dawn, 
Brenda, Samantha, Karen, Melissa, Brenda, Lillamae and Haysalah Rolle, 
Sparkle Rolle Cadet, Patrice, Michelle, Monique, Claudine, Monique, Kizzy, 
Jameika, Shakera and Una Bethel, Cindy Hall, Anitra Dawkins, Lakelle Mckenzie, 
Bonnie and Jessie Evans, Bertha Hollingsworth, Karen Simmons, Bonny Mabry, 
Diane Johnson, Sharon Fowler, Yvonne Stuart, Yvette Carey, Nicole Morgan, 
Rosa Moore, Doreth C. Dean-Campbell, Denise Crowther  and Charene Hepburn;
God Mother: Bernice Johnson;
God Children: Norma Rolle, Grettamae Ferguson, Samantha Evans, 
Keva Williamson and Betty Balfour;
Uncle and Aunts-in-law: Cephas and Maudline Maycock and Mae Armbrister; 
Cousins: Richard Dean, Olga Bowles, Miriam Knowles, Blanche Sandford, 
Myrtle Curry, Vernetta Ward, Harriet Pinder, Beverly Roberts, Helen Robinson, 
Rodney and Freddie Pinder, Raymond Rolle, Sarah Williamson, Estherlene Johnson, 
Leeward, Ben, John and Jerry Rolle, Claramae, Nora and Henry Johnson, 
Florence Belle, Cheryl Minnis, Esther, Shirley, Patsy and Lene Johnson, 
Communities of James Cistern, Hatchet Bay and Gregory Town Eleuthera, 
Ann Panza, Elder Clement Maycock and Anita Farquharson;
Other loving family and Special Friends Including:  Mr. Grafton Ifill, President of 
Retired Police Officers Association and all other Retired Police Officers, 
Mr. Reginald Ferguson, Commissioner of Police and Members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, 
Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin, Member of Parliament for the Englerston Constituency, 
Jessie Sears and Family, Kathleen Sands, The Cheney Family, 
Commodore Clifford "Butch" Scavella of The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, 
Doctors Delton Farquharson, Laurette Isaac, Duane Sands, Robin Roberts, 
Hon. Dr. Marcus Bethel, the Staff of Male Surgical Wards 1 and 11 Princess Margaret Hospital, 
Security Department of Port Lucaya, Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Freeport, 
Dr. Doswell Coakley, Lana Smith, Beulah Moss, Betty Johnson, Valderie McClain, 
Marilyn Darling, Vanessa Bethel and their families.