Deputy Sheriff Jerry Wayne Hudgins Coahoma County Sheriff's Office Mississippi Friday, October 19, 2007  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 82 of 83 of 84 of 85 of 86 of 87 of 88 of 8

RIP Uncle Wayne! We love you so much! Thank you for being our hero and watching over us! We miss you!

Katie Myles
Nephew's Wife
2009-10-19

To Deputy Jerry Wayne Hudgins, his family and his fellow officers with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Hudgins’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Hudgins and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
2009-10-19

Hi Big Brother, as I sat here on this memorial day off work and wishing I was at work so my mind would ease up from the thoughts of you not being with us anymore, missing you like crazy. That big smile of yours always makes me smile but I have a empty spot in my heart because I can't call you to say hi and I love you, but as always you would say you know I love you always. I know you are watching over me because I never was a good fishing person but since I moved up here I have became a great fishing person because of you. I love you brother and I miss you dearly, and I know I will see you ,mom,dad,and Crystal Gail some day but until then I will keep smiling for you. My love and my prayers are with our other sisters and brother and to your kids. lots of love sis.

Schilla Freitag
sister
2009-05-25

My dear brother, it has been a year since I hugged you or got to tell you I love you. I miss you more than ever and your in my thoughts always. I love you your sis, Diane

Diane Myles

2008-10-21

To Deputy Wayne Hudgins and his loved ones:

On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Wayne. I am praying for solace for your children and your other family members today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Wayne gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 19, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2008-10-19

YOU ARE TRULY MISSED INDEED!!NEVER FORGOTTEN

ANOTHER IN BLUE
FRIEND
2008-10-05

Wayne I miss you so much, I still find it so dificult to believe that you are gone. Life is not and will never be the same. I miss you calling and saying Hey Sis, I miss hearing you on the scanner and most of all I miss your smile and your hug. I love you so so much and one day will hug you again. Always your Sis.

diane myles
sister by heart
2008-07-08

"A HERO IS"

ONE WHO NEVER HESITATED TO TACKLE THE MOST DIFFICULT PROBLEMS...
ONE WHO IS ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE...
ONE WHO KNOWS RIGHT FROM WRONG...
ON WHO ACTS WITH PRIDE...
A HERO TOUCHES EVERY ONE OF US,
WHETHER IT BE WORD OR DEED...
ALWAYS TENDING TO THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED...
WHEN A HERO LEAVES THIS EARTH, YES, IT'S SAD, BUT TRUE...
ALL TOO MANY TIMES, THE HERO IS DRESSED IN BLUE.

CO7 WAYNE HUDGINS YOU TRULY MISSED
"PEACE"

LT LINDA FLETCHER-BROWN
COAHOMA CTY SHERIFF E-911(FRIEND)
2008-05-15

Hey mr Hudgins, We never got a chance to meet, but i have heard nothing but wonderful things about you. You seemed like an awesome guy.. and I just want you to know that I am in love with your son and i promise to take good care of him.. He means the world to me. One day we will meet.. but until then fly high.

jamie kate lilly
sons girlfriend
2008-04-19

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

LT LINDA FLETCHER-BROWN
COAHOMA CTY SHERIFF DEPT
2008-04-16

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, DURING THIS TIME OF NEED, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
LOVE WAYNE

LT.LINDA FLETCHER-BROWN
COAHOMA CTY SHERIFF DEPT
2008-04-16

The tragic death of Jerry Wayne Hudgins grieves all of his fellow co-workers inexpressibly. We thank God for the opportunity of having had him as a deputy sheriff, especially a deputy of the Coahoma County Sheriff's Department. His spirit and influence will abide with us and his compassion for others will be with us for many years. Wayne, was a combination of unlimited energy and highest devotion to his children and law enforcement. I, his fellow officers, and the community will forever miss him. ~Jackie

Jackie Ball - Administrative Assistant
Coahoma County S.O. -co-worker
2008-01-16

God bless u and your family,god be with yall

Jennifer

2007-12-01

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2007-11-21

Wayne, you will always be loved and missed. We had a short time together, but you have forever changed my life, for the better because you were in it. I love you with all my heart. You changed everyones life that you touched and I thank God he sent you to be a part of my life. I Love You!!!!!!

Lynn
girlfriend
2007-11-17

hey wayne this is your big sisters i miss you and i love you and miss you call me and old ladie but i love you love you your big sisters karen

karen hudgins
big sisters
2007-11-16

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your children, family, and friends. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center
2007-11-13

"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
2007-11-12

hey daddy im so proud of you! you are my hero! i miss you lik crazy. wish you was here. A.J. is something else daddy haha. he keeps me goin. i tell ya. jus wish you was here so boo can take care of you. an go fishin an huntin. we always had a good time when we was together. we all miss you daddy. but i no we will see you again an you better have me some fish cooked when i do get home. your the best daddy anybody could have an im so lucky to have you as a daddy. you know i would do anything in this world for you.an i konw you would have done anything in this world for your boo. i love you an always will i know you will always be wit me in my heart, my dreams, an always by my side. i love you daddy do very much. kisses see you when i get home i love you daddy love boo

boo (tabitha)
daughter
2007-11-10

We will keep you, your family and friends in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department
2007-11-10

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
2007-11-09

We fought,we laughed but most of all when it came down to it we were always there for each other,never leaving the other one behind. I always got the best of you but I think it was because you let me. I was very proud of you and and I still am. I know you and dad are fishing and you and Mom are fixing something to cook or bake, if God lets you in the kitchen. I love you big brother, there's not a day that goes by without a tear in my eye, and then I see you standing there with that great big smile on your face and I smile back at you. Your smile, your laughter, your love for others will always carry on. I know God gave you a beautiful set of wings because you really deserve them. Baby Wayne, we all will miss you but we know you are here with us, never to leave us. Give dad and mom a great big hug and kiss. Find Crystal Gail and give her alot of kisses from me too. I love you baby Wayne,fly high big brother til we see you again.


Love Forever
sissy

Schillla (sissy)
Baby Sister & Best Friend
2007-11-08

My thoughts and prayers are with those
friends and family members left behind who
cannot follow...rest in peace my brother
in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department
2007-11-06

Wayne I cant believe your gone. It hurts us so. But I make you this one promise that I will take care of Tabitha and Wayne and A.J for you. We will never forget you and you will always be in our minds and hearts. One day we will see you again. Wish things had been different for us.

Brenda
mother of his two oldest children
2007-11-04

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Hudgins. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Jerry, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Jerry's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Jerry's life was about so much more than the way he died. Jerry will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Hudgins, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2007-11-02