Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheriff Brad Swain, along with the deputies & staff of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (Indiana), offer our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of your fallen Officer, Thomas Kristopher Hutchison.
May the outpouring of support and encouragement you receive from agencies both near and far, provide you with peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

December 9, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

"Semper Fi"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 3, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

November 30, 2021

Officer Hutchison, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

November 20, 2021

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5: 9. Prayers to his family, fellow officers and friends! RIP and thank you for your service.

Former Correctional Officer W. Reed
Iowa Departament of Corrections

November 11, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

November 9, 2021

Officer Hutchison, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

November 5, 2021

Officer Hutchinson would come into the valero I work at on occasion and stop for a drink or to use the restroom. Every time he stopped by he seemed to always be in a good spirit. I'm saddened to hear he wont be stopping by anymore. My prayers go out to his family. Thank you for your service.

Lawrence Brand
Friend

November 4, 2021

If there was a way to trade my life for his then it would have already been done.

Colonel Wm Connor
Blue Heatt

November 4, 2021

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY. REST IN GODS ARMS

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KE
None

November 4, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Hutchison. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

November 4, 2021

God bless you Officer Thomas Kristopher Hutchison, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Haltom City Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

November 4, 2021

Officer Hutchison,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

November 3, 2021

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Thomas Kristopher Hutchison during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace
Police Officer Thomas Kristopher Hutchison.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

November 3, 2021

To Police Officer Thomas Kristopher Hutchison's family, friends and co-workers: I am terribly sorry for your loss. Thomas is in God's hands now. Rest easy!

In Valor There is Hope.....

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

November 2, 2021

"Hutch" was a great officer serving his community and the Watauga Middle School. No one will truly know how many young, impressionable lives he was able to influence. Go in peace, my brother and friend. We got this from here.

Officer Joshua Oliver
Watauga PD

November 2, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

November 2, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Thomas Hutchison. I am so very sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Hutchison to this country and the people of Texas will not be forgotten

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

November 2, 2021

Rest in Peace Police Officer Thomas Kristopher Hutchison! Thank you for your 5 years of service with the Haltom City Police Department, in Texas, and for your previous 2 years of service with the Kennedale Police Department and 1 year with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and for your service with the United States Marine Corps. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife, your son, and your daughter during this tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

November 2, 2021

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 2, 2021

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

November 2, 2021

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. ANOTHER OFFICER TAKEN TO SOON
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF YOUR COMMUNITY
REST IN GODS ARMS.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICEWOMAN LINDA KE
None

November 2, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Hutchison. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hutchison Family and the Haltom City Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

November 2, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Thomas Kristopher Hutchison, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the Kennedale Police Department and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office where Officer Hutchison had previously served. We thank Officer Hutchison for his service as a United States Marine Corps Veteran.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

November 2, 2021

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

November 2, 2021