Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never had the pleasure of meeting Gerald but one time. You can still feel him around the Sheriff's Office. He was loved by many deputy's. When talking about stories that happened over the years you can almost guarantee that anyone whom knew this man has a story to tell. Gerald you can still feel your presence even though your not with us your memory lingers. It's been 7 yrs since your EOW, but a day dosent go by that you are not truly missed. Watch over your brothers Gerald while they strap on thier gear and hit the pavement to yet another day. Rest in peace friend.

A Citizen of Hawkins County

January 29, 2008

Over 07 years have passed since your tragic murder. May your family take comfort in knowing that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

July 26, 2007

Well Bubba, the years has passed but your precious memory hangs on. I think about you every day and I wish you was still by side doing the work we both love so much. I miss you dear friend. Rest in Peace.

CHIEF DETECTIVE RONNIE LAWSON
HAWKINS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 12, 2006

Never had the chance to
Say good-bye to you.
You meant alot to me
More than I could ever tell.

The memories of good times,
the love and the laughter,
Are with me wherever I go.

I miss you more then you
Will ever know.
You will always be in my heart
Wherever I go.

I miss and love you dad!

Mrs. Jennifer Yvonne Gibson-Taylor
Daughter

May 28, 2006

I remember the first time a came to the armory. It was so enjoyable talking with you before i even join the guard. You will always be in the hearts of every soldier that served with you. Thanks alot

Spc. Gardner, Jon
2/278th ACR

January 3, 2006

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WEVE SEEN EACH OTHER BUT I STILL REMEMBER THE TIMES WEVE HAD AND THE THINGS WE WENT THROUGH. YOU ARE STILL REMEMBERED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED BUT YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.

Donny Maddox

November 23, 2005

To Deputy Gerald "Bubba" Gibson:

On this Veterans Day, I honor your distinquished service to your country.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 11, 2005

GERALD,
IT WAS GREAT KNOWING YOU THE TIME THAT I DID.WHEN YOU CAME DOWN TO THE HOUSE JUST TO VISIT IT WAS ALWAYS A GOOD OLD TIME WHEN YOU WAS AROUND.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS,THOUGHTS,AND PRAYS.

JOHNNY MADDOX
HAWKINS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

August 26, 2005

gerald i am glad to have known you the 8 weeks we rode to the academy together was always wonderful you were a great class president and a friend during the 8 weeks god bless r.i.p.

deputy wayne presnell
unicoi county sheriff department

July 14, 2005

Bubba,

It has been five years ago tonight since you were taken from us. Seems like only a short time ago that we were answering calls together,making jokes and laughing.I just wanted to remind you that that five years has not erased you from our minds,hearts and souls. Rest easy Bubba and keep an eye on the rest of us.

Cpl. Chad L. Gillenwater
Hawkins County Sheriff's Department

July 13, 2005

I just wanted to send my sincere condolescences on this day to the family of Deputy Gibson. May the Lord grant this fallen officers family the strength and peace to keep walking forward...
God Bless you

Wife of an Indianapolis Police Officer

July 13, 2005

Bubba, you are still in our hearts and in our minds. You were truly the bravest of the brave. We miss you.

Deputy Chris Price
Hawkins County Sheriffs Department

November 30, 2004

GERALD WAS MY CLASS PERSIDENT , WE GRADUATED FROM TLETA JUNE OF 1997 AND I REMEMBER THINKING BACK TO A CLASS WHERE THE INSTRUTOR MADE ALL OF US STUDENTS LOOK AROUND THE ROOM, AS HE TOLD US THE GRIM FACT THAT AT LEAST 10 OF US WOULD BE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. NEVER WOULD I HAVE THOUGHT GERALD WOULD BE ONE OF THEM!! I REMEMBER OUR "PRE PT COFFEE AND SMOKING SESSIONS" AT 5 AM BEFORE WE WOULD HAVE TO RUN. HE WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL MAN AND IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED!!!!!

JENNIFER BEACH
WILLIAMSON CO SHERIFF

August 10, 2004

"Bubba" I will never forget the day I was hired onto the department as a correctional officer and you were standing in the upper parking lot congratulating me, and all the trips we took while I was still in high school. Thank you so much for the support you gave me during these years.

Deputy David Benton
Hawkins Co. Sheriffs Dept.

April 29, 2004

Dad I wish I could see u one more time like I did that day when all of this happen.  I still see u workin on the pool telllin me that u will see me after work and for me to be careful. I miss u more and more every day. I wish u was here right. There are so many things I want to say to. One of them is I Love U.  You have touched so many peoples hearts. We all miss u daddy!!!!

Jennifer Yvonne Gibson
Gerald Gibson's oldest daughter

In my duties as an emergency physician in Hawkins County, the paths of deputy Gibson and I crossed many times.  I remember him as a calm, cool, unflappable gentleman with a humerous dry wit.  He will be sorely missed by us in the ER.

Samuel B. Cheek, Jr. M.D.
Hawkins County Hospital Emergency Dept.

Even though u are gone dad...we miss u and love u more and more every day. We look at the pictures from Marcie's wedding day and think about how happy you was. You will always be with us in our hearts and minds. We love and miss u daddy.

>From your two special daughters,

Yvonne and Marcie

Yvonne Gibson and Marcie Gibson Begley

Bubba,

The mornings are a little darker and the hallway a little quieter since you're gone.  But, you will never really be far away...the "what do you say, Bubba!"'s and "Whatta ya doin', Rod?"'s are going strong.  So, like it or not, Bubba, you will be a part of us forever.
We miss you and we love you.

Det. Jeff Greer
Hawkins County TN Sheriff's Department

I just read your reflections about your wonderful father and I had to leave a note that I am very sorry you lost him. I know how you're feeling because my first husband was killed in the line of duty in 1998 and my heart broke when I read the reflections you left for him on how much you miss your father. I know how you feel because the pain is so bad sometimes that it's almost unbearable. But trust me, God does give you the strength to go on and survive. I hope you all are doing better now. Know that your dad is watching over you every day from up above. He is up there with all the other officers having a good time waiting for us.
May God bless each and every one of you!!

Surviving Spouse of Allen W. Gibson, Jr.
End of Watch 04/25/1998

Ofc. Laura D. Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept.

Bubba was my class president while at TLETA. He was a great guy and a good officer. it is sad to hear of his death.

scott

officer
berry hill police

It has been 1 year and still nothing has chnaged. I still miss you dad more and more every day. I think the hardest part is when I get married you wont be there to walk me down like you did Marcie. I just wished you was here to see how things are going for me now. I dont live in Rogersville any more Im in Lenior City. Mom and Marcie still miss you more and more every day but we are strong and I know we can get on with our lives but no matter what we will never let the good times leave us. We all love and miss you alot dad.

Love ya

Yvonne "The Bubba Jr."

Jennifer Yvonne Gibson

GERALD GIBSON WAS A PERSONAL FRIEND OF MINE FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND WORKED UNDER MY COMMAND FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. GERALD WAS VERY DEDICATED TO HIS JOB AND HIS COMMUNITY. HE WAS ALWAYS STRIVING TO BE THE BEST HE COULD BE. HE IS STILL DEEPLY MISSED AND HIS SHOES WILL NEVER BE FILLED BECAUSE THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE "BUBBA".

CHIEF DEPUTY RONNIE LAWSON
HAWKINS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

We miss you bubba.

Deputy James Woods
Hawkins Co. Sheriffs Dept.