Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mrs. Hutchison, unfortunately, I know all too well the pain you are feeling right now. My husband, of only 5 months, New Jersey State Trooper Bert Zimmerman, was also killed in the line of duty this year. This is something you think you will never go through at 27 years old. My heart breaks for you. Please know that your husband will be your new guardian angel. Although he is no longer physically with you, he is with you in your heart and in your memories. You will not hear me say "hes in a better place" because as surviving spouses, we think the "better place" is here on this earth with us. Being a state troopers wife is not easy, yet you always think "this wont happen to us, it only happens to other people". Sadly, we are living that reality. I know our husbands are together now protecting us and watching over us while they are patrolling the highways of heaven. Mrs Hutchison, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time in your life.

Please feel free to contact the website for my email address if you need to talk. Please put OFFICER DOWN in the subject line so I do not delete it.

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman 02-05-04

August 16, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Hutchinson's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Bossier City Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Hutchinson, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2004

Wen.Aug 11, 2004 i was watching the TV and they had a breaking news on abc i just figured it was something about the war...well they said "An Officer has been shot" no news of who the suspect or the victim or the extent of the wounds no one knew anything all we knew is you couldnt come or leave the neighborhood..and me i have many friends who are BCPD so i just prayed for who this man might be...the night in which it happened i realized it was trey when i realized it happened i had an empty spot in my stomach iv known trey many many years went to hs and church with him i had met jessica only a few times...but at the funeral see you never want to go to an officers funeral but a young one much worse...all i heard was her screaming...i wanted to run and hug her but i knew it was not the time nor the place..there was nothing i could do for her sure you can buy flowers for the family but thats nothing,,i wanted trey back and its selfish i wanted him back for me no one else i wanted to tell him i realized my calling in life was that of his to become a police officer to help and serve...if i saw him one last time i would tell him that...to jessica sweetie please know the sun will shine again im not going to say it will happen today or tommorow it might even take years but it will and you know your in the peoples minds of bossier city as you saw like everyone when we drove to the burial and as dr fred said WOW that was unbelivable and he wouldnt have wanted that...he didnt want any attention..he would have said along with any other police officer i know "i died doing what i love" dont make a big deal of dying serving..i cant tell you how proud i was to have been his friend my thoughts go out to you and his family you will never know how much this has impacted everyone...but know this we will see him again...and im sure he is patroling the streets of gold..

Allison
Citizen of Bossier City.louisiana

August 16, 2004

Godspeed brother!

Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

August 16, 2004

My heart goes out to Officer Hutchinson's wife. I am a wife of an Omaha Police Officer and cannot imagine what you are going through. You and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
DMM

August 16, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police I would like to extend condolences to the Bossier City Police Department, the Family and Friends of Patrol Officer Trey Hutchinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you continue to carry on with this great lose in your life.

Officer II K. Potter
Maryland Transportation Authority Police

August 16, 2004

St. Michael, heaven's glorious Commissioner of Police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eye on your earthly force.
Give us cool heads, stout hearts, hard punches, an uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.
Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law breakers and impervious to temptations.
you know, St. Michael, from your own experience with the devil that the policeman's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.
And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of men. Amen.

Ofc. A.M. Whelchel
Waco Police Dept.

August 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Ofc Hutchisons' family, friends, and fellow officers. God bless and rest in peace brother.

Officer
Fairfax county P.D. Virginia

August 16, 2004

While at work I heard the call "Sig. 50".

I had heard it before many times. I listened intently as I got this sick feeling in my stomach. All of me wanted to go directly out to the scene. I wanted to be there with Trey. To help in any way I could.

I chose to go staight to the hospital because it was evident that he was going to be transported there. I wanted to be there to reassure him that we the Bossier City PD was there for him.....to support him.

I had no idea how severe it was until I heard the medical staff talking. I just new in my heart they would treat him and he would recover.

He was brought in and rushed to the ER. As he passed by my heart sank my eyes teared. I called my wife. She answered and I could not get my request out as hard as I tried, I could not talk. I finally pulled together and asked her to pray for Trey and his family, especially for his wife.

I could tell they were doing everthing they could for Trey. I was in shock and disbelief when it was over...he was gone. I felt a part of me was taken away.

Next, I'm at the funeral wishing I could express my true feelings to the wife and family. I've never attended a police officer's funeral. It will never be forgotten.

To the wife and family, I can say he is in heaven. I have absolute peace in saying he is up there with God. I had the wonderful experience of being a part of Trey's police training. I could tell he wanted to learn everything he could about policing.

He will be missed but not forgotten. God is with you. He.....is.....with.....you.

OfC. J. Johnson
Bossier City PD

August 16, 2004

Thank you for your years of service, although way to brief. I pray for peace, strength, and comfort for your family and friends. "Go rest high on the mountain, your work on earth is done!"

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Police family and family of Officer Hutchison. I am so very sorry you all have to go through this horrible loss. Please know that each emotion you go through will be shared and felt by all of us. God Bless you Officer Hutchison.

Grand Prairie Police Dept, Tx

August 16, 2004

The loss of a family member is always one that can never be placed in words. Trey was and always will be a family member to the officers of the Bossier City Police Department. I only had the pleasure of meeting Trey a couple of times, but in those few times, he impressed upon me, his love and belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The last time that I saw Trey was a few weeks ago on a call where a 4-year-old child had drown. During that time, Trey and I discussed how we must all be ready to go home to our Lord and how it could happen at any time. Who would have known that a couple of weeks later we would be mourning his homecoming. Though I am saddened by his loss, I rejoice knowing that he is in the arms of our Savior. My thoughts and prayers are now and for always will be with Trey's family. God bless you and always remember that ya'll are forever the family of the Bossier City Police Department.

Detective Sam Wyatt
Bossier City Police Department

August 16, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Officer Trey Hutchison. I will pray for you all. As a former Bossier City Reserve Police Officer, my sympathy also goes out to the members of the Bossier City Police Department, it's hard losing one of your own. I met some very good people in my 2 1/2 years with BCPD. We all live with the risk of one day not returning home to our families, but we continue to do our best in protecting others, in this hazardous career. Officer Hutchison, you are a hero in my book, rest in peace my brother.

Patrol Officer Christopher Ryan
Friendswood, TX Police Department

August 16, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Trey Hutchison. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

August 16, 2004

may god be with you...

skip roberson

August 16, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER HUTCHISON, HIS FAMILY AND CO-
WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 16, 2004

I WISH YOU ALL THE STRENGTH, LOVE AND PRAYERS YOU NEED TO GET YOU THROUGH THIS TRADEGY...MAY GOD BE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, OFFICERS AND TOWN!

911 DISPATCHER
LANCASTER/GARRARD 911

August 16, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Concerned citizen (Mississippi)

August 15, 2004

Working in Records, we really don't get a chance to get to know the officers on a personal level. I knew the most about Trey from seeing him in court every week. He was always there and never late. Trey's summons now has a new location (Heaven). I can't even imagine how big he is smiling now.

To the family, our hearts are broken for you. May God give you comfort and peace like no one of us possibly could.

Ann Olsen - Records
Bossier City Police

August 15, 2004

Trey was my friend...He was one of the best officers you could ever work with..He never got showed his anger and never complained about anything...Trey we will never forget you.....You will always be with us on "B" shift....

ofc Brandon Huckaby
Bossier City Police Department

August 15, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time...May GOD grant you and your family the strength you need...
GOD BLESS ALWAYS,
Joan & Donald Mack

Joan Mack

August 15, 2004

The thin blue line has been crossed. Not in someone elses city, town or jurisdiction. It was right here in my home town. You, like all of my other brother and sisters in blue that have fallen are in my prayers. As I heard the tears of your wife and the pain of all else there, as I drove the route to your final resting place and saw the huge turn out of the citizens of Bossier to show respect, It really hit me as I saw my son standing at the entrance holding an American flag. As I stopped for just a split second to tell my 4 year old little boy that I love him and to hear the words "I love you Daddy" I lost my emotions as well. My brother Trey, allthough I did not know you well. I greive for your family. And as you patrol the streets of gold, rest assure my friend that the rest of us will continue where you left off. Rest in peace and just know that you are now a Guardian Angel to us all.

Cpl. Mike Szempruch
Bossier City Police Dept.

August 15, 2004

From our family to yours, Like before said we can not say or do anything to make you feel better because our lives have been changed forever. Good Bless you and your family. Our thoughts are with you as well.

Cindy
Sister of fallen hero - Duke Aaron III

August 15, 2004

To Mrs. Hutchison and the members of the Bossier City Police Department, my sincerest condolences to you for the senseless loss of Trey. I was a member of the BCPD from 95-98 and when I heard about the tragedy, I felt like I lost a brother. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you, and Trey, rest in peace my brother. We love you.

TSgt Darin
USAF/Former Bossier City Reserve Police Officer

August 15, 2004

The people of Bossier City should forever be grateful for having Ofc Hutchison, a true hero, serve their city. They have know idea what they have lost. We do this job knowing the risks, and still go out there and protect those we do not even know, as was the case here. May the Lord be with the family of Ofc Hutchison and may his memory live on at the Bossier City Police Department. Godspeed brother your working the best beat now under the best boss.

Patrolman
City of Warrenville Police, IL

August 15, 2004