Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of my family, I wish to extend to the family of officer Trey Hutchison and the Bossier City Police Department our heart felt prayers and sympathy. My family knows all to well the pain that you are going though. I wish we had some magical words to help you ease the pain. I pray that God will hold you tight during this trying time, He will see you through this.

As a wife of a Law Enforcement Officer it is my nightly prayer that all our LEO'S stay safe.


Peggy maher-Dreher
In loving memeory of my brother, Patrick Maher,Federal Way Police Dept.
Washington

Peggy Maher- Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-2-03

August 15, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

August 15, 2004

Our prayers are with the family at home and at work. There are no words that fully express the pain and heartache. Comfort each other.
He has earned his place now amongst a host of heros. They all watch over us.
May he rest in peace.

Dispatcher
Irving Police Department

August 15, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Trey did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Trey be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Hutchison's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Trey is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Trey was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Hutchison for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 15, 2004

God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten as a hero in our eyes.

Police Officer
Tampa Police Department

August 15, 2004

We will miss you Trey. You were one of our "D" shift boys and will be forever even though you were no longer with our dept.I once told you that you'd never make me shed another tear but I was wrong, I am saddened by the loss of my "Arch Enemy" and I'm certain that no other could ever fill your shoes.

Deanne Sowell LPD Dispatch
Lufkin PD/ Lufkin,TX

August 15, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Trey Hutchison.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

August 14, 2004

Deepest sympathies to Mrs. Hutchison and all who knew and worked with her husband. May the Lord keep and guide you in your time of need.

MCY947
Suffolk County PD, Highway Patrol

August 14, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless, and be with you all. Officer Hutchison made the ultimate sacrifice, and may God rest his soul, and may he rest in peace.....rest in peace, brother.

Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

August 14, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers and friends of Officer Hutchison. Our loss is Heaven's gain. God bless each of you during this tragic and useless loss.

Jimmy E. Bartley
Beaumont, TX Police Dept.

August 14, 2004

May you rest in peace officer. To the family and friends, Know that there is a BLUE ANGEL above watching over you. As I am sure you have heard numerous times, do not dwell on the loss of your loved one, but swim in the memories of all the good times. You are all in the thoughts and prayers of your Emegency Services Brothers, and Sisters.
Rest in peace.

Colorado Firefighter/EMT

August 14, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 14, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Officer Hutchison. Also to all the members of the Bossier City Police Department.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

August 14, 2004

I pray for Officer Hutchinson's family and friends and am saddened by the loss and tragedy that has befallen them. God bless.

Cindy Holman

August 14, 2004

Starched Blue and shades of Gray and Black
Stand in a line, tears holding back.
The way a solid silence falls-
It shakes the earth and leaves in awe.

A hue of light beneath the dark,
A way an old flame feels a spark
Amongst the cruel, incessant truth
Of a heart that ceased in bloody proof.

I know I saw you once before
Unsaid, unheard in an open door,
And you shook my hand and you laughed aloud
In the way an old friend says he’s proud.

And I knew you once in a forgotten stare
With a gun drawn tight and somebody there,
And you closed your eyes so that I could see
That this job is not just destiny.

And the badge is heavy on my cotton shirt
And the tears strike hard on the newly turned dirt
For dispatcher says that I must answer the call
But it seems you’ve already taken that fall.

So you took your last breath in a green front yard
With an manicured lawn and a foreign car
At the will of another whom you went to aid
In a blind rage response when he had a bad day

I know I’ve said it out loud and true
“Don’t take the black shirts, the gray, or the blue.”
I said it there on my knees in the dark
Eyes up from the earth, hands crossed in an arc.

Oh, I know I could have beaten you there
With my tombstone courage and my fugitive stare
But, my friend, God said he needed you
Damned Starched shades of Black, and Gray, and Blue.

Perhaps he knew that you could not be replaced
And the dignity of your heart could not be defaced.
And the limelight should always fall without pause
Who stand among many but die for our cause.

Be quiet now, officer, your job is 10-8.
Revel with God now; you are a hero of fate.

Detective
Shreveport Police Department

August 14, 2004

Officer Hutchison's family and friends,

My heart goes out to all of you. I know only to well what pain you will live with for the rest of your lives because a coward shot your loved one in the back. My brother was shot in the back of the head on August 11, 2002 by a coward also. You have a special place in my heart and I will keep you all in my thoughts this week.

A big hug,
Andrea Arrington
Sister of Detroit Police Officer Scott Stewart
EOW 8/11/02

August 14, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers my prayers are with you. It hurts everytime I open this website to see another officer added. I wish there was something I could say to help you through this terrible time, but there is nothing. The only thing that got me through, I knew Clint loved being a police officer, and could'nt wait until he could go to work. I bet Trey loved being an officer also. Trey and Clint along with alot of other hero's are walking God's beat now.
Officer Trey, I know that your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you... Look Clint up, I know you will become fast friends, tell him, his mom and his whole family misses him...

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O. Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 14, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Trey!. May everyone that was close to you know that you have not died in vain but have fullfilled your duty. God bless you and your family!

Deputy Sheldon D. Poage
Converse County S.O. Douglas, WY

August 14, 2004

To Officer Hutchison family, friends, and the Bossier City Police Department. I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Hutchison for a job well done; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 14, 2004

Not only did the state of La. lose another HERO but so did the entire world! May GOD bless you, Sir, and your family and friends at this terrible time.Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts-Oakdale, La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

August 14, 2004

Trey, My fellow brother the entire shift will greatly miss you. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I will be looking forward to be working with you on your new shift one day. Your spot can never be replaced with the Bossier City Police Department. I love you and Miss you greatly.

B-Shift patrol
Bossier City Police Dept

August 14, 2004

My thought and prayers are with your family. may god keep a close watch on your family as they pass down the hall way we call life. rest in peace brother

Deputy
Harris County Sheriff Department

August 13, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother in Blue

Prince William County Police Department, Virginia

August 13, 2004

Tomorrow I will be attending the services for Off. Hutchison. I did not know Off. Hutchinson personally but I feel the effects as if I did. he graduated the police academy the class prior to me and attended with one of my co workers. How many times have we answered a 911 hangup or an alarm activation. We train and train for different scenarios and even when you do everything by the book sometimes the cards are just stacked against you. It's those chances we are willing to take to make a difference that set us apart from everyone else. I send my sympathy and support.

Det. Jayson Baldwin
Mansfield Police Dept.

August 13, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are not alone as we all feel the loss of Officer Hutchison.
You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

August 13, 2004