Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Just a minor correction. Jerry was 22 when he died - not 25.
Birth: April 10, 1953
Death: June 14, 1975

Gerald Hicks
Fellow Gatlinburg citizen

April 7, 2024

Peace to all of you.
I agree a cop killer should never get paroled.

Jerry Hutchinson - retired
Burnsville PD

February 22, 2024

Twenty five years to life for killing a cop doesn’t make much sense to me and then add to the fact he was paroled and I have to say simply that I’m dumbfounded. But rather dwell on the negative I’d rather focus on the positivity of this amazing web site and the amazing men and women that are honored on it. Amazing men like you Patrolman Huskey whose sacrifice and heroics will never be forgotten and whose family will always be thought of for the loss they suffered. Watch over your fellow LE brethren from above and stay with your nephew always during his career, and here’s wishing him an eternal safe and successful career. Rest in peace always sir.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 14, 2020

Rest in peace Patrolman Huskey.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 24, 2020

Patrolman Jerry Huskey will never ever be forgotten. RIP.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired, NYSP

January 26, 2020

Jerry was my cousin. I've had him on my mind all day. Prayers for all service men and women!

Sandy Payne no rank
Cousin

June 14, 2018

I was a friend of Jerry and ironically, also knew the killer..Bobby Brown (not a friend) but who grew up about 3 blocks from me in south Knoxville by Butterfly Lake. There used to be a copper plaque atop a 4 foot stone memorial structure at the corner of Parkway and Cherokee Orchard Road by Subway, but the memorial has been removed and replaced by a history of a church which was located there many decades ago. I believe the city should reestablish the original plaque about Mr. Huskey.

Cpt. Prince US Army (retired)
Friend

April 13, 2018

I was a friend of Jerry and ironically, also knew the killer..Bobby Brown (not a friend) but who grew up about 3 blocks from me in south Knoxville by Butterfly Lake. There used to be a copper plaque atop a 4 foot stone memorial structure at the corner of Parkway and Cherokee Orchard Road by Subway, but the memorial has been removed and replaced by a history of a church which was located there many decades ago. I believe the city should reestablish the original plaque about Mr. Huskey.

Cpt. Prince US Army (retired)
Friend

April 13, 2018

I was a friend of Jerry and ironically, also knew the killer..Bobby Brown (not a friend) but who grew up about 3 blocks from me in south Knoxville by Butterfly Lake.

Cpt. Prince US Army (retired)
Friend

April 13, 2018

The era before life without parole, I am glad that is over

Citizen

July 29, 2017

You kill a police officer, it's life no parole , period. Rip brother!'

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

June 14, 2017

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 15, 2015

On June 14, 1975 @ 12:14 my brother Jerry Huskey lost his life in the line of duty while making an arrest. My parents lost their son, we lost our brother and the community lost a friend and man that loved his job, playing the guitar, and playing jokes on his family and friend it changed all our lives in the blink of an eye. Every time I hear of a Police Officer that is killed in the line of duty my heart goes out to the family members and people that knew them. It is so tragic, that these men and women put their lives on the line to protect people, and yet their not appreciated by many. Although it's been 40 yrs since Jerry's death. I can close my eyes and remember that night like it was yesterday. Time does make things somewhat easier, however he will always be missed and loved.

Barbara Huskey McAboy
Sister

June 13, 2015

Today has kind of been a day or reflection for me looking back and thinking of those I have known who have fallen in the line of duty becasue 3 friends were killed in 2 seperate incidents this week 16 years ago. I remember Jerry Dean Huskey coming into a small country grocery store in the Glades community when I was just a young boy. I remember when he was killed and though I was to young to really understand what it meant, I knew it was a terrible wrong and I remember the shock it put into the community. Now as a 30 year veteran officer, I have known many more who have fallen and are missed by all who knew them but Jerry Dean Huskey was the first officer that I personally knew who was murdered in the line of duty and I still think of him from time to time. Hopefully time has brought some healing to his family, but I know he will always be missed.

LEO/K9 handler
United States Forest Service

June 29, 2014

I was only 4 years old when 'Uncle Jerry' was killed but I remember that night when word came and I remember my father jumping out of bed. I have a pleasant memory of the little boy wearing a badge and gun who would argue with 'Uncle Jerry' over which one of us was the REAL Sheriff. Later in life while on patrol, I would get that feeling when trouble was near. Cops call it instinct. I called it 'Uncle Jerry' riding shot gun.

Patrolman Mike Huskey
Sevier Co. Sheriff's Dept.

August 30, 2012

Jerry was my brother and an Officer thur and thur. He will be forever loved and missed. I can still remember the phone call. And i still cry.

Sister

July 22, 2012

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 37th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

June 15, 2012

"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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 29, 2008

you have given the most and will be remember by all your fellow officers ever where may god be with you

asst. chief michael readnour (ret)
grandview heights ohio pd

September 18, 2005

I was your brother at TLETA class then and I am your brother now and forever, Your watch is over and I pray that you watch over all our brother officers as you sit at the right hand of the Almighty. "He who does God's work receives God's wages"

Lt. Phil Spencer (ret,)
Jackson Police Department

May 14, 2004

08-26-03, MAY GOD BLESS. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 26, 2003