Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I didn’t know Troy personally, but I know his legacy is something special. I’m a family friend & every time there is a mention of Troy I can just tell he was and still is incredibly loved. Everyone misses you here on Earth, Troy but we know you are happy, healed, and whole in Heaven and we all can’t wait to meet you up there one day. Not a day goes by where someone doesn’t mention you or your legacy. You were so special to your family and friends. We love you!

Anonymous
Family Friend

May 3, 2023

I remember when Bobby and I were kids you would take us to the putt-putt golf course for birthday parties. You were a good man and all of us kids thought the world of you. You'd be proud to know a good portion of those kids you took under your wing are part of the blue line now.

Lt. Christopher Cimino
San Angelo Police Dept.

May 11, 2021

Troy, Another year has passed. It is still hard to believe you are gone even after all these years. We still talk about you and all the good times. There is not a day goes by that your not thought of. Love you my friend.

Robert Carouth Retired
Midland County Sheriff Office Retired

December 30, 2020

Agent Hogue,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 30, 2019

Trooper Hogue, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 18, 2019

Every year at some point through the year I have a conversation with someone about you. We laugh at the good times and cry about loosing you. We all have the wonderful memories that will never die. Coming up on the anniversary I stop and take time to reflect on the good times. Thank you once again for your sacrifice and friendship.

Robert Carouth
Retired Midland County TX Sheriff Office

December 6, 2017

You are not forgotten Troy. Your service and bravery will NEVER be forgotten by the people of Howard County, Big Spring, Sand Springs, Coahoma. We all love you and your wonderful family. Doesn't seem like nearly 23 years ago. Thank you Texas DPS Troopers and to all first responders, both Police, Fire and Rescue. This world would be a be a terrible place without you all. And I thank you and I thank your family for your unselfish service. Ya'll are the REAL true heroes of our lifetime. It doesn't get said enough.

Pete C
Family friend

November 6, 2017

In Texas there is a kind of good ol' boy ranking that goes in order of discernment of the situation. Local police, sheriff's department, then DPS. Troy had an energy and kindness that I have yet to experience elsewhere. A true Texas Trooper! I'm biased because I'm from Texas, from Big Spring, but challenge anyone on the merits of Troy and his professionalism and kindness to everyone he came into contact with. You are still missed in this world Troy!

Mark C Settles

February 16, 2017

I spoke with Troy briefly the night he was killed. Near the end of my shift I heard DPS put out the radio broadcast announcing Troy was dead. I was so sad. I grew up near Big Spring and I met Troy when he worked for the local police department. Troy and a few other BSPD officers inspired me to become a police officer. I have served for 28 years and I have people like him to thank for my career. God bless you Troy and all of the women and men who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Police Chief (Ret.)

December 30, 2015

I knew Troy because of my stepfather Arvin Henry. They worked together at the Big Spring PD. Arvin wrecked his pickup and Troy was the DPS officer that brought him home as a courtesy. After I had two boys and they were of the age to go to a babysitter,school, I discovered Grannies Playhouse and found out it was Troy's mom.She took such good care of my boys and I am forever grateful for those couple of years of her teachings. Thank You. I am sure you raised your son Troy the same way. He was such a fine person. My dad Arvin was a DPS officer many years and my son Justin is a police officer in a suburb of Fayetteville,Ar. We are so proud of our Officer Justin Belew. The memory of Troy Hogue lives on after all these years in many peoples hearts.Stay safe out there to all that chose this profession to protect US.

Gary Belew and Family
personal friend

December 30, 2014

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

December 30, 2014

Troy was my nephew and he killed his first deer with me when he was still a teenager. He was very proud of his 30x30 Winchester rifle that his Daddy and Big Daddy (his grandfather) helped him pick out for his first hunt. He spent 4 days with me and we were in the woods everyday bonding as men have done since the beginning of time. Troy was a very special young man and the world was robbed of a husband, father and son the day that he was murdered by a piece of trash for no other reason except that he was a State Trooper and he had bragged that he was going to kill a cop to his friends. Our family has been devastated by this tragedy since the night that it happened and every time that a Police Officer is killed in this country we are reminded of the pain that the families are going through. The Cop Haters of the world pour salt into our wounded hearts when they call for the death of one of these brave men or women that watch over and protect us when we are going about our lives on a daily basis. Please join me today in praying for Troy's two children, his two sisters, his Mother and Father and all of the other extended family members that love and miss him. Let's also pray for the other Officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for our safety and finally we should pray for the men and women that leave the safety of their homes to go out on the streets to fight crime and evil everyday for little compensation or benefits.

Spec. 4 Bobby Killough Army Infantry
Uncle

December 30, 2014

Hogue family: I don't know you nor did I know Troy however, my best friend and old Army roommate Shawn Younger is a TX Trooper and I respect all that you guys do down there and the risks and sacrifices Troopers and their families make. Thinking of you on this day.

Steve

Sgt Steve McQuirns
82nd Airborne Div

December 30, 2013

Just thinking of you and your family today, rest in peace my friend.

Sergeant Randy Isbell
Grand Prairie Pollce Department

December 30, 2013

Troy was my friend. We worked together at Big Spring Police Department. We worked hard and we had good times. This was the life that Troy was cut out for. May his memory live forever in the hearts of Law Enforcement

David Spilman (Retired)
Sugar Land Police Department

December 29, 2013

I grew up in Big Spring and had the great pleasure of transferring there and working for 7 years as a Trooper and 3 as the Sergeant. Your old partners took me under their wing and I always heard great stories of what an exceptional man you were. I had the pleasure of meeting much of your fine family at the various anniversaries and dedications over the years. Today I'm on a drug interdiction operation on the US/Mexican Border near McAllen. It is with great pleasure that I get to hear your name spoken proudly in the form of "This is DPS Patrol Craft Hogue reporting 12 in custody on the U.S. side for smuggling," etc. You may be gone from this earth for a time, but you legacy lives on through the Texas DPS and in the hearts of your family.

Sergeant Thomas Moore
Texas Department of Public Safety

September 22, 2013

Trooper Hogue,
Sir, it has been 18 years since your End of Watch but you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 31, 2012

I worked with him at Big Spring Police Department. He was a very caring and wonderful Law Enforcement Officer.

Kimberley Phillips, retired

June 14, 2012

I knew Troy from the time he was just old enough to ride a tricycle...We were neighbors and he would ride his bike up to
the end of our sidewalk and wait on me to come home from school. I thought he just had a crush on an older woman!!
How very funny when I learned the real truth...he was interested in my BOOKS..which he always wanted to carry home for me.. He just had this great desire to go to school .I baby sat him and his sisters many times and then as we were older I became one of his dispatchers at Big Spring Police Department. What a great guy he grew up to be and what a great Police Officer he was...I miss him so much!!!! What a tragic waste to lose him !!!!

Janet Escobedo
friend

February 8, 2012

I'm from Big Spring and we all remember the kid that pulled this cowardly stunt. At least the Big Spring Police Department building is now named the Troy M. Hogue building.

I'm sorry for what happened in this situation Troy and for you family's loss. God Bless you and your family

Deportation Officer - Federal Officer
ICE

January 12, 2012

Troy was more than a officer of the law, he was my friend. We went to school together and he was always nice to me. I miss him greatly and pray that he rest in peace. Thank you Troy for always having a shoulder I could lean on and an ear to listen to my problems. I know heaven has a wonderful angel to watch over us all.

Mary (Sayers) Churchwell
Friend

December 3, 2011

Troy Hogue and Jerry Edwards took me under their wing when I was in high school and involved in the police explorer program. I have not run accross many men of higher character and morale than they had. They loved their families, their choice of profession and wanted to pass on to younger generations what it meant to be proud to wear the badge. For that, I am forever grateful.

Joe Travland

Retired Texas Peace Officer
Alpine Police Department Retired

November 23, 2011

I joined the Big Spring Police Department as a dispatcher in August 1981. Troy was my desk Sergent while I was employeed there. Troy become more than just my desk Sergent, he was mine and my best friend Darla's friend. You couldnt ask for a more kinder, caring person. It is a shame that he was taken the way he was and much much to soon!! Even though so many years have pasted, Darla and I enjoy remembering all the good times we shared with Troy. He was a very special person, and will ALWAYS remain in our thoughts and hearts. Troy, you will never be forgotten!! We love and miss you dearly!

Cathy Harvey-Kirby & Darla Haynes-Greenw
Sumter South Carolina

June 30, 2011

I still miss you Troy. Everytime I talk to your Mom and Daddy on the phone, I still hear the sadness, feel the unspoken pain of losing you. Life goes on, but we certainly feel the void in our lives without you. Your passing has altered our families life forever.

Forever in our hearts~Love you Troy!

Bev Hogue-Harris
Cousin

May 24, 2011

i was working for the big spring pd when troy came there. i was his training officer,we became very good friends during that time.i left and joined dps and was stationed in breckenridge when i saw the article of his death in the abilene paper.i was so heart broken i cried for days.it took so long to get over his death.i loved him like a brother.it was so cold the day of his funeral.my oldest son is a state trooper in throckmorton tx.troy would come to the house and play and hold him when he was little,i worry all the time about him.i know troy is in gods hands. bless you troy i will see you one day.

senior trooper robert bob sims
texas highway patrol-breckenridge tx

March 20, 2010