Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

August 17, 2025

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

August 17, 2025

Walk with God Sergeant Hudson and watch over us all. Prayers to your family and agency.

Investigator William Bonsack
Columbia County GA Sheriff’s Office

August 17, 2025

I’m so sorry

Sybil V
Civilian

August 17, 2025

Rest in power!

Sgt. St.Clair
Chicago Police Department

August 17, 2025

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

August 17, 2025

RIP Sergeant Hudson. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Paducah

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

August 17, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

August 17, 2025

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Chaplain

August 17, 2025

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

August 17, 2025

Rest in Peace brother Hudson. Your time here is done, and you have done well.
Thank you for your 10 years of service to your community, your state and your
country. You are gone, but will never be forgotten in spirit. Blessings to your
family, friends, co-workers and the rest of the public safety family.
We are in this together, for some have forgotten that freedom is not free.

Corporal Jesse Cook - Retired
Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Law Enforcement Division

August 17, 2025

Rest easy Sgt. Hudson. We have the line.

Resolve Holds The Line Rich Bliven
(Ret.)

August 17, 2025

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Sergeant Ryan Hudson during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Sergeant Ryan Hudson.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

August 17, 2025

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

August 17, 2025

God rest your soul, Sergeant Hudson. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

August 17, 2025

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

August 17, 2025

Rest in Peace, Sergeant!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH (Ret)

August 17, 2025

Lord God, I come before You today grieved in heart over the senseless deaths of America's Peace Officers, in the Line-of-Duty, whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that America's Peace Officers have a sacred task to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. Please grant Comfort, Hope, and Encouragement to their families, who are left behind to pickup the shattered pieces of their lives. Please make them whole again.

For all those of us who are left behind, our hearts are heavy with grief, and the weight of loss leaves us feeling so vulnerable and alone. There are moments when the sadness feels overwhelming, and we don't know what to do or how to move forward. But I do know that You, O Lord, see our pain and You are close to us in our sorrow.

Hold us in Your loving arms, O Lord, and comfort us in Your Presence. Let us feel Your Peace in the midst of our heartache and the quiet assurance that we are not walking this path alone. Father God, wipe away our tears and remind us of the HOPE we have in You. You, O Lord, are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in trouble.

Teach us, Heavenly Father, how to carry this loss of another American Peace Officer, in the Line-of-Duty, without losing HOPE. Help us to release our pain into Your most capable and loving hands, trusting that You are working even in the hardest moments. When the grief feels too much to bear, fill us with the courage to face each day and the faith to keep moving forward.

Thank You for Your unfailing love and for being the God who sees us, holds us, and walks with us. We place our sorrows into Your godly hands and rest in the HOPE that You will bring beauty from ashes. In Jesus' Name, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.

Promises from God's Word:

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4);

[Jesus Taught:] "Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God's children." (Matthew 5:9);

[Jesus Proclaimed:] "The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends." (John 15:13), and;

[Jesus Promised:] "Then he said, "Jesus remember me when you enter your kingdom." Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23:42-43)

Rev. Steven R. Closs, DDiv., MSBS, NACM
Ordained, Independent Minister of the Gospel
Retired Captain; Nashua NH Police Dept. (1974-1998)

August 16, 2025

Dear Chief Brian Laird:

I hope this reflection finds you well, though I understand it is an incredibly tough time for you, and everyone connected to your department. I am writing to extend my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences for the loss of Sergeant Ryan Hudson, a brave and dedicated lawman.

The news of Sergeant Hudson’s death has deeply saddened me and my entire family. The sacrifice that he made while protecting and serving your community is a testament to the selfless and courageous nature of law enforcement officers like him. We can never truly understand the risks and challenges faced by those in law enforcement, and we are forever indebted to them for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Hudson’s family and colleagues during this immensely challenging time. Their loss is immeasurable, and we can only hope that the outpouring of support from the community can offer some comfort in these trying times.

In times like these, we must remember the positive impact Sergeant Hudson had on countless lives throughout his life and career. The memories of his dedication, kindness, and professionalism will remain etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

To you, Chief Laird, and the entire Paducah Police Department, my family and I want to express our gratitude for the vital work you do each day, often in the face of danger and adversity. The sacrifice of your fallen colleague serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that come with your line of duty. Despite the risks, you continue to serve with integrity and unwavering commitment, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

Having served 46+ years as a Law Enforcement Professional, my family stands with you during this time of mourning. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to support your fallen hero’s family, you, and your department during this difficult period.

May the memories of Sergeant Ryan Hudson be a source of strength and may his legacy inspire others to follow in his footsteps of honor and service. We will forever be indebted to the sacrifice he made to keep us safe.

With deepest sympathy,

Chief (retired) Don P. Jensen Sr. DrE, PGP, PP, PM

August 16, 2025

Rest in peace Sergeant Hudson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2025

Rest in peace Sergeant Hudson.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 16, 2025

A reminder to all of us. We must take care of ourselves as well as each other. No one can help us more than our brothers and sisters in blue. God rest your soul. We will carry on for you as you keep watch.

Luther Grigsby
Luther B Grigsby

August 16, 2025

Rest in Peace Sgt. Hudson. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hudson Family and the Paducah Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

August 16, 2025

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

August 16, 2025

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

August 16, 2025