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Friday night, May 18th, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department hosted a night honoring fallen law enforcement officers from Simpson County at the Justice Court Building in Mendenhall.
The courtroom was lined with local lawmen and the benches were occupied with family survivors of fallen officers and friends.
Sheriff Donald O’Cain welcomed the guest and fellow law enforcement officials.
Brother Charles Savell opened the program with prayer.
The impressive Mississippi MHP Honor Guard presented the colors.
Featured speaker Brother Kent Yarbrough was introduced by Officer Rickey Thompson. Brother Yarbrough gave an inspiring speech on the lives of the fallen officers and the trials and tribulations of present day law enforcement and the dangers involved in protecting our citizens.
District Attorney Michael Guest, of Madison and Rankin county, gave a short speech on the importance of our law enforcement and the contributions they make to society.
Lt. Paul Mullins recognized the Fallen officers: Sheriff E. C. Mullins (March 20, 2001). Sheriff Lloyd Silas Jones (October 4, 1995), Deputy Sheriff James Boykin Barnett (June 26, 1990), Deputy Sheriff William M. Grubbs (July 14, 1986), Constable Wilson Charles Buffington (June 16, 1960), Constable Willis Bernice Herrington (April 13, 1951), Deputy Marshall Willis Washington Hemby (January 30, 1928), Deputy Sheriff Earl Nunnery (January 30, 1928), and Sheriff Eugene Dickson Hubbard (January 21, 1910).
Lt. Mullins gave an emotional speech on the effect the fallen law enforcement officials had on his life. Paul was a young policeman who saw to early in life death to his friends.
Everyone adjourned to the parking lot for the 21 gun salute conducted by the MS MHP Honor Guard.
A permanent maker listing the fallen heroes donated by Tutor Funeral Home was unveiled.
The Simpson County Sheriff Department did an excellent job in organizing the event.
