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It will be 19 years since Wilson County lost two of its finest in Mt. Juliet Police Department Sergeant Jerry Mundy and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Musice. Both were killed in the line of duty trying to stop a vehicle being pursued by officers on I-40 in Mt. Juliet. Now why is this so important for Access Charleston to acknowledge this loss? Chief James A. Hambrick is my dearest friend for over 30 years. Further law enforcement officers losing their lives on duty has no geographical boundaries.
Hambrick said that he finds solace in the fact that both were Christian men. He had discussions during their lives with both men about their faith.
“We are grateful they have life eternal,” said Chief Hambrick. “That’s the comfort and joy that I get.”
Two of Wilson County’s finest law enforcement officers gave their life to our community as they attempted to stop a dangerous fleeing felon who had no care for anyone’s safety. Just after 9:00 a.m., Sgt. Jerry Mundy (MJPD) and Dep. John Musice (WCSO) were deploying spike strips in an effort to stop a criminal who fled to Mt. Juliet from Knoxville and continued to run from police. That criminal saw the officers deploying the spikes, and she directed her car directly at them. Unfortunately the officers could not run faster than a speeding car, and they were murdered on Interstate 40 in Mt. Juliet.
Law enforcement officers have a very dangerous job, but someone in our community has to step-up to keep us all safe. There are evil people in our society, and law enforcement officers stand strong and defend the thin-blue-line that separates the good from evil. 148 other officers were killed in the line-of-duty and gave the same sacrifice that Jerry and John did in 2003. Since their deaths, over 1600 law enforcement officers have been killed in the United States while serving and protecting our communities. That number is way too high. Just like Jerry and John, their families lost a loved one, and their communities lost a hero.
Charleston, SC Let’s Pray For All Our Law Enforcement Officers.
Two Good Men (Tribute 2022)
James A. Hambrick
Two Good Men Thanks For Listening. Oscar Smith, Editor
