A large crowd of friends, family, law enforcement, local and judicial leaders, and former colleagues were on hand to honor retiring Caldwell County Sheriff Stan Hudson during a retirement reception Wednesday.
Several spoke during the gathering, including Chief Deputy Chris Noel who thanked Sheriff Hudson for his leadership and dedication of service to the community.
click to download audioFormer County Attorney Bridgie Miller said Sheriff Hudson was professional and a pleasure to work with over the years.
click to download audioCurrent Caldwell County Attorney Roy Massey, IV said he has known Sheriff Hudson his entire life. He expressed his appreciation for Sheriff Hudson and wished him the best in his retirement.
click to download audioLyon County Sheriff Brent White noted that Lyon County may be rivals on the ball fields and ball court but they certainly had a cooperative spirit with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. He said Sheriff Hudson would be missed.
click to download audioSheriff Hudson’s son, local insurance agent Barkley Hudson, said it has always made him proud to hear the stories of his grandfather, his uncle and his dad, and he looks forward to his children growing up and hearing these stories.
click to download audioFormer Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham told Sheriff Hudson he respects him and congratulates him on his retirement.
click to download audioSheriff Hudson was very emotional when he started to speak about his career.
click to download audioHe noted that he has made many friends in the community over the years along with his deputies who were like family.
click to download audioThe retirement reception was held in the small courtroom at the Caldwell County Courthouse in downtown Princeton.
Hudson’s last day after serving 24 years as the sheriff of Caldwell County will be Friday.
