Funeral Honors Grapevine Officer Richard J. Hudson After Cancer Battle

Honoring Officer Richard J. Hudson

• 💔 A funeral service was held for Officer Richard J. "RJ" Hudson, who passed away on August 25th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
• 📍 The service took place at Gateway Church in South Lake, with a large turnout of community members, friends, and family.

Career and Service

• 🚓 Officer Hudson served the Grapevine Police Department for nearly two decades, joining in 2005 after beginning his law enforcement career with the Bedford Police Department.
• 🏍️ He was best known as a veteran motorcycle officer and demonstrated exceptional resilience, returning to duty in 2017 after a serious on-duty crash.
• 🏆 In recognition of his extraordinary courage, Hudson was awarded the Star of Texas award in 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott.
• 🏢 Throughout his career, he contributed to various divisions, including the hiring office, criminal investigations, and as a school resource officer.