tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post801258441600703856..comments2024-03-28T00:50:16.901-05:00Comments on Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Terry WilsonMurray Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-51611069254865927602015-10-28T16:51:42.141-05:002015-10-28T16:51:42.141-05:00Sarah, I may have your father's DA belt buckle...Sarah, I may have your father's DA belt buckles. sharlenehempel@hot mail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-36302266429164621892009-12-22T21:58:51.689-06:002009-12-22T21:58:51.689-06:00I am Terry's youngest daughter. It's nice...I am Terry's youngest daughter. It's nice to be able to look back and read stories about my Dad when I am missing him. I was just going through some 20 and 30 year old newspaper stories about him. Great stuff! Thank you all again. I miss you Daddy!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931743519386875182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-87178701679313449142009-03-29T23:42:00.000-05:002009-03-29T23:42:00.000-05:00Terry Wilson was a one of a kind. I just am so lu...Terry Wilson was a one of a kind. I just am so lucky to have worked with him, watched him in trial and used him as a witness in a hearing. You would never find a better lawyer or friend. I will never forget when Terry called me and told me I had done a good job on a difficult trial. I was never so proud. Thank you Terry, you will be greatly missedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-68325297972109070342009-03-27T16:19:00.000-05:002009-03-27T16:19:00.000-05:00Terry Wilson taught my academy class the Texas Pen...Terry Wilson taught my academy class the Texas Penal Code. He amazed me at how he had the code thoroughly memorized, verbatim. His brilliance was not only in his delivery, but his very laid back demeanor. He was more like the hungry lion stalking his prey. God Bless, Mr. Terry Wilson, you will be missed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-86223395663543346802009-03-27T09:06:00.000-05:002009-03-27T09:06:00.000-05:00Terry was a great story teller in the courtroom an...Terry was a great story teller in the courtroom and in person. I had the pleasure of hearing many, many stories about the good old days when the DAs went out on busts and made scenes weekly. One story in particular about helping chase down a fleeing (later to be executed) suspect I must have heard 10x, but it was exciting every time. I'm a sucker for a good-guys-win story and Terry was full of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-70107575455226388302009-03-26T23:27:00.000-05:002009-03-26T23:27:00.000-05:00To all of you who have posted messages about my fa...To all of you who have posted messages about my father: First off, thank you. It is wonderful during this horrible time to hear such wonderful stories, please keep them coming as they make me cry for the loss and smile knowing how my father has touched your lives in some way. For those of you I have met and who knew me as I was growing up around the DA's office, thank you for the memories I have. I remember many a time walking into Johnny's office not having any idea what was going on and saying hi and getting a smile with that handlebar moustache. These times are the times I am remembering now. I don't even remember how old I was when dad walked me into a Harris County Courthouse and scared the living daylights out of me and told me "This is where you will end up if you do bad things". It stuck with me forever. I've never even had a speeding ticket. This page made me cry and smile to know how much my father was cared for by all of you. I know it may not seem like much, but these memories are all I have left. Please keep them coming and please add new ones if you remember them. <BR/>Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-47334190551434157412009-03-26T21:48:00.000-05:002009-03-26T21:48:00.000-05:00This isn't related and no disrespect intended. bu...This isn't related and no disrespect intended. but a memorial for the HCDA Office needs to begin. Mark Donelly was suspended for ridiculous media pandering reasons. Mark is a minority and was accused of being racist by his boss. Those of us who know him know that this is the most absurd reaction a leader could have. I assume Murray will post on this but I am saddened by the latest development from the Gang and their leader, Hatchet Face. Mutiny abounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-64878558535404306722009-03-26T19:31:00.000-05:002009-03-26T19:31:00.000-05:00Cops in Houston knew that when Terry investigated ...Cops in Houston knew that when Terry investigated your shooting case, it would be handled fairly and honestly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-34006211073590184992009-03-26T13:01:00.000-05:002009-03-26T13:01:00.000-05:00The word I have received from Terry's family is th...The word I have received from Terry's family is that there will be a Memorial Service some time in late April or early May.Murray Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662196272138109874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-56354221984069960462009-03-26T12:30:00.000-05:002009-03-26T12:30:00.000-05:00Katherine, when and where is Terry's funeral?Katherine, when and where is Terry's funeral?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-8344230383543962342009-03-25T21:54:00.000-05:002009-03-25T21:54:00.000-05:00I am Terry Wilson's sister, and my family and I gr...I am Terry Wilson's sister, and my family and I greatly appreciate your posting about him and the comments made by former coworkers. He was truly dedicated to the law, and it is gratifying to know that his colleagues think he made a difference. His dear wife forwarded the link to this blog, and we have now forwarded it to family and friends around the world.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668162944761298595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-18072446529212445432009-03-25T20:36:00.000-05:002009-03-25T20:36:00.000-05:00I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ter...I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Terry. He was a great lawyer and a hell of a man. They really don't make the like him anymore. He was one of a kind - I doubt you would find a lawyer like him in a New York courtroom. He could go toe to toe with anyone. He will be kissed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-62413589805995726672009-03-25T15:38:00.000-05:002009-03-25T15:38:00.000-05:00My memories of Terry,I never had the pleasure of t...My memories of Terry,<BR/><BR/>I never had the pleasure of trying a case with Terry. I guess he wasn’t pretty enough, or I wasn’t. I guess Ted was though. However, I got to watch him many times. His genius was his ability to investigate a case and use his knowledge of the law and his intellect. He was gruff, tough, wearing old western suits and cowboy boots and many in the office mistook him for an investigator instead of a division chief. He kept a tie in his office, but only wore it when he had to. He walked into the courtroom and was immediately undervalued. Big, big mistake. He was the smartest lawyer in the office and those that were fooled by his appearance and demeanor paid the price. He used the Socratic Method with his lawyers, encouraging them to think through problems and solve them on their own, but with a great sense of humor. He was a great teacher and had instant recall. Perhaps his biggest strength however, was his loyalty to his people. On many occasions, I saw him go to Holmes on their behalf. I don’t know what he had on Johnny (probably just his trust), but he usually got what he wanted.<BR/><BR/>I followed him as the Chief of Division D when he retired the first time in the late 90’s. Those were big shoes to follow. Thankfully he gave me great advice. Lead from the front by example, stay on top of everything that was going on and give your people as much discretion as possible and then back them up. He was a great friend and mentor; and I miss him tremendously. <BR/><BR/>Without question, the office of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s was great and a great place to work because of Terry and those like him. cobjigmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924600460740103836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7566778230970156239.post-15409553156709454362009-03-25T10:38:00.000-05:002009-03-25T10:38:00.000-05:00Thank you Murray for writing about Terry. He was...Thank you Murray for writing about Terry. He was a good man, and would do anything for a friend. He may have scared off people by his appearance, but underneath he was a gentle man. I was one of the lucky ones to have known Terry. I worked for him and he considered me a friend. I feel very blessed to have known him for 30 years. I will miss him dearly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com