Friends, family and the community show support for the late JSO Assistant Chief, Jimmy Judge
There was long line of law enforcement vehicles from the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and other agencies, stretched across town as a procession honoring the late Assistant Chief James Judge, better known as โJimmy.โ
Never give up: Assistant chief at JSO battles Lou Gehrigโs Disease
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Jimmy Judge stepped behind the barbell. In his 30 years with the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office, Judge has never stepped away from a challenge. But last year he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrigโs disease. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, according to the ALS Association. โMyoโ refers to muscle, and โTrophicโ means nourishment: โNo muscle nourishment.โ When a muscle has no nourishment, it โatrophiesโ or wastes away.
JSO assistant chief spreading the word about ALS while fighting for his life
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ For 30 years, Jimmy Judge has committed his life to his family and the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office. Now, as an assistant chief with JSO, heโs in one of the greatest fights of his life. A Special Fundraiser benefiting Jimmy Judge & His FamilyHeโs spreading the word about ALS while fighting for his life. โHe said, โJimmy, this disease, people donโt survive this disease,โโ Judge said. So, if you see him moving and not resting, donโt judge him.