Govt. Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin - Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety - MI - True Life Hero

Michael Elaine Griffin ("Mike")
- Sep. 04, 2023 -

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MS Dept. of Public Safety Patch

Resided:	Ripley MS, USA
Born:	Jul. 13, 1961
Fallen:	Sep. 04, 2023
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 62 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety - MI 1900 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39216 USA (601)987-1212
County:	Hinds
Dept. Type:	State/Law Enforcement
Hero's Rank:	Govt. Affairs Liaison
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Traffic Accident
Weapon Class:	Vehicle
Agency URL:	Click Here
On The Job:	36 years

Bio: Governmental Affairs Liaison was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served in his current position as a sworn law enforcement officer with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for two years after having retired from the Mississippi Highway Patrol with 34 years of service.

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Michael Elaine Griffin was born in Ripley and was the son of the late Sylvesta Elaine and Martha Criswell Griffin. He was a 1979 graduate of Ripley High School and continued his education at Northeast Mississippi Community College, working on a technical degree as an electrician. After realizing technical school was not his calling, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1980 and proudly served his country in the military as a Rifleman and Remote Sensor Specialist until 1986. His spirit for adventure and service to his community led to his training and responsibilities as a Mississippi State Trooper in 1987 and on June 2, 1990, Mike married his beloved wife, the former Edna Huddleston of Falkner, who survives. On June 30, 2021, after 34 years of proudly and faithfully serving the State of Mississippi, Mike retired and was assigned as a Government Affairs Liasion. Throughout his journey, he always strived to improve himself and contribute positively to his colleagues. His exceptional friendliness and kindness left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know him.

A member of the Church of Christ, Mike served as an Elder and Deacon for many years and was also an active member of the Lion's Club. He was an Ole Miss and Dallas Cowboy football fan, enjoyed dining out with family and friends, tending to his yard and adored his much loved wife and daughter. Mike was a man of immense character and kindness, a pillar of his church and community and beloved by all who knew him. His last selfless act was a testament to the caring soul he embodied following a life of dedication, and service to his family, friends, community, state and country.

Survived by:

Wife
and daughter

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Batesville, MS USA
Summary:	Governmental Affairs Liaison Mike Griffin was killed at the scene of a crash on Highway 6 near Batesville at about 11:00 am. He was en route to Jackson when he encountered the crash involving a partially overturned vehicle. As he was checking on the entrapped driver the vehicle shifted and fell on top of Governmental Affairs Liaison Griffin, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
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Last Updated: Sep. 19, 2023