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SEVIERVILLE — Sevier County Sheriff’s deputies are mourning the loss of one of their own this week after Sgt. Aaron H. “Hambone” Whaley died Saturday.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital last Tuesday. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at a Tennessee hospital. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital last Tuesday. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital last Tuesday. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital last Tuesday.

Addy Rudd had her tonsils removed at East Tennessee Children's Hospital on Monday. She was rushed back 24 hours later when she started bleeding from her mouth.

Several other transplant recipients, donors and their families will be present to honor the gift of life and encourage others to register as donors.