Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This weekend was filled with alot of memory for you. The 5th time you were rememberd as many showed to ride there bikes for you and even just to come and enjoy the fellowship that took place. Your memory is still there as many came to remember you and help another. How grateful I am that there are many in our county and other counties that still have not forgotten you just like us. Your daughter was so excited to do the bike ride as she helped us work and put things together for that day. She made a poster just like momma's so we could hang it up too. She worked her heart out!
Then Sunday at church was Homecoming and I think of this day as a day that me & Jayden wait for when the Lord is ready for us to join you. Your flowers were so pretty and I think you would have liked them they were your favorite color's red & orange!
Not a day goes by that we are not thinking of you and loving you always.
Always in our hearts forever!

Love you,
Joni & Jayden

June 2, 2008

Jason,

Tears fell,chills ran over us and our hearts broke as biker's pulled out for the 5th Annual Jason Scott Memorial ride for little Jacob Auchey.Even though you are not here physically God is still using you to do good.The community pulled together once again to make this years ride a success to help Jacob's family.
The weather was just beautiful. Jayden had a good time sliding and jumping. She even helped sell refreshments coaxing people to buy them whether they wanted to or not.
We had a drawing and guess who got the ticket with your badge # 910? Your Dad, he was so proud of that,he showed it to everyone and said it was his lucky # and it was : he won a door prize.
The song "In the Line of Duty" written about you played as the bikers prepared to take off. Our emotions exploded and the pain of missing you was unbearable. Our memories of you have not and will not fade until we are together again.
Everyone on the ride returned safely as "910" watched over them.
We love and miss you so much. Dad and Carolyn

CAROLYN SCOTT
STEP MOM

June 2, 2008

Jason,
I can't believe another Mothers Day has gone by without you. My pain of missing you is as strong as the day you were taken away. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. So on Mothers Day, I'm again reminded that I am so very thankful God chose me to be the mother of TWO loving, wonderful children--ONE on earth with me and ONE in Heaven, waiting for me.

The proud Mother of Jayme and Jason,

Patti Kirkland Hamil

May 12, 2008

As another year turns your baby girl is now FOUR years old! How times has went by so fast. She invited all of her little friends and they all dressed up as princesses. This was the best birthday she has had. She greeted people as they arrived and told everyone how exciting this party was. The most favorite thing she did at her party was when it was cake time! She loves that cake wonder who she takes that after? Well it was another b-day we wish you were here to share, but we know you were here in her heart & mind. I hope you seen the ballons she sent to the sky just for you and that was so hard to see her do, but she loves you and always will. So as your ballons float to heaven just remember that your little girl loves you very much, and wished that you would come down to get her any day. We love you and always will.
With much love.

Joni Scott/wife

March 25, 2008

Dear Jason and Family,

I've been sitting here reading your reflections and catching up on the new ones since I was here last and of course the tears are just flowing. It absolutely does not seem like it could have been four years ago, you are like us, the world and time stopped, now its just until we are all back together again that time means anything. We move on but the hurt and pain and the unbelievable loss of you and Matt, our precious boys is always right in front of our eyes and hearts. Jayden is truly a gift and I am so glad you have her and can see Jason so clearly in her. Your last supper together was so meant to be, I talked to Matthew 3 times on his last day and I just replay and replay those conversations over and over in my heart and mind and am so thankful for them. I know how you long for the day you all and Jason are reunited and are whole in your hearts and soul again. You all are often in my mind and heart.

With much love,

Linda Rittenhouse, Always Matt's Mom
Mother of Officer Matt Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004

March 20, 2008

Not a day goes by that I don't wonder why.
Not a night falls that I don't say a prayer.
And not a morning comes I don't whisper....
I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.
Memories are notes that you wrote, songs that you loved, jokes that you said and your heart full of love.
When the Dogwoods bloom I'll remember and whisper....
I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.
When I look in the mirror I see "our eyes"
When I see 24 years of pictures, I remember our times.
No longer do I cry as often, but the pain is as real
as the last day to you I whispered....
I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.
I remember the day you gave your life to Jesus.
I remember you cried when you were Baptized, all for
the day The Lord called you home so he could whisper....
I LOVE YOU MY SON COME HOME.

Never will I forget and always my love.
Jayme SISTER

Jayme Brown
SISTER

March 13, 2008

Jason,
Today was the day that i will never forget. I remember I was at school when everything happened. I got called up to the office to go home, I was wondering why I was leaving so early. No one told me what happend until I got home. The minute that my nana told me, i was in shock. I didnt know what to say. I juat felt like crying. I will always remember that day.
I miss you so much. Today we went to the cemetery so I could put some flowers on your grave, and mammie told Jayden to tell everyone whos picture that was on your grave, and she said, "my dad." she looks, acts, talks, and laughs exactly like you.
In our hearts we will always remember "910 DEPUTY JASON SCOTT." I love you and miss you!!!

Love,

Lexi

Lexi {cuz}
cousin

March 12, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

March 12, 2008

Jason,

We had a brief memorial at the JC this morning. Jayden is sssoooo adorable. We remember that horrible day just like it was yesterday and we always will. This morning's weather was so similar to that day four years ago - it made chills run down you spine just thinking about it. You are loved and missed every day.

Lt. Teresa Smith
Loudon COunty Sheriff Dept.

March 12, 2008

As is the case most of the time, it is an officer's family who pays the price. May God's peace ease the pain in the days to come and know that your loved one WILL NOT be forgotten. God Bless You.

Corporal Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

March 12, 2008

I'm thinking of you today brother. You made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others. Just know that all of us here in the area speak of you often with the utmost respect. Joni and Jayden are in our prayers. Rest In Peace Jason.

Officer Mike Devore
City of Alcoa Police Dept.
3/12/2008

Officer Michael Devore
City of Alcoa Police Dept.

March 12, 2008

Four years have past since your arrival in heaven. Though you lived a short life to many, but oh it was wonderful in all the sweet memories you left behind. From being high school sweethearts, to building our first home together, to creating a precious little angel that you left behind. Through the many memories of us just being a couple to the cherished day we said “ I do”, then the hard work and sweat we put in to every board of our house, till the day we said we are expecting.
Then there was the morning that there was the last exchanges of “I LOVE YOU”. Oh how we had a short time together on earth, but oh what joy it brought to both of us. As to many you are a HERO and yes that is what you are and more things to add. Small to the biggest memories you left and that is something that I am so grateful for. Knowing you was the best thing that ever happened to me. Even though you are not here on earth your memories will never die nor ever be replaced.
Such a sweet angel that I hold so dear will be turning four, and how she really stands out. Being the second Jason on earth she is totally you made all over, and we all know that this was truly meant to be. Your legacy lives on through her as she grows each year. Most important is she knows you and misses you as though you were here. The things that she says and the jester’s that she shows are the ones that we know you are standing in spirit right beside here telling her exactly what to do. I know that she never meet you in real life but she loves her Daddy and knows that you are a very special person.
The years keep going by, even though it seems like yesterday we all were by your side. There could never be anything in this old world that could replace your spirit or the love that we shared. I will always keep close to my heart the times we had and know that you are waiting for mine and Jayden’s arrival through those glorious gates. Till then we will keep your memory alive and think of you always as that Daddy & Husband we knew so well. We love you and always will.

Love you,
Joni & Jayden Scott

Wife/Daughter

March 11, 2008

Today is a day filled with mixed emotions and wonderful memories of you.Our last meal together,our last conversation about your unborn daughter,last time you would tease me about my cooking,the last time I would hear you say " Dad do you want that last biscuit". You were on your way to the Grizzly Pig to pick up hotdogs because Joni wasn't feeling well. I called to check on her and told you we were having meatloaf. Your plans changed immediately and before we knew it you and Joni were at the door to share meatloaf.
We have a good time that night. You had so much to look forward to,so many plans for the days, weeks,and years ahead.A new addition to the family, Jayden, your daughter was close at hand. Her birth was to be followed by a diet to loose the "baby weight".The next day you were getting your new lawn mower and we joked and teased about how long it would take you to tear it up.You were so excited,so full of life,dreams and a future.It was a wonderful evening and 2 days later we realized what a gift that spur of the moment visit was. God blessed us with that last evening together- one last chance to laugh, to share,to build another memory to cherish. It seems so unfair your life here with us was so short but God had other plans for you.
Jason, you are no longer with us physically, but you are never far away. You are in every smile of your Dad's and your Daughter's.The everyday things like squeezing a ketsup bottle,chocolate gravy,sewing up pants,5$ 5$,driving by the house you built for your family. You are there in all of it.
You are missed and loved so much and will forever be part of our everyday lives.
Hope you enjoyed the ballon from Jayden yesterday. When she opened the car door it got loose from her. She started to get upset and then she smiled and said it's going up to my Daddy.She watched it until it went out of site.She said Daddy's going to catch it and bring it back to me. One day when she gets older she will understand why you can't do that.
Love and Miss you,
Carolyn and Dad

Carolyn Scott
StepMom

March 9, 2008

As the month of March begins it's the month that is never forgotten. As your journey to heaven started and your baby girl was born it is the month of saddness and happiness. Four years gone by it seems as though it was yesterday. Always in our hearts forever and in our minds.
With much love.

Joni Scott/ wife
wife

March 1, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 30, 2008

FLUFF hey man just wanted to stop and say hey. miss you man

January 29, 2008

Today you would have been the proudest Daddy ever. Your little angel stood in front of the whole church and sang "Jesus Loves Me". She was so great she didn't miss a word and was a pro at it. I am sure that you heard every word and I am sure it blessed your heart just as it did ours. We love you so very much and think about you always.

Love,
Joni Scott
Wife

Joni Scott Wife

January 27, 2008

I remember talking with my brother on what we would be doing on this day. I don't want to do anything today because it should be another way. I guess this is my way of trying to make time stand still. I miss him so much and especialy on special occassions I know he can see the good things and he knows why my little bug is just like him. I remember with great detail our plans and schems and I know that my children act alot like we did, he would laugh and try to get them to keep it up. I miss him and recall on this day all the times we spent it before. I wish you were here and love you!! 30??

Jayme
SISTER

January 10, 2008

As another Christmas passes and your daughter had another wonderful and fun time, the thought of you not being around was very sad. On Christmas morning she asked if you could come play with all her new toys that Santa brought her. The tears just rolled out of her eyes as she just can not understand why you are not here. She said that you would love her new toys! She went to the front door and started yelling for you and thought a plane would come and drop you off. These times in her life are the hardest for all of us. She wrapped you some cookies up and mailed them to you. She said the mail lady would take them straight to her Daddy and Jesus. It breaks my heart that she is only three and misses you as much as we do. Though she truly cant understand where you are at, but she loves you so much and thinks about you often. I know in my heart that you visit her in her dreams and that is how you two have a relationship more than just a picture.
As the days get harder to explain things to her I hope that you will be here in spirt with us. As Christmas passes and the new year comes it's just another day and another year that this life here is not complete.
Praying that you are enjoying your time in heaven were it is safe and peaceful. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Daddy and we love you and miss you the most always and forever.

Love you,
Joni & Jayden Scott
Wife & Daughter

Joni Scott/wife

December 27, 2007

It's another Christmas without Jason...I still miss him so much. I think I miss his hugs and that silly giggle the most. His giggle was like no other and his hugs were always given at the right time - Although I think he saved his best hugs for his mother. Everyone who knew Jason knew how much he loved his mom. Even though Jason isn't here physically we know where he is and how wonderful to know Jason is spending Christmas time with Jesus. I can't imagine. Our family will gather tonight like we always do with nothing more than our precious memories. Jayme, Jason, and I made wonderful memories with Mamaw and Papaw and Mom and Patti. We went bungee jumping together, repelling together, skiing, you name it, we did it. But the times I remember the most are being young and playing and riding our pony Aspee at Mamaw and Papaw's house in the country. I'm so thankful for all the pictures we have...Jayme and I look at them all the time. We truly all love each other so very much. The last time I saw Jason was at our family's gathering on Christmas Eve. He was so excited because he was going to be a father soon. The last thing he said to me still breaks my heart thinking about it today. He said,"we'll have to have our kids' pictures taken together just like we did when we were young." I said, "of course we will, we're family." I know there's a glorious family reunion coming one day so I'm going to focus on that and the fact God is still in control, even though there's so much that we don't understand; and of his promise to restore all and make all things new. This life, thank goodness, is only a blink compared to eternity. There still may be tears here but oh, I can't wait to have them wiped away by our precious Jesus when we see our Jason again.

Roma
cousin

December 24, 2007

Jason,
As I was taking your Christmas wreath to the cemetary, I felt so sad that such a small thing as that is all I could do. Thinking back to pass Christmas's when you were here with us is where we still have joy in our hearts. You sitting and waiting for me to open a gift so you could see the expressions on my face. Then laughing when I saw what it was. We have such wonderful memories of you at special occasions and everyday.
It would have been wonderful if you could be with us and see Jayden. She brought some cards to church Sunday for you. The child loves to visit your grave and always takes something for her Daddy. Whenever we pass by there she always says, Hi Daddy. It breaks our heart to see how she misses someone she never got to see.
We just know your Christmas with Jesus will be wonderful but being the selfish people we are we still want you here.
MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Donna

Donna Hamil
mother-in-law

December 20, 2007

Dear Jason,

As we decorate and get ready for another Christmas without you,it hurts so much not having you here with us.It is hard to get in the spirit until you see the look on Jayden's face when she asks where is your Christmas tree and lights. I wish you could see her especially at this time of year. She is all about decorating and looking at the lights. She thinks every house should be decorated. She helped decorate our tree and hang all the "In Memory of her Daddy" ornaments in a special place. She gets so excited and her little face just lights up. Wonder who she gets that from? She knows exactly what she wants Santa to bring her.A pink T.V. from Walmart. She could sit and watch SpongeBob on T.V. all day long. She also likes to write pretend letters and put them in envelopes with stickers for the stamp.The Tellico WoodCrafters Club gave her a beautiful wooden desk for Christmas.She couln't wait to try it out. She just had to sit in it as soon as they gave it to her. She even got on the microphone and told them "Thank You". It is so nice of them to Honor your Memory every year. As each year goes by it doesn't get any easier here it just gets us closer to seeing you again.
Miss and love you so much

Dad and Carolyn

Carolyn Scott
stepmom

December 10, 2007

We both wanted to tell you Happy Thanksgiving. We are very thankful that you are part of our family, and are so sad that you could not be here with us today. We will always miss you and love you.
Love,
Joni & Jayden

Joni & Jayden
Wife & Daughter

November 22, 2007

Dear Jason,
We can't think about Thanksgiving Day without remembering how much you enjoyed eating and being with your family.We are so thankful for all the memories of Thanksgivings in the past. We will all miss gathering at Mamaw Scott's house this year but find comfort knowing she is in heaven with you . It is so hard to be thankful because we miss you so much and wish you were here with us, but we do feel thankful that we have a part of you here with us . Looking into Jayden's eyes is like looking into yours. She has that beautiful smile just like yours, that makes us want to love on her all the time. We are very blessed to spend time with her as she reminds us so much of you.She wanted to go to the cemetery the other day to take you flowers. You can tell she visits frequently because she told us every turn to take. All the way there she kept telling us her Daddy is up in Heaven with Jesus.She always kisses your picture on your marker and makes sure all your flowers are straightened up.It breaks our hearts not be able to see the two of you together.That is the part that is so hard to understand but God does not make any mistakes so there is a reason and I'm sure you already know the answer. Rest in peace knowing Joni has done a great job of making sure Jayden knows who her Daddy is.

Happy Thanksgiving
Miss you and love you with all our hearts.
Dad and Carolyn

Jimmy & Carolyn Scott
Dad And StepMom

November 21, 2007

Happy Birthday My precious Son. You are so loved and missed on what should have been your 28th Birthday on earth with those who love you. As I look around and see how many have just gone on with their lives so easily, My life is still empty without you. I have so many why,s from that day and of course I,ll never be given the reason on this earth. I do know God must have needed a great man, a loved man, a trusted man, a family man, a respected man with him on 3-12-04 when your life was taken for no reason. We miss you Jason, with all our love on your Birthday. Mother Sister Grandmother

November 18, 2007