Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scott,
It has been almost seven(7)years since you left us. I worked the night shift when you died, and I remember receiving the call that told us what had happened. There are times I feel like I've never really woke up, since that terrible day. Life, has gone on without you, but it has never been the same. Now, your brother Bill has pinned on the badge and strapped into harness. Sometimes it like looking at your ghost, but I then realize, its not. He's in the honor guard, just like you were. And his sense of pride and dedication to the unit is as strong as yours was. Scott,we miss your humor. We miss your dedication. We miss what you brought to the job, but most of all ... we miss you. Rest in peace 708, your tour is done. Goodbye, Scott.

Sgt. Mike Hansel
Newport Police Department

Even though I didn't know you, my heart hurts for all those affected by your death. My husband has been gone as long as you have, it has only been a little over two years. It saddens me to see how young you were when your watch ended. It is always a tragedy where an officer looses his or her life. You served your department well. I know that you must have touched many lives in your short time here. May you always be remembered as the HERO that you are. May you rest in peace................John 15:13

Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00

From all of us in Sevier County just next door to ya, We send our Thoughts and Prayers and we always think of the Uncommon Valor displayed by you that day...I was working too that day and Ill never ever forget what happen..I just wanted to say SEMPER FI... (US MARINE CORPS MOTTO) IT MEANS "ALWAYS FAITHFUL"..i KNOW THAT IS WHAT YOU STOOD FOR.

Patrolman John S.Conrad
Sevier County Sheriff's Dept.

I WAS IN THE US ARMY WITH SCOTT MILLER Aco 1/52(m)AND THE 32nd GUARDS MRR OPFOR I LIVE IN OKLAHOMA NOW AND TALKED TO HIM ONLY TWICE BEFORE HIS DEATH WE ALWAYS PLANNED TO GET TOGETHER SOMETIME BUT NEVER MADE THE TIME NOW HIS PICTURE IS IN MY WALL LOCKER AND I LOOK AT IT DAILY AS I AM PUTTING ON MY VEST PREPARING FOR MY SHIFT HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AND I HAVE NO DOUBT A FINE OFFICER I WILL ME HIM VERY MUCH.


KEVIN WATSON
VAP #3106

POLICE OFFICER
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

Scott, It has been almost seven years since I had to say good bye to you. I remember that day so vividly. I was riding with you on day shift that day. We had just left your parents home, where we played with your daughter. Who would have known that a couple hours later, you would be gone. Amber is doing great and she looks just like you. Rest in peace and I know I will see you someday in the glorious abode. I miss you.

Ofc. Mark Self
TN Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

Each year this day comes, what a sad day to account for as I carried Scott my fellow officer and close friend down the yard to medical personnel then onto the helipad I stood by his side hearing the final words there is nothing we can do. Scott's memories and courage lives on thru his friends and fellow officers wihtin the Department.

Detective Derrick Woods
Cocke County Sheriff's Department