Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jason,
I will never forget you telling my wife you would get her back when she had to take the witness stand. Your broad shoulders and confident demeanor in the courtroom gave her the courage she needed. You were and are her HERO.You always made me proud of Badge 910.

Lt John Houston
Loudon County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2006

HEY BROTHER, I JUST WANTED TO DROP A LINE AND TELL YOU THAT ARDEN AND I JUST PUT UP A PRINT FROM THE MEMORIAL IN YOUR HONOR. THE PRINT IS TITLED "WE NEVER WALK ALONE". EVERYONE HAS COMMENTED ON THE PRINT BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU STILL HAVE OUR BACKS. WE MISS YOU JASON .I'LL WRITE AGAIN SOON. LOVE YOU BROTHER, JIMMY

ASST. CHIEF JIIMY DAVIS
LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

February 3, 2006

Jason, Although I hadn't seen you in about six years before that tragic day, I think of you on a daily basis. Many songs I hear make me think of you, and how you were unfairly taken from your family and friends. You were such a good person, and like many of the other reflections point out, you were always laughing and having a good time. I know what a warm and caring person you were, and I never heard anything but positive things said of you. I know that you lived your life to the fullest while you were here, and I am lucky to have known such a hero. I cannot even begin to imagine the sadness that Joni has been through, and I wish her and Jayden much happiness and strength. I know you will continue to take care of them from heaven. Please know how many people loved and cared about you, and know that you will never be forgotten. I will continue to think of you often, recognizing what a sacrifice you have made. Keep smiling Jason!
Love, "Bridges"

January 30, 2006

All the broken hearts and devastation done to a family because of an individual who had no respect for human life, not even his own. Jason, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten by those that love you and they will think of you every day for as long as they walk this earth. They will keep your memory alive as will your Family Blue. You will never be forgotten.

"Always in our Hearts
Always in our Words
Forever Young
Forever Blue
Our Guardian Angel"


Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

January 26, 2006

HEY FLUFF, JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO AND THAT WE MISS YOU AND YOUR GREAT LAUGH AROUND THE HALLS. ITS BEEN A LITTLE CRAZY AROUND HERE THE LAST FEW MONTHS.BUT I KNOW WE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH.I COULDN'T BEGIN TO TELL OF THE CONVERSATIONS WE HAVE ABOUT YOU ON A DAILY BASIS. CAPT. ARDEN AND I SPEND A LOT OF TIME TALKING OF 03-12-04 AND HOW LITTLE JAYDEN AND JONI ARE DOING. WELL I WILL WRITE AGAIN SOON C-YA BROTHER.

ASST. CHIEF DEPUTY
LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

January 23, 2006

I thought of you today as it snowed a dusting here at home. I know you would be out side trying to see if you could find enough snow to make your favorite snow cream! Thinking of you always and feeling you in my heart each day. I love you and miss you bunches!
Love your wife,
Joni

Wife and Daughter Joni and Jayden

January 14, 2006

Dear Joni,

Thanks for your reflection. Washington was very overwhelming and hard but I am glad we went. It's strange how time passes now without seeming like it is even moving. We miss Matt so badly it still doesn't seem real, except the pain is so horrendous.

I remember watching the news reports on Jason and just being sick at my stomach that something that horrible could happen without any warning. Matt was just furiously angry and upset as all law enforcement was. Everything seems ok and wham your whole life just explodes never to be the same again. I am so sorry little Jayden has to grow up without her daddy but she will always know he was truly serving and protecting her and everyone else.

God bless you.

Love,
Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Officer Matthew Rittenhouse
E.O.W. 9/16/04

December 29, 2005

As Christmas 2005 approaches, we can't help but think of Jason, and how he enjoyed this time of year. Reflecting on past years, his smiling face and laughter made Christmas special each year. He enjoyed this time of year from holiday decorations to exchanging gifts with people he loved so dear. Most important to him was spending precoius moments with family and friends.
Even though Jason could not be here, he is still close by our side as Jesus is. Though it's hard for us to understand, Jesus had this plan. He took Jason to be at home with Him. Jesus blessed us with a precoius angel to remind us that he is still here. Jayden reminds us all of how special her Daddy was, from her laughter to her smile, and as she grows more like him every day. So as our hearts are heavy, but our memories are still sweet we say to Jason Merry Christmas and we will see you again someday.

Merry Christmas Daddy,
We Miss You
Love, Joni and Jayden
12/25/05

December 25, 2005

Fluff, It is Dec. 24, 2005 I just wanted to wish you and Jesus a Merry Christmas.

December 24, 2005

JAYDEN RECENTLY RECEIVED A SPECIAL GIFT IN MEMORY OF HER DADDY,DEPUTY JASON SCOTT BY THE TELLICO VILLAGE WOODCRAFTERS.AS I WATCHED THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL SMILING AND PLAYING THOUGHTS OF THE TIMES MY PATH HAD CROSSED JASON'S CAME TO MIND. I COULD SEE HIM REFLECTED IN HER MANNERISM'S ESPECIALLY THAT SWEET SMILE.AS I WATCHED HER INTERACT WITH HER MOM AND GRANDPARENTS, I SAW IN THEIR EYES A WISH FOR WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN. I HEARD SOMEONE ASK JASON'S DAD "ARE YOU ALL THE GRANDPARENTS" AS THEY RESPONDED YES WITH A SMILE I WAS REMINDED ONCE AGAIN HOW GOD GIVES US BLESSINGS IN TIMES OF TRAGEDY. JASON'S WIFE,DAUGHTER,FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS WITH HIS DEATH.HOWEVER GOD HAS BLESSED US ALL WITH A WONDERFUL PART OF JASON IN THIS BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL.

JASON,
THANK YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY.YOUR LITTLE GIRL IS BEAUTIFUL AND LOOKS ALOT LIKE HER DADDY.

December 18, 2005

Jason, it's hard to believe it's coming up on two years. I still think about you often and smile. You were a pleasure to know. To Joni, Jayden and rest of the family: I'm mobilized with the military so I will probably miss Jasons memorial service. I'm sorry I won't be there. Jason, say Hi to Matt Rittenhouse for me. You are still missed. Watch over us.

Trooper Jim Dalton
Tennessee Highway Patrol

December 12, 2005

I miss you fluff.

deputy l c s d

December 1, 2005

Jason, I daily go to your reflections site to read the continuous messages of those that knew you personally and those that only knew you through the news reports. I wish everyone reading through these reflections could have known of all your funny and loving things you did, and the daily life you led as a loving Christian. I was so proud of you then and now. I love you and wish I could have had one of those wonderful hugs on your 26th birthday, 11/18/05! MOM

November 27, 2005

I just watched the video from the dash camera when your fellow Officers were trying to save you. The bravery shown by the Loudon County Sheriff's Department and all the agencies involved on March 12, 2004 will never be forgotten. God Bless you Deputy Scott for your service and for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Detective Lacey Carvin
Giddings Police Department , Texas

November 26, 2005

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE

DEPUTY JOHN WILSON
LCSD

November 19, 2005

Jason,

Happy Birthday to our Brother In Blue!

Cpl. Teresa Smith
Loudon County, TN. Sheriff Dept.

November 17, 2005

Just a reminder.. that He is still not forgotten.. God Bless you all!!!

Kenny

October 6, 2005

Jason i was just sitting here searching the internet for whatever came up and you crossed my mind. I and all your friends here in Loudon sadly miss you and all that you brought to our lives. Your daughter is a picture of you and will always be. She knows her dad is the HERO. Until we meet again. You'll never be forgotten.

Patrolman Michael (Earl) Smith
Loudon Police Department

July 14, 2005

Jason, I sat here this afternoon looking at new clips of Officer's that have been killed in the line of duty. I saw the in car cam of your partners from that day. I took me back to a night almost one year ago when I could not save my dear partner. I know how your co-workers and family are feeling, but please let them all know they are not alone. We are all one big family and you will always be a hero in our book. I know that you have met Brian and Duke up there, and I know that you all are watching over us. Please know that you are missed here and I will keep you in my thoughts EVERYDAY as I do Brian and Duke.

P.O. Rollhauser
Baltimore City PD

June 20, 2005

Dear Miss Joni,'

Mr Jason was a good cop. Cops arent bad, they help people, and Mr Jason helped alot of people. My mommy says he was nice, and she didnt know him much, but she cried when he got killed. My brother wants to be a policeman when he grows up, and said its cause policemans are heors and help people and make us safe. Mr Jason is an angel in heaven like me baby sister is. my mommys parents are angels too. So we gots lots of angels in Loudon. I say prayers to jesus for your dotter, mr Jason is watching her. he loves you both, i know this cause i talk to jesus everynight, and he lisens to me cause im good and love him.
mr jesus, watch out for mr jasons family, cause they miss him, and let me jason keep a eye on em so he can be happy nowing that he is still in thir heaerts, and make sure he hugs my sissy for me too, just till i can do it myself someday.
Lindsey Towne, Loudon Elementary School

Lindsey Towne
Kid in Loudon

May 4, 2005

I met Jason when serving Jury Duty. He stood with the Jurors on the Grated Iron Balcony of the Old Courthouse as we took a break for air (some for smoking). I am terribly afraid of heights, and he snickered about my nervousness. We had a good laugh that day, and for once, I looked down without a panick. Upon another encounter, he once again, made a joke, and gave me a smile on a day I really needed one. I didnt know personally, but worked with some of his close friends, and was saddened the day he passed. Now his beautiful baby girl is growing into a tiny reflection of him, and joni is doing a wonderful job.
I am proud to live in Loudon, where officers like Jason are ready to give a smile, or exchange a greeting.
Jason Scott will never be forgotten, even by those who never knew him, or just exchanged greetings like I did.
May God always Bless those nearest and dearest to Jason, and God Bless ALL officers, here to serve their communities with stern-ness, and compassion.

Sabrina S
Loudon Resident

May 4, 2005

I did not know Jason Scott personally, but I say a prayer every night, for the ones who keep us safe. It doesn't matter to me, or my family, whether we know the people we pray for, or not.

I was a law enforcement officer for many years. I chose to leave it behind, so I could watch my daughter grow up. I know my wife and daughter worried, when I was on the street, but they never failed to support me. I will continue to pray for your family, and friends.

May God bless the Scott family, and all the men and women that keep us safe.

Director Richard Carr
TN Dept. of Human Services/ Investigations

April 27, 2005

I never had the pleasure of meeting Deputy Scott but I mourn his loss--East Tennessee lost another hero. Deputy Jason Scott's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Joe Perkins, Jr.
University of Tennessee Police

April 5, 2005

HAPPY EASTER JASON

March 27, 2005

You have been gone a year today and we are remembering your
tremendous sacrifice with great
sorrow. May God continue to heal
your family and loved ones. With
love from one coast of America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

March 13, 2005