Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart goes out to the family of our brother.
My thoughts are with our police family that again has lost another brave officer.

Detective Phill Primeaux
Virginia Beach PD, Va Bch Va.

March 15, 2004

When God Made Deputy Sheriffs

When the Lord was creating Deputy Sheriffs, He was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said,
"You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the requirements on this
order? A Sheriff’s Deputy has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle their uniform."

"They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day."

"They have to be in top physical condition at all times,
running on black coffee and half-eaten meals, and they have to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands . . . no way!!"

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before they ask, 'May I see what's in there, sir?'" (when they already know and wish they'd taken that accounting job) "Another pair here in the side of their head for their partner's safety, and another pair of eyes here in front so they can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be alright, ma'am,' when they know it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the Deputy Sheriff very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet," said the Lord, "it can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in its sleep, detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop . . . and still it keeps its sense of humor. This Deputy also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Deputy Sheriff. "There's a leak," she pronounced, "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"That's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear."

"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," He said.

Anonymous

March 15, 2004

YOU HAVE SERVED THE PEOPLE OF YOUR STATE WELL REST EASY BROTHER AND KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Officer Trevor Martin
Polk County Sheriff's Office Des Moines, Iowa

March 15, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Jason did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Jason be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Scott's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Jason is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Jason was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

March 15, 2004

Sometimes life does not seem fair, but remember God has a plan for all that happens in our lives. May God bless your family and thank you for your service.

P.O. Donny Huskey
Knoxville Police Department

March 15, 2004

LENOIR CITY (WATE) -- Loudon County deputy Jason Scott, the officer shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call, leaves behind a wife and unborn child. Scott's wife is just days away from giving birth. [ officer killed ]

Loudon County Sheriff Tim Guider says in the past the couple struggled to have a successful pregnancy. This last attempt had them looking forward to their miracle baby.

"They had had a couple of hard times having a child," Guider said tearfully. "They had lost one. This one was full term. They were going to allow it to be born whenever."

Scott and his wife had already picked out a name for their daughter, Jayden Nicole.

Deputy Scott was a Loudon County native and a three year veteran with the sheriff's department.


Funeral arrangements for Scott are finalized. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at New Macedonia Church on the Loudon/Monroe County line. The funeral will follow at 7:00.

A graveside service will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at New Macedonia Cemetary.

The Scott family has set up memorial fund accounts at two Community Bank of Loudon County locations. You can designate the money to Jayden Nicole.

2370 Highway 72 North
Loudon, TN 37774

510 Highway 321 North
Lenoir City, TN 37771

Mailing address:
Community Bank of Loudon County
P.O. Box 510
Loudon, TN 37774

Anonymous

March 14, 2004

My Brother,

Thank you for you devotion and selflessness. Your families loss is not in vain. We weep for you but praise the outstanding sacrifice you made. May your journey be safe from now on.

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

March 14, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Scott's family, friends, and coworkers in this time of sorrow. Look towards tomorrow, the sun will shine again. You have one of the most wonderful things in the world to live for, the unborn child of your husband. You will look into the eyes of this child and never forget him. I know this because I look into the eyes of my wonderful children every day and see their dad (James O'Brien EOW 11-21-03) that was taken from all of us way to soon. Remember his is watching over you.

Kim former wife of
James O'Brien EOW 11-21-03

March 14, 2004

To the family, co-workers and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jason Scott, My heart and prayers go out to each of you. Please look to GOD for strength during these difficult times. If there's anything we can do, please let us know.

Deputy Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, TN

March 14, 2004

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now

Officer
Atlanta Police

March 14, 2004

John 15:13
Greater love hath no man that this:
that a man lay down his life for his friends

God be with the family of our falllen brother

PO 1 T.Ward
Knoxville Police Dept.

March 14, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Scott's friends, family and agency during this difficult time. May God bless you all, and watch over his wife and baby during this especially stressful time. Make sure that baby grows up to know what a hero his/her father is!!

A County Corrections Officer
Marion Co. Florida

March 14, 2004

Dear Scott Family
I am a reporter in Loudon County, I was at the scene of this incident. I saw the tears shed and i myself shedded tears. I knew Jason and he was a very wonderful man. I believe God has blessed us all in letting us meet him and share good times. I will be praying for you.

Dan Hall
Loudon County Citizen

March 14, 2004

Jason,
Thank you for your service to your community. I will pray for you and your family every day. As you now patrol the streets above, please look over us here and help to keep us safe.

To Jason's Family,
I pray that you find comfort in the Lord. I will pray to Him for all of you that you may find comfort.

Deputy Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff (MI)

March 14, 2004

To the loved ones of Deputy Scott:
Sometimes it seems as though life isn't fare, and I strongly agree.....But at least we can be sure of one thing.......Jason is in a much better place smiling down on us. I to am a police officer, so I am aware of the daily risk that we take, but sometime in a sinful world we live in, a troubled soul feels they have to resort to violence and damage us all because of how life treated them. Iam so, so sorry for your loss. I wish I could do more than write this reflection, but I will pray for you all too. May GOD have a major input in your family at this horrible time. P.S. my name is Jason too, so we were actually had something else in common besides both being cops.

Officer Chandler
New York City Police Dept.

March 14, 2004

Another senseless act and too many lives are changed forever. My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Deputy Scott. I've followed the story on the news and was thankful that no other officers were seriously injured. I will also prayer for all of the other officers and their families. Don't think about what you should have done different...if anything. May God give you all peace and each of you give each other a shoulder to lean on during this tragic time.

Deputy Faith Cunningham
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

March 14, 2004

Deputy Scott, may you rest in peace brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Bleessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Pettis County, MO. Sheriff's Department

March 14, 2004

To the family of Deputy Scott,
I am so saddened and sickened to hear of the senseless killing of your
loved one, Jason. I know your pain...my brother, Kevin, was killed by a
barricaded gunman last July. Your son will never be forgotten. You are
all in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelley Meares

Sister of Trooper Kevin Marshall
Michigan State Police
e/o/w 7/7/03

Shelley Meares

March 14, 2004

Aufrichtige Anteilnahme - REST IN PEACE

Ret. Detectiv Hans FRIES
Germany

March 14, 2004

Sometimes my heart is just too heavy to try to write something so at
times it takes a couple of days before I feel like I can respond. My heart
is heavy for all the victims here cuz there are so many! I feel for the
deputy and his family and for their great loss, but also, because I am a
Mom, I feel for the mother who herself suffered at the hands of her own
flesh and blood and saw him not only take someone else's life, but also
his own. How much pain there is in all of this! To the little baby who will
never experience his Daddy's touch and love, to the wife who must go on
without her husband's help and support, to the parents who should never
have to bury their children, to the siblings, other relatives, friends and
co-workers who must continue with such a void in their lives, I am truly
sorry for your pain. This is God size pain, but Christ is able to carry our
burdens. There is none greater than Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but what He did for us by
dying on that cross for everyone's sin. AMEN! There is now a huge void
that cannot be filled. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

March 14, 2004

Rest in peace brother. You gave the ulitmate sacrifice. May god watch over your family at this tragic time.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

March 14, 2004

Deputy Scott, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother...you will be missed. I will pray for your family and the department.

Romans 13:1-4

P.O. Kowalik
Harper Woods PD, MI

March 14, 2004

To the family from sheriff Jason Scott, I wish you all luck to survive this terrible loss, and may Jason rest in peace.

GOD BLESS JASON SCOTT

Detective Paul van den Assum
Amsterdam, Holland, homicide squad

March 14, 2004

Jason, you were a good man. You lost your life defending mine and others, this world is lucky to have people like you and your co-workers defending our community. Thank you and the entire police force for all that you have done for us, you will be greatly missed, your family is in our prayers.

Anonymous

March 14, 2004

No greater love can a man have than to lay his life down protecting others. Rest in peace brother.

Senior Patrolman Dieguez
Red Oak Police Department

March 14, 2004