Chris Conatser was a remarkable young man. He was so giving and unselfish that he often put others first. He would literally give his last dollar to another in need. (His sister, Aline Skelley, says she knows this to be true because there were times he had to ask his dad for lunch money because...
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Why We're Here: Chris Conatser
August 14, 1993. It was a wonderful day! Twenty-five year old, Michelle Davidson was marrying the love of her life, Doug Brooks. Though she was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA), she earned more working at the local factory. She was a hard worker, fast on her machine. Doug was working in nearby Cookeville. They were...
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Why We're Here: Michelle Davidson Brooks
Bobby Russell, Jr.”Junior” was a happy, hard-working man – the kind of man you could really count on. He had been a City of Memphis Firefighter for 16 years and he loved his job. He loved saving lives and protecting property. His wife, Dell, met Junior when she was just 14 years-old. They had been...
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Why We're Here: Bobby Russell, Jr.
Dustin Ledford had a contagious smile! His mother, Kim, says that’s what she remembers most about him. A handsome athlete, he enjoyed four wheeling, camping, swimming, and any kind of water sport, but he LOVED baseball! Family was important to him. He was adopted, but deeply loved his Momma and Daddy. It was this relationship...
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Why We're Here: Dustin Ledford
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. There were almost 3,000 crashes in Tennessee last year involving a motorcycle, including 134 motorcycle fatalities. MADD Tennessee has seen our share of victims who were killed on motorcycles. One of the most heartbreaking stories is that of Brandon and Jenilyn Franklin. They were a young creative East Tennessee couple....
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Why We're Here: Brandon and Jenilyn Addis Franklin
