Tribute to Jarrett Little from Tina~Mom to Angel Michael Grayson
Thank You Tina!!!!

 

About Jarrett
By: Becky Little

Jarrett was born July 24th, 1984 at Tri-County Hospital (now known as Hutcheson) in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

His first home was known as our Harker house. We called it that because of the street name. That was our home until we out grew it.

We then made the move to Ringgold, Ga. Only about 6 miles east of our Harker house. We had problems with that house and moved again. We had a house built one street over. That eventually became our "HOME".

Within a month of moving into this house, we had our own house fire. It was just a few short years later that Jarrett got interested in the fire department.  A fire fighter and a few younger guys were testing a fire hydrant across from our house and Jarrett seen the fire truck.  Out the door he went.  He was hooked from that moment on.  He found out that they had an explorers program and joined the post 2305 at the age of 12.

 At that time they were known as the Boynton Bad Boys.  I called them "go-fors"...go-for-this and go -for-that.  But they still had to learn all the necessities needed to become a fire fighter. They had to know where each piece of equipment was and where it belonged. 

His brother Sean became and explorer a year later when he turned 12.  He was just following in his brothers footsteps.  They got to go on calls together and they helped the fire fighters with the tools that were needed while on a call.

At age 18, they were allowed to go into a burning structure and actually get to fight a real fire.  He would always get disappointed if they got cancelled. He loved being a fire fighter.  He ate it up.  He dreamed it, lived it, breathed it and died for it. He honestly lived out his dream.  He was a FIREFIGHTER.

Jarrett, his brother Sean and his best friend Lance went down south to help fight the wild fires near the Ga./Fl. border about 2 years ago (in 2007).  Though it too was a learning experience, they had only been away from home for about 12 days and just couldn't wait to come home.  He called his daddy to ask if he could call in a favor from one of his friends to fly down and pick them up.  He just couldn't ride the bus back.  His daddy couldn't get the plane and all 3 of them had to endure the 8 hours on the bus~anyway.

Jarrett took as many classes and courses that were offered.  He took swiftwater rescue as well.  Three weeks prior to the accident, Jarrett was certified as a Rope Rescue Tech.  (He never got to see his certificate).  He learned to rappel so he would be able to go on cave rescues too.  He was just learning to rock climb with his new girlfriend Shannon Burger.  He participated in anything and everything that had to do with the fire department.  He learned whatever it took to do the job and to do it to the best of his ability. 

Jarrett was employed with the Walker County Fire department in Georgia.  He was already working and stationed at Station 11 in LaFayette, GA.  When the new ambulance service for each county took effect, Walker County decided to have the fire department and the ambulance service housed under one roof at different fire stations.  They would also start their new work shifts.  They would work 24/48 shifts.  (work for 24 hrs. and be off for 48). That was the same schedule that his brother Sean worked.  He liked it and told Jarrett that he would like it too.

It was then that Jarrett, Matt and Adam got transferred to their new station in Chickamauga, GA. Station 6.  Jarrett would be closer to home and would save money on gas.  He would also be available to work his other part time job on his off days. 

December 31st, 2008, was the start of the new work schedule and the new services being housed under the same roof.  Before they could even start their day...they had to clean the station and get it ready to be "lived in".  It hadn't been lived in for sometime.  They had to get 2 different batteries just to get the fire truck started.  That's how long it had been un-manned, but Jarrett was excited.  He loved it. He was ready to be closer to home.

Jarrett had called his daddy earlier that day and asked him to bring him a few items.  He did and stayed a little while to check out his new station.  When I got off work and found out that Kenny had been to visit Jarrett's new station - I said that I wanted to go and visit him and see it too.  When we got there, they were still cleaning.  So, we rolled up our sleeves and pitched in.  

 I got to help cook his last dinner and he done his part in cleaning up the dishes.  Even though I was there, he said that it was his job and he had to wash 'em.  So, I let him.  After we finished, he went back to work.  As I started to leave and walk out, I remembered that it was New Year's Eve and I wanted to wish him a Happy New Year.  I went back in toward the fire truck and found him already inside.  I tapped him on his butt and wished him a Happy New Year and told him that I loved him.   

That was the last time that I got to see him alive.  Most people don't get "that final time" with someone when it's a vehicle accident.  I'm grateful for that, though I wished I had stayed longer.  I am his mother and I'm proud of Jarrett and our son Sean as well. 

Jarrett enjoyed just about everything he did in life.  He wasn't always treated right by others and maybe this can be a wake up call to them. 

Jarrett had the most beautiful blue eyes and a smile that went from ear to ear.  He had a contagious laugh as well.

We all will miss Jarrett, his laugh, his smile, his blue eyes....just him in general.

WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS ~

MAMA, DADDY, SEAN, KAYLA, SHANNON, ANGIE, KRISSY, YOUR AUNT (SIS) AND ALL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS.

 

 

Tribute to Jarrett Little from Tina~Mom to Angel Michael Grayson
Thank You Tina!!!!

JARRETT LOVED HIS BROTHER ~ SEAN

 

JARRETT WANTED HIS DADDY TO BRING HIM SOME LEFT OVER FIREWORKS THAT HE HAD TO HIS NEW STATION SO HE COULD CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WHILE WORKING.   THAT'S WHY I CHOSE THIS PARTICULAR KIMI . 

 

SEAN & JARRETT WORKING TOGETHER~JUST LIKE THEY ALWAYS WANTED TO DO...  

 

JARRETT LOVED TAKING PICTURES OF HIMSELF WITH HIS CELL PHONE.  MOST OF THESE PICTURES ARE FROM HIS PHONE THAT WE RECOVERED FROM ABOUT 20" OF MUD AND IN WATER FOR 19 DAYS AFTER THE WRECK.

THIS BEAR WAS MADE WITH LOVE AND GIVEN AS A GIFT TO US FROM JARRETT'S BEST FRIEND ANGIE.   IT'S MADE FROM ONE OF JARRETT'S WORK SHIRTS. 

 

THIS IS A PICTURE OF JARRETT ON HIS WAY DOWN TO FLORIDA WITH HIS BEST FRIEND LANCE IN AUGUST 2008.  (4 MONTHS BEFORE THE FIRE TRUCK WRECK) 

 PLEASE TAKE TIME TO VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:

 http://www.ispokewithmychild.com/presentation.htm

 

AS THE DAYS PASS BY ~ LONGING FOR YOU WILL NEVER
STOP~YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!!
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU JARRETT...MAMA & DADDY

 

GONE~ BUT DEFINITELY NOT FORGOTTEN!!!

I LOVE YOU MY JARRETT MAMA  ~ AKA...J-MAMA

 

CHECK OUT THAT SMILE ~ MISSING IT & YOU!!

 

 

**JARRETT TOOK HIS JOB SERIOUSLY**

ANOTHER SELF PORTRAIT HE HAD TAKEN WITH HIS CELL PHONE 

JARRETT LOVED WEARING SUNGLASSES TOO.

 JARRETT QUIT HIS JOB AT THE POST OFFICE FOR HIS BEST FRIEND ANGIE.  THE POST OFFICE WOULDN'T LET HIM OFF FROM WORK SO HE COULD SEE HER OFF TO WAR IN IRAQ ~ SO, HE QUIT.  HE NEVER TOLD HER.  SHE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL I (J-MAMA) WAS TELLING SOMEONE & THAT'S WHEN SHE LEARNED ABOUT WHAT HE HAD DONE ~ FOR HER. 

THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN AT THEIR COUSIN JUSTIN'S WEDDING RECEPTION 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE FIRE TRUCK WRECK. 

THIS PICTURE OF JARRETT & SHANNON WAS TAKEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

 

 

THIS PICTURE OF JARRETT WAS TAKEN AFTER GETTING HIS HAIR CUT.  HE WAS SITTING IN A SCHOOL DESK THAT BELONGED TO HIS DADDY. 

 

ANGIE: HOPE YOU LIKE THIS. LOVE YOU...J-MAMA

On, August 13, 2009, Kenny and Becky Little were presented with a plaque honoring Jarrett Lee Little with the Optimist International Law Enforcement Award. This award is given for "Distinguished and dedicated service advancing the respect for law objective of Optimist International".

A check was donated to
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe JROTC in honor of Jarrett Lee Little for this Award. Jarrett and his brother Sean were both members of the JROTC program at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe.

 

~~THIS IS JARRETT~~

(ONE PICTURE OF HIS BROTHER SEAN & HIS DADDY)

EVEN WITH HIS EYES CLOSED ~ YOU CAN TELL HOW HAPPY JARRETT WAS WITH SHANNON.  THANK YOU FOR MAKING HIM HAPPY AND PUTTING A SMILE ON HIS FACE.

Please Support your Local Fire Fighters and Fire Department

 

Above is the Car Decal made

In Memory of Jarrett Lee Little

If you are interested in purchasing a decal they are only $5.00, you can contact Kenny Little at 423-208-6794

 

 

Flamed Photo Frame Compliments of Family Of William Myers

 

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We hope that you will light a candle

or pay tribute to our beloved Jarrett. 

Share a memory or just say hello.

Again, we appreciate the love and

support.  THE LITTLE FAMILY.

JARRETT'S FINAL RESTING PLACE ~ HIS VERY OWN TREASURE CHEST

THIS IS JARRETT'S BEST LITTLE BUDDY ~ TYLER.  HE HELPED RAISE HIM FROM A BABY AND WAS LIKE A FATHER TO HIM.  HE LOVED HIM AS IF HE WAS HIS OWN.  WE KNOW JARRETT WILL MISS BEING WITH TYLER.  HELPING OUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE.  HE LOVES YOU TYLER...ALWAYS & FOREVER.

THIS IS A PICTURE THAT JARRETT TOOK OF HIMSELF AT STATION 11.  SOMETIME BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO STATION 6.

THIS IS JARRETT WITH TYLER ONE CHRISTMAS DAY.  AS YOU CAN SEE ~ JARRETT BOUGHT HIM A FIRE TRUCK. 

THIS IS THE FORSYTH GA. CEREMONY THAT WAS HELD MAY 2, 2009.  WE TOOK JARRETT ~ SINCE HE WAS THE REASON WHY WE WERE THERE.  THIS IS THE PLACE TO WHERE ALL FIRE FIGHTERS GO TO TRAIN IN GEORGIA.

Jarrett was a proud organ donor and contributed to the life of others.

I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE~JARRETT LOVED HIS JOB/WORK...HELPING OTHERS

 

 

JARRETT & LANCE ~BEST FRIENDS

JARRETT HARD AT WORK...

 I Wish You Were Here

Written by Becky Little on March 4, 2009

I wish you were here

I miss you every day

I cry for you each morning, noon and night

No words can really be said to help ease the pain

People want to help they just don't know how

They say the wrong things at times

They just don't understand

I wish you were here

I love you my Jarrett

Mama

          SEAN & KAYLA'S WEDDING ~ MAY 30TH, 2008

          (7 MONTHS 1 DAY BEFORE THE WRECK)

JARRETT, NICKI & TYLER...ON THEIR WAY DOWN TO SEE ANGIE IN MISSISSIPPI~BEFORE SHE LEFT OUT FOR IRAQ.......

 THIS IS JARRETT'S BEST FRIEND LANCE. THEY'VE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR LONGER.  THIS PICTURE WAS WHILE THEY WERE IN FLORIDA ON VACATION TOGETHER ~ AUGUST 2008.

  

LIES 

MY MOM...SHE TELLS A LOT OF LIES. SHE NEVER DID BEFORE. BUT FROM NOW UNTIL SHE DIES...SHE'LL TELL A WHOLE LOT MORE.

ASK MY MOM HOW SHE IS...AND BECAUSE SHE CAN'T EXPLAIN...SHE WILL TELL A LITTLE LIE...BECAUSE SHE CAN'T DESCRIBE THE PAIN.

ASK MY MOM HOW SHE IS...SHE'LL SAY: "I'M ALRIGHT". IF THAT'S THE TRUTH, THEN TELL ME...WHY DOES SHE CRY EACH NIGHT?

ASK MY MOM HOW SHE IS...SHE SEEMS TO COPE SO WELL. SHE DIDN'T HAVE A CHOICE YOU SEE...NOR THE STRENGTH TO EVEN YELL.

ASK MY MOM HOW SHE IS...''I'M FINE, I'M WELL, I'M COPING''. FOR GOD'S SAKE MOM, JUST TELL THE TRUTH. JUST SAY YOUR HEART IS BROKEN.

 
SHE'LL LOVE ME ALL HER LIFE...I LOVED HER ALL OF MINE. BUT IF YOU ASK HER HOW SHE IS...SHE'LL LIE AND SAY SHE'S FINE.

I AM HERE IN HEAVEN...I CAN NOT HUG FROM HERE...IF SHE LIES TO YOU...DON'T LISTEN. HUG HER AND HOLD HER NEAR.

ON THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN..WE'LL SMILE AND I'LL BE BOLD. I'LL SAY: "YOU'RE LUCKY TO GET IN HERE...MOM, WITH ALL THE LIES YOU TOLD''.

 JARRETT HARD AT WORK...