Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Everytime drive north on I-65 past the memorial for Tracy, I say a little prayer for Tina and the boys. I just wanted her to know they are not forgotten.

Patrolman
Franklin Police Dept, IN

April 7, 2005

Tracy,

Johnson County will never forget you nor will I forget you or that tragic night along I-65. I had only met you that very night, along I-65 assisting yet another motorist, but our conversation that night proved to me just how proud you were of your wife and children. I could see the happiness in your face when you spoke of them in such a high manner as you did. Tracy you paid the ultimate sacrifice that proves to all of us that life is too short. You opened the eyes of the Law Enforcement community as to just how dangerous this profession can be and the risks that are taken daily but also made us realize the precautions that we need to undertake on a daily basis. To Tina, I cannot imagine the pain you have endured. Just remember that Tracy is with you, Austin, and Tracy Jr. wherever you go. God Bless.

Assistant Chief Christopher D. Mattison
Whiteland Police Department

October 15, 2004

Your community is a better place because of your efforts. May your children and wife always know the goodness in your heart. Rest my brother!

Though I mark on duty, my calls unknown, I fear no evil, for the majority are with me, nor do I worry of my own safety, all of this I do for the citizens of my community. An Officers family can be filled with worry, though they are strong, because they know that their loved one may be placed in harms way. Through this, they stand tall, with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

Robert Craig
Boone County Sheriff Dept. (INDIANA)

October 13, 2004

Tracy truly had the heart of a public servant. Working as a reserve deputy, he volunteered his time serving the citizens of Johnson County. He was always very friendly and enjoyable to talk to. Although its been a few years, I still think about the day I heard he had been killed out on I-65. I was shocked to hear that someone I had talked to just a few days before was no longer with us. I know the pain will never go away for his family, friends, and the members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Department. Thanks for your service, 41-126. May you rest in peace.

Cadet D. Boyle
Vincennes University Police Department

August 23, 2004

We love you, man.

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond, VA Police

July 14, 2004

Rest in peace Brother Tracy, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

May 28, 2004

God Speed my brother. Your thoughts and friendship ride with us all forever.

Friend
Johnson County Sheriff's

May 17, 2004

It's so sad to see this tragedy with someone who gives up their personal time to help make their community a better place!! My dad and Deputy Miles went to high school together and I know it hurts him to see this just as much as it hurts me to see a brother deputy taken. Watch over the streets of heaven Deputy Miles.....we have the watch.

Deputy J. Legan
Onslow County Sheriff's Dept

February 4, 2004

Tracy,

We will never forget you. Because of your sacrifice, we strive to be more careful everytime we work. Losing you made the dangerous risks of the job come close to home and made us realize that we are not immune from harm. We are more careful on traffic stops and contacts and much more congnizant of oncoming traffic thanks to your sacrifice. We miss your laughter, your intelligence, and your friendship Tracy; however, at the same time, I am personally glad that I got to know such an outstanding man for even a short period of time. Everytime I hear Clint Black's song, "I'm leavin' here a better man," I think of you. You made all of us better and I am thankful for that. Thank you for your service, Tracy. We will never forget you.

Anonymous

Tracy,
May 28,1999 was the worst day of my life and life will never be the same without you. My greatest challenge thus far has been raising our two boys without you. I pray everyday for God to help me with decisions that affect their lives. Being a single parent is so very hard. I know the you have seen Austin trying to bring you back to life and it hurts me so bad to have to tell him that you won't be back. I miss you so very much and I love yo with all my heart. Austin just started preschool and I am so proud of him and I tell him that you are so proud of him too. I added on to the house and built a huge playroom for the boys and they love it!! I know you have been getting the balloons that the kids send to you because you sometimes respond with a rainbow.
It is still so hard to believe that you are gone and I think of you everyday. I wish so badly that I could talk to you about all the terrorist attacks and I would love to know how you would fix the problems in aviation today. I can just imagine that you would be carrying your own weapon on flights and NO ONE would invade YOUR cock pit. People probably get tired of hearing me talk about you and your supreme sacrifice but I don't want anyone to forget you so I'll keep talking and reminding.
My life has never been the same since you left and never will be the same again. I have the boys and this huge yard to keep me VERY busy. Austin and I go to Brooks place every other Thursday and both of us get so much love and support there. Tracy Jr will be able to go with us when he is 3 years old. Little Tracy never got to meet you but he sees your picture and starts calling for dada. I tell both boys everything that I know about you so that they will know you as I do. I wish so badly I could see you with both of our boys, playing and laughing. I can only imagine it but it's a beautiful dream!!
Love Always, Tina

Tina Miles Wife