Saturday, November 22, 2008
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About Me
- Paula Claborn Henderson
- Widowed at 35 by a drunk driver who killed my first husband, Deputy Constable Frank Scott Claborn (EOW 2-19-04), in the line of duty. Now remarried, our entire family is involved in drunk driving awareness and programs. Scott and I have a 14 year old son with Juvenile Diabetes. I also now have two beautiful daughters and eight grandchildren.
Memorial Window Decal
Tanner's first Houston Texans game.
This is another memory he had wanted to have with his daddy. Luckily his Uncle Thomas loves the Texans, too, and wanted to take him. Notice the hat he is wearing? It is autographed by the owner of the Texans and the owner of the Houston Astros. It was pure luck he got both in one night that I took him to a ballgame.
My dad teaching Tanner to shave because his daddy was no longer alive to teach him.
This is an memory that every boy is entitled to in his life, but Scott's killer took that memory away from him, too.
Tanner touching his daddy's name on the memorial wall in Washington D.C.
My daughter Jennifer and I
Our first Christmas without Scott. Notice the sadness behind the smile?
Thanksgiving, Scott's birthday and Christmas are all within a one month period. Tanner wanted to go to New York City because no one knew us there or knew our story. I tried to make it as happy as possible, but still allow him to grieve. Going to a town where no one knows you helps.
Just one of many blood sugar checks Tanner does per day.
Central Park, New York City
Tanner shaking Brad Paisley's hand at 2008 Houston Rodeo
Big Kenny, Cowboy Troy & and John Rich
David and I went to a Big & Rich concert on my first date since Scott was killed. They hold a special place in our hearts.
Tanner with Lyle Lovett & his mother
President Bush and I at the National Memorial Service
No matter what your politics, this man deserves a lot of credit of honoring our fallen officers like he does. He hugs, shakes hands and will sign anything you want him to. I saw him nearly in tears listening to some of our stories. He's a fine man in my book.
David & Tanner at Lake Tahoe
Family vacations were very important to Scott, so David and I have kept them important as well.
Tanner showing his insulin pump. It's what keeps him alive.
Our first family vacation without Daddy only four months after he was killed. We were so lost.
Tanner really wanted to go to Lake Tahoe because his daddy had taken me there for our anniversary one year.
Tanner, a Packers fan just like his daddy
Tanner, myself, my new daughter Stacy (expecting my 7th grandchild, Jayden, and my husband David
Scott's memorial at the Harris County Toll Road Authority
Tanner (my future Aggie) and his cousin, Timothy, learning to snowboard at Breckenridge
Scott's mom, Betty, & Tanner at the Texas Police Memorial
Tanner with Pct. 4 Deputies
Tanner with NYPD officer
Tanner and LAPD Officers
Scott with his Mom, Dad, and Brothers
Dads & Donuts Day at school
Tanner and Scott
My Favorite Picture of Scott & Tanner
Drunk Driving Program at Dobie High School
Drunk Driving Program at Magnolia High School
Drunk Driving Goggles with Constable David Hill & Judge Matt Masden
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